Events

Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek Friday morning working bees provide a weekday opportunity to join a small group of committed volunteers who are helping to restore our precious awa. This is also an opportunity for you to discover some out-of-the-way areas on the creek.

Tasks and locations vary, depending on the priorities at the time.

If you are interested in joining us let us know and we can include you in the weekly emails. Contact Wendy 027 232 6454 or [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]

For all activites on the creek sturdy / covered footwear, long sleeves and long trousers are recommended.

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

THIS HIKOI HAS BEEN POSTPOND DUE TO FORECAST RAIN. A NEW DATE WILL BE NOTIFIED SOON. APOLOGIES TO THE TICKETHOLDERS.

Waitītiko / Meola Creek rises on the slopes of Ōwairaka / Mt Albert and flows to 7km to the Waitematā at Te Tokaroa / Meola Reef. Today’s guided walk covers the first third or this distance from the Ōwairaka tihi (summit) to Rocket Park taking in the delightful Roy Clements Treeway. Performer, sculptor, comedian and Iwi advocate Pita Turei (Ngai Tai Ki Tamaki, Ngāti Pāoa, Ngā Rauru Kītahi) will tell some pakiwaitara (Māori stories) along the way, and STEPS will explain their efforts to enhance native biodiversity along the various channels, culverts and tributaries.

The event is FREE but ticketed. Book your tickets here.

Organised and run by SPiCE (Sandringham Project in Community Empowerment) and STEPS (St Lukes Environmental Protection Society)

Group: STEPS

Join us at the first Gribblehirst Market of spring. We’ll be there promoting community flood resilience. Come along and learn more about your local waterways and flood systems, as well as the role native biodiversity can play in reducing the impacts of flooding. We’ll help you check out the Auckland Council Flood Viewer and advise on how you can be better prepared next time the big rains come.

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Gribblehirst Park, Sandringham

Check it out on Facebook and Instagram

Group: Predator Free Morningside / Western Springs

Things are moving at a pace on this exciting project, thanks to the great work being done by Sandra and her volunteers. If you have some spare time we would love for you to join us at this special area on the ‘Oakley Inlet’, as we work to restore it.

Meet at the Waterview Park carpark, Waterbank Crescent

For more information contact Sandra 021 166 7647

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek Friday morning working bees provide a weekday opportunity to join a small group of committed volunteers who are helping to restore our precious awa. This is also an opportunity for you to discover some out-of-the-way areas on the creek.

Tasks and locations vary, depending on the priorities at the time.

If you are interested in joining us let us know and we can include you in the weekly emails. Contact Wendy 027 232 6454 or [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]

For all activites on the creek sturdy / covered footwear, long sleeves and long trousers are recommended.

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Ōpoutūkeha / Cox’s Creek awa hīkoi

Join us on this leisurely exploration of the lower reaches of Ōpoutūkeha / Cox’s Creek. We’ll look at the impact of flooding, the work some biodiversity groups are doing to minimise future impact and talk about what you can do to make you and your property more resilient during future rains.

We’ll be hearing how Hakanoa Reserve has been transformed from a little-loved link between Hakanoa and Sackville streets into a delightful, plant-filled suburban haven. Then we’ll discover a regenerating wetland you probably never knew about, on the site of a timber mill that once operated beside Cox’s Creek.

When: Saturday 11 October 10am to noon

Where meet in Hakanoa Reserve: look for the Urban Ark flag. There is limited parking in the area so walk, bus or cycle if you can.

Wear Decent shoes. We’ll be covering some rough ground.

Tickets Free. Get yours here.

Group: Predator Free Grey Lynn

Things are moving at a pace on this exciting project, thanks to the great work being done by Sandra and her volunteers. If you have some spare time we would love for you to join us at this special area on the ‘Oakley Inlet’, as we work to restore it.

Meet at the Waterview Park carpark, Waterbank Crescent

For more information contact Sandra 021 166 7647

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek Friday morning working bees provide a weekday opportunity to join a small group of committed volunteers who are helping to restore our precious awa. This is also an opportunity for you to discover some out-of-the-way areas on the creek.

Tasks and locations vary, depending on the priorities at the time.

If you are interested in joining us let us know and we can include you in the weekly emails. Contact Wendy 027 232 6454 or [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]

For all activites on the creek sturdy / covered footwear, long sleeves and long trousers are recommended.

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Join us at the first Mt Albert Community Pop Up of the season. We’ll be there promoting native bioidiverisity and community flood resilience.

If you’re not trapping get a free rat trap (as long as you live in the Urban Ark area (Waterview to Parnell and Westmere to Lynfield). We also have loaner possum traps.

If you’re already trapping, come and grab some fresh supplies and talk trapping techniques

If controlling pest plants is more your thing we can provide weed guides and give you some advice.

We’ll also be promoting community flood resilience. Come along and learn more about your local waterways and flood systems, as well as the role native biodiversity can play in reducing the impacts of flooding. We’ll help you check out the Auckland Council Flood Viewer and advise on how you can be better prepared next time the big rains come.

Check it out on Instagram.

Things are moving at a pace on this exciting project, thanks to the great work being done by Sandra and her volunteers. If you have some spare time we would love for you to join us at this special area on the ‘Oakley Inlet’, as we work to restore it.

Meet at the Waterview Park carpark, Waterbank Crescent

For more information contact Sandra 021 166 7647

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek Friday morning working bees provide a weekday opportunity to join a small group of committed volunteers who are helping to restore our precious awa. This is also an opportunity for you to discover some out-of-the-way areas on the creek.

Tasks and locations vary, depending on the priorities at the time.

If you are interested in joining us let us know and we can include you in the weekly emails. Contact Wendy 027 232 6454 or [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]

For all activites on the creek sturdy / covered footwear, long sleeves and long trousers are recommended.

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Things are moving at a pace on this exciting project, thanks to the great work being done by Sandra and her volunteers. If you have some spare time we would love for you to join us at this special area on the ‘Oakley Inlet’, as we work to restore it.

Meet at the Waterview Park carpark, Waterbank Crescent

For more information contact Sandra 021 166 7647

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek Friday morning working bees provide a weekday opportunity to join a small group of committed volunteers who are helping to restore our precious awa. This is also an opportunity for you to discover some out-of-the-way areas on the creek.

Tasks and locations vary, depending on the priorities at the time.

If you are interested in joining us let us know and we can include you in the weekly emails. Contact Wendy 027 232 6454 or [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]

For all activites on the creek sturdy / covered footwear, long sleeves and long trousers are recommended.

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek