Planting to protect Matakana River banks

Where

Ward Road farm, 2 Ward Road, Matakana, Auckland 0985

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When

Sunday 24 May 2026
Sunday 26 July 2026


9am-12.30pm


Cost

Free

Contact

Jackie Russell
foamfacilitator@gmail.com
027 570 8971

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Make a difference on a stunning stretch of the Matakana River. 

The sheep are no longer able to access the awa and now, Friends of Awa Matakanakana need your help to get a few thousand plants into the ground. This planting site directly impacts the catchment, located 3km upstream from Matakana Village.

Give us a hand. Please bring:

  • the kids - it's a family-friendly morning
  • sturdy clean closed-in shoes, boots or gumboots 
  • clean garden gloves
  • clean spades (there will be some available)
  • water
  • hat
  • appropriate clothing for the weather (we will be planting no matter what the weather does).

There will be a sausage sizzle when the mahi is completed, with vegan options available. Yummo!

Registration will ensure we have enough kai and helps us keep you up-to-date on event details.

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