Mt Vernon Park

05/10/2026

Many thanks to the students, parents, teachers and year 8 studentss of Hillview Christian School year who recently planted over 500 plants along the Valley Track!! A huge thank you to Wai-Ora nursery for donating all the plants.

05/10/2026

If you have time this Friday come and join us near the top of Rāpaki Track.

Look for the Mt Vernon Park flags to find where the restoration action is taking place.

02/10/2026

**VOLUNTEERS NEEDED AT THE CRATER RIM ULTRA **

**The 25th edition of **Crater Rim Ultra** takes place on Sunday 18 October and we looking for volunteers to help make it an unforgettable event!**

**Whether you're a seasoned volunteer or keen to get involved for the first time, they would love to have you on board! **

**From supporting runners on course to assisting at race village in Hansen Park, there are plenty of ways to get involved.**

**Find out more details and sign up at the link below:**
[https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118556/crater-rim-ultra-2026/volunteer](https://raceroster.com/events/2026/118556/crater-rim-ultra-2026/volunteer)

Race Roster makes online registration and fundraising customizable and beautiful for endurance events across North America. We serve event organizers, schools, clubs, fundraising organizations, and non-profits

29/09/2026

Partnership, collaboration, community, protecting our natural environment while promoting active recreation, all core to our Park

21/09/2026

Someone's eyes were bigger than their belly.

This unfortunate skink learnt this lesson the hard way.

Under the tussock in Mt Vernon Park there lie some hidden healthy ecosystems.

What is the murderous morsel?

20/09/2026

Bit of an upgrade to the trail connecting the Eastern Shelter in Victoria Valley with the Marrette Taylor Track above.

A trial method for some easy install steps within Mt Vernon Park, be good to hear users feedback.

Thank you to today's volunteers for digging, sledging and lugging.

01/09/2026

Thanks Mark and team at Agriviews Ltd for helping move plants for our planting day.

01/09/2026

Thanks to Mark and team from Agriviews Ltd for transporting plants to the Upper Gorge for our planting event last weekend!

30/08/2026

Mission accomplished! 3000 plants planted in the Upper Gorge by over 80 volunteers - thank you. Many thanks to Trees That Count for donating the plants and Agriviews Ltd for transporting plants across the gorge. More volunteer events can be viewed at www.mtvernonpark.org.nz