Events

Once again Urban Ark – Manawa Taiao will be having a stall at the Sandringham Street Festival in Sandringham Village supporting our local groups:

• Pest Free Sandringham
• Pest Free Balmoral
• Pest Free Mt Eden

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 tips.

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.

We’ll be next to the Womenzshed woodworking tent where they’ll be building rat tunnels.

Groups: Pest Free Sandringham, Pest Free Balmoral, Pest Free Mt Eden

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 Kaipātiki Project to help regenerate the native bush along the Waipapa Stream, a beloved piece of local history close to Parnell railway station. This is an area Urban Ark will be increasingly involved in over the coming year.

As a community project, we need your help to ensure that this beautiful stream is protected and preserved for generations to come. And it’s not just about hard work and making a difference, it’s also a great opportunity to socialise and have fun with friends!

Spread the word and invite your friends to join us on this meaningful journey towards a greener future.

What to Bring:

• Gloves (if you have)
• Hat
• Water
• Old Clothes
• Sturdy Closed-Toe Shoes

All tools provided.

Booking for this FREE event is not essential but highly recommended in case of last minute changes.

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 this month’s Mt Albert Community Pop Up. 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 plants are more your thing we can help with weed guides and plating advice

And we’d love to talk flood resilience. 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

The Grey Lynn Park Festival is coming up again in 2025 and it is shaping up to be a good one.

Urban Ark - Manawa Taiao will be supporting Predator Free Grey Lynn at thier stall promoting activities across Grey Lynn, Arch Hill and the wider Urban Ark area. Drop in and say Hi!

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 tips.

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.

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 Albert-Eden School Cultural Festival. 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 plants are more your thing we can help with weed guides and plating advice

And we’d love to talk flood resilience. 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.

Summer is nearly upon us. It is a great time to join us at the Gribblehirst Market. 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 plants are more your thing we can help with weed guides and plating advice

And we’d love to talk flood resilience. 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