Dragonfly Springs Wetland Sanctuary

28/09/2026

THE PATHWAY TO WELLBEING THROUGH NATURE HUI .
TE ARA ORANGA TAIAO
SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2026

This Hui and many others that have been held around New Zealand aims to promote the importance of Nature for our Wellbeing.

Famous Canadian Environmentalist David T Suzuki , Richard Louve Author of "Last Child in the Woods" & The Bug Man Ruud Kleinpaste and many more wise sages.

Have been telling the World that for our health's sake, get away from our Screens and Wind Down in the Wilderness.

Right from conception the best thing for Human health is to immerse our being with Nature, "Mother Nature Cuddles You" and is Healing.

In the Hurly Burly of modern life it is important to take time out and commune with Nature.

Our Education system needs to prioritize Education Outside the Classroom for better learning and students "Well Being"

Join TE ARA ORANGA TAIAO to help our Nation back on to The Pathway to Wellbeing Through Nature.

www.dragonflysprings.co.nz

27/09/2026

WHANGAREI MEN'S SHED MEMBERS FUN DAY OUT EXPLORING THE SANCTUARY👏👌👍.
Thursday September 24th 2026.

What a beautiful day for a "Walk and Talk Tour "

Some of the more adventurous sheddies came today to see & learn about Dragonfly Springs Wetland Sanctuary.

All had an enjoyable experience and an introduction to our Sanctuary and its
20 year History.

After the "Walk and Talk Tour " they enjoyed a Hot Cuppa & munchies 😋 before heading back to the Men's Shed.

www.dragonflysprings.co.nz

22/09/2026

TE ARA ORANGA TAIAO THE PATHWAY TO WELLBEING THROUGH NATURE.

BOOK YOURSELF IN FOR THE HUI FOR RE CONNECTING WITH MOTHER NATURE AT DRAGONFLY SPRINGS WETLAND SANCTUARY.
47 RAUMATI CRESCENT,
ONERAHI,
WHANGAREI.
SUNDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 12.30PM TO 3.30PM

Place your booking now.

CONTACT KELLY O'HAGAN AT [email protected]

Let us all re connect with Mother Nature.

www.dragonflysprings.co.nz

08/09/2026

DRAGONFLY SPRINGS IS HOSTING AN EDUCATION OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM HUI.
SEPTEMBER 27TH 12.30pm to 3.30pm.
RSVP to kelly.0hagan.ata.gmail.com

Te Ara Oranga Taiao is a Collective of people and organisations from across Aotearoa New Zealand, united by shared commitment to hauora (wellness) for both our communities and the natural world- grounded in the relationship between tangata (people ) and te taiao ( the natural world)
Visit www.tearaorangataiao.nz or local contact Kelly O'Hagan (Project Administrator ) kelly,[email protected]

www.dragonflysprings.co.nz

27/08/2026

27th August 2026 .

WHANGAREI CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH WALKING GROUP VISIT

What a brilliant day for a visit to Dragonfly Springs, the weather was a Bonzer, super sunny & warm as.

20 keen Mature Adults from the Baptist Church came for a "Walk & Talk Tour" of the Sanctuary.

Not everyone walked the plank to Pirate Island, but those who did got a 360 degree view of the Sanctuary.

It was a great day to enjoy the benefits of Mother Nature, all who came enjoyed the experience of learning about the Sanctuary.

www.dragonflysprings.co.nz

23/08/2026

23RD AUGUST 2026 PLANTING DAY

Finally Raumati Boundary Fence line gets planted out , no more mowing the steep slope any more.

Greg & Steve will be pleased, one more difficult area taken off the mowing list.

Chairman Bruce Bird with fellow Northland Forest & Bird Members & the Love Whangarei Group got stuck in planting the slope.

Loyal Dragonfly Springs Volunteers Steve Phillips & Pamela Winter helped with the planting and kept a watchful eye on the planting team.

Secretary Kelly Thompson made sure the hard working planting team were well fed and watered.

Good weather today made it an enjoyable day for all.

www.dragonflysprings.co.nz

23/08/2026

21/August/2026

HAPPY LANDINGS ROYAL SPOON BILL

Our Sanctuary is a Happy Haven for Birds of all kinds, sculptured and real life Birds.

Today Barry our Bittern had a Guest visitor, a lovely Royal Spoon Bill and later two Spoon Bills came for a quick look but didn't land.

A few years ago we had 18 Royal Spoon Bills stay for a day, that was exciting for us.

Dragonfly Springs is a haven for many birds and having Piwakawaka (FanTails ) hover around you is good for the soul.

www.dragonflysprings.co.nz

23/08/2026

23rd August 2026.
At Dragonfly Springs there's always things to be repaired.

Mowers, Chainsaws, Brush Cutters & more.

This week I salvaged what I could from the old Firewood Saw Horse.

And created a new one, higher, stronger & it can fold up for transport.

www.dragonflysprings.co.nz

21/08/2026

Come and join us, bring your family in Gumboots with spades.
Invest in Mother Nature and a better future for your Children.

Planting Day! 🪏🌳

Dragonfly Springs Wetland Sanctuary
🗓 Sunday 23 August
🕙 10am

01/08/2026

WHAT A POSER, FREDDY OUR RESIDENT PHEASANT STRUTTING AROUND AS IF HE OWNS THE PLACE.

Good to see that the bird life is enjoying our 15 acre Sanctuary along with all the other visitors that come here.

Come join us, Volunteering is fun Mahi and an investment for your community of Whangarei.

www.dragonflysprings.co.nz