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A Kiwi in France

Dunedin-based A Rocha member Zac Martin recently spent 3 weeks volunteering with A Rocha France. The beautiful arched terrace of the main building at Les Courmettes A global fossil fuel […]

The Song of the Tītipounamu Returns to Kāpiti

Titipounamu (Photo: Gavin Klee) In the Song of Solomon, the writer rejoices when “the voice of the turtledove” is heard once more after the long silence of winter. In Kāpiti, […]

Restoring Kopua-riki over King’s Birthday weekend

A group of A Rocha members gathered at the Southern Star Monastery at Kopua over King’s Birthday weekend to join with the Cistercian Associates and others to do further conservation […]

Kopua-riki Anzac Weekend 2026

Dawn from the Guest House Four members of A Rocha Wellington travelled to the Monastery at Kopua to join with a small team of Cistercian Associates in a Kopua Riki […]

Waiu Wetland Restoration Report 2025

All ten working bees planned for Waiu Park this year went ahead. The commitment of our core group of volunteers has again been excellent. Out of 23 people who came […]

Forest bathing with purpose: A first-time volunteer’s day on Karioi

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