WHARAUWERAWERA (WHAREWERAWERA)/LONG BEACH

Restore a place that’s shaped the shores of Ōtepoti/Dunedin for generations. 

The Landscape Connections trust (the people behind Halo Project) has a rare opportunity to purchase and permanently protect the wetland at Wharauwerawera (Wharewerawera)/Long Beach, Ōtepoti/Dunedin. We’re inviting our community to be part of the journey.

Why Restoration of this Wetland Matters:

Spanning 33 hectares of low-lying wetland and hill slopes behind the Long Beach dunes, this place has been shaped by water, people, and time. 

For centuries it has been significant to Kāi Tahu; a place of food gathering and deep connection. Today, it supports blue penguins, endangered New Zealand sea lions, and a rare coastal wetland ecosystem under increasing pressure. 

This is a nationally threatened habitat. And it stands at a turning point. 

A Once-in-a-Generation Chance:

The Halo Project is working to purchase this land outright, ensuring it is permanently protected for public good, restored in partnership with mana whenua, and cared for by the community that loves it. 

Ownership by LCT means: 

  • The wetland is restored for people and wildlife

  • Conservation covenants protect it in perpetuity 

  • Restoration happens in phases, grounded in science and partnership 

  • Flood risk for Long Beach is reduced over time 

We've already planted more than 50,000 native plants in the adjacent wetland and back dune areas. This purchase is the next step. 

See The Vision for Wharauwerawera (Wharewerawera)/Long Beach and Why it Matters:

Come and Kōrero With Us:

  • Sunday 31 May 

  • 12pm 

  • Long Beach Community Hall 

We would love to hear from you. Your knowledge of this place, your vision for what restoration could look like, and your questions and ideas. 

BBQ kai, tea & coffee provided.  

RSVP: info@haloproject.org.nz

Walk This Path With Us:

Whether you live at Long Beach, care about the coast, or want to support lasting conservation. there's a place for you in this project. 

  • Donate — every contribution brings us closer to securing the land 

  • Spread the word — share this page with anyone who cares about this place 

  • Come to the meeting — your voice and knowledge matters 

  • Get in touch — for larger partnerships or other ways to be involved, contact us directly 

Get In Touch with us by emailing info@haloproject.org.nz

Halo Project | Landscape Connections Trust 

The Halo Project is a predator-free and conservation initiative operating across the North Ōtepoti/Dunedin and surrounds delivered by Landscape Connections Trust (LCT). Over five years, we've deployed $7.5M in conservation work, planted 272,000+ native trees, logged 67,000+ volunteer hours, and helped achieve possum-free status on the Otago Peninsula. 

Wharauwerawera (Wharewerawera)/Long Beach is the next chapter.