stephen November 25th, 2010
Here is the link to Bob Dey’s summary on the new Auckland Council’s debate and approval of the change to the district plan which would allow Westfield to expand St Lukes. http://www.bdcentral.co.nz/afa.asp?idWebPage=8338&idBobDeyProperty_Articles=15241&SID=554981993. Links to previous stories can be found there too.
Thanks to the 5 Auckland Councillors who voted against this.
We have been trying to get this infrastructural situation recognised for many years now. However this latest setback clearly means that even when the problem is acknowledged by council. it makes no difference to the Commissioners or to the Council decision. We look forward to your support as we continue to try to protect Meola Creek and get Watercare Services and Council to take some responsibility for protection.
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stephen September 22nd, 2010
A very large group of volunteers turned up to help with planting the north eastern corner of the walk way near the Watercare Services Eden branch overflow (area 5a on the planting plan).
Selene, Taryn and Caleb from Morphum were there early to unload and lay out the plants. Then we had a large group from Bhaska who helped STEPS and others to get 800 plants in the ground in record time. The plant list is attached, though a few substitutions were made: the tree fuchsia was replaced with the groundcover Fuchsia procumbens, Coprosma rhamnoides with Coprosma propinqua and Corokia buddleoides with Corokia cotoneaster.
Thanks to Morphum for their generosity in providing plants, time and the expertise to plan and make it happen. Our grateful thanks to all the people from Bhaska, and other volunteers including some from Rasheed Trust, John and Jane from Teradata, and Sel, Nick and Stan. We were also thrilled to have Onno Ursem from Metrowater contributing his time. Onno was the first person from our local authorities to arrange the creekside plantings by the bridge in the Kerr-Taylor Reserve. Thanks Onno – we wish you and your family well on your travels and look forward to your return and ongoing involvement with Meola.
Some photos are attached – others are available also if you contact us via this site we can email them to you.
Post script: September 2010. Thanks also to neighbours Peter and John who are helpfully tracking down plants which have been removed from time to time and replanting them. It makes such a difference to have active and ongoing contributions to improving the creekside.
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It’s a family affair – Nick and Stan
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These boots are made for digging – Liz, John and Jane from Teradata
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40 volunteers including people from Bhaska planted 800 plants
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More fun than the sandpit
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Onno sets the pace
Planting Schedule Morphum 2010
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stephen July 11th, 2010
Join members of the St Lukes Environmental Protection Society (STEPS) and Morphum Environmental Ltd who are supplying the plants for the last community planting day this winter at Meola Creek.
Bring along your family and friends for a couple of hours of planting.
Where: The entrance to Roy Clements Treeway behind Noel Leemings, Wagner Place Megacentre, St Lukes.
What to Bring: Sunhat, Sunblock, Raincoat, Water Bottle, Gardening Gloves and a Spade if you have them.
For further information contact: Selene@morphum.com Selene (09) 377 9779.
Download the Roy Clements planting flyer and invite your friends.
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