Have a look online - local conservation websites

Auckland Regional Council "The purpose of the Auckland Regional Council (ARC) is to enable democratic local decision making to promote the social, economic, environmental and cultural well being of the Auckland region in the present and for the future. " (From 'Local Governance statment 2005'.)

Department of Conservation "The Department of Conservation is the central government organisation charged with conserving the natural and historic heritage of New Zealand on behalf of and for the benefit of present and future New Zealanders.
Its mission is "to conserve New Zealand's natural and historic heritage for all to enjoy now and in the future" (From 'About DOC'.)

Royal Forest and Bird Protection Society "The Society's mission is to preserve and protect the native plants and animals and natural features of New Zealand. Forest and Bird is active on a wide range of conservation and environmental issues." (From 'About us'.)

Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Inc "Tiritiri Matangi was gazetted as an open Scientific Reserve in 1980. Island sanctuaries help to ensure the survival of many rare and endangered plant and animal species. They are especially valuable because they are easier to keep free of predators than mainland islands." (From 'About the Island'.)

Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc. (TOSSI) "A comprehensive ecological restoration programme is underway to transform Tawharanui Regional Park into New Zealand's first integrated open sanctuary (a 'mainland island') where farming, public recreation and conservation of native species will combine. The Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Society Inc (TOSSI) is a non-profit group formed to support this project through volunteer work, fund-raising and other activities. It is working in partnership with the ARC to realise the longer term vision for the Tawharanui Open Sanctuary." (From website homepage)