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Welcome to our compilation of green volunteering activities around Aotearoa.
We welcome you to add to this resource if you know of other volunteering activities.
We hope that this will become a useful community resource for all who wish to engage in environmental volunteering while touring.
This original resource is built by Trick of the Light Theatre in 2024 as part of their Green touring tollkit.
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Event Title/ ResourceRegionAboutLink
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National Overview
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Department of Conservation national overview of volunteer activitiesNationalDatabase of volunteer activity that can be searched by region, type, time commitment, and fitness level. Usually on-going activities.https://www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/volunteer/all-regions/
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New Zealand Trust for Conservation VolunteersNationalNotice-board and information source for environmental volunteering opportunities nationwide http://www.conservationvolunteers.org.nz/projects/index.php?reg=1
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Forest and BirdNationalVolunteer opportunities through Forest and Birdhttps://www.forestandbird.org.nz/volunteer-events
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Conservation Volunteers New ZealandNationalDatabase of volunteer opportunities to plant and care for native trees, control pests and weeds, and protect threatened species. https://volunteerportal.conservationvolunteers.co.nz/s/make-booking
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North Island
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Dragonfly Springs WetlandNorthlandVolunteer Brigade at Dragonfly Springs Wetland Sanctuary in Whangārei
How
Put your name down when you are at the Sanctuary, or send an email to Jeremy at jeremy.busck@xtra.co.nz
Who
Parents, teachers, young people, and kids, are all fantastic volunteers
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Thursdays is Volunteer Day. Most weeks No.1 volunteer, Steve Phillips, and Jeremy work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays as well, so if you want, you can volunteer on those days too or set up Saturday volunteer working bees.
What time
9am to 4pm – as much time as you are willing to give.
47 Raumati Crescent, Onerahi, Whangarei 0110		https://dragonflysprings.co.nz/volunteer/
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For Our Real Clean EnvironmentNorthlandMonthly Clean up and Repair cafe in Whangāreihttps://www.force.org.nz
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Auckland BiodiversityAucklandNews, reports, community updates and events from Auckland Council’s Environmental Services.https://www.facebook.com/aklbiodiversity/
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Volunteering AucklandAucklandDatabase of conservation volunteering opportunities in Tāmaki Makaurau – creek restoration, weeding, recycling etc
https://volunteeringauckland.org.nz/roles?cat=14&type=&hours=3
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Kaipātiki ProjectAucklandOrganisation based in Auckland’s North that runs a plant nursery, facilitates forest, stream and estuary regeneration days, promotes zero waste and encourages local food initiatives. Volunteering opportunities include bush restoration, weeding and trapping, growing and planting.https://kaipatiki.org.nz/whats-on/
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Greater Wellington's community plantingWellington/ KapitiList of public planting events in Wellington Regional Parkshttps://www.gw.govt.nz/your-region/get-involved/winter-planting-2024/
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Native Plant NurseryWellington/ KapitiThe Native Plant Nursery in Highbury, Wellington has work sessions every other weekend on alternate Saturday and Sunday aftenoon starting at 1:30pm and every Tuesday morning starting at 9:00am. All sessions are about 3 hrs in duration.https://www.forestandbird.org.nz/events/native-plant-nursery
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Parihaka Community LandcareTaranakiCommunity volunteer group helping to protect native species in Parihaka by reducing pest populations.https://www.facebook.com/ParihakaCommunityLandcare
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Sustainable TaranakiTaranakiVolunteering opportunities in Taranaki including Zero Waste Events, Community Gardens, Cleanups, Recycling, Education & Community Events, Composting and Gardeninghttps://www.sustainabletaranaki.org.nz/our-programmes/sustainable-taranaki-volunteers
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Volunteering Bay Of PlentyBay Of PlentyVolunteering opportunities in Western Bay of Plenty and surrounds – select Conservation in the What drop down.https://www.volunteeringservices.org.nz/volunteers/#roles
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Hamilton City Council Nature RestorationWaikatoEnvironmental volunteering opportunities in Hamilton, including a map and information about regular restoration projectshttps://hamilton.govt.nz/community-support-and-funding/volunteering/volunteer-to-restore-nature/
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Pit Park, Palmerston NorthManawatu/ WhanganuiHistoric quarry has been raised from a wasteland by a passionate group of residents. Holds a monthly work party - details on their Facebook pagehttps://www.facebook.com/pitpark.palmerstonnorth/
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Havelock North Working BeesHawke's BayRegular volunteer days that may include planting trees in winter and maintenance and weeding around the plants at other times of yearhttps://vhb.org.nz/opening/working-bees
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Temata Park VolunteeringHawke's BayFriends of Te Mata Park also meet one Saturday a month to focus on weed control, planting and regeneration projects. One-off large-scale ‘all in’ efforts like Clean The Peak occur every few years.https://www.tematapark.co.nz/get-involved/
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Volunteering Hawkes BayHawke's BayOpportunities for volunteering in Hawkes Bay including event waste management and revegetationhttps://vhb.org.nz/team_opportunities#header
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Greening TaupōWaikatoCommunity planting days, weekly weeding group (Wicked Weeders), and annual event (Greening Taupō Day)https://www.greeningtaupo.org.nz/
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South Island
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Nature Land Wild Life TrustNelson/ TasmanOpportunities for volunteering at Nature Land in Nelson, including grounds work, fix-it helpers, and working with animals.https://natureland.nz/get-involved
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Nelson Environment CentreNelson/ TasmanOpportunies to volunteer at ReUse Shops, E-Waste Recycling, Kai Rescue, and Hapori Fruit & Veg Box. https://www.nec.org.nz/volunteer
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Port Hills and Banks Peninsula volunteer daysCanterburyPlanting and maintenance days across the Port Hills, Banks Peninsula, and Halswell Quarry.

https://ccc.govt.nz/parks-and-gardens/volunteer-in-parks/volunteer-events/port-hills-reserves-volunteer-days
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Christchurch volunteering eventsCanterburyCommunity volunteer days and regular working bees across Ōtautahi / Christchurchhttps://ccc.govt.nz/parks-and-gardens/volunteer-in-parks/volunteer-events\
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Trees for CanterburyCanterburyList of Community Planting Eventshttps://treesforcanterbury.org.nz/planting-days/
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Save the Otago PeninsulaOtagoPractical Working Bees are held every Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday morning. A variety of activities are covered, including planting, weeding, pest plant control, and potting up seedlings. Beach clean ups are also organised.https://portobello.org.nz/our-community/save-the-otago-peninsula/
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Haehaeata Natural Heritage Trust Nursery SessionsOtagoOrganisation working to restore, educate and advocate for our unique dryland plant species of Central Otago and the special creatures that depend upon them. One off events and regular activities.https://www.haehaeata.org.nz
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Whakatipu Reforestation TrustOtagoCommunity planting days and nursery sessions in the Queenstown Lakes areahttps://wrtqt.org.nz/community-planting-days/
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Ōtepoti / Dunedin Planting DayOtagoList of upcoming volunteer opportunities in Ōtepoti / Dunedinhttps://www.dunedin.govt.nz/community-facilitihttps://www.dunedin.govt.nz/home-and-property/biodiversity/get-involved-public-planting-dayses/parks-and-reserves/volunteer-in-dunedin
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Environmental Restoration Working BeesMarlboroughVolunteer opportunities in Marlborough District – working bees normally involve planting or weeding, but other tasks may be involved.https://volunteermarlborough.org.nz/volunteer/team-opportunities/2
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Marlborough Conservation EventsMarlboroughConservation events and volunteer opportunities in the Marlborough District.https://www.facebook.com/marlboroughconservationevents/
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Fiordland CleanupFiordlandBeach clean ups etc in Fiordlandhttps://southerncoastal.org.nz/volunteer/
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Southland community nurserySouthlandRegular Friday morning opportunity to pot up your own plants or help with nursery jobs.https://www.southlandcommunitynursery.org.nz/how-the-nursery-works/
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South Coast Environment CentreSouthlandEnvironmental volunteering opportunities around Riverton in Southlandwww.sces.org.nz
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