

2021 Photo Competition
Date posted: 21-Jan-2021
2021 Photo Competition Now Open
It is that time of year again when we are look..
Primary School Science Conservation 2020 Award
Date posted: 18-Dec-2020
Dylan Lewis Y7 from Mahurangi College, Warkworth, being presented with the ..
Supporters of Tiritiri Inc and Fullers 360 Science Conservation 2020 Award
Date posted: 18-Dec-2020
The NIWA Auckland City Science and Technology Fair winner of the Supporters of Tiritiri ..
2020 Conservation Week
Date posted: 12-Aug-2020
Meet the Takahē on Tiritiri Matangi Island
When: 1:30 pm, ..
AGM 2020
Date posted: 25-Jul-2020
PLEASE NOTE CHANGE OF DATE TO WEDNESDAY 21ST OCTOBER 2020 due to Covid restrictions at t..
Ferry Resuming July 4th!
Date posted: 01-Jun-2020
Great News!!!
We have confirmation Fuller360 ferry service to Tiritiri Matangi wi..
The 2020 Photo Competition Winners
Date posted: 22-May-2020
Here are the winning and commended photos from this year's competition. Congratulations to the photo..
Celebrate the Takahe Art Competition
Date posted: 08-Apr-2020
Hi Tiri Kids,
It’s TakahÄ“ Awareness Month!
Everyone loves our takah..
COVID-19 Important Information
Date posted: 25-Mar-2020
The government has announced that New Zealand is now at alert level 2 for COVID-19. Th..
2019 Winner Primary School Supporters of Tiritiri and Fullers 360 Science Award is Ethan Raymond
Date posted: 11-Mar-2020
Ethan has helped the Enviro-Warriors in many ways such as planning, gard..
Who are the Supporters?
The Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi Inc. (SoTM) is a non-profit conservation volunteer group founded in 1988 to further the aims of the Tiritiri Matangi conservation project. Since then we have grown into a major conservation group with over 1600 members and work in partnership with the Department of Conservation to co-manage the project. Click here to view a copy of the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi constitution.
Our vision
We want the Island to be a complex, healthy ecosystem, a haven for New Zealand's native species, a place that engages and inspires volunteers and visitors to understand our unique natural, cultural and historic heritage and to make a difference in their own environment.Our Mission
SoTM's mission is to develop Tiritiri Matangi, in conjunction with DOC, iwi and other stakeholders, as a model of sustainability and management through five main areas of activity:Conservation: Protecting and conserving New Zealand's wildlife,
Insight: Supporting research on biodiversity and ecosystems,
Inspiration: Educating and inspiring visitors and other interested parties, and
Participation: Providing opportunities for volunteers and visitors to be involved in the project.
Our Strategy
Our achievements
Since SoTM was founded in 1988 we have:
- Completed, with DOC and many volunteers, the revegetation of about two-thirds of the Island
- Funded and carried out the introduction of rare species, including kokako, rifleman, Duvaucel’s geckos and wetapunga
- Funded, erected and maintained a range of interpretative signs to inform visitors about the Island's fauna, flora and history
- Built a visitor centre, with informative displays about the Island
- Built an extensive vehicle and equipment storage facility
- Purchased various vehicles including the Island’s tractor, ute and trailer
- Funded an annual weed management programme
- Contributed to the funding of many scientific research projects
- Developed and maintained a programme of guided walks for visitors, with over 200 volunteer guides
- Built and run a shop on the Island, with all proceeds invested in the project.
Our organisation
SoTM has a governance structure consisting of a Main Committee and several sub-committees. The sub-committees, made up of volunteers with specialist interests and sets of skills, plan and drive the key projects in their respective areas. Our current sub-committees and their areas of responsibility are:
Biodiversity (fauna and flora, habitat management, species translocations, research)
Infrastructure (buildings, tracks, vehicles, equipment, historic precinct)
Visitor Experience (interpretation, events, guiding and shop)
Funding and Membership (financial management, membership recruitment and retention)
Employment (oversees the work of SoTM staff members)
For information on the Main Committee and key contacts, click here.
Life Members
The Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi have recognised the huge contribution made by some of our volunteers over long periods of time by awarding them Life Membership. Our current Life Members are:
Carl Hayson
Ray and Barbara Walter
Mel Galbraith
Nan Rothwell
Isabel Still
Sally Hally
Simon Fordham
Ian Higgins
Cathy Catto
Memorandum of Understanding
On 7 November 2004 at the head office of the Department of Conservation offices in Auckland, a significant event took place with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Supporters of Tiritiri Matangi and the Department of Conservation.
A Memorandum of Understanding is a legal document outlining an agreement between parties making clear the objectives and recognizing the different roles of each party. In the case of the Supporters, the document outlines our aims and responsibilities on Tiritiri Matangi and outlines a mutual cooperation and consultation with the Department on many aspects such as work programs, health and safety and concessions. The document protects the interests of both the Supporters and DOC and ensures the Island receives the benefit of this partnership in the future.
Click on the highlighted words to display the Memorandum of Understanding. This document is in Adobe Acrobat PDF format.