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Community Day at Tanera Gully
66 Epuni Street, January 28th
Help us build a new track through the forest! Join passionate community members in the Tanera Gully Restoration Project. During your time, you will enjoy a guided walk that will allow you to learn about the history of the park, the native flora and fauna in the reserve, and our bold vision for the future. Tool, training, and transportation provided!
Forest at the Heart of Wellington - plant care & pest control
Mount Victoria, Jan 29th and 6 other dates
Do you want to help create habitat for our native lizards, insects, and birds such as tui and kaka? Lend a hand with pest weed and predator control at the Forest at the Heart of Wellington on Mount Victoria. Volunteering is a great way to get to know Wellington's natural places and to meet new people. Tools, training, and transportation provided.
Migrant Community Conservation Programme
Hillsborough, January 29th
Migrant Conservation Programme is aimed at recruiting migrants and connecting them with local residents in a conservation context in the Puketapapa Local Board area.
Ngā Uruora - Kāpiti Project
Paekakariki, February 2nd
Join us for a day of conservation work to help bring Kapiti Island's dawn chorus back to the coast! Set up in 1997 to reverse the drastic decline of coastal forest, NgÄ Uruora - Kapiti Project is aiming to create a continuous ribbon of bird-safe native forest along Kapiti Coast. Tasks include improving lizard habitat and track building. Tools, training, and transporation provided!
Connecting People and Parks - Oakley Creek
New Zealand- Auckland, February 2nd
Connecting People to Parks
Every Tuesday Conservation Volunteers are out and about at different parks around Auckland.
It’s part of an initiative between Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and the Auckland Council to help bring biodiversity back to our central parks and to give people who are interested in conservation an opportunity to get involved.
This week we are at Oakley Creek, an important wildlife corridor which reaches all the way from the Manukau harbour to the Waitemata. Even though it’s located in the middle of Auckland, it’s a lovely stroll through native bush along paths and wooden bridges. You’re walking through history; the Maori used the creek to reach inland from the inlet and there are many landing sites and signs of settlement along the banks. It is also the site of Auckland City's only natural waterfall!
Conservation Volunteers experienced team leaders guide the programme and aim to teach volunteers about all aspects of conservation, including plant identification and planting techniques.
Join us and help out your local parks.
Phone 0800 56 76 86 or email info@cvnz.org.nz to book.
Secret Valley restoration in Pukerua Bay
Pukerua Bay, February 3rd
Get your hands dirty in the beautiful Secret Valley, used by tamariki from Pukerua Bay School as an outdoor classroom. Students at Pukerua Bay School have been working to restore and protect the Waimapihi Stream for several years. This stream and the surrounding forest provides habitat for many native fish species such as tuna/eels, koura/freshwater crayfish as well as mokomoko/lizards and manu/birds. We need your help to remove invasive plants, protect the native trees planted along the banks of the stream, and remove litter. Tools, gloves, training and transport provided!
Key Native Ecosystems - Dune Restoration
South Coast, Feb 4th and 4 other dates
On this day we will be restoring sites identified as Key Native Ecosystems (KNE) on Wellington's southern coast which are areas of importance for native wildlife and plants. Enjoy a day at the beach by helping us restore the dunes. Free transport to and from projects provided!
Apirana Reserve - Connecting People and Parks
Glen Innes, February 9th
Connecting People to Parks
Every Tuesday Conservation Volunteers are out and about at different parks around Auckland.
It’s part of an initiative between Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and the Auckland Council to help bring biodiversity back to our central parks and to give people who are interested in conservation an opportunity to get involved.
This week we are at Apirana Reserve, a small reserve with walking and bike paths located in Glen Innes. Planted with native trees and plants it provides habitat for native and introduced bird species.
Conservation Volunteers experienced team leaders guide the programme and aim to teach volunteers about all aspects of conservation, including plant identification and planting techniques.
Join us and help out your local parks.
Phone 0800 56 76 86 or email info@cvnz.org.nz to book.
Experience Zealandia Ecosanctuary
53 Waiapu Road, February 11th
Do you want to experience native wildlife at Zealandia and be able to help out at the same time? This is the day for you! Come lend a hand to the Perimeter Vegetation Team at Zealandia, the world’s first fully-fenced urban ecosanctuary. You will have the opportunity to see some of the trails as you work to maintain the integrity of the fence that protects the wildlife inside. Tool, training, and transportation provided!
Wairau Estuary - Milford Clean Up
Milford, Feb 13th and 1 other date
The Wairau Estuary in Milford is connected to the inland Wairau Valley Catchment, which stretches several kilometres into the industrialised and commercial heart of the Wairau Valley.
Extensive environmental testing has revealed the presence of common contaminants in the watercourse from industrial land, high traffic roads, and recreational activities in the estuary. Despite this, up to nine native freshwater fish and crustacean species are found in this waterway.
With support from the passionate locals in Milford and Castor Bay and technical advice from Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters Team, the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board has committed funding to support a cleaner and healthier Wairau Estuary and beach in Milford.
Conservation Volunteers New Zealand is coordinating with community members and volunteer groups to improve the health of the stream by running rubbish clean-ups and planting days along the edges of the estuary. We’d love to have your help and stay for a sausages’ sizzle at the end of the activities!
Sanders Reserve
Paremoremo, Feb 14th and 1 other date
Nestled along the upper reaches of the Waitemata Harbour in Paremoremo lies Sanders Reserve. It’s a fantastic 16.5ha multi-use recreation area with great views of the Harbour.
A local community group, Sustainable Paremoremo have been working hard on the restoration of this area over the past few years by planting over 20,000 native trees. These trees need some attention to ensure their survival. CVNZ have partnered with this small volunteer group with the aim of helping maintain the area.
We'd love to have your help. Come and enjoy the amazing views and at the same time give the young plants a helping hand to get established.
Bookings are essential.
phone 0800 56 76 86 or email info@cvnz.org.nz
Native Plant Nursery
Tawatawa Reserve, February 15th
Come lend at a hand at the CVNZ nursery where you can be involved in the propagation of thousands of native seedlings, destined for our long-term restoration project, Forest at the Heart of Wellingto. Volunteer activities include potting-on some of our seedlings and routine weeding of the plants and nursery itself. Tools, gloves, training and transport provided.
Connecting People with Parks - Selwyn Bush
Kohimarama, February 16th
Connecting People to Parks
Every Tuesday Conservation Volunteers are out and about at different parks around Auckland.
This week we are at Selwyn Bush helping with the amazing work being done by the Pourewa Restoration Group, who are bringing the Pourewa Valley back to it's former glory.
It’s part of an initiative between Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and the Auckland Council to help bring biodiversity back to our central parks and to give people who are interested in conservation a chance to get involved.
Conservation Volunteers NZ experienced team leaders guide the programme and aim to teach volunteers about all aspects of conservation, including plant identification and planting techniques.
Join us and help out your local parks.
Phone 0800 56 76 86 or email info@conservationvolunteers.co.nz to book.
Pauatahanui Wildlife Reserve - Forest & Bird
Pauatahanui, February 17th
Come help us make a difference in the special habitat of the Pauatahanui Inlet. The Inlet is managed by Forest and Bird as is an important habitat for migratory and resident birds, such as the fern bird/matata, and is recognised as a fish nursery for species including Kahawai, Snapper and sand flounder.
Activities vary but may include weeding, track maintenance, nursery work and planting (winter only). Free transport to/from the site available.
Discover our Auckland Parks - Flatrock Reserve
Mt Eden, February 21st
Connecting People to Parks
Every Tuesday Conservation Volunteers are out and about at different parks around Auckland.
It’s part of an initiative between Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and the Auckland Council to help bring biodiversity back to our central parks and to give people who are interested in conservation a chance to get involved.
The programme runs every Tuesday from 8am to 4pm and volunteers get to experience a variety of Parks all around Auckland. The projects range from potting up flax and laying out pest control stations at different sites around Mt Eden, planting to restore the health of the Whau River to planting native seedlings alongside Oakley Creek.
Conservation Volunteers NZ experienced team leaders guide the programme and aim to teach volunteers about all aspects of conservation, including plant identification and planting techniques.
Each park has its own special characteristics, plants and wildlife and the conservation challenges for each area are very varied, so it’s a great chance to learn about biodiversity and how we can all make a difference to our environment.
Join us and help out your local parks.
Phone Fiona on 09 623 7287 or email info@conservationvolunteers.co.nz to book.
Birdwood Reserve Stream Restoration
53 Waiapu Road, February 22nd
Join us for a day of freshwater restoration along the little stream outside Zealandia. Afterwards we will get to go to Zealandia to explore the native flora and fauna. Transport, gloves, tools and training provided.
Protect Owhiro Bay Stream
96 Happy Valley Road, March 1st
The Owhiro Bay stream is the only unpiped stream flowing to the south coast in Wellington City. It provides important habitat for aquatic animals and the surrounding bush acts as a valuable connecting corridor between places such as Karori Wildlife Sanctuary and the town belt. Join us for a day of freshwater conservation and help to protect this precious resource!
Awaawaroa Wetland Reserve - Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island, May 27th
The Awaawaroa Stream and Wetland Reserve traverse the mid-eastern end of Waiheke Island in a roughly north-south line. They are home to a number of classified threatened species including tuna, giant kokopu, inanga, banded rail and spotless crake. A partnership group of community members, CVNZ, Forest & Bird, Council Biodiversity team and Local Parks staff have identified the Awaawaroa Wetland Reserve as a priority location for stream restoration on Waiheke Island and regionally.
With the help of community planting days, the wetland will have a restored native plant riparian buffer which provides a suitable habitat for native fish and bird species. In addition, wetland sedimentation will be reduced, and the water quality of the reserve will be improved. We’d love for you to come along for one or more days and help make a difference!
He rau ringa e oti ai - By many hands the task is completed.
Please phone 0800 56 76 86 or email info@cvnz.org.nz to book.
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