Volunteer in regional parks

So much of the work done in the regional parks wouldn't be achievable without the help we get from people in our communities.

There are many opportunities for you to volunteer over a number of different projects, activities and organisations.

Every year in our parks, more than 25,000 trees are planted by volunteers like you. Keep an eye out on our events page for community planting days where you can work alongside other volunteers and Greater Wellington people, to build a greater environment for our future. Find out why we plant here.

There are plenty of other opportunities to volunteer in the regional parks even if you don't have a green thumb. For example, check out Riding for the Disabled who are based at Battle Hill Farm Forest Park and have built a beautiful arena to call home, or the Friends of Baring Head who are working to restore the lighthouse cottages at Baring Head. 

Have a look at the list below to see the different ways you can get involved in volunteering in the regional parks.

Akatarawa Forest

• Akatarawa Recreational Access Committee Inc

Battle Hill Farm Forest 

• Mana Lions Club
• Wellington Riding for the Disabled

Belmont Regional Park

• Belmont Area Mountain Bike Association
• Friends of Belmont Regional Park
• Friends of Maara Roa at Cannons Creek
• Korokoro Environmental Group

East Harbour Regional Park

• Eastbourne Forest Rangers
• East Harbour Environmental Association
• Friends of Baring Head
• MIRO in the northern forest and Parangarahu Lakes

Kaitoke Regional Park

• NtrailZ
• Wellington Botanical Society

Pakuratahi Forest

• NtrailZ

Queen Elizabeth Park

•  Friends of Queen Elizabeth Park
•  Paekākāriki Surf lifeguards
•  The Tramway Museum historic tram rides

Wainuiomata Recreation Area

• Remutaka Conservation Trust

Wainuiomata Water Collection Area

• Remutaka Conservation Trust
• Take tours as an interpreter

 Whitereia Park

•  Whitereia Park Restoration Group