Toutouwai/North Island Robin Conservation

Every adult toutouwai/North Island Robin t-shirt sold, donates $5 to Bushy Park. Read more here.

Tarapuruhi Bushy Park was once part of a continuous mantle of forest stretching from the coastal dunes to the central volcanoes. The land was uplifted from the sea and layered with volcanic ash. Now it is a precious remnant of that temperate lowland forest, one with a long history of conservation. It has endured, while its surrounds have been turned into farmland. 

Generations of people have cherished this forest. Today the local Tarapuruhi Bushy Park Trust cares for the sanctuary in partnership with Forest & Bird, working closely with Ngaa Rauru, within whose rohe (district) it lies, and whose mana whenua (authority) we respect. Together we care for the forest in the spirit of kaitiakitanga – stewardship.

Volunteers continue to care for the sanctuary and provide the passion, dedication and people power to keep this community-led conservation project moving forward.

Support Bushy Park and buy an adult toutouwai/North Island Robin t-shirt.