Kia ora and welcome to the
Tainui Kāwhia incorporation Forest
Tainui Kāwhia Incorporation welcomes visitors to enjoy our forest. Many people walk, jog, run and cycle through our whenua; these visitors act as the eyes and ears of the forest, helping us care for and protect it.
Please:
Respect the mauri (life force) of the forest: take rubbish with you, keep to tracks, and avoid disturbing flora and fauna.
Report any hazards, illegal activity, or signs of pest plants and animals to our forest manager so we can respond quickly.
Follow signage, closures and directions from staff — these protect sensitive areas and ongoing conservation work.
How do I get permission to enter the forest?
Step 1- Download and install the Onside Visitor Management App (Apple/The App Store) or (Android/Play Store).
Step 2- Register with Onside. All visitors, contractors and public are required to register with the app. All applications are received and approved by the forestry manager. This may take a little time, ranging from a few hours to a day or so.
Step 3- Read through and acknowledge the Induction to the Forest and Health and Safety Information. Read the section, Evacuating the forest in the event of a fire.
Step 4-Acknowledge all of the hazards listed on the app. This is important as the app outlines areas of NO-GO. Some of these hazard areas may include, but are not exclusive to harvesting operation, tractor or machinery operation, forest maintenance.
You are good to go. Enjoy.