Photo Gallery

Department of Conservation

Planting creeping rata to stabilise the sides of the pits. With regular trimming, this species grows in a dense mat which helps to prevent erosion of the earthworks. 

Department of Conservation

Rabbits can be a problem at Ruapekapeka, because they dig into earthworks of the pā and the British positions. Maria Butcher, Department of Conservation ranger is filling a bait station with a toxin to control the rabbits. 

Department of Conservation

Keeping everything this tidy takes a lot of effort.

Department of Conservation

Literally thousands of seedlings have been planted at Ruapekapeka since the 2003 development - many were planted by volunteers such as Jeanie Poutai (in the photo). 

Department of Conservation

DOC staff spend a lot of time trimming the vegetation in the pits and trenches.

Department of Conservation

TRT Trustee Allan Halliday discussing matters on site with DOC staff.

Department of Conservation

A meeting of the Ruapekapeka Pa Management Trust (renamed Te Ruapekapeka Trust). From left: Allan Halliday, Pita Hereora, Ripeka Taipari, Raumoa Kawiti)

Department of Conservation

Getting ready for a community planting day back in 2005.