More than thirty people made up the group for the hikoi on 5 October.
Chris Severne showed the work of the Blue Greens by the NW motorway. Near Pasadena, Whitebait Connection explained the sensitivity of the young Galaxids to frequent overflows.
After just one major downpour the group walked on to Te Tokaroa Meola Reef. There Ben Goodwin pointed out both common and unusual plants in a 10,000 year old landscape.
Many thanks to Rhiannon, Ben, Chris, and Sel for their talks. Also Chris and Paul for organising the walk, and MP Helen White for joining us all to see nature in the city.
Special thanks to all the walkers who joined STEPS and Urban Ark on the journey from Maunga to Moana.
Around 30 walkers joined the STEPS hikoi down from Owairaka maunga on 28 October 2024. The walk was held for Auckland’s Heritage week.
Tupuna Maori Authority offered a karakia, and walkers looked out to see Waitītiko Meola Creek below.
A group descended via Toroa Terrace, and another via Vinter Ave. At Ahurangi the highest Central Interceptor shaft on Meola Creek was viewed.
Former MAGS teachers Roy Clements and Christine Hallet met with MAGS Headmaster Pat Drumm, then greeted the walkers on Kerr Taylor Reserve. They led the group towards musical performances on the Roy Clements Treeway played by six Senior music students, directed by Neil Watson.
As part of Auckland Heritage Week, STEPS and Urban Ark have arranged a walk from Ōwairaka/ Mt Albert to Te Tokaroa / Meola Reef. During the walk we will discover the historic infrastructure that underlay the development of Auckland and influenced the fate of Meola Creek.
The walk takes place on two days, Saturday 28th September and Saturday 5th October from 1.00pm until 3.30pm. Rain day for both walks is Saturday 12th October. Along the way experts will speak briefly about the Central Interceptor, daylighting and restoration. Locations are well served by public transport. STEPS can also shuttle car drivers back to the start as needed.
Please join us. Numbers are limited so book your place soon.
28 September – Ōwairaka summit to Rocket Park and Mt Albert War Memorial Hall.
MAGS music students will hold a special musical performance along Roy Clements Treeway.
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