OUR BIODIVERSITY: Learn about the history of the Waikato region, its native vegetation and its native species.

GIFTS TO NATURE: All over the region, people are going the extra mile for our biodiversity. Read some of their stories - and get inspired!

HAMILTON HALO:  Learn more about the Hamilton Halo project, which aims to bring native birds back into Hamilton city.

LGNZ BIODIVERSITY THINKPIECE: How could we better manage our indigenous biodiversity? Read this thinkpiece.

PROJECT ECHO: Learn more about this initiative to raise people’s awareness of long-tailed bats (Chalinolobus tubercultus).

FOREST FRAGMENTS: Find out more about forest fragments in the Waikato region and threats to these patches of native forest. 

PLANTING GUIDES: Take a look at our range of planting guides for native plants, especially tailored for areas all over the Waikato region.

WHO CARES ABOUT SCRUB? Learn more about why scrub vegetation is such a valuable resource, and what constitutes a scrub plant.

SIGNIFICANT NATURAL AREAS: Learn more about the significant natural areas in the Waikato region.

INDIGENOUS BIODIVERSITY PROGRAMME: Find out more about this project aimed at restoring indigenous biodiversity in the Waikato.

STREAM AND RIVER LIFE: The Waikato is home to 22 types of native fish, as well as freshwater crayfish (koura), shrimps, and invertebrates.

THREATS: Learn about how we're working to protect and enhance our remaining natural habitats, native animals and native plants.

USE AND HARVEST: Learn more about traditional Maori use of natural resources and how this taonga is protected.

WETLAND PLANTS AND BIRDS: Most of NZ’s wetland plants and animals are found nowhere else in the world!