Update:

First and foremost,  A BIG THANK YOU to all the volunteers that turned up to plant yesterday, Saturday 16 July 2016.  There was an overwhelming number in support.  You were all awesome, like one big machine, it was amazing.  The turnout was beyond our expectations,  given the cancellation of the first planting day 9^th July 2016.  We would like to acknowledge the people who were intending to turn up, to plant on 9 July.  The volunteer representation on 16 July, came from San Rafael, California, USA, Wellington, Taradale, Napier, Gisborne, Frasertown, Wairoa, Mahanga, and Mahia.  Your time and effort is most appreciated.   It was beautiful to witness the passion that went into the planting.

A BIG THANK YOU to the community of Wairoa, Hawkes Bay, Gisborne, East Coast, and the rest of the country for your support in promoting the Group’s activities.

Outcome:

A wonderful successful day with happy volunteers and a happy WCM Group, some feeling rather stuffed at the end of the day, with a few finding it hard to stop.  Awesome work everyone.

It is estimated that between five to six thousand native plants were planted.

A few sore muscles and scratches here and there.  Parents and grandparents left with some excellent working tired children.

Another big step completed towards Restoring the Whangawehi Awa to its pristine condition.

Nga mihi aroha ki a koutou,  nga kaitiaki o Papatuanuku.

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Greetings to you all. 

Update

The community planting day is all go for this Saturday 16th July 2016, just turn up.

If you are still available to attend the community planting this Saturday 16^th July 2016 it will be great to see you there.

The plants are still healthy.  All the holes are dug and the plants will be laid out so it will just be a matter of planting the native plants and ensuring that they are firmly in the ground. Saturday is forecast to be fine.  We will be on site from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm.

Meeting point is at the Whangawehi Bridge car park – just turn up.

Directions from Opoutama – Once you have arrived in Opoutama just follow the red arrows to Whangawehi Bridge.  In Opoutama the first turn is right, over the railway crossing onto Ormond Drive, stay on this road which then becomes East Coast Road which will take you to the Whangawehi Bridge car park.  Personnel will be there to direct you from there.   It is not safe to drive vehicles down the hill to the actual planting site, so we will have transport down the hill or you may prefer to walk down the old road (about 10 minutes).

Late Arrivals – there is a plan for you too.

FeeI free to arrive and leave when it suits, if you arrive after we have left the Whangawehi Bridge Car Park, there will be arrows to direct you to Pongaroa Station, first turn on the right over the Whangawehi bridge,  just continue to follow the arrows. When you arrive at the last gate where cars are not permitted to enter for safety reasons, you may have to walk to the site (approx 10 minutes down hill). Again it will be great to see you there.

Remember to bring appropriate clothing, footwear  and  your lunch, drinks and a trowl if you have one. Gloves are a good idea also.

Thank you all for your support.  Take care and have a safe journey. 

Greetings to you all. 

Update

The community planting day is all go for this Saturday 16th July 2016, just turn up.

If you are still available to attend the community planting this Saturday 16^th July 2016 it will be great to see you there.

The plants are still healthy.  All the holes are dug and the plants will be laid out so it will just be a matter of planting the tree and ensuring it is firmly in the ground. The forecast predicts a fine day.  We will be on site from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm.

Meeting point is at the Whangawehi Bridge car park – just turn up.

Directions from Opoutama – Once you have arrived in Opoutama just follow the red arrows to Whangawehi Bridge.  In Opoutama the first turn is right, over the railway crossing onto Ormond Drive, stay on this road which then becomes East Coast Road which will take you to the Whangawehi Bridge car park.  Personnel will be there to direct you from there.   It is not safe to drive vehicles down the hill to the actual planting site, so we will have transport down the hill or you may prefer to walk down the old road (about 10 minutes).

Late Arrivals – there is a plan for you too.

FeeI free to arrive and leave when it suits, if you arrive after we have left the Whangawehi Bridge Car Park, there will be arrows to direct you to Pongaroa Station, first turn on the right over the Whangawehi bridge,  just continue to follow the arrows. When you arrive at the last gate where cars are not permitted to enter for safety reasons, you may have to walk to the site (approx 10 minutes down hill). Again it will be great to see you there.

Remember to bring appropriate clothing, footwear  and  your lunch, drinks and a trowl if you have one. Gloves are a good idea also.

Thank you all for your support.  Take care and have a safe journey. 

CANCELLATION – Planting Saturday 9th July 2016 is cancelled. 

Due to the weather forecast, decidedly hostile, we reluctantly made a decision to cancel the planting day this Saturday 9^th July 2016.  If you are still available to attend the planting day the following weekend Saturday 16^th July 2016 it will be great to see you all there.  Thank you all for your time preparing to come along to help.

Due to the weather forecast, decidedly hostile, we reluctantly made a decision to cancel the planting day this Saturday 9^th July 2016.  If you are still available to attend the planting day the following weekend Saturday 16^th July 2016 it will be great to see you all there.  Thank you all for your time preparing to come along to help.

Everything looks great at this year’s planting site.   The area has been fenced and sprayed and the plants have started arriving. The plants look very healthy.   All the holes will be dug and the plants laid out so it will just be a matter of planting the tree and ensuring it is firmly in the ground. We will make a decision if the weather is looking dodgy by the Thursday before, and email you through this list.  We will be on site from 8.30 am to 3.30 pm

Meeting point is at the Whangawehi Bridge car park – just turn up.

Directions – Once you have arrived in Opoutama just follow the red arrows to Whangawehi Bridge.  In Opoutama the first turn is right, over the railway crossing onto Ormond Drive, stay on this road which then becomes East Coast Road which will take you to the Whangawehi Bridge car park.  Personnel will be there to direct you from there.   It is not safe to drive vehicles down the hill to the actual planting site, so we will have transport down the hill or you may prefer to walk down the old road (about 10 minutes).

 Late Arrivals – there is a plan for you too.

FeeI free to arrive and leave when it suits, if you arrive after we have left the Whangawehi Bridge Car Park, there will be arrows to direct you to Pongaroa Station, first turn on the right over the Whangawehi bridge,  just continue to follow the arrows. When you arrive at the last gate where cars are not permitted to enter for safety reasons, you may have to walk to the site (approx 10 minutes down hill).

It will be great to see you there.

Thank you all for your support.