Planting wetland at Matakana with Friends of Awa Matakanakana

The fences are in, the stock have moved out and now retired farmland can be reinstated as a native wetland.

Friends of Awa Matakanakana has collaborated with a farmer to transform an overland flow path into a wetland. The site is a tributary to Waikumete Glen Eden River and will enhance fresh water quality downstream and into Kawau Bay. Also, it will recreate an important wetland ecosystem.

Foam needs you to help us get nearly 3500 plants into the earth. The date, 8 June, was selected becuase it is Rākaunui: A strong and productive day.

Give us a hand. Please wear sturdy CLEAN closed-in shoes, and bring water, snacks, hat and appropriate clothing for the weather. We will be planting no matter what the weather does.

Bring along CLEAN garden gloves and spades. Some will be available.

There will be a sausage sizzle when the mahi is completed, with vegan options available.

Registration is essential, to ensure we have enough kai and to keep you up-to-date on event details.

"Wetlands act like the kidneys of the earth, cleaning the water that flows into them. They trap sediment and soils, filter out nutrients and remove contaminants; can reduce flooding and protect coastal land from storm surge; are important for maintaining water tables; they also return nitrogen to the atmosphere." Department of Conservation Te Papa Atawhai, Wetlands

Supported by Auckland Council.