About us


The Friends of Mangemangeroa is presently working with Manukau city council to reinforce the ecological structure of the reserve by implementing a restoration plan by the council. The plan involves fencing off selected areas and planting suitable species to aid natural regeneration of the reserve. The species grown by the Friends are ‘eco-sourced’ from seeds collected within the reserve or within the Hunua Ecological District. The process is divided into 3 parts consisting of Seed gathering/raising, planting and monitoring.


The friends are a group of 10 people working with various other volunteer groups to champion the cause of Mangemangeroa. Apart from restoring the reserve, the Friends are also involved in a host of other activities:

  • Assist in promotion of the reserve as a scenic recreation asset for the             community
  • Increase awareness of conservation practices through educational and           informative sign posting about the reserve
  • Liaise with other interested groups for the ecological betterment of the         area
  • Assist in building walkways, tracks and stiles around the reserve

    		•  Friends of Mangemangeroa