Planting wetland with Friends of Awa Matakanakana
Sun, 08 Jun
|Matakana
The fences are in, the stock have moved out and now retired farmland can be reinstated as a native wetland. Create a legacy in the freshwater protection plans for the Matakana region and Kawau Bay.
Time & Location
08 Jun 2025, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
Matakana, 26 Rosemount Road, Matakana 0985, New Zealand
About the event
Friends of Awa Matakanakana has collaborated with a farmer to transform an overland flow path into a wetland. The site is a tributary to Waikumete Glen Eden River and will enhance fresh water quality downstream and into Kawau Bay. Also, it will recreate an important wetland ecosystem.
Foam needs you to help us get nearly 3500 plants into the earth. The date, 8 June, was selected becuase it is Rākaunui: A strong and productive day.
Give us a hand. Please wear sturdy CLEAN closed-in shoes, and bring water, snacks, hat and appropriate clothing for the weather. We will be planting no matter what the weather does.
Bring along CLEAN garden gloves and spades. Some will be available.
There will be a sausage sizzle when the mahi is completed, with vegan options available.
Registration is essential to ensure we have enough kai and to keep you up-to-date on event details.