Events

Join the Second Sunday Weeders tackling cherry saplings and ginger on the banks of Waitītiko / Meola Creek. The headland at the end of De Luen St has a lot of cherry seedlings and other weeds which need some control to give the native seedlings a chance to thrive. No experience necessary; we can point you in the direction of weeds and teach you what needs to be done.

Bring your favourite gardening gloves and secateurs if you have them, but we’ll also have spare gear you can borrow. And if you don’t have two hours to spare, but drop in for as long as you can manage.

Sometimes there is cake, often there is good chat, and always there are weeds to pull.

When Sunday 8 March 2026 9am–11am

Where Moa Reserve - 73 Moa Rd, Pt Chevalier. Look for the Urban Ark flag

Contact Mary ([Enable JavaScript to view protected content]; 021 162 5160) or Paul ([Enable JavaScript to view protected content]; 021 150 8284)

Group: Pest Free Pt Chevalier

We are excited to take you on a guided evening exploration on the Waikōwhai Coast. Lets look at nature through a night time lens… Grab your walking shoes and a water bottle and meet us in the Fairsea Place cul-de-sac to walk down to Lynfield Cove. Borrow one of our flashlights and some red cellophane to try and spot nocturnal birds and insects. We also will have a bat monitor handy to see if we can spot (detect!) our only native mammal - our pekapeka !

Find your tickets here. See you there !

If you have any questions, please email [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]

Join us at the last Mt Albert Community Pop Up of the summer. 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.

Explore Waitītiko/Meola Creek from Ōwairaka/Mt Albert to Rocket Park

Join local community groups STEPS and SPICE for a journey along our local waterway, Waitītiko-Meola Creek from the summit of Ōwairaka-Mt Albert down to the hidden awa beyond Rocket Park. Be immersed in pakiwaitara (Māori stories) about Tāmaki Makaurau-Auckland with local iwi advocate and respected storyteller Pita Turei. Learn about the channels, culverts, tributaries, and efforts to enhance native biodiversity with STEPS (St Lukes Environmental Protection Society).

Where: Mt Albert Summit

Getting there: Catch bus to Mt Albert town centre or drive to the Ōwairaka car park, then walk up Summit Drive into the domain and walk up the stairs to the very top. Carpool may be available back to start from end point.

What to bring: Hat, water, walking shoes, cold/wet weather gear, sunscreen.

Bookings essential: Register here

Group: STEPS

Welcome to Puketāpapa Day brings our local community providers together in the heart of Puketāpapa. It’s a great opportunity for whānau, especially those new to the area, to come along, connect, and learn about the services and support available in our community.

Come say hi at our Urban Ark stall and learn all about pest monitoring and pest plant control.

Where: 740 Sandringham Road

Learn more here

Residents that surround the Maunga are invited to come along to get trapping and weeding tips from the experts, borrow a possum trap, or collect a free rat trap + wooden safety box (to keep kids and pets safe). Attendees that want to backyard trap are encouraged to bring TrapNZ downloaded on a phone to learn how to log checks and catches for real time wins. We will workshop common weeds like madeira vine, blue morning glory, tradescantia and provide advice on control. Games, prizes and baking treats will be shared while having a chat with neighbours.

Email [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] for more information or to get a trap / advice if you can’t make it to the event.

Group: Friends of Te Tātua a Riukiuta (Big King)

We’ve teamed up with Earth Action Trust to run a rubbish clean up and weeding bee at Warren Freer Park in Sandringham. The broad aim is to support migrant communities to care for our local spaces and at this specific location we’ll be removing pest plants to prepare the site for a native planting event on 02 May. The activities will be split on the day based on age and ability and we’ll provide info and guidance about how to recognise and deal with pest plants. The event will be fun and social and a great way to give back to nature, so do come along. Refreshments provided.

Where: 19 Watson Ave, Sandringham
Meet at the Mt Albert library (we’ll walk over to the park from there)

What to bring: Hat, water, sturdy footwear/boots, cold/wet weather gear, sunscreen.

Bookings essential: Register here