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Pukenui Western Hills Forest Trust

PRESERVING NATIVE FOREST AND WILDLIFE NEAR WHANGAREI NORTHLAND NEW ZEALAND

  • The Trust
    • About the Trust
    • Our Vision
    • Meet Our Rangers
    • Invasive Plants
    • Forest Pests
  • The Forest
    • About Pukenui Forest
    • History of the Forest
    • Native Species
    • Photo Gallery
    • Walking Tracks
  • Get Involved
    • Donations
    • Resources
    • Sponsorship
    • Volunteers
  • News & Events
    • Pukenui Forest News
    • Rangers Reports
    • Upcoming Events
  • Contact Us

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Preserving native forest and wildlife near Whangarei Northland New Zealand

Pukenui Western Hills Forest comprises nearly 2000 hectares of native forest bordering Whangarei City, and is home to a number of threatened species, including the long-tailed bat, North Island brown kiwi and New Zealand wood pigeon.

The Trust

Learn about the trust & trustees, meet rangers Bevan & Ben, and find out about pests and invasive plants.

The Forest

All about Pukenui Forest, native insects and animals including kiwi, walking tracks & our latest photos.

Get Involved

Meet our generous funders and sponsors, become a volunteer, donate or come to one of our upcoming events.

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Pukenui Western Hills Forest Trust

Latest News

  • Ark in the Park
  • NZ Tomtit “miromiro” Sightings
  • Pukenui Forest Monitored Kiwi Update
  • A Kiwi Dream Come True for Pukenui

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Walking Tracks

    • Pukenui Forest Loop Track
    • Taraire Ridge Loop Track
    • Main Ridge Track
    • Whangarei Quarry Gardens

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    Rangers Reports

    • 2022 Rangers Report – AGM
    • Ranger Report – November 2021
    • Rangers Report – September 2021
    • Rangers Report – August 2021

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