Join us for a peaceful exploration of the Ayrlies Wetlands, a sprawling 14-hectare sanctuary that serves as a vital refuge for New Zealand’s birdlife. Originally a salt marsh, this area was transformed in 2001 into a thriving ecological haven featuring a 3.3-hectare lake and over 20,000 native plantings. Event Highlights Bird Watching: Discover over 80 […]
Help protect our local biodiversity by clearing your property of invasive "eco-weeds" and replacing them with beautiful New Zealand natives! This community initiative makes it easy to dispose of difficult pest plants and gives you the tools to start your own native restoration at home. How It Works Clear Your Garden: Remove invasive pest plants […]
专题讲座：为什么我们的生态系统如此特别？ Join us for an engaging workshop tailored specifically for our Chinese-speaking community. We will explore the unique biodiversity of the Howick Ward and discuss how we can work together to protect our local environment. 欢迎参加专为华社举办的生态环保专题讲座。我们将共同探索豪威克区（Howick Ward）独特的生物多样性，并讨论如何携手保护我们的家园环境。 What We Will Cover | 讲座内容 Unique Biodiversity: Why New Zealand’s birds, plants, and insects are found nowhere […]
Our Moth Plant Pod Competition Prizegiving is coming up on Tuesday 3 June and we would love to see members of our local community there as we celebrate the incredible collective effort that has gone into tackling moth plant across the Howick Ward this season. From schools and community groups to families and individual volunteers, […]
Ever looked twice at a rotting log and wondered what's actually going on down there? We certainly have! That's why we've collaborated with a local fungi legend and expert to come along and explore Howick's hidden fungi kingdom with us! Join us for a FREE family-friendly guided walk through Murphy's Bush to observe, marvel and […]
Embark on a guided birdwalk at Ayrlies Wetlands in Part 1 of our "A Universe in Chinese Characters" series. More than just a nature walk, this experience invites participants to closely observe bird behaviours, flight dynamics, and organic postures in the wild. Throughout history, Chinese characters and calligraphy were inspired by patterns found in nature […]
