St Lukes Environmental Protection Society

Liz July 15th, 2026

After several years of working next to the Roy Clements Treeway, the Central Interceptor has bid us farewell, and STEPS is looking forward to new beginnings this Māori New Year!

Invitation: Take a walk along the Treeway this Saturday, 18 July 2026, have a look at some of the new plantings and stop by where the Central Interceptor site used to be. We’ll be there at 1.30pm with some home baking, so come by for cookies and a chat.

In some Native languages the term for plants translates to “those who take care of us”, according to botanist Robin Wall Kimmerer. If you’re interested in getting involved or being a STEPSmember, we look forward to hearing from you too!

Here’s to a healthier awa and a thriving ngahere, Mānawatia a Matariki!

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Liz June 25th, 2026

This report by Caleb Clarke of Morphum, was produced for the Water NZ Stormwater Conference in 2012. It is the most comprehensive assessment of future Meola Creek options.
KEYWORDS: Stream Restoration and Naturalisation, Floodways, Stream Day-lighting, Property Purchase, Urban Design

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Liz May 27th, 2026

STEPS was delighted to hear a presentation by long time member Dr. Sandra Anderson of Auckland University. Sandra presented 10 years of research-based evidence to show us the key aspects of a successful restoration. See “The cost of ‘second-rate’ for native plant communities” below.

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