Whangaparāoa College Community Wetland Planting Day

🗓 Sunday 3 August 2025
🕙 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Use the Berdinner Road entrance, Whangaparāoa College

PLANT THE FUTURE – AND STAY FOR A BBQ CATERED BY THE COLLEGE YEAR 13 FOOD TECH STARS!

Come along to the Whangaparāoa College Wetland Planting Day on the first Sunday of August.

Did you know that Whangaparāoa College have a wetland on their school grounds? What’s good about a wetland? It filters stormwater run-off before it reaches the sea. It acts as a reservoir for stormwater to reduce flooding risk to nearby properties. It provides habitat for threatened native species of birds, lizards and insects. By planting new native plants, together with students, teachers, and the local community, we’re working to restore a vital wetland right in the heart of the school grounds!

🌿 What to bring:

Gardening gloves
Spade (if you have one)
Water and snacks
Warm layers and sturdy footwear or gumboots (the site can be muddy!)

Everyone is welcome — bring friends, whānau, and your planting energy.

Stick around afterwards for a free BBQ and some tasty snacks to celebrate your hard work! Catering will be provided by the awesome Whangaparāoa College Year 13 Food Tech students – come support their skills and enjoy some well-earned kai!

Any questions: Contact: Deborah – deborah@restorehb.org.nz | 028 414 2505

🔗 More info on more Restore Hibiscus & Bays planting day events: www.restorehb.org.nz/planting-days

Together with Restore Hibiscus & Bays and Whangaporaoa College. Supported by Auckland Council Healthy Waters, Wai Care and Conservation Volunteers New Zealand.