Who and why are the Ruahine Whio Protectors?
The Ruahine Whio Protectors are a bunch of unpaid volunteers who spend a good portion of their spare time in Te Ruahine rebaiting and clearing dead, often putrid rats and mustelids from around 2500 DOC 200 traps. The whio, or blue duck, is nationally endangered. They are only found in New Zealand and it is estimated there are only around 3000 birds in existence making them rarer than kiwi. They are vulnerable to predation from mustelids, hence the Ruahine Whio Protectors existence.
Some of Te Ruahine is reasonably rugged so volunteers often belong to tramping clubs or are hunters, often belonging to the NZDA. The Ruahine Whio Protection Trust was set up to raise money to support the work of these volunteers. Donations to the Trust are always welcome and above $5 are tax deductible. The bank a/c No. is 03-1522-0409211-00
If you wish to help contact the RWP by email [email protected] or contact Janet on 027 3418945
Some of Te Ruahine is reasonably rugged so volunteers often belong to tramping clubs or are hunters, often belonging to the NZDA. The Ruahine Whio Protection Trust was set up to raise money to support the work of these volunteers. Donations to the Trust are always welcome and above $5 are tax deductible. The bank a/c No. is 03-1522-0409211-00
If you wish to help contact the RWP by email [email protected] or contact Janet on 027 3418945
2026 Wild Ruahine Calendar
Due to popular demand, the RWP Trust has produced another calendar. The photos were taken and donated by volunteers with the calendar printed locally. The cost is the same as last year at $20 plus any postage. They are available by contacting Janet Wilson [email protected]
Want to volunteer?
If you're keen to help out in the hills on the traplines, get in touch.
Phone Janet Wilson: 027 341 8945
or email: [email protected]
Phone Janet Wilson: 027 341 8945
or email: [email protected]
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Eastern Ruahine Trap Line Facebook Page
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Manaaki Ruahine Facebook Page
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