Tauranga is in the Bay of Plenty Conservancy administered by the Department of Conservation (DOC).

Tauranga Environment Centre works closely with DOC on volunteer projects, and benefits from DOC's expert advice and opinion.

For more information about conservation in the local area;

DOC: 
http://www.doc.govt.nz/by-region/bay-of-plenty

Forest and Bird:
http://www.forestandbird.org.nz/whats-on-in-your-area/regions/bay-plenty