Help restore and protect the ngahere (North Shore based)
Do you live near a reserve? Have native birds, like piwakawaka (fantail) and tūī, in your garden? Would you like to do more to support the environment in your local area?
In the Kaipātiki Local Board area, Pest Free Kaipātiki supports many independent local groups to tiaki (care for) our unique and beautiful environment. If you live in the area and would like to meet other local people who give their time to look after the reserves, get in touch to find out more.
What would I be doing?
The focus of the mahi varies from group to group. Working bees usually last about two hours and can be weekly, fortnightly or monthly. The working bee may include:
- Pest plant removal (weeding)
- Predator control (placing and monitoring traps and bait stations)
- Planting and care for recently planted trees
- Planning
- Communications and community engagement
- Social time and community events
- Monitoring, e.g. water quality testing, bird monitoring
- Maintaining walking tracks
- Rubbish removal
And more...
Training is provided, both through the PFK Training Programme (four modules) and on-the-job.
What do I get out of it?
- Meeting other locals and making friends
- Something educational and worthwhile for the family to do together
- Spending time outdoors in nature
- A great sense of achievement and contribution to community and environment
- Learning about ecological restoration
Where would I be working? Reserves with active groups looking for new volunteers include:
- Ridgewood Reserve, Birkenhead
- Kauri Point Centennial Park/Kendall Bay, Chatswood
- Chelsea Heritage Park and Rawene Reserve, Birkenhead
- Hellyer’s Reserve, Beach Haven
- Monarch Park, Hillcrest
- Linley Reserve, Hillcrest
- Rewi Alley Reserve, Tōtaravale
- Rangatira Reserve, Beach Haven
- Shepherd’s Park, Beach Haven
- Birkenhead War Memorial Park, Birkenhead
- Sunnyhaven Reserve, Beach Haven
- Bonito/Spinella Reserve, Bayview
- Hadfield St Reserve, Beach Haven
- Rosecamp Rd Foreshore Reserve, Beach Haven
Interested in a different reserve? Get in touch with us to discuss setting something up there.
- Reasonable level of fitness
- Sturdy shoes, and appropriate clothing for sun, rain, cold
- All tools and guidance provided
- Children/minors must be actively supervised by a guardian at all times
Two hours per week (or less)
Have more time to give? See our other listings for opportunities.
Getting started:
The first step is to express your interest by filling out the form below. We will then put you in touch directly with the organisation for more information on the role and how to proceed.
Conservation