Our volunteer group consists of local residents with diverse backgrounds and skills, and we share a passion for protecting and improving our local environment.

Winning the Ministry for the Environment’s Green Ribbon Award in 2007 gave us regional recognition and helped build membership and useful, long-term partnerships. 

Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council give us substantial financial assistance and expert advice.

Ministry for the Environment (MFE) funding in 2018 gave rise to a quantum shift in the geographical scope and community reach our project could achieve.

Significantly underpinning our work are generous grants in 2020 and beyond from Bay Trust and TECT, money that is funneled into the operational costs of restoration work and citizen science. This crucially includes human resources such as our Programme Manager, enabling us to elevate the project beyond the capabilities of volunteer hours.

We have great support from the Katikati community, with more than 120 people on our supporters list and generous donations of time and money from local organisations and individuals has ensured continuity of our core projects.