Hands on Ecology: Maramataka & tohutaka – 9 October 2025

Date/time
09/10/2025 9:30 am – 12:30 pm

Location
Kaipātiki Project EcoHub, 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale (park on the road)

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Join us in learning te ao Māori approach to restoration!

Hands On Ecology workshop series is designed for community restoration groups and anyone keen to learn about restoration ecology through a te ao Māori lens. A 3-hour session offers practical skills for restoring private and public spaces, and may include up to 2 hours of walking—please dress appropriately and bring water/snacks.

This session covers:

Building maramataka through tohutaka
Phenology stages in flowering
Native plants and weeds – identification of associated cycles
Pest signs & monitoring
Rat & possum pest control

If you’re part of a restoration or reserve group, please include the group’s name in the Organisation section.

Booking for this event is essential, as spaces are limited for health and safety reasons.

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