Events: Urban Ark – Manawa Taiao

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.

Group: Urban Ark – Manawa Taiao

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.

Group: Urban Ark – Manawa Taiao

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]

Group: Urban Ark – Manawa Taiao