Our volunteer group consists of local residents with diverse backgrounds and skills, and we share a passion for protecting and improving our local environment.

Winning the Ministry for the Environment’s Green Ribbon Award in 2007 gave us regional recognition and helped build membership and useful, long-term partnerships. 

Bay of Plenty Regional Council and Western Bay of Plenty District Council continue to give us substantial financial assistance and expert advice.

We have great support from the Katikati community, with more than 120 people on our supporters list and generous donations of time and money from local organisations and individuals has ensured continuity of our core UEM projects.