Andrew Mackintosh March 4th, 2018
On Saturday the 10th of March, STEPS will be walking, for the first time, the first stage of the Meola Waititiko Mountain to Sea Walk, from Mt Albert Owairaka to Kerr Taylor Reserve.
Come and join us! Its a chance to learn about the headwaters and some geography of Meola Waititiko, while stretching your legs in good company. Kids welcome, so bring the whole family.
Details of the walk can be found here: http://www.meolacreek.org.nz/meola-waititiko-mountain-to-sea-walk/ . We are only walking the first section, which is just under 3km, and we will be taking our time.
Meet at 10am at the trig station on the highest point of Mt Albert Owairaka, on Saturday 10th March, and finish in Kerr Taylor reserve, for a cold drink.
For those driving or biking to the start, there will be cars at the end to shuttle walkers back to their cars or bikes.
If weather looks poor, see https://www.meolacreek.org.nz/ on the day at 8am to check for cancellation.
We hope to see you there!
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Andrew Mackintosh February 10th, 2018
Due to a forecast for heavy rain, today’s February Kerr Taylor Reserve Working Bee is cancelled, and we will not be meeting at 10am. Enjoy a bit of free time in your weekend and we hope to see everyone in March!
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Liz December 22nd, 2017
CALL TO ACTION: – please support the water quality initiatives, and the Water Quality targeted rate during the consultation for the “Auckland Plan” and “10 Year Budget” 28 February- 28 March. At that time, submissions can be made online at http://www.shapeauckland.co.nz/. We plan to publish a simple draft submission here to help people do this.
Meola Creek near Lyon Ave during downpour – 14 November 2017, 10.22 am and 10.29am.
What is proposed?
Mayor Phil Goff has outlined specifics of the water quality initiatives planned in the Ten Year budget. Take a look here: See details of the projects on pages 8-9. Stormwater treatment and separating sewage from stormwater are keys to improving harbour water quality and beaches. These will be funded by a “regional Water Quality targeted rate” which can only be spent on stormwater. The “ring fenced” nature of this targeted rate is critical as it means it cannot be diverted to other priorities.
What is the problem?
Above are 2 photos taken 7 minutes apart showing the speed of sediment (and sewage) laden water flows through Meola creek to Waitemata Harbour. STEPS has posted several videos and photos of polluted stormwater on this page and on facebook pages including Stop sewage overflows in Auckland. Please like and follow the sewage overflows page to show your support.
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