Te mauri o te rangi, te mauri o te whenua, te mauri ora o Tara

When the lake, waterways and wildlife flourish, the people will flourish.

Everything is connected

The Ōtara Waterways and Lake Trust is a community-led organisation dedicated to restoring the mauri of our awa and the connection and pride of local people to the Ōtara waterways.

About Us

Our work contributes to strengthened biodiversity, improved water quality and flood resilience that allows for healthy communities and ecosystems to thrive.

Projects

Learn about our stream restoration work and how we are creating hands-on conservation activities that support long-term care of te taiao.

Get Involved

Support our vision at an upcoming workshop, planting, clean-up day or community event.

our projects

Explore how our projects work together to restore the mauri of the environment and build connection and long-term care of our waterways and lake.

Restoration outside the catchment

Our knowledge, influence and impact is recognised through our leadership in projects outside the Ōtara catchment.

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Pest Free Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Discover how we restore the balance of te taiao through coordinated pest animal and weed control.

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Illegal Dumping

Read more about how we work with communities to prevent dumping and support more responsible waste disposal.

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