The Kāpiti Coast Biodiversity Project
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Fostering community conservation projects on the Kāpiti Coast since 2015
The aim of the Kāpiti biodiversity Project is to improve native biodiversity throughout the Kāpiti Coast on land and sea by:
enhancing environmental restoration efforts
funding and managing biodiversity projects
providing opportunities for public participation in biodiversity, conservation and management
advocacy and for education.
Biodiversity projects we are working on…
Protecting kororā
Kororā – little blue penguins live in small colonies in Paekākāriki and Pukerua Bay on the Kāpiti Coast.
We are currently surveying other coastal areas between Paraparaumu and Ōtaki to find out if any Kororā are living there.
Looking after lizards
Aotearoa has two families of lizards – geckos and skinks. There are over 100 different species.
Many are eaten by cats, rats, mice, birds, stoats, weasels and hedgehogs. They need safe places and protection from predators.
We have a lizard garden at Queen Elizabeth Park.
Creating a lizard Sanctuary
With support from Greater Wellington Regional Council, the Department of Conservation and local iwi/hapu, the Kāpiti Coast Biodiversity Project is developing a plan to build a 16-hectare predator proof fence within Queen Elizabeth Park. After undertaking initial feasibility studies, a group has been set up to help bring this project to fruition.
Encouraging native birds
Native birds live on the Kāpiti Coast and surrounding forest remnants – ruru, korimako, matuku moana, kārearea, kākā and kākāriki and many more.
Many are are at risk of extinction from predators such as rodents, cats, hedgehogs, weasels, stoats and possums. We’re improving habitats and controlling predators to help save them for future generations.
Planting natives
Native plants and trees are food for our native species, provide sheltered environments for them to live in and are a vital part of biodiversity on the Kāpiti Coast.
We regularly plant natives along streams, coastlines, wetlands and everywhere they need to be restored.
Pest control
Our native birds and lizards need safe places to live and protection from predators.
We’re working to control predators and help save our environment for future generations.