Growing native forests – Porirua

Join us for a workshop to inspire and guide landowners, community members, and enthusiasts to grow native forests.

Native forests support biodiversity, improve water quality, and help fight climate change by sequestering carbon. Come along and be inspired to grow native forests. This workshop gives you the essentials for success.

Date: 4 June 2026

Time: 10:30 am – 12:30 pm 

Location: Porirua Gospel Chapel

What you'll learn about:

• How native forests grow
• Connecting corridors for wildlife
• Taonga species for the region
• Improving success of native plantings

This workshop is organised by Te Uru Rākau – New Zealand Forest Service to support sustainable native afforestation efforts.

Register now