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2023 recap at Waiu Wetland
- By Richard Rhoades
In 2023, a total of 9 regular A Rocha working bees went ahead at Waiu Park. These were supplemented by some extra efforts for specific tasks like removing the huge […]
Planting at Makara
- By Helen Bathurst
In 2020 Joan and Bruce bought a block of land in the Makara Valley with the intention of living a more sustainable lifestyle and of restoring habitat. In November that […]
New educational signage at Tirohanga
- By Selwyn Yeoman
A Rocha Dunedin gathered at Tirohanga Camp on Saturday July 22nd for the first time this winter. 21 people participated in total. There were a number of newcomers brought by […]
Collaborations at Kopua
- By Helen Bathurst
Seven members from A Rocha’s Wellington local group travelled to Kopua Monastery to engage in restoration work this year from 30 March to 2 April. Four members arrived on Thursday evening which […]
Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek and Auckland Flooding
- By Sarah Woodfield and Beulah Wood
A Rocha volunteers started working with Friends of Oakley Creek in 2008 as our first Auckland project for the local group. Over the years, we have planted many trees, shrubs, […]
Working Bee Volunteer Experience 101
- By Hana Leofo
As a first-time A Rocha volunteer, my introduction to the Auckland group was an enjoyable one! I had not participated in any restoration projects or ecological working bees before and so was […]
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