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Index Engineering in Rotorua has committed to caring for the stream that runs past its site, becoming part of the Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream movement.

To celebrate Conservation Week, students from South Waikato schools gathered at Jim Barnett Reserve, Waotu, for a full day of hands-on workshops focused on restoring and protecting native biodiversity.

Tāwera Nikau - a powerful voice for resilience, service, and environmental restoration. At 58, he brings energy and determination to every role he takes on - as a father and grandfather, a mentor and speaker, and co-chair of the Endangered Species Foundation | Tāngaro Tuia te Ora.

On Wednesday 25 June 2025, a Community Catchment Workshop brought together mana whenua, catchment groups, councils, landowners, volunteers, and conservation organisations to align efforts for healthier waterways and restored biodiversity across the Waikato region.

Residents at Bupa Foxbridge Care Home in Hamilton have taken important steps toward protecting Aotearoa’s freshwater ecosystems, participating in an Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream workshop

We’re excited to announce a powerful new addition to our Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream project: Māui and Hector’s Dolphins are now included in our educational kete, which are available for purchase now!

Since its launch, the Awhi Awa project has flourished, engaging kura (schools), hāpori (communities), and kaipakihi (businesses) from as far north as Te Taitokerau, Northland to Cromwell in Ōtakou, Central Otago.

With less than 50 Māui dolphins remaining, Pōpoto, Māui Dolphins sadly hold the #1 place on our Top 50 Endangered Species List.

On Wednesday, 19 March, the Les Batkin Reserve in Tuakau was a hub of environmental learning as tamariki from across the Waikato region gath

Hayes Common Café in Hamilton East has joined the Endangered Species Foundation’s Awhi Awa project to help restore urban waterways.

Natalie Jessup, General Manager of Tāngaro Tuia te Ora, presents new Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream project at Impact Hub Waikato.

Tāngaro Tuia te Ora announces that our successful 'Adopt a Stream' project has been renamed to "Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream".

Our online kete now contains amazing education materials about native ika (fish) in te reo Māori and English.

During Conservation Week in September, Tāngaro Tuia te Ora, the Endangered Species Foundation, held workshops at Mystery Creek, to engage...

Borman Village Kids, an Early Childhood Centre in Rototuna, Kirikiriroa Hamilton, has adopted two streams.

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our “Awhi Awa | Embrace a Stream” packs, now available for all passionate conservationists and...

Verbal Submission Opposing Resource Management Amendment Bill by Tāngaro Tuia te Ora Co-Chair, Tawera Nikau and Natalie Jessup, GM.

On the 7th of June 2024, Tāngaro Tuia te Ora, the Endangered Species Foundation (ESF), presented our case to Environment Select Committee.

At Tawera Nikau‘s farm in Ohinewai, Waikato, efforts are underway to restore the health of Lake Waikare, a treasured water body for mana...

Hear more on Radio NZ about the incredible revival of native wildlife on Stu Muir's farm in Waikato, a testament to the power of...