Tawa Esplanade Restoration Project
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The mahi (work) of RiverCare Group Te Wai o Pareira is to restore the mauri (life force) of the awa Te Wai o Pareira (Henderson Creek). The mauri of the awa is connected to the land around it. This restoration project helps us take a step towards our goal by restoring the native ecology of Tawa Esplanade through the clearing of weeds and rubbish and planting native species that help clean the water, stabilise the banks and provide habitat for indigenous birds and invertebrates.
When we restore habitat and do what we can to clean up pollution, we enable the eco-systems to become self-supporting. This is a long-term project with many stages. Stages 1, 2 & 3 have been planted with initial plantings and are being maintained and we're excited to announce that Stage 4 is underway with more planting planned for June 2024 during the reappearance of the Matariki star cluster
AT A GLANCE
Location: Te Atatū Peninsula, Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand
Project status: Active
Area project covers: 1 hectare
Project lead: Rivercare Group
Methods:
Native planting, pest and weed control, ecological monitoring, cultural site protection
Issues:
Biodiversity loss, degraded waterways, habitat fragmentation, invasive weeds
Threats:
Invasive species, stormwater and wastewater pollution, climate change
Project Timeline
Timeline of our work and dedicated planning over 5 stages
Thanks to our Partners
RiverCare Group sees this project as an enduring one. We know it will take several years for the changes we make to return Tawa Esplanade to a place where nature flourishes. However, the time to start is now! Our future plans include:
Monitoring and Maintenance
Monitoring and regular maintenance visits (join us!) of the re-planted sites to control the re-infestation of weeds.
Restoration Stages
We have planned 5 stages over several years to continue the restoration effort right down the northern side of the reserve to the end of Wharf Rd.
Community Involvement
Bringing in other groups and schools to grow seedlings and begin effective trapping to control rats, mice, possums and other predator species.
Ongoing Communication
We will continue to work closely with the community on these endeavours and keep you informed.
