Te Ara Awataha Matariki Planting
Te Ara Awataha Matariki Planting at Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve. Celebrate Matariki with us by planting native plants, to help enhance the mauri (life force) of Te Ara Awataha. This reserve at the end of Kākā Street is home to the source of the Awataha Stream and has deep significance to local mana whenua. This bush-clad reserve at the end of Kākā Street is home to the source of the Awataha Stream and has deep significance to local Mana Whenua. The flow-on effects from Te Ara Awataha will be significant, contributing to numerous ecological and social improvements the whole community will benefit from for years to come. The Te Ara Awataha restoration project is a collaboration between Kaipātiki Project, Panuku Development and Auckland Council, to regenerate Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve. As part of the wider Te Ara Awataha, Kaipātiki Project is working on a community-led restoration of the Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve. Things to bring: - Suitable closed-toed footwear – gumboots or boots - Clothing appropriate for the weather - Reusable water bottle - Sun protection Please register to reserve your sausage sizzle, and let us know of any additional food requirements.
Cost: Free
Conservation Courses NZ 4:3
About Te Ara Awataha

 

Since March 2019, Kaipātiki Project has had the privilege working with mana whenua and members of the community as part of the Panuku Development Auckland "Unlock Northcote" project. Working to deliver on the aspirations of the Take Mauri Take Hono mauri indicator framework developed by mana whenua, Kaipātiki Project is piloting this whole systems approach for community restoration. This framework will guide efforts to boost the mauri (life essence) of the stream, improve water quality and allow it to become a habitat for birds, insects, and tuna (eels) once more. It will also reconnect the community to this lost environmental taonga (treasure) through the wider stream daylighting project.