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Pae Tū Mōkai O Tauira.
Toitū te marae o tane,
Toitū te marae o tangaroa,
Toitū te tangata.

Photo Credit: Pete Monk

About us

We are a passionate and proud rōpū with a collective aroha for Te Ao Māori, committed to acting with mana in everything we do.

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Our Mission

We stand for the protection of our local waterways and we believe in the value that a Te Ao Māori lens can bring to achieve mauri tau.

What's Important

What's important to us is equality, accountability and a strong commitment to ensuring environmental sustainability for today’s generation and generations to come.

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MAKE A DONATION

Are you interested in supporting He Kōtare Native Plant Nursery grow plants specifically for restoration and riparian planting around Wairarapa Moana and surrounding areas.  Your support through donations helps us to continue the mahi, to manaaki our team and give expression to kaitiakitanga.

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"Heal the land, heal the lake,
heal the people"

BUY NATIVE PLANTS

Looking for Native Plants to purchase? Visit our Nursery or make a purchase online. 

UPCOMING EVENTS

Are you ready to get stuck in and volunteer during one of our community planting days?

VENUE HIRE FOR YOUR EVENT

Interested in using our whare for your next event? Fill out our booking form to use our space.​​

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Read more about our mahi and news within the Wairarapa community.

Ngā mihi nunui ki ā mātou kaitautoko

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