Nature
Urban Ark – Waitemata
Thousands of pests have been removed from Waitemata thanks to Urbran Ark which receives funding from Albert-Eden and Waitematā local boards. When Welllpark Streamers started our ecological restoration at Wellpark Reserve we worked largely on our own. The plants were supplied by Auckland Council. They arrived. We planted them. Nearly 20 years on they…
Read MoreHakanoa Recovery: 33 Cockburn St
What’s happening to 33 Cockburn Street? To date (fall 2025) HRG had worked alongside the Auckland Council Recovery Office in an effort to have local input into the process of ‘redeveloping’ the affected areas in a way supported by the community. As a result of an HRG led initiative data was collected and assessed to…
Read MoreFaulder Ave Native Bush protection 2012
In October 2012, a 4000sq meter section tucked in behind Faulder Ave in Westmere was cleared of mature Kauri, Rimu Tanekaha and Pohutukawa. Locals are worried about the effect of increased surface water run-off not only from the the unwise removal of trees and vegetation but also from additional roofs, roads, driveways etc. should permission…
Read MoreWellpark Reserve Tree Planting 2010
It now is two years since we last had a tree planting session at Wellpark Reserve. This is the reserve in between Larchwood, Maxwell Ave and Wellpark Ave. Auckland City Council have kindly provided more trees and now need some willing workers to plant them this Sunday. Please come along rain or shine – last…
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