Welcome to the Nga Urora - Kapiti Project website. We are a not-for-profit voluntary organisation on the Kapiti Coast of New Zealand. and our focus is to initiate conservation projects which wouldn't otherwise happen. Do you want to help?
Get involved online: When you join us by becoming a member you will be able to contribute images and articles, RSVP online to projects and events, contribute to forums and create your own blog.
What's happening this month
...we're all on an Xmas break... updates coming soon.
Working Bee with Te Ra School on Matai Huka (Friday 25 November)
Everybody had a great time on the Matai Huka Ridge and the weather was very cooperative. After checking the kids for sun cream and sunhats, we took off up the track. They all looked out for the trees they had planted on the last visit.... >>read more
Visit our Field Officer’s blog and check out updates on plantings, bird life and adventures on the coast...
December Membership Drive
Support us financially: Become a member. Help with our work: Become a volunteer
PK's recording of the Mataihuka dawn chorus can be heard HERE. Turn the volume up! Listen in to July's National Radio Country Life interview with Nga Uruora
New Web Site
As you can see we have a brand new website. We have been working with Fujitsu New Zealand and EPiServer to upgrade our site so the Nga Uruora - Kapiti Project community can interact with each other and contribute to the site's content. Big thanks to Fujitsu who are also providing free hosting for the site.
Yes, I know you would all rather be out on a hillside planting (and if you visit the Activities Calendar you will be able so see a load of opportunities coming up)...but the reality is you need to know where to find us, and we would love it if you could post your photographs, stories and experiences on the site, check out the calendar, and contribute to our forums (be that about weed control solutions, water conservation or recycling tips...).