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Located in the heart of Aotearoa’s North Island, Wairakei Estate is home to a diverse collective of land uses and natural resources.

In 2004, we embarked on an ambitious journey.

We began our pursuit to become world leaders in sustainably managing a diverse collection of natural resources. Environment, innovation and community is at the heart of everything we do.

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Wairakei Estate Conservation Manger Robin Gerding
Conservation Manager Robin Gerding. Get to know Robin
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Welcome to Wairakei.
Wairakei Estate Fernbird endemic species to the Wairakei Estate

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Native and endemic bird species that call Wairakei Estate home

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Recorded natives planted since 2013

Wairakei Estate seedling within the protected wetlands

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Protected wetlands

Wairakei Estate native bird endemic species to the estate
Wairakei Estate Map
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Wairakei Estate view of grasslands

Tahorakuri Wetland
Public Access & Picnic Area

The Tahorakuri Wetland project saw pastoral farming land transformed into a protected area for everyone to enjoy.

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Wairakei Estate roading on the estate

Fishing Access

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Wairakei Estate picture of the wetlands

Native Fish Habitat

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Wairakei Estate wetland area
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Wairakei Estate tree planted area

Pueto Stream Indigenous Vegetation

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Wairakei Estate native bushland

Riparian Restoration

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Wairakei Estate wetland area planting
Wairakei Estate  planted wetland

Paetataramoa Indigenous Vegetation

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Wairakei Estate birds eye view of the waterways on the estate

What happening with freshwater

We attended the 2022 National Freshwater Conference, engaging with Aotearoa’s leading experts to stay informed and inspired on all things freshwater.

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Wairakei Estate view of Mount Tauhara in the Taupo region
Wairakei Estate person trapping predators

Predator Free 2050

How do we kickstart our pursuit towards a predator-free future? We explore what the path to Predator Free 2050 looks like.

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Wairakei Estate birds eye view of the waterways on the estate

Waikato River access and Pueto Stream restoration project

Our Environment

Explore Wairakei Estate’s unique landscape, from protected wetlands and rolling pastures, to native bird habitat, acres of forest and geothermal hot spots.

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Our News

Discover what’s happening at Wairakei, including local community projects and new environmental initiatives to have on your radar.

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5.1.2024
Wilding pine control implemented across Wairakei Estate

Wairakei Estate and NZ Forest Managers have collaborated to implement wilding pine control – another boost for biodiversity across the Estate.

4.10.2024
We've been busy catching pests and protecting native wildlife

Monthly reports show a high possum density in our native riparian area, with hundreds caught by our expert contractors. They've also caught a few sneaky stoats and cats. Great news for the native birds and insects that inhabit there!

5.1.2024
Wairakei Estate and Pāmu win two awards at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards

Our passionate team are proud to have taken out the Waikato Regional Council Water Protection and Waikato River Authority Catchment Improvement Awards at the Ballance Farm Environment Awards in March.

12.4.2023
Calling all Ironkidz! Online entries are now open for the 2024 Wairakei Estate Ironkidz triathlon

Encompassing a swim, bike and running course around Lake Taupō, the annual 2024 Wairakei Estate Ironkidz triathlon will take place on Sunday the 25th of February.

2.1.2022
Five minutes with our conservation manager

No two days are the same for Robin Gerding, Wairakei Estate's busy Conservation Manager. Here she shares her passion for the natural world.

Explore Our Environment

Explore Wairakei Estate’s unique landscape, from protected wetlands and rolling pastures, to native bird habitat, acres of forest and geothermal hot spots.

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Waikato

Wetlands

Biodiversity

Riparian Management

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Wairakei Estate birds eye view of the the estate and the Waikato river
Tauhara
Kaimanawa Hill
Corridor from wetland
to Waikato River
Forestry for
conservation
purpose
30m setback
from awa
Waikato River
(27kms river)
frontage
Wairakei Estate birds eye view of the wetland
Trapping network - This wetland network has eradicated the likes of ferrets, stoats and rats since it began in 2017
Hauwai Wetland - Planted in 2012 with native and exotic trees, this wetland is situated on an organic farm and feeds into the Pueto stream.
Wairakei Estate birds eye view of the diverse forestry planted
Kanuka
Kamahi
Punga
Wairakei Estate birds eye view of the pasture protected from the river by the planted forestry
Shelter belts, soil conservation
areas and copses
- These areas promote biodiversity, provide habitat and support stock husbandry
Protected wetlands and
ecological corridors - These provide habitat for wildlife to migrate through water and across land.
Riparian margin - These setbacks help protect our fresh water permanently fencing out stock and preventing soil erosion with native trees.
Waikato River
Wairakei Estate Toi Toi gif image on the estate

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Recorded natives planted since 2013

Our Partners

We’re proud to collaborate with a range of partners across various initiatives, sharing a common goal of enhancing the long-term prosperity and health of the land we work upon.

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