Ahu Moana is a volunteer‑led ecological survey group exploring coastal and marine environments around Aotea / Great Barrier Island. The group helps increase community understanding of local marine biodiversity through regular surveys and shared findings.

Tū Mai Taonga is a collaborative project uniting iwi, DOC, local councils, and community groups to restore and protect the forest and ecosystems of the Aotea Conservation Park and surrounding reserves. The initiative celebrates and safeguards the island’s natural taonga.

Contact: Makere Jenner (Programme Lead)
Email: contact@tumaitaonga.nz
Website: tumaitaonga.nz

Windy Hill Sanctuary is a long-running ecological restoration project on the southeast of Aotea / Great Barrier Island focused on integrated pest plant and animal control to protect and enhance native biodiversity. Managed by the Windy Hill Rosalie Bay Catchment Trust, the sanctuary covers hundreds of hectares where invasive pests are controlled and native species such as kererū, kākā, pateke and rare skinks thrive at increasing levels.

Contact:
Website: https://windyhillsanctuary.nz/