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August 2024

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  • 10:00 am Harbutt Reserve Community Planting
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  • 9:30 am Tuesday Working Bees - Waterview Heritage Area
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  • 9:30 am Tuesday Working Bees - Waterview Heritage Area
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  • 6:30 pm All-groups meeting 2024 August
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August 2024

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Friday Working Bees

Friday 2 August 2024, 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.

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Harbutt Reserve Community Planting

Sunday 4 August 2024, 10:00am - 12:00pm

This month we invite you to join us for another enhancement planting in our precious rock forest.

The planting site is down in the bushes, below the shared path, opposite Pak’n Save. So access can be via Harbutt Avenue, Soljak Place or Trent Street - look out for the flags.

For more information contact Wendy - 027 232 6454

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Tuesday Working Bees - Waterview Heritage Area

Tuesday 6 August 2024, 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

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Friday Working Bees

Friday 9 August 2024, 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.

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Tuesday Working Bees - Waterview Heritage Area

Tuesday 13 August 2024, 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

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Friday Working Bees

Friday 16 August 2024, 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.

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Tuesday Working Bees - Waterview Heritage Area

Tuesday 20 August 2024, 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

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Waitītiko Spotlighting

Tuesday 20 August 2024, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Explore Waitītiko- Meola Creek by night with the Mountains to Sea team and Urban Ark.

Learn about what comes alive at night in your local stream with the Mountains to Sea team and Urban Ark.

We will be leading a guided walk and spotlighting event to showcase the biodiversity of this awa. See eels, banded kokopu, macroinvertebrates, and more! Learn about the journey the awa takes from the mountains to the sea and hear about the amazing mahi that local community groups like Chamberlain Conservation Group and STEPS are doing to restore this awa.

Registrations are essential for this event. This event is run by Experiencing Marine Reserves (EMR) and Whitebait Connection (WBC) which are both programmes of the Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and is in collaboration with Urban Ark. This event is kindly funded by the Albert Eden Local Board and Auckland Council Healthy Waters. Register here.

Numbers are limited to 30. Minimum age of 5.

When: Tuesday 20th August 5.30pm - 7.30pm. If you are running late please txt 0210645125

Where: Chamberlain Park Golf Course. Meet at the end of Sutherland Road, Pt Chevalier

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What to bring:

  • Head torch or hand torch
  • Warm clothes and rain coat
  • Closed shoes you do not mind getting muddy

Please note you must be able to walk 1.2km on uneven ground and ascend/descend stairs.

Groups: STEPS, Chamberlain Conservation Group

Friday Working Bees

Friday 23 August 2024, 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.

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

Tuesday Working Bees - Waterview Heritage Area

Tuesday 27 August 2024, 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

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

All-groups meeting 2024 August

Thursday 29 August 2024, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Join us for our August all-groups meeting.

When Thursday 29 August 2024 6.30–8.30pm

Where Upstairs at Waiōrea Community recycling Centre - 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. Park beside the Western Springs Community Garden Hall, 956 Great North Road. Or if you have mobility issues you’re welcome to park in the recycling centre car park (one of the posts will be removed).

Refreshments: We’ll be providing some food, so please make sure you rsvp [Enable JavaScript to view protected content] so we can plan catering.

Requesting supplies like traps, boxes, bait, tools etc: Please ensure you let us know what you need in advance of the meeting so we can have it prepped and ready for you.

Friday Working Bees

Friday 30 August 2024, 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.

Group: Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga Friends of Oakley Creek

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    • Remove predators
      • Rats
      • Possums
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    • Remove weeds
    • Plant natives
    • Make your garden native-friendly
    • Education
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    • Become a trustee
    • Other ways you can help
  • Biodiversity
    • Birds
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      • Kererū
      • Korimako / Bellbird
      • Riroriro / Grey Warbler
      • Tōrea / South Island Pied Oystercatcher
      • Ruru / Morepork
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    • The Workshop
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      • Build a wētā hotel
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