This report presents the findings of routine monitoring of Waiwhakareke Natural Heritage Park (WNHP) in preparation for enrichment and infill planting in 2023 to 2024. The monitoring was carried out during September 2022 and included 44 plots across 10 polygons in landforms designated as kauri forest, rimu/tawa forest, swamp shrubland, pukatea-kahikatea forest and kahikatea-pukatea-swamp maire forest. Plot size and number in each polygon were selected to represent a sample area of 5 % of the total polygon area. In each plot the plants were counted by height class, and a percentage of canopy cover was estimated. Vegetation composition, canopy openness, regeneration and plant mortality are discussed in the report. These observations were considered with recommended planting plans generated by the WNHP planting tool, and changes were recommended to provide finalised planting plans. We recommend that this data is regularly fed back into the tool to refine recommended planting plans based on observed patterns of survival.