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Emma Buttle

Cyclone Update

The Te Mata Park Trust Board would like to convey our most sincere sympathies to those impacted by the cyclone that has wrought devastation across our region.

New strategy and endowment fund to protect and enhance Te Mata Park for future generations

Te Mata Park Trust officially launched its Ngā Tīpuna Masterplan strategy and endowment fund at an event at Peak House this week, sharing a unified vision for the future of Te Mata Park and inviting donations to the vehicle that will fund it.

Spring News – November 2022

The Park is a hive of activity this spring, with lush new growth appearing and the tūī song and kererū wing beat making a wonderful soundtrack for our visitors.
Te Mata Park

Applications open for Manager at Te Mata Park Trust

A key member of a small team, this part time position is instrumental in the delivery of the Park Trust’s objectives.

New appointment to Te Mata Park Trust board

A new appointment has been made to the Te Mata Park Trust…
Kat Howard Photography

Te Mata Park Trust Board seeks new Trustee and Aspiring Trustee

Te Mata is a taonga tuku iho (a heavenly gift) and an iconic feature of Hawke’s Bay ...

Winter News – August 2022

Whilst it has certainly been a challenging winter for many, it has been an exceptionally wonderful start for our new native plantings ...
Te Mata Peak Rd

Speed cushions to improve safety on Te Mata Peak Rd

New speed cushions to help improve safety on the upper part of Te Mata Peak Rd ...
Bruno Chambers

Autumn News – April 2022

Autumn is well and truly underway, and it is wonderful to see so many people enjoying ...

Summer News- December 2021

It's been a big year in Aotearoa, and now summer is upon…

Protect the Natural History of the Park

When spending time in the Park, please leave no trace, and protect…

Micro Snails in Te Mata Park

Mike Lusk, Te Mata Park's longtime caretaker and Park expert,…

Spring News- October 2021

Following a dry winter, the recent rains are a welcome sight....

Winter News- July 2021

We've had a stellar planting season this winter with many…

Havelock North school kids become kaitiaki of Te Mata Park plots

2 Jul, 2021 Hawkes Bay Today School kids at five Havelock…

Mason Chambers

Mason Chambers 22 October 1924 – 10 June 2021 The Te Mata…

Rāhui in place at summit

Te Mata Park Trust is deeply saddened to advise that last night…

Autumn News – May 2021

The beautiful autumn season is upon us, and the peak is one of…

Mana whenua rep Waiora Rogers appointeed to Te Mata Park Trust Board

Te Mata Park Trust is pleased to announce the appointment of…

Summer News and New Land Launch

December 2020 Summer Newsletter  After a very big year in the…