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Whangaparaoa College Wetlands
The Project
The Restoration of the wetland on Whangaparaoa College’s grounds is a big job! It is 3.5Ha site which includes significant wetland area. The wetland is heavily infested with ecological weeds including moth plant, woolly nightshade, pampas grass, giant reed, Japanese honeysuckle and many more.
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Our Work
Restore Hibiscus & Bays have been involved since 2021, supporting the removal of eological weeds and native carrying out native platning through regular year 7 student workshops. Since then the current kaitiaki student group have been meeting fornightly during the school term lead by Julia from RHB and Matthew Cattin from Whangaparaoa College. They have made quite the impact by removing the abundance or moth plants, giant reed, woolly nightshade, wattles and gorse with the students displaying an incredible amount of energy and dedication.
In late 2023, AC Healthy Waters, Sustainable Schools and RHB talked with the college leadership and Maria Sinclair (Head of Biology & Enviroschools lead) about engaging the community in regular working bees at the school, with the first going ahead in November 2023.
We are now running community Wetland Working Bees regularly on the first Sunday of the each month from 9-11am.
In late 2023, AC Healthy Waters, Sustainable Schools and RHB talked with the college leadership and Head of Biology and Enviroschools lead Maria Sinclair about engaging the community in regular working bees at the school, with the first one scheduled for November 2023. We are now running community Wetland Working Bees on the first Sunday of each month from 9 – 11am. These are co-run by RHB’s ecological restoration advisor Deborah Colson and WGP College’s Maria Sinclair and are open to students, their families and the wider community. At the March working bee, STAMP (Society Totally Against Moth Plant) joined forces with us to tackle some huge moth plant infestations around the school boundary and on private properties bordering the school. In April, we went into the wetland and made a good start on a huge grove of large woolly nightshade trees and gorse, and lots more moth plant. We were serenaded by pīwakawaka and riroriro in our work. Restoration of the wetland on Whangaparaoa College’s grounds is a big job! It is 3.5Ha site which includes significant wetland area. The wetland is heavily infested with ecological weeds including moth plant, woolly nightshade, pampas grass, giant reed, Japanese honeysuckle and many more. Restore Hibiscus and Bays has been involved since 2021, supporting the removal of ecological weeds and native planting through regular Year 7 student workshops. The current kaitiaki student group is lead by Julia from RHB and Matthew Cattin from Whangaparāoa College who meet on a fortnightly basis during the school term. They have already made quite an impact by removing an abundance of moth plants, giant reed, woolly nightshade, wattles and gorse with the students displaying an incredible amount of energy and dedication. Hibiscus & Bays Volunteer Initiatives Programme (VIP) aims to provide funding to our network of groups, neighbourhoods, schools, and other individuals to carry out short-term projects to eradicate pests, restore native habitats and improve water quality across public and private land in the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board area. This is specifically for projects that would be difficult to find funding for elsewhere, for example because they are on school land or private land along streams. Restoration of the wetland on Whangaparāoa College’s ground is a BIG job! It is a 3.5 Ha site which includes a significant wetland area. The wetland is heavily infested with ecological weeds including moth plant, woolly nightshade, pampas grass, giant reed, Japanese honeysuckle and many more.
Restoration of the wetland on Whangaparāoa College’s ground is a BIG job! It is a 3.5 Ha site which includes a significant wetland area. The wetland is heavily infested with ecological weeds including moth plant, woolly nightshade, pampas grass, giant reed, Japanese honeysuckle and many more. Once restored, it will be a stunning piece of native habitat. Since 2020, AC Healthy Waters has been supporting the college to restore the grounds with the biggest chunk of works being undertaken by an eco-contractor. This work has involved the removal of a range of ecological weeds, planting and mulching native plants. The working bees are focused on tackling the environmental weeds – this involves using a pruning saw and herbicide gel. Native seedlings are abundant underneath the weeds, just waiting for their opportunity to grow into native habitat. Everyone is welcome, no experience is needed.
Restore Hibiscus and Bays has been involved since 2021, supporting the removal of ecological weeds and native planting through regular Year 7 student workshops. The current kaitiaki student group is lead by Julia from RHB and Matthew Cattin from Whangaparāoa College who meet on a fortnightly basis during the school term. They have already made quite an impact by removing an abundance of moth plants, giant reed, woolly nightshade, wattles and gorse with the students displaying an incredible amount of energy and dedication.
In late 2023, AC Healthy Waters, Sustainable Schools and RHB talked with the college leadership and Head of Biology and Enviroschools lead Maria Sinclair about engaging the community in regular working bees at the school, with the first one scheduled for November 2023. We are now running community Wetland Working Bees on the first Sunday of each month from 9 – 11am. These are co-run by RHB’s ecological restoration advisor Deborah Colson and WGP College’s Maria Sinclair and are open to students, their families and the wider community. At the March working bee, STAMP (Society Totally Against Moth Plant) joined forces with us to tackle some huge moth plant infestations around the school boundary and on private properties bordering the school. In April, we went into the wetland and made a good start on a huge grove of large woolly nightshade trees and gorse, and lots more moth plant. We were serenaded by pīwakawaka and riroriro in our work.
Everyone is welcome at the working bees. No previous experience required. Wear old clothes, with arms and legs covered (insects, scratches, moth plant sap), sturdy boots/shoes, and dress for the weather. Bring gardening gloves (if you have them) and drinking water. RHB provide some welcome snacks at the end and all of the tools.
On the first Sunday of each month, meet us outside the school’s main reception at 9am. If you have any questions, please email Deborah or call 028 4142505. We are looking into funding options for VIP in 2023 and more details will be provided as soon as possible.
Subscribe to our newsletter for updates or email us at manager@restorehb.org.nz with any questions.
Ongoing Work
Everyone is welcome to come and volunteer at our monthly working bees on the first Sunday of each month, 9am – 11am . No previous experience required.
Wear old clothes (best if arms & legs are covered, sturdy boots/shoes, and dress for the weather. Bring gardening gloves (if you have them) and drinking water. RHB will provide some snacks and the tools required.
Meet outside the school’s main reception at 9am.
Any questions, please email Deborah 028 414 2505
The working bees are focused on tackling the environmental weeds – this involves using a pruning saw and herbicide gel. Native seedlings are abundant underneath the weeds, just waiting for their opportunity to grow into native habitat. Everyone is welcome, no experience is needed.
In late 2023, AC Healthy Waters, Sustainable Schools and RHB talked with the college leadership and Head of Biology and Enviroschools lead Maria Sinclair about engaging the community in regular working bees at the school, with the first one scheduled for November 2023. We are now running community Wetland Working Bees on the first Sunday of each month from 9 – 11am. These are co-run by RHB’s ecological restoration advisor Deborah Colson and WGP College’s Maria Sinclair and are open to students, their families and the wider community. At the March working bee, STAMP (Society Totally Against Moth Plant) joined forces with us to tackle some huge moth plant infestations around the school boundary and on private properties bordering the school. In April, we went into the wetland and made a good start on a huge grove of large woolly nightshade trees and gorse, and lots more moth plant. We were serenaded by pīwakawaka and riroriro in our work. Restoration of the wetland on Whangaparaoa College’s grounds is a big job! It is 3.5Ha site which includes significant wetland area. The wetland is heavily infested with ecological weeds including moth plant, woolly nightshade, pampas grass, giant reed, Japanese honeysuckle and many more. Restore Hibiscus and Bays has been involved since 2021, supporting the removal of ecological weeds and native planting through regular Year 7 student workshops. The current kaitiaki student group is lead by Julia from RHB and Matthew Cattin from Whangaparāoa College who meet on a fortnightly basis during the school term. They have already made quite an impact by removing an abundance of moth plants, giant reed, woolly nightshade, wattles and gorse with the students displaying an incredible amount of energy and dedication. Hibiscus & Bays Volunteer Initiatives Programme (VIP) aims to provide funding to our network of groups, neighbourhoods, schools, and other individuals to carry out short-term projects to eradicate pests, restore native habitats and improve water quality across public and private land in the Hibiscus & Bays Local Board area. This is specifically for projects that would be difficult to find funding for elsewhere, for example because they are on school land or private land along streams. Restoration of the wetland on Whangaparāoa College’s ground is a BIG job! It is a 3.5 Ha site which includes a significant wetland area. The wetland is heavily infested with ecological weeds including moth plant, woolly nightshade, pampas grass, giant reed, Japanese honeysuckle and many more.
Restoration of the wetland on Whangaparāoa College’s ground is a BIG job! It is a 3.5 Ha site which includes a significant wetland area. The wetland is heavily infested with ecological weeds including moth plant, woolly nightshade, pampas grass, giant reed, Japanese honeysuckle and many more. Once restored, it will be a stunning piece of native habitat. Since 2020, AC Healthy Waters has been supporting the college to restore the grounds with the biggest chunk of works being undertaken by an eco-contractor. This work has involved the removal of a range of ecological weeds, planting and mulching native plants.
The working bees are focused on tackling the environmental weeds – this involves using a pruning saw and herbicide gel. Native seedlings are abundant underneath the weeds, just waiting for their opportunity to grow into native habitat. Everyone is welcome, no experience is needed.
Restore Hibiscus and Bays has been involved since 2021, supporting the removal of ecological weeds and native planting through regular Year 7 student workshops. The current kaitiaki student group is lead by Julia from RHB and Matthew Cattin from Whangaparāoa College who meet on a fortnightly basis during the school term. They have already made quite an impact by removing an abundance of moth plants, giant reed, woolly nightshade, wattles and gorse with the students displaying an incredible amount of energy and dedication.
In late 2023, AC Healthy Waters, Sustainable Schools and RHB talked with the college leadership and Head of Biology and Enviroschools lead Maria Sinclair about engaging the community in regular working bees at the school, with the first one scheduled for November 2023. We are now running community Wetland Working Bees on the first Sunday of each month from 9 – 11am. These are co-run by RHB’s ecological restoration advisor Deborah Colson and WGP College’s Maria Sinclair and are open to students, their families and the wider community. At the March working bee, STAMP (Society Totally Against Moth Plant) joined forces with us to tackle some huge moth plant infestations around the school boundary and on private properties bordering the school. In April, we went into the wetland and made a good start on a huge grove of large woolly nightshade trees and gorse, and lots more moth plant. We were serenaded by pīwakawaka and riroriro in our work.
Everyone is welcome at the working bees. No previous experience required. Wear old clothes, with arms and legs covered (insects, scratches, moth plant sap), sturdy boots/shoes, and dress for the weather. Bring gardening gloves (if you have them) and drinking water. RHB provide some welcome snacks at the end and all of the tools.
On the first Sunday of each month, meet us outside the school’s main reception at 9am. If you have any questions, please email Deborah or call 028 4142505. We are looking into funding options for VIP in 2023 and more details will be provided as soon as possible.
Subscribe to our newsletter for updates or email us at manager@restorehb.org.nz with any questions.
