The Kaharoa Kōkako Trust (KKT) was founded over 26 years ago, by a group of passionate individuals who were determined to protect a local remnant kōkako population.

The trust has worked tirelessly over the last few decades to secure funding, carry out conservation work and restore the habitat of this population of remnant kōkako. The trust’s efforts have led to an increase in the bird population, with the last kōkako survey recording 57 pairs within the 950+ hectares that the Kaharoa Kōkako Trust manage.

Today the Kaharoa Kōkako Trust continues to ensure the long-term protection and survival of kōkako in the Kaharoa Forest through effective ecosystem management and community leadership. The trust strives to maintain an ecosystem that provides the conditions required to enable kōkako to not only survive, but to thrive and flourish.

The work of the Kaharoa Kōkako Trust is made possible through the help and collaboration from 30+ core volunteers, support agencies, funding providers and hapū (Rangiwewehi and Tapuika).

To find out more about funding and sponsorship opportunities, please check out our website and Facebook page, or get in touch via email.

We welcome donations of traps via: https://giveatrap.org.nz/groups/kaharoa-kōkako-trust

We welcome individual donations via: www.givealittle.co.nz/org/Kokako.

Volunteer Opportunities

Keep an eye on our Facebook page and check out our website for up to date information on our upcoming volunteer mornings and for further information on our wide range of volunteer opportunities. Volunteer events are usually held once a month on Saturday mornings.

New volunteers are always welcome - get in touch today to find out more!

Public Kaharoa Kōkako Trail - Great for enjoying birdsong

There is one public trail in the Kaharoa Forest known as the Kaharoa Kōkako Trail. The track is approx. 45mins / 1.2 km one way and returns via the same track. The track begins 600m along from the Kapukapu Road car park shelter. There is a small car park, for 1 or 2 cars, at the start of this public walking track.