Wetland Biodiversity Recovery
Porirua Harbour, Porirua

Planting native coastal plants on sand dunes and in estuaries combats impacts caused by climate change. Increasing plant biodiversity prevents the erosion of beaches and maintains water quality. Reeds planted in estuaries provide habitat and feeding grounds for whitebait (inanga) and birds (fernbird and white heron). 

Join us in Porirua for weeding and re-vegetation of dunes and estuaries. 

Free transport provided from the Z Station on Vivian Street at 8:30am in town and the Porirua Train Station at 8:50am. Alternatively ask for directions directly to the site. Make sure you book in to get a ride if needed -due to Covid-19 we are limiting transport to 5 people, in order to be able to keep distance. 

REGISTRATIONS ESSENTIAL AS PLACES ARE LIMITED. Email wellington@cvnz.org.nz to register or sign up on our website. 

What to wear/bring: sturdy boots or gumboots, long sleeves and pants, a hat/beanie, a drink bottle and some food.

What we provide: gloves, tools, high-vis vests, an experienced team leader, training. Get in touch to book a free ride from Wellington or Porirua city centre.

COVID-19 update

During Level 2 we will resume to volunteer work following the advice from government and local council on all Covid-19 restrictions.

We will limit numbers as per the government restrictions, therefore BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. On site we will work with a minimum of 1m social distancing, there will be no tools sharing or shared food/drinks. We are required to keep a record of your contact details for contact tracing. If you have any concerns about Covid-19 procedures, please get in touch.