Events Calendar

Wednesday Workers Centennial Park

8:30am
Jul
1
12:30pm
Jul
1

A small group of keen native forest restoration workers meet each week in Centennial Park. In season we plant lots of native plants, and the rest of the year is spent mainly on weed control, with occasional track maintenance and other tasks. It is good exercise and good fun. We usually break for a coffee at 10.30 to recharge til midday ish. Over time a small number of dedicated people can make a big difference. For where to meet or to be on our email notification list please email bushsoc@gmail.com

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Mahurangi Action Pland Landowner Assistance Fund opens on 1 July

9:00am
Jul
1
10:00am
Jul
1

The 2009/10 funding round for the Mahurangi Action Plan Landowner Assistance Fund opens on 1 July and closes at 5pm on 31 July 2009. Further detals about the fund can be found at the ARC website: http://www.arc.govt.nz/environment/coastal-and-marine/mahurangi-action-plan/mahurangi-action-plan_home.cfm Contact for enquiries: Joanne Walton joanne.walton@arc.govt.nz 09 366 2000 ext: 8692

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Manukau Parks Community Planting Day - Tarata Stream

9:00am
Jul
4
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Manukau

Come and join us for a day of planting at your local reserve. Bring along your gumboots, wet weather jacket and snacks.

Elmdon Road bridge, Mangere (Note: Rain Day, Saturday 11 July)

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Whitford Estuaries Conservation Society

10:00am
Jul
5
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Manukau

 NATIVE TREE PLANTING ON THE NEW TURANGA STREAM RESERVE

The Whitford Estuaries Conservation Society invites everyone to join in the native tree-planting program on the new Turanga Stream Reserve, near Whitford Village.

Park and meet on Wharf Road, Whitford Village

Over recent months the Manukau City Council has invested heavily in constructing an excellent walking/pony trail through the new reserve extending alongside the Turanga Stream and Estuary, from Whitford Road through Wade Road. This has included removing all exotic weeds, shrubs and trees ready for planting native trees.

Join us for the official start of the planting of about 14,000 trees over the next two months.

This programme is supported by the Auckland Regional Council and Manukau City Council. Bring your planting spades

 

 

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Forest and Bird North Shore Branch Meeting

7:45pm
Jul
6
9:45pm
Jul
6

‘Attracting birds and other wildlife to your NZ garden’ by writer, photographer and publisher Gordon Ell. Wild birds, lizards, and native insects can be encouraged to live in the domestic garden. The secret is providing the right kind of water, food and shelter. This F&B veteran will be talking about the subject of his latest book! Monthly meetings are held on the first Monday of each month, 7.45pm, in the Senior Citizens Hall, behind the Takapuna Library, The Strand, Takapuna, entry by donation, non members very welcome. Meetings usually involve some announcements, weed of the month, native plant of the month and a presentation by an interesting speaker. This is followed by some fellowship and a cup of tea or coffee.

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Kokako Volunteer Day

8:15am
Jul
7

Normally this volunteer project meets every Tuesday, however as it is outside the breeding season, the kokako project now meets every second Tuesday.

The work at the moment is clearing the bait lines of vegetation and trip hazards so that come August we will be all ready toput out bait again. This project is in beautiful remote bush with a high chance of seeing birds like kaka and tomtits and perhaps even a kokako!

Volunteers need to have NZ tramping experience and tramping boots.

For meeting place and time, contact Mags Ramsey on mags.ramsey@arc.govt.nz or 09 536 7012

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Mahurangi Tuesday Volunteers Day

8:30am
Jul
7
12:00pm
Jul
7

Volunteer to help with pest control programmes, general maintenance and other projects around the park. Tasks and projects will change depending on volunteer numbers, skills and weather. This is a new volunteer day, so be one of the first to be part of the committees involved in the running of Mahurangi Regional Park. Where do I go? Meet at workshop/park office at Sullivans Bay. What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities. Sue Hill Phone 09-426 1200 or fax 09-426 3358 e-mail sue.hill@arc.govt.nz

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Shakespear Tuesday Volunteer Days

8:30am
Jul
7
4:30pm
Jul
7
Activity type:
Restoration
Region:
Rodney

Volunteer to help with the general maintenance and other projects around the park. Description: General Maintenance of Shakespear Regional Park. Tasks and projects will change depending on volunteer numbers, skills and weather. What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. You will be informed if anything else is required. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities. Meet at park office/workshop yards in Te Haruhi Bay Contact Details: Sue Hill Phone 09-426 1200 or fax 09-426 3358 e-mail sue.hill@arc.govt.nz

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Long Bay Tuesday Volunteers Day

9:00am
Jul
7
12:00pm
Jul
7

Volunteer to help with the nursery, general maintenance and other projects around the park. Meet at workshop yards, northern end of Long Bay Regional Park What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. You will be informed if anything else is required. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities.

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Wednesday Workers Centennial Park

8:30am
Jul
8
12:30pm
Jul
8

A small group of keen native forest restoration workers meet each week in Centennial Park. In season we plant lots of native plants, and the rest of the year is spent mainly on weed control, with occasional track maintenance and other tasks. It is good exercise and good fun. We usually break for a coffee at 10.30 to recharge til midday ish. Over time a small number of dedicated people can make a big difference. For where to meet or to be on our email notification list please email bushsoc@gmail.com

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Event Management

9:15am
Jul
8
Activity type:
Education/Workshops
Region:
Waitakere

So you want to know how to:

  • Run a successful community event
  • Know the regulations you need to comply with
  • Get templates for your required Health & Safety plans, equipment checklists and event plans
  • Learn abut event sponsorship and marketing
  • And much, much more!

Then you need to come to this presentation by: Jo-Anne Inansci and Jan Brown

(Jo is an experienced event manager and Jan is the Waitakere City Council Community Liaison Officer)

Registration fee $40

PLACES ARE LIMITED SO PHONE NOW TO REGISTER. To book: contact Community Waitakere at 09 838 7903 or Email: admin@sportwaitakere.co.nz or register on line at www.sportwaitakere.co.nz/events and to get reference number and payment options

 

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Home Heating - Cost effective and eco-friendly solutions

6:30pm
Jul
8

Pamella Phillips, Senior Solutions Consultant, Righthouse

Heating well whilst being energy efficient can be a dilemma for homeowners, particularly those in older homes. Pamella from Righthouse works with architects, builders and homeowners to find sustainable solutions to retrofit/rennovate existing homes or new builds. Pamella will also discuss the best options for insulating the home, reducing the level at which additional heating is required.

To book your general workshop contact the EcoMatters' Trust main office on 826 4276 or email info@ecomatters.org.nz 

Cost: $10

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Event Management

5:30pm
Jul
9
Activity type:
Community building
Region:
Waitakere

So you want to know how to:

  • Run a successful community event
  • Know the regulations you need to comply with
  • Get templates for your required Health & Safety plans, equipment checklists and event plans
  • Learn abut event sponsorship and marketing
  • And much, much more!

Then you need to come to this presentation by: Jo-Anne Inansci and Jan Brown

(Jo is an experienced event manager and Jan is the Waitakere City Council Community Liaison Officer)

Registration fee $40

PLACES ARE LIMITED SO PHONE NOW TO REGISTER. To book: contact Steve Roberts on 966 3120 or email: admin@sportwaitakere.co.nz or register on line at www.sportwaitakere.co.nz/events and to get reference number and payment options

 

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Recycling & Community Enterprise on the Edge - Bring the edge into your city, with Community Enterprise

6:30pm
Jul
10

Rick Thorpe, founder 'Xtreme Waste' & Simon Thomson, metal yard operator

Members of the Raglan/Waingaroa's award winning community-recycling-initiative 'Xtreme Waste' will share the journey of success and seek to inspire a new vision of what's possible in your community by reclaiming the waste stream.

To book your general workshop contact the EcoMatters' Trust main office on 826 4276 or email info@ecomatters.org.nz 

Cost: $10

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World Population Day

12:00am
Jul
11
12:00am
Jul
12

http://www.unfmpa.org/wpd/

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Modular Permaculture Design Certificate Workshops - Module 13 Redesigning Waste & Resources

12:00am
Jul
11

Guest Tutors - Tim Rimmer - Senior Lecturer, Unitec, New Zealand

Rick Thorpe - General Manager X-Treme Waste Inc., Raglan

Introduction to the ecology of waste systems and resources; Community resource and waste management initiatives and strategies from around the world; Bioregional resource auditing and analysis' Household and community scale organic nutrient and material cycling systems - integrated grewywater to waste water systems; Treatment and purification; Utilising biological treatment systems; Grey water reuse; Council regulations; Site specific and community based systems.

For bookings phone Finn on 021 562 995 or email aucklandmpdc@gmail.com

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Community Planting Day - Ko Te Pukaki, Whenua Rangatira - Matariki and Hangi

8:00am
Jul
11
Activity type:
Restoration
Region:
Auckland City

Refreshments and BBQ lunch are provided.

For Emergency contact on the day 021 149 4586 Charmaine Wiapo

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Manukau Parks Community Planting Day - Macleans

9:00am
Jul
11
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Manukau

Come and join us for a day of planting at your local reserve. Bring along your gumboots, wet weather jacket and snacks.

Macleans Road, northeast of Macleans College, in the middle of reserve beside the walking track, Pakuranga

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Le Roys Bush - Onewa Road Entrance planting (2nd Saturday - 9.30 to 11.30)

9:30am
Jul
11
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
North Shore

11 July - Le Roys Bush - Onewa Road Entrance planting (2nd  Saturday - 9.30 to 11.30) 

  • Planting a range of species to prevent intrusion of weeds into lightly planted areas and to encourage infill of native plants to keep the understory weed free. Also aim to plant carex and other plants around the stream near Onewa Rd entrance to prevent recurrence of wandering dew (tradescantia ).   Weed clearance has been courtesy of the NSCC Parks Department and trees have been donated by the Edith Winstone Blackwell Foundation - a charitable trust.
     
  • Please bring: spade, secateurs, gloves, boots, water bottle, suitable clothing.

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Area cleared for planting near OnewaRd entrance

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Funding Application Training for not-for-profit community groups

9:30am
Jul
11

Auckland City Council offers this one-day training workshop to support community groups with developing practical skills and knowledge on topics that support effective management of your community group.

Funding Application Training

  • How to successfully complete an application form
  • How to budget for your project
  • How to sell your project to funders
  • Get tips on how to prepare
  • Learn how decisions are made

Registration is essential and a small fee of $30 is charged per person (lunch provided). Registrations open Friday 29 May http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/service/communitydev/workshop.asp

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Whitford Estuaries Conservation Society

10:00am
Jul
12
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Manukau

 NATIVE TREE PLANTING ON THE NEW TURANGA STREAM RESERVE

The Whitford Estuaries Conservation Society invites everyone to join in the native tree-planting program on the new Turanga Stream Reserve, near Whitford Village.

Park and meet on Wharf Road, Whitford Village

Over recent months the Manukau City Council has invested heavily in constructing an excellent walking/pony trail through the new reserve extending alongside the Turanga Stream and Estuary, from Whitford Road through Wade Road. This has included removing all exotic weeds, shrubs and trees ready for planting native trees.

Join us for the official start of the planting of about 14,000 trees over the next two months.

This programme is supported by the Auckland Regional Council and Manukau City Council. Bring your planting spades

 

 

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Pakiri Regional Park Planting Day

10:00am
Jul
12
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Rodney

Auckland Regional Park would like to invite you to take part in the ongoing ecological restoration of bush, wetland and sand dune areas on the parks.

In exchange for your help, we will provide a barbeque lunch and hot drinks, hundreds of grateful trees and our thanks. We guarantee that you will leave us muddied but satisfied with a job well done.

Please bring with you:

Good enclosed shoes or boots, a pair of gloves if you have some, a spade if you have one, cold drinks, your family and friends and your boundless energy.

For enquiries please phone ARC on (09) 366 2000

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Geological Features at Eastern Beach

2:00pm
Jul
12
Region:
Manukau

Graham Mansergh leads a low-tide ramble along Eastern Beach. Meet at the north (Musik Point) end of The Esplanade.

NB Raincheck day is Sunday 26 July.

For enquiries contact Graham on 534 2998.

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Mahurangi Tuesday Volunteers Day

8:30am
Jul
14
12:00pm
Jul
14

Volunteer to help with pest control programmes, general maintenance and other projects around the park. Tasks and projects will change depending on volunteer numbers, skills and weather. This is a new volunteer day, so be one of the first to be part of the committees involved in the running of Mahurangi Regional Park. Where do I go? Meet at workshop/park office at Sullivans Bay. What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities. Sue Hill Phone 09-426 1200 or fax 09-426 3358 e-mail sue.hill@arc.govt.nz

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Shakespear Tuesday Volunteer Days

8:30am
Jul
14
4:30pm
Jul
14
Activity type:
Restoration
Region:
Rodney

Volunteer to help with the general maintenance and other projects around the park. Description: General Maintenance of Shakespear Regional Park. Tasks and projects will change depending on volunteer numbers, skills and weather. What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. You will be informed if anything else is required. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities. Meet at park office/workshop yards in Te Haruhi Bay Contact Details: Sue Hill Phone 09-426 1200 or fax 09-426 3358 e-mail sue.hill@arc.govt.nz

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Long Bay Tuesday Volunteers Day

9:00am
Jul
14
12:00pm
Jul
14

Volunteer to help with the nursery, general maintenance and other projects around the park. Meet at workshop yards, northern end of Long Bay Regional Park What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. You will be informed if anything else is required. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities.

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'The Real Dirt On Farmer John' film screening

6:30pm
Jul
14
8:30pm
Jul
14
Activity type:
- General Community Event
Region:
North Shore

'The Real Dirt On Farmer John' is a documentary which won the Sundance Film Festival Audience Award on its release. It is the true-life tale of 'oddball' Illinois farmer John Peterson who took a risk and 'went organic' in the 1980s; his story is inspirational, touching and entertaining.
 
One of the key ideas behind the screening is to raise awareness amongst North Shore people of the Kaipatiki Project and our services, so there will be a short presentation before the film begins.
 
Tickets are $20 from the Kaipatiki Centre, ring 09 482 1172 to book yours.

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Wednesday Workers Centennial Park

8:30am
Jul
15
12:30pm
Jul
15

A small group of keen native forest restoration workers meet each week in Centennial Park. In season we plant lots of native plants, and the rest of the year is spent mainly on weed control, with occasional track maintenance and other tasks. It is good exercise and good fun. We usually break for a coffee at 10.30 to recharge til midday ish. Over time a small number of dedicated people can make a big difference. For where to meet or to be on our email notification list please email bushsoc@gmail.com

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Local Ethanol Cooperatives - Fuelling the transition to a sustainable economy

6:30pm
Jul
15

Permaculture practitoner Richard Lee outlines how communities can reduce their reliance on imported oil and improve their local resilience by developing bioregional energy strategies that not only reinvigorate local agriculture and economy, but also provide opportunities to improve water quality and reduce greenhouse gases.

To book your general workshop contact the EcoMatters' Trust main office on 826 4276 or email info@ecomatters.org.nz 

Cost: $10

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TOSSI - insiders' update of goings on

7:00pm
Jul
16
Region:
Rodney

What are those birds in the bush up to? Speakers: Paul Williams, Chairman of Tawharanui Open Sanctuary Society - with Sharon Kaast.

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Madagascar - A digital encounter

7:30pm
Jul
16
Region:
Waitakere

Janie and Kevin Vaughan visited Madagascar recently and will act as our guides through the fascinating fauna of this unique island. We will meet not only amazing birds but also lemurs, chameleons and even more!

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Mahurangi Tree Planting Day - Edwards Road, Warkworth

1:00pm
Jul
17
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Rodney

We invite you to join us for a series of community tree planting days in Mahurangi, which are run in conjunction with Mahurangi Action Plan (MAP). 

The planting will take place at 17 Edwards Road, Warkworth.  The planting day is hosted by ARC & Push Play.
 
The terrain is moderate to steep & is suitable for all ages with average fitness.
Planting takes place between 1-3pm with hot refreshments & children's activities following the tree planting (3-4pm).  Wear sturdy shoes or gumboots and bring a spade and gloves if you have them. 
 
Cancellations will be made only in the event if extreme weather conditions.  For more information, contact Jo Walton at: joanne.walton@arc.govt.nz or 021 220 6788
 
Hot refreshments & children's activities (3-4pm)
 
Contact Details:
Jo Walton joanne.walton@arc.govt.nz or 021 220 6788
 

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Mahurangi Tree Planting Day - Edwards Road, Warkworth

1:00pm
Jul
17
4:00pm
Jul
17

We invite you to join us for a series of community tree planting days in Mahurangi, which are run in conjunction with Mahurangi Action Plan (MAP). The planting will take place at 17 Edwards Road, Warkworth. The planting day is hosted by ARC & Push Play. The terrain is moderate to steep & is suitable for all ages with average fitness. Planting takes place between 1-3pm with hot refreshments & children's activities following the tree planting (3-4pm). Wear sturdy shoes or gumboots and bring a spade and gloves if you have them. Cancellations will be made only in the event if extreme weather conditions. For more information, contact Jo Walton at: joanne.walton@arc.govt.nz or 021 220 6788

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Modular Permaculture Design Certificate Workshops - Module 14 - Potable Water and Water Supply

12:00am
Jul
18

Guest tutor - Nigel Mark Brown - Environmental Consulting Engineer.

Water quality, Rainwater harvesting; Treatment and purification; Water conservation devices and technology; Household applications; Community based systems; Irrigation and crop requirements

For bookings phone Finn on 021 562 995 or email aucklandmpdc@gmail.com

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Community Planting Day - Opanuku Project Twin Streams

8:00am
Jul
18
Activity type:
Restoration
Region:
Waitakere

Refreshments and BBQ lunch are provided.

For Emergency contact on the day 021 149 4586 Charmaine Wiapo

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Manukau Parks Community Planting Day - Aerovista

9:00am
Jul
18
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Manukau

Come and join us for a day of planting at your local reserve. Bring along your gumboots, wet weather jacket and snacks.

41 Mclaughlins Road, Manurewa

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DIY Coldframe - Extend your growing season

10:30am
Jul
18

Justin Newcomb, Director Landscape Safari

Cold frames are like mini glass houses. They can extend your growing season and enable you to grow your own vege/flower seedling/cuttings all year round. Grow your own vege seedlings for planting out. Extend your vege growing season with a simple coldframe constructed with free//recycled materials. Be in to win the coldframe built in this workshop.

To book your general workshop contact the EcoMatters' Trust main office on 826 4276 or email info@ecomatters.org.nz 

Cost: $10

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Mahurangi Tree Planting Day - Edwards Road, Warkworth

1:00pm
Jul
18
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Rodney

We invite you to join us for a series of community tree planting days in Mahurangi, which are run in conjunction with Mahurangi Action Plan (MAP). 

The planting will take place at 17 Edwards Road, Warkworth.  The planting day is hosted by ARC & Push Play.
 
The terrain is moderate to steep & is suitable for all ages with average fitness.
Planting takes place between 1-3pm with hot refreshments & children's activities following the tree planting (3-4pm).  Wear sturdy shoes or gumboots and bring a spade and gloves if you have them. 
 
Cancellations will be made only in the event if extreme weather conditions.  For more information, contact Jo Walton at: joanne.walton@arc.govt.nz or 021 220 6788
 
Hot refreshments & children's activities (3-4pm)
 
Contact Details:
Jo Walton joanne.walton@arc.govt.nz or 021 220 6788

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Mahurangi Tree Planting Day - Edwards Road, Warkworth

1:00pm
Jul
18
4:00pm
Jul
18

We invite you to join us for a series of community tree planting days in Mahurangi, which are run in conjunction with Mahurangi Action Plan (MAP). The planting will take place at 17 Edwards Road, Warkworth. The planting day is hosted by ARC & Push Play. The terrain is moderate to steep & is suitable for all ages with average fitness. Planting takes place between 1-3pm with hot refreshments & children's activities following the tree planting (3-4pm). Wear sturdy shoes or gumboots and bring a spade and gloves if you have them. Cancellations will be made only in the event if extreme weather conditions. For more information, contact Jo Walton at: joanne.walton@arc.govt.nz or 021 220 6788

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North Shore City Council Planting Day

10:00am
Jul
19
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
North Shore

Come and celebrate Matariki with the NSCC Parks Department by planting a native plant at Chelsea Estate Heritage Park on Sunday 19th July 2009 from 10am to 12noon.

There will also be a flax weaving demonstration with experienced weaver Judy te Hiwi and a sausage sizzle at the end.

Access to the planting site will be signposted from the end of Colonial Road.

Tools are provided, but please bring along a spade if you have one.

It would be great to see you there!

For further information contact the Citywide Parks Officer on 486 8600 ext 7185.

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Auckland City Council - Heron Park volunteer tree planting day

10:00am
Jul
19
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Auckland City

Help create a wetland by planting native grasses. Please dress to suit the weather. Sturdy shoes required (e.g. tramping boots, gumboots). Refreshments will be available.

Cost: FREE

Contact: 354 2113

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Whitford Estuaries Conservation Society

10:00am
Jul
19
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Manukau

 NATIVE TREE PLANTING ON THE NEW TURANGA STREAM RESERVE

The Whitford Estuaries Conservation Society invites everyone to join in the native tree-planting program on the new Turanga Stream Reserve, near Whitford Village.

Park and meet on Wharf Road, Whitford Village

Over recent months the Manukau City Council has invested heavily in constructing an excellent walking/pony trail through the new reserve extending alongside the Turanga Stream and Estuary, from Whitford Road through Wade Road. This has included removing all exotic weeds, shrubs and trees ready for planting native trees.

Join us for the official start of the planting of about 14,000 trees over the next two months.

This programme is supported by the Auckland Regional Council and Manukau City Council. Bring your planting spades

 

 

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Peach Hill Reserve, Ramarama - working bee

1:30pm
Jul
19
Activity type:
- Weed control
Region:
Franklin

Plenty of workers are needed to get rid of weeds. Please bring suitable equipment.

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Rare Plants of Auckland

2:30pm
Jul
19

A talk by Bec Stanley, Natural Heritage Ecologist with the Auckland Regional Council, about the threatened native plants within the Auckland area. Come along and hear why our plants have become so rare and what we might do about it.

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Kokako Volunteer Day

8:15am
Jul
21

Normally this volunteer project meets every Tuesday, however as it is outside the breeding season, the kokako project now meets every second Tuesday.

The work at the moment is clearing the bait lines of vegetation and trip hazards so that come August we will be all ready toput out bait again. This project is in beautiful remote bush with a high chance of seeing birds like kaka and tomtits and perhaps even a kokako!

Volunteers need to have NZ tramping experience and tramping boots.

For meeting place and time, contact Mags Ramsey on mags.ramsey@arc.govt.nz or 09 536 7012

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Shakespear Tuesday Volunteer Days

8:30am
Jul
21
4:30pm
Jul
21
Activity type:
Restoration
Region:
Rodney

Volunteer to help with the general maintenance and other projects around the park. Description: General Maintenance of Shakespear Regional Park. Tasks and projects will change depending on volunteer numbers, skills and weather. What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. You will be informed if anything else is required. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities. Meet at park office/workshop yards in Te Haruhi Bay Contact Details: Sue Hill Phone 09-426 1200 or fax 09-426 3358 e-mail sue.hill@arc.govt.nz

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Mahurangi Tuesday Volunteers Day

8:30am
Jul
21
12:00pm
Jul
21

Volunteer to help with pest control programmes, general maintenance and other projects around the park. Tasks and projects will change depending on volunteer numbers, skills and weather. This is a new volunteer day, so be one of the first to be part of the committees involved in the running of Mahurangi Regional Park. Where do I go? Meet at workshop/park office at Sullivans Bay. What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities. Sue Hill Phone 09-426 1200 or fax 09-426 3358 e-mail sue.hill@arc.govt.nz

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Long Bay Tuesday Volunteers Day

9:00am
Jul
21
12:00pm
Jul
21

Volunteer to help with the nursery, general maintenance and other projects around the park. Meet at workshop yards, northern end of Long Bay Regional Park What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. You will be informed if anything else is required. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities.

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Wednesday Workers Centennial Park

8:30am
Jul
22
12:30pm
Jul
22

A small group of keen native forest restoration workers meet each week in Centennial Park. In season we plant lots of native plants, and the rest of the year is spent mainly on weed control, with occasional track maintenance and other tasks. It is good exercise and good fun. We usually break for a coffee at 10.30 to recharge and work til midday ish. Over time a small number of dedicated people can make a big difference. For where to meet or to be on our email notification list please email bushsoc@gmail.com

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Active Listening - An introduction to Active Listening Skills for community workers and/or volunteers

9:00am
Jul
22
Activity type:
Community building
Region:
North Shore

NUMBERS LIMITED REGISTRATION AND PREPAYMENT ESSENTIAL

For enquiries and registration, contact North Shore Community and Social Services

Phone 486 4820. Cost $15

Parking available under Takapuna Library

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Business Planning for not-for-profit community groups

9:30am
Jul
22

Auckland City Council offers this one-day training workshop to support community groups with developing practical skills and knowledge on topics that support effective management of your community group.

Business Planning

  • How to link your long term goals to your day to day activities
  • The main components of a basic business plan
  • Why planning is important and how it can benefit your groups
  • How to write a basic business plan
  • Linking funding and cash flow to your business plan

Registration is essential and a small fee of $30 is charged per person (lunch provided). Registrations open Wednesday 10 June

http://www.aucklandcity.govt.nz/council/service/communitydev/workshop.asp

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Governance in NFP Organisations - Last chance to register!

Jul
24

Increase your understanding of ‘good governance’ for not-for-profit
organisations and evaluate the effectiveness of your Board.

Topics include
■ Governance and management defined
■ How Boards can add value
■ How to avoid the common pitfalls
■ Key functions and inherent dilemmas of the Board
■ Roles, rights and responsibilities of board members
■ Board – staff relations and effective meetings

Date: Wednesday 12th August 2009
Venue: Taitamariki Hall (Girl Guides) Auburn Reserve
Auburn Street, Takapuna (Directly opposite Como Street)
Time: 9:00 - 4pm Morning Tea and light lunch provided
Cost: $30.00 (normally $75)
Presenter: Carol Scholes - Tutor at Unitec

Please click here to download a registration form to complete and post with payment.

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Eskdale Reserve Community Planting Day - Kaipatiki Project

8:00am
Jul
25
Activity type:
Restoration
Region:
North Shore

Eskdale Reserve Network - Community Planting Days
Kaipatiki Project supports and enables community participation in the restoration of this reserve network of 67 hectares of kereru habitat. Each planting day offers families and
individuals the chance to learn about native trees, shrubs and birds whilst providing fun and exercise in beautiful forest surroundings.
Please bring a spade if you have one – healthy snacks and drinks provided.
All ages and abilities welcome. FREE.

Saturdays 9.30am to 12pm, come when you can.

25 July - meet corner of Domain Road and Glenfield Road.

For more information call 482 1172 or email restoration@kaipatiki.org.nz

For Emergency contact on the day 021 149 4586 Charmaine Wiapo

Click here to view our winter newsletter! 

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Edible Garden Culture Part 5 - Winter reflection and inspiration

8:30am
Jul
25

Richard Main, co-founder Unitec Hortecology Sanctuary, environmental educator

An 8-art practical series designed to get participants up-skilled in home fruit and vege production.

This module covers;
 - managing the winter garden
 - 'garden housekeeping'
 - observation of tree health
 - soil management techniques in the cold and wet
 - film - Sustainable Food Production

To book your general workshop contact the EcoMatters' Trust main office on 826 4276 or email info@ecomatters.org.nz 

Cost: $20
Time: 8.30am - 11.30am and 11.am - 1pm

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Manukau Parks Community Planting Day - Macleans Park

9:00am
Jul
25
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Manukau

Come and join us for a day of planting at your Macleans reserve!
Bring: boots, sunscreen, water to drink and a spade if you have one!

Click here to see our Planting Day flyer!

For further information please contact Manukau City Council’s call centre
on 09 262 5104,or visit www.manukau.govt.nz

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Restore Little Shoal Bay Wetland - regular working bees - 4th Saturday each month - 9.30 to 11.30

9:30am
Jul
25
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
North Shore

Help us protect the Little Shoal Bay wetland!

These working bees will be held on the 4th Saturday each month from 9.30 to 11.30 
Meet at 3/60 Maritime Terrace.  Wear suitable footwear & clothing. Bring a spade, secateurs etc. Click here for more details

Here is a photo showing blue morning glory starting to smother native trees and punga! Help us to help the natives emerge in their own glory with working bees!


 

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Forest and Bird North Shore Walk

9:30am
Jul
26
11:30am
Jul
26

NOTE CHANGE OF DATE Kauri Park to hunt for tutukiwi - 2 species of Pterostylis (green-hooded orchids). 2 hours more or less. Meet between numbers 34 and 36 Rangatira Rd Birkdale at 9.30am. Cost – donations to Forest and Bird North Shore Branch will be collected. Phone Margi Keys 09 443 6919. Email makeys@nettel.net.nz

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Auckland City Council -Meola Creek volunteer tree planting day

10:00am
Jul
26
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Auckland City

Help restore Meola Creek by planting along the banks. Please dress to suit the weather. Sturdy shoes required (e.g. tramping boots, gumboots). Refreshments will be available.

Cost: FREE

Contact: 354 2113

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Whitford Estuaries Conservation Society

10:00am
Jul
26
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Manukau

 NATIVE TREE PLANTING ON THE NEW TURANGA STREAM RESERVE

The Whitford Estuaries Conservation Society invites everyone to join in the native tree-planting program on the new Turanga Stream Reserve, near Whitford Village.

Park and meet on Wharf Road, Whitford Village

Over recent months the Manukau City Council has invested heavily in constructing an excellent walking/pony trail through the new reserve extending alongside the Turanga Stream and Estuary, from Whitford Road through Wade Road. This has included removing all exotic weeds, shrubs and trees ready for planting native trees.

Join us for the official start of the planting of about 14,000 trees over the next two months.

This programme is supported by the Auckland Regional Council and Manukau City Council. Bring your planting spades

 

 

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Atiu Creek Planting Day

10:00am
Jul
26
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Rodney

Auckland Regional Park would like to invite you to take part in the ongoing ecological restoration of bush, wetland and sand dune areas on the parks.

In exchange for your help, we will provide a barbeque lunch and hot drinks, hundreds of grateful trees and our thanks. We guarantee that you will leave us muddied but satisfied with a job well done.

Please bring with you:

Good enclosed shoes or boots, a pair of gloves if you have some, a spade if you have one, cold drinks, your family and friends and your boundless energy.

For enquiries please phone ARC on (09) 366 2000

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Auckland Regional Council Parks Planting Days - Gibbons Stream (Whatipu)

10:00am
Jul
26
Activity type:
- Revegetation/planting
Region:
Waitakere

Meet at the Carpark on Gibbons Stream.

Bring a spade and water, low level of fitness required.

Lunch provided.

 

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Shakespear Tuesday Volunteer Days

8:30am
Jul
28
4:30pm
Jul
28
Activity type:
Restoration
Region:
Rodney

Volunteer to help with the general maintenance and other projects around the park. Description: General Maintenance of Shakespear Regional Park. Tasks and projects will change depending on volunteer numbers, skills and weather. What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. You will be informed if anything else is required. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities. Meet at park office/workshop yards in Te Haruhi Bay Contact Details: Sue Hill Phone 09-426 1200 or fax 09-426 3358 e-mail sue.hill@arc.govt.nz

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Mahurangi Tuesday Volunteers Day

8:30am
Jul
28
12:00pm
Jul
28

Volunteer to help with pest control programmes, general maintenance and other projects around the park. Tasks and projects will change depending on volunteer numbers, skills and weather. This is a new volunteer day, so be one of the first to be part of the committees involved in the running of Mahurangi Regional Park. Where do I go? Meet at workshop/park office at Sullivans Bay. What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities. Sue Hill Phone 09-426 1200 or fax 09-426 3358 e-mail sue.hill@arc.govt.nz

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Long Bay Tuesday Volunteers Day

9:00am
Jul
28
12:00pm
Jul
28

Volunteer to help with the nursery, general maintenance and other projects around the park. Meet at workshop yards, northern end of Long Bay Regional Park What shall I bring? Good footwear and weather appropriate clothing. You will be informed if anything else is required. What's in it for me? Coffee, tea, cold drink and biscuits. Training and equipment provided. Do I need to book? No. A low-level of fitness is required. Volunteers can volunteer further time by arranging on the Tuesday the days and times for other opportunities.

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Wednesday Workers Centennial Park

8:30am
Jul
29
12:30pm
Jul
29

A small group of keen native forest restoration workers meet each week in Centennial Park. In season we plant lots of native plants, and the rest of the year is spent mainly on weed control, with occasional track maintenance and other tasks. It is good exercise and good fun. We usually break for a coffee at 10.30 to recharge and work til midday ish. Over time a small number of dedicated people can make a big difference. For where to meet or to be on our email notification list please email bushsoc@gmail.com

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Mahurangi Action Pland Landowner Assistance Fund 09/10 funding round closes 31 July

5:00pm
Jul
31
6:00pm
Jul
31

The 2009/10 funding round for the Mahurangi Action Plan Landowner Assistance Fund opens on 1 July and closes at 5pm on 31 July 2009. Further detals about the fund can be found at the ARC website: http://www.arc.govt.nz/environment/coastal-and-marine/mahurangi-action-plan/mahurangi-action-plan_home.cfm Contact for enquiries: Joanne Walton joanne.walton@arc.govt.nz 09 366 2000 ext: 8692

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