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Every month we send news, information and events from our network of community groups working to eradicate pests, restore native habitats and improve water quality across the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board area. 

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March 2024

We've been out and about with students doing some fantastic weeding. We also hear about what great things Restore Deep Creek have been up to! Plus what great work was done by the volunteers from Hithl. We're on a mission to remove the rusty tug boat from the Weiti. And we learn how to tackle the pest plant of the month, Madeira Vine!

December 2023

Find out what our team has been up to over December. From taking on climbing asparagus, to being inspired by the enthusiasm of schoolkids caring for our bush. Of course, don't miss the pest plant of the month, Japanese Honeysuckle!

November 2023

This newsletter includes updates from our AGM, and access to our annual report. You'll find our regular restoration team updates and other local environmental stories and information.

October 2023

Including a updates from our restoration team on the ground, and some amazing work being done alongside schools. Invites to the annual AGM, and shout out for bird monitoring this season. Find info on this months pest plant: climbing asparagus.

September 2023

Including an update on our predator control project in Awaruku, lots of on the ground restoration activity with school and corporate groups, plus plenty of planting to wrap up the planting season. And, this month's pest plant of the month: English ivy.

August 2023

Including updates on our activities including a fabulous spotlighting event in Awaruku, planting season progress and news of our August hui. Plus an update on bait pulsing and our use of AT220 traps in the field.

July 2023

Including an update on our mammoth planting season and new restoration groups are up and running. Plus beautiful images of ngā manu o Tiritiri Matangi.

June 2023

Including news of our June hui, the NZ Garden Bird survey, and pest plant of the month: Wild Ginger. Plus, planting season has kicked off!

May 2023

Including an update on our Awaruku Predator Control project, a welcome to our new manager Kelly Meikle, and details of our on the ground restoration activity. And, announcing the winner of our prize for reporting volunteer hours.

April 2023

Including details of our April hui (a fresh water special), restoration activity with schools plus an awesome weeding effort by a group from ASB. Plus details of training opportunities and the pest plant of the month.

March 2023

Including details of our volunteer hours reporting prize, and an introduction to our new committee member. Plus, details of our on-the-ground restoration work, including with new community and school groups.

February 2023

Including details of our Awaruku predator control project and volunteering activity and opportunities. Plus pics from our end-of-year hui and volunteer awards celebrations.

December 2022

Including details of our upcoming end-of-year hui and volunteer awards, community-led restoration activity, and the pest plant of the month for December: Japanese honeysuckle.

November 2022

Including details of restoration activity on several new sites and with several new schools, the installation of dotterel protection predator control, corporate volunteer group activity and community talks.

October 2022

Including details of our upcoming hui and AGM, lots of on-the-ground restoration activity plus the Long Bay Heritage Festival. And, details of more training opportunities.

September 2022

Including details of our upcoming exhibition - Ngā Manu o te Moana / Seabirds of the Hauraki Gulf. Also, reports on recent restoration activity on the ground, upcoming events and training opportunities.

August 2022

Including details of our upcoming network hui with guest speaker Ian McLean speaking on seabirds and we introduce next month's exhibition focusing on seabirds and their conservation. Also, a summary of the planting season so far and details of more planting dates.

July 2022

Including an introduction to our new manager Helen Parry, details of our massive tree-planting season, and more work with local schools.

June 2022

Including the launch of our online survey, details of our upcoming June network hui, introductions to new members of our expanding team, and reports on our ecological restoration activity in the field.

May 2022

Including reports on community weeding activity (back in full swing), an opportunity to bag some free trees, ecological restoration including installation of new predator control, along with our pest plant of the month.

April 2022

Including reports on ecological restoration undertaken, details of our upcoming April network hui, new community group activity and our pest plant of the month.

March 2022

Including reports on our newest community group, restoration work undertaken, the 2021 Impact Report for Pest Free Hibiscus Coast, a new neighbourhood flyer on myrtle rust, and a Kauri Protection Workshop event.

February 2022

Including an introduction of our new team members including our new manager, community catchment activators and restoration advisors. Also, updates on restoration work undertaken, and Pest Plant of the month: Blue Morning Glory.

December 2021

Including reports on ecological restoration undertaken, details of our December network hui and volunteer awards, an update on myrtle rust in Bushglen, a job advert for our new Manager, and featuring some stunning watercolours painted by our very own Deputy Chair Pauline Smith.

October / November 2021

Including details of our achievements to date and our inaugural AGM (including a presentation by Senior Ranger Matt Maitland on wildlife sanctuaries), and updates on restoration activity and upcoming volunteer awards.

September 2021

Including details of our new team members, more job opportunities, training available for Council Parks volunteers, and pre-lockdown on-the-ground restoration activities.

August 2021

Including the release of our new video showing an overview of the mahi we support, updates on our restoration activity, link to our recorded network hui which featured a presentation on bird surveys (for those who missed it).

July 2021

Including how to sign up as a member of Restore Hibiscus & Bays Incorporated, our new 2021-26 strategic plan, a job opportunity, presentation slides from Prof Andrew Jeffs and details of a significant boost for our stream projects.

June 2021

Including details of planting season events, weed control training opportunities and updates from the Forest & Bird Pest Free Hibiscus Coast Project.

May 2021

Including updates on Waiwera predator control, collaborations with MERC, our cultural induction with Ngāti Manuhiri and water testing training for Long Bay-Awaruku catchments.

April 2021

Including details of nominations for our Steering Committee, tool library open day, stream testing training day and how to purchase T-shirts and hats from our online shop.

March 2021

Including details of our community pest plant disposal bin, monitoring the health of our local streams and reporting pest wasp nests.

February 2021

Including details of our Network Strategy Hui and. news from our Ecological Restoration Advisor.

January 2021

Including details of our 2021 Volunteer Initiatives Programme and Myrtle Rust in Bushglen Swamp Maire.

December 2020

Including details of moth plant hit squads on Watercare land and how to report your valuable volunteer time.

November 2020

Including details of our Christmas Network Hui, Strategy Review and our 2020 Volunteer Awards.

October 2020

Including our tool library, project updates from Stillwater, Bushglen and Gerontius Reserve, background to our chairperson, and more.

September 2020

Including updates on the Fairhaven walkway weed control project, the local parks management plan, and more.

August 2020

Including the draft local board plan, projects allocated 2020 VIP funding, and more.

July 2020

Including the website launch, īnanga hotels, our local moth plant legend, and more.

June 2020

Including Covid updates, site news, starting our tool library, event updates, and more.

May 2020

Including what Covid19 restictions mean for our network, ordering your traps, and more.

April 2020

Including what we can do during lockdown level 4, our new logo, pest plant of the month, and more.

March 2020

Including news from our network meeting, the moth plant hit squad, upcoming events, and more.

February 2020

Including new name and staff team, our first network meeting, upcoming events, and more.