Raumati Volunteer Activation | Caring for Mauao with Mauao Trust

Mauao Trust is welcoming volunteers to support the care of Mauao over the summer period. This programme is now in its second year, following a successful first season that saw more than 50 volunteers involved.

The initiative provides an opportunity for members of the public to give back to Mauao, while also adding an extra layer of care and presence on the maunga during the busy summer months.

Volunteer kaitiaki support a range of activities, including:

• Informing and engaging with the public

• Welcoming visitors and providing directions

• Sharing kōrero about Mauao

• Monitoring and responding to inappropriate behaviour

• Assisting Josh, the Mauao Ranger

• Recording daily observations that contribute to the development of a maramataka for Mauao

  
  

There may also be opportunities to support other activities alongside the Trust’s employed kaitiaki.

The Trust is seeking volunteers who are calm, respectful, and able to manage challenging situations appropriately while upholding the mana of the maunga. For this reason, character references may be requested.

The minimum age for volunteers is 16, and the Trust encourages participation across a wide age range, mai i te rangatahi ki te pakeke. While there is a minimum age for the kaitiaki role itself, whānau are welcome to bring tamariki with them.

All full-day kaitiaki will receive a tee-shirt, and spot prizes may be awarded to those who go above and beyond in their mahi.

Key details

• Location: Whare Kaitiaki, at the base of Mauao in the campground on the Waikōrire / Pilot Bay side. Volunteers may need to enter the maunga at times if able.

• Hours:

  • Full day: 9am–5pm

  • Half day: 9am–1pm or 1pm–5pm

• Dates: Volunteers select their available dates; confirmations will follow.

• Uniform: Kaitiaki tee-shirt or hi-vis vest (provided). Suitable walking shoes are required if entering the maunga.

  
  

Those interested are encouraged to register using the button provided. Any further queries can be directed to info@mauao.nz.

Register Here

Ngā mihi nui to Mauao Trust for opening this opportunity to the wider community, and for granting permission to share this kaupapa with our Bay Science readers. We encourage readers to check out the Mauao Trust’s Facebook page and give them a follow HERE.