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Backyard Connections brings together some of our most hands-on, community-led projects — practical, rewarding ways to care for the land, connect with others, and see the difference you’re making.
Predator Free Muriwai
A large-scale trapping and baiting initiative protecting over 13,000 hectares around Muriwai and Waimauku.
1,000+ traps
400+ households involved in baiting
Regular workshops and community trap-building sessions
School and group partnerships
Active online support group
Muriwai Community Nursery
Located behind the Muriwai Surf Club, our thriving native plant nursery grows thousands of eco-sourced seedlings for local replanting.
Weekly volunteer mornings (Tuesdays, 9–11am)
Plants available to the public for a koha
Supports local restoration and cyclone recovery projects
Weed Walkers
A dedicated team meets Sunday mornings to remove invasive weeds and restore public areas with native planting.
Quick, weekly action
All welcome
Replanting with nursery seedlings
Followed by Green Swap and coffee
Green Swap
Every Sunday after Weed Walking, locals meet at the Muriwai Deli to share what they’ve grown, made or foraged.
Produce, seedlings, preserves and more
No money exchanged — just generosity and community spirit
A great way to meet your neighbours
Learn More at Predator Free Muriwai website
Volunteer mornings:
Tuesdays 9am - 11am
Open to public:
Saturdays 10am - 12pm
Until end of August
Sunday 9am
Meeting location changes weekly
Follow Muriwai Weed Walkers Facebook Group for latest updates
Sunday 10am
Muriwai Deli
Follow Muriwai Green Swap Facebook Group for latest updates
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