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Urban Ark – Manawa Taiao is looking for a new Chair of the Trust Board and a new Trustee. For full position desciptions see here. Read more
Tuesday 1 July 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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
Friday 4 July 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Saturday 5 July 2025, 9:00am - 11:30am
Join us for a ‘species enrichment’ planting event at Motions Road Reserve beside the wonderful Waitītiko stream (also known as ‘Meola Creek’). We will be adding native species which have been lost to the area, in order to increase the plant diversity and provide a wider range of year-round food sources for native birds and a more diverse habitat for lizards, insects and aquatic creatures. A further benefit is that additional shade will help improve water quality, mitigate against the impacts of flooding and help to keep invasive pest plants under control.
Please RSVP our restoration advisor [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] if you intend to come, so we can plan how much gear and catering to bring.
It would be great if you can try to be on time for a 9am start so we’re all together for the short karakia and safety briefing.
Recommended to wear
-Raincoat, just in case there are showers.
-Hiking/work-boots with good grip, as the steeper ground may be slippery in places.
Recommended to bring
-Water bottle.
-Spade and gloves if you happen to own them … if not we’ll provide them for you.
See red dot on map above for meeting point. Look out for the Urban Ark flag.
We’ll be putting on a cuppa and biscuits when the mahi is done, so it will also be good chance to meet a few locals while you pat yourself on the back for doing something positive for your local environment.
Tuesday 8 July 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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
Friday 11 July 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Saturday 12 July 2025, 9:00am - 11:30am
Join us for a ‘species enrichment’ planting event at Tole Reserve, a hidden gem of a park in Ponsonby. We will be adding native species which have been lost to the area, in order to increase the plant diversity and provide a wider range of year-round food sources for native birds and a more diverse habitat for lizards and insects. In particular we’d like to eventually attract kererū as regular visitors to this park, which has the potential to act as a small stepping stone between the Waitakere ranges and the offshore islands of the Haurki gulf.
Please RSVP to our restoration advisor [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] if you plan to come, so we can plan how much gear and catering to bring.
It would be great if you can try to be on time for a 9am start so we’re all together for the short karakia and safety briefing.
Recommended to wear
-Raincoat, just in case there are showers.
-Hiking/work-boots with good grip, as the steeper ground may be slippery in places.
Recommended to bring
-Water bottle.
-Spade and gloves if you happen to own them … if not we’ll provide them for you.
See red dot on map above for meeting point. Look out for the Urban Ark flag.
We’ll be putting on a cuppa and biscuits when the mahi is done, so it will also be good chance to meet a few locals while you pat yourself on the back for doing something positive for your local environment.
Sunday 13 July 2025, 9:00am - 11:00am
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 13 July 2025 9am–11pm
Where Moa Reserve - 73 Moa Rd, Pt Chevalier. look for the Urban Ark flag
Contact Just turn up if you want to help. For more info message Mary Cooper (021 162 5160, [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]).
Group: Pest Free Pt Chevalier
Tuesday 15 July 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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
Friday 18 July 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Tuesday 22 July 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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
Wednesday 23 July 2025, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
When Wednesday 23 July 2025 6.30–8.30pm
Where Upstairs at Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre (WCRC) - 990 Great North Road.
Who Group leadership and close affiliates. Please let us know if more than 3 are coming from your group.
Getting there and parking: Cycle path and bus lanes go past the door. We’ll remove ONE bollard so you can park at WCRC, or park beside the Western Springs Community Garden Hall, 956 Great North Road.
Refreshments: We’ll be providing some food
Supplies: If your group needs traps, peanut putter, herbicide gel or whatever, please let us know in advance so we can have it prepped and ready for you. Email [Enable JavaScript to view protected content]
Friday 25 July 2025, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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.
Tuesday 29 July 2025, 9:30am - 12:30pm
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