Local Treasures
Local Treasures
Restoring the mauri of our Maunga
Pūriri, nīkau, kōwhai, kāramuramu (coprosma) and wharariki (mountain flax) are just some of the native species planted on Te Pane o Mataoho during this year’s planting season.
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Friends of the Farm turns 10!
Ten years of making a difference in Māngere Bridge, a reflection on achievements and looking ahead.
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Summer planting tips from Whenua Warrior
January, February and March are our true summer months when the garden flourishes. Kelly from Whenua Warrior
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Ambury wins Outstanding Park Award
We always knew Ambury Regional Park was outstanding. Now it’s official!
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Māngere Bridge: a sanctuary for shorebirds
Māngere Bridge is located on the shores of the aptly named Manukau Harbour. In te reo Māori, ‘Manukau’ translates to ‘settling birds’. With its shallow tidal flats, the harbour is
DetailsSpring planting tips from Whenua Warrior
Kelly from Whenua Warrior says, “It’s time to prepare your garden beds for spring planting!”
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The First Crossing – A history of the Māngere Bridge
An intriguing history of multiple crossings between Onehunga and Māngere Bridge penned by local scribe Robyn
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A New Addition to Naomi & Bill Kirk Park
Naomi & Bill Kirk Park now has a new artwork – a piece of the old Māngere Bridge.
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Ngā Hau Māngere- the new Māngere Bridge
Late 2022 saw the opening of Ngā Hau Māngere, the new Māngere Bridge
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FoF Community Orchard Working Bee April 2022
New fruit trees, a food forest, yummy home baking. Just some of the great things happening at our local Community Orchard.
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