Pupuke Birdsong Project

28/05/2026

27/05/2026

Our favourite time of year has arrived!

The sites are ready, the van is packed to the brim with precious cargo and you're invited to the party!

Join us in Milford this Saturday for the first of many planting days. Our carefully selected native trees and grasses provide food and shelter for native birds and fish, stabilise the stream banks, and form a protective canopy that shades out invasive plants.

Registration link below. Bring covered shoes and gloves if you have them, we'll provide training, tools and refreshments after 🌱🌿🌳

https://events.humanitix.com/wairau-estuary-care-and-connect-4h38b5sz

25/05/2026

A cloudy morning set the perfect scene for a warming cup of tea and delicious morning tea treats as we kicked off our recent container gardening session at Grow Forrest Hill. The knowledgeable Phoebe kept attendees from Age Concern Auckland's Korean group engaged with a wealth of practical gardening tips throughout the workshop.

As the session wrapped up, the sun emerged right on cue — and so did the smiles, as everyone headed home with their very own herb container in hand.

With thanks to the Ministry for Ethnic Communities and the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board

25/05/2026

Fisheries NZ is reviewing how recreational shellfish harvesting is managed across the Auckland Coromandel coastline - and submissions are open until 12 June.

This review exists because of ongoing concerns about the sustainability of intertidal shellfish in the area. Four options are on the table, ranging from partial to full closures of the intertidal zone (from the high tide mark to 200m offshore), with some options also introducing daily limits for species that don’t currently have one.
These are exactly the kinds of decisions that shape the health of our coastlines for decades. Intertidal zones are among the most ecologically important - and most accessible - marine habitats we have. Once the pressure on them exceeds what they can recover from, it’s very hard to reverse.

Fisheries NZ is required to consider community feedback, and a strong response from people who care about these ecosystems carries real weight. If you’ve ever loved a rockpool, gathered shellfish, or just valued knowing these places are thriving - this is a straightforward way to have your say.

Submissions close 5pm, 12 June 2026.
👉 Quick submission form: https://form.jotform.com/luellabartlett/mpi-auckland-coromandel-review
👉 Full consultation info: https://www.mpi.govt.nz/consultations/review-of-measures-for-shore-based-shellfish-harvesting-in-the-auckland-coromandel-area

Please encourage your friends and whānau to make a submission 🐟🐚🦀

18/05/2026

Ben, our Mandarin facilitator (小笨笨老师) who's a permaculture expert will be delivering the FREE Sunnynook & Forest Hill Community Home Growing Guide workshop & seed exchange for Mandarin speakers🌱

Join us to learn what vegetables and flowers you can plant this month, fruit tree & lawn care and maintenance, caring for your potted plants 🌿

Come along, share your gardening experience, and swap seeds with fellow local gardeners! Everyone is welcome — let’s grow together! 🌻

Event details:
📅 Date: Wednesday, 20 May 2026
📍 Location: Sunnynook Community Centre (Acacia Room)
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
🎟 Free entry — no registration required

With thanks to the Ministry for Ethnic Communities.

14/05/2026

Help Sunnynook locals save native trees this Saturday 🌿

Join the Lyford working bee group this Saturday at 9:30am, meeting near 2–4 Regency Place, Sunnynook.

Sign up and find more details here: https://events.humanitix.com/lyford-reserve-working-bee-knnr5m7q

05/05/2026

Here’s a look at some of the environmental action happening right here in Devonport-Takapuna.

Earlier this year, families gathered at Discover Pupukemoana, a free community event delivered by Pupuke Birdsong Project with support from the Devonport-Takapuna Local Board and Auckland Council.

From guided kayaking and weaving workshops to seed planting and hands-on learning, the day helped raise awareness about Lake Pupuke’s ecology and the steps we can all take to help protect it.

We’re proud to support community groups working to restore habitats, protect native wildlife and connect people with the natural places that make our area special.

Watch the video to see how local partnerships are making a difference for our environment.

Want to get involved in protecting Lake Pupuke and local wildlife?

Learn more or volunteer with community groups making a difference:
🐦 Pupuke Birdsong Project: https://pupukebirdsong.org.nz/get-involved/

🌿 Restoring Takarunga Hauraki: https://www.rth.org.nz/ways-to-get-involved