Friends of Shepherds Park

25/03/2026

Check out the Possum EXPO event on this Saturday 28 March at PFK 12:30-3pm, 3 Ross Ave, Glenfield

09/03/2026

"Banded rails live where land meets sea and rely on healthy saltmarsh habitats, ecosystems facing increasing pressures from sediment, pollution, sea-level rise, and predators.

Because they are ground nesters, successful breeding is a strong indicator that predator control and habitat restoration efforts are working. In other words, if the banded rail is thriving, the whole saltmarsh ecosystem is likely healthy.

As Pest Free Kaipātiki General Manager Annie Dignan says,

“It’s incredibly special to see a story like this unfolding right here in our own backyard in Auckland. People often think rare wildlife only exists in places like Fiordland, but sightings like this show that local restoration truly matters, and together, we can protect and strengthen Kaipātiki’s precious saltmarsh habitats.”

To read the full article in Our Auckland follow the link:

Kaipātiki’s wetlands are buzzing with exciting news. The rare banded rail (moho pererū) has successfully bred right here in Beach Haven.

06/02/2026

Got anything you need to be repaired? First repair cafe for 2026 on next Saturday. Check out the Kaipātiki Repair Cafés for dates times and locations.

Our first event of the year!
Don't miss it! 🔨🔧🪛🧵

04/02/2026

Friends of Shepherds Park often meet at what we call the Fale, but where is in Shepherds Park?
Click this link for directions:

Find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in Google Maps.

29/01/2026

Want to learn more about how you can help protect these cute chicks? Visit:
https://www.pfk.org.nz/get-involved/bandedrailbandits

14/11/2025

🌿Working bee this Sunday 16th November at Shepherds Park, 9.30am meet at Fale next to new nature play area.

To do: kill ivy and put down mulch near Fale (weather dependent).

👍Bring: own water bottle, clean sturdy footwear, gloves, pruning saw, met gel, shovel, wheelbarrow. Some equipment provided.

09/09/2025

On this SATURDAY 1-5pm at Shepherds Park!!
Battle of the Boots Celebrity Football Match to Kick Off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week

Don't Miss Out! Join BUAFC for a Fun Celebrity Football Match.
MS Auckland is thrilled to be hosting this fun celebrity Football Match.

⚽️ We are kicking off Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week in style with our celebrity football fundraiser!
Join us for this fun collaboration between Harcourts Cooper & Co, Birkenhead United Football Club and MS Auckland.
🤩Two mixed teams of celebrities
📣Celebrity coaches
🕶 60 minute action packed game
🥳Half-time fun for the kids
⚽️Family entertainment
🏆Prize giving + live auction
🍔Food and drinks

Date and time
Sunday
14 September 2025
1-5pm

Location
Birkenhead AFC
Shepherds Park, Melba Street
Beach Haven, Auckland 0626

Cost Free

Event Schedule
1:00 PM – Arrive for sausage sizzle, bake sale, and raffles
1:30 PM – Welcome & team warm-up
2:00–3:15 PM – Charity Football Match
3:30–4:30 PM – Auction & Prizegiving

Battle of the Boots – Charity Football Match

As part of our community engagement focus, we are proud to host the Multiple Sclerosis “Battle of the Boots” Charity Football Match, in collaboration with Multiple Sclerosis Auckland and Harcourts Cooper & Co Real Estate on Sunday 14th September.

We’re thrilled to announce that the teams will be led by none other than Sir Graham Henry - legendary former All Blacks coach - together with his wife, Lady Raewyn Henry. Their involvement brings an extra touch of mana and inspiration to what promises to be a memorable day.

On the field, you’ll see a unique mix of comedians, radio hosts, politicians, football CEOs, and our own Birko representatives - including ex-legends Sam Burfoot and Luke Jorgensen, alongside current stars Dino Botica, Abby Chad and Jamie Govind.

Welcome & warm-up: 1:30 pm
Kick-off: 2:30 pm
After the match: Coaches’ speeches, followed by a fundraising auction

Bring the family down for an afternoon of fun, food, football, and fundraising in support of a cause close to our club’s heart.

BUAFC Events Team

🔴⚪🔴⚪

03/09/2025

A good way to celebrate Conservation Week/Te Wiki o Te Taiao this week!!
On this SATURDAY!!
See you there 👍
(After the repair cafe of course!)

Calling all North Shore conservation volunteers! Join us for the North Shore Conservation Symposium, a special afternoon that brings together local restoration groups and volunteers to connect, share ideas, and celebrate our collective mahi for the environment.

Saturday 6 September 2025
1 PM – 4 PM
The War Memorial Hall
7 The Strand, Takapuna

Hosted by Restore Hibiscus & Bays, Pest Free Kaipātiki Restoration Society,
Pupuke Birdsong Project, Upper Waitematā Ecology Network, Kaipātiki Project, and Restoring Takarunga Hauraki, this event offers the chance to hear engaging talks on local conservation topics, meet like-minded people, and gain practical insights to support your own projects.

Whether you're new to volunteering or a long-time kaitiaki, come along to be inspired, grow your knowledge, and strengthen connections across the North Shore.

Register today! https://events.humanitix.com/north-shore-conservation-symposium-2025

29/08/2025

Check out this great event organised by Birkdale Beach Haven Community Project INC!!!
Saturday 6 Sept, 10am - 1pm Birkdale Community House

"Nau mai haere mai!
Join us for the next Kaipātiki Repair Cafe - held right here at Birkdale Community House and Hall!
Bring your household items, toys, small electrical appliances, jewellery, bikes in to see if our wonderful volunteers can repair them.
Refreshments and kids activities available onsite - along with the Kaipātiki Community Markets, and a fabulous FREE fabric giveaway run by Thread Lightly. Do some shopping from the market stalls and grab some fabric for your sewing stash at the same time!
We look forward to seeing you there 🙂"

FB Event Here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1CWRdjhwvJ/

27/07/2025

Great work by volunteers with PFK! We look forward to seeing 👀 the results!! 🐁🐭🚫