Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

Hands On Ecology workshop series is designed for community restoration groups and anyone keen to learn about restoration ecology through a te ao Māori lens. A 3-hour session offers practical skills for restoring private and public spaces, and may include up to 2 hours of walking—please dress appropriately and bring water/snacks.

This session covers:

Mana Whenua led regenerative practice
Puna - finding the source significance of Puna, Waiora, Wai Māori and how to cause and prevent Waimate
Direct seeding leaf litter
Riparian habitats
Daylighting streams - learnings to date
Water testing - tohu and why we do it
Stream ecology - riparian habitats

Registration is essential as participant numbers are limited for health and safety reasons.

Thanks to Auckland Council for supporting this event!

Contact the host of Hands On Ecology series: Puna & Source Papa ki Awataha - 13 Nov 2026