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Ngā Hau e Whā o Paparārangi is a community marae in Newlands that welcomes all. Their 20 Year Planting Project aims to restore our local ngahere (native bush) to its original glory around the marae, in Horokiwi (meaning ''the breeding place of Kiwi'') and Newlands, originally called Pukehuia (meaning ''the hill of the Huia Bird''), to a standard where we can Identify, Restore, Maintain, and Harvest the ngahere (native bush/plants) or preparation of returning the Kiwi and Manu (Birds) to the whenua (land) including Raranga (weaving), Rongoa (medicine), Maara kai (food gardens and Maori cuisine) Matauranga (knowledge) for Whanau Whanui (whanau and community) of Nga Hau e Wha o Papararangi.Join Conservation Volunteers on Monday 9th of March for a working bee at the marae, we will be caring for previously planted trees.
Book online through our website https://bookings.conservationvolunteers.org/project/nga-hau-e-wha-o-papararangi-marae
or email: [email protected]
We provide training and an experienced team leader. Free transport options available - pick up and drop off from the Z station on Vivian Street. Get in touch to book a seat as spaces are limited!
What to bring/wear: sturdy boots, long sleeves and pants, a hat, waterproof jacket essential. Bring a (re-usable) water bottle.
He rau ringa e oti ai - by many hands the task is completed.
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