South Auckland Events Programme

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Important note: Day trips: Many things can change between when a trip is planned and the trip day. It may be cancelled (weather or organiser illness) or the start time or meeting place may change. We suggest those coming give the trip contact their phone or email details so we can advise of changes.
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This programme will reach some members after the advertised September events. Members who
receive Sentinel as a pdf file will not be affected and can also view the nice coloured pictures.
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Conservation Week 12 – 19 Sept Watch for biodiversity-themed activities in local papers.
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Sun Sept 12 Conservation Week Walk – Puhinui Reserve. Explore this Manukau coastal reserve
10 am with committee member Carol Bozich. Carol lobbied MCC to buy the old Thurlows
Farm. Meet at reserve carpark, end of Price Rd (off Puhinui Rd) with lunch.
Enquiries Carol: 274-7745 - (see Puhinui Reserve article on page 3).
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Mon Sept 13 HOWICK MEETING A Way Forward for the McKenzie Country. The August issue
7.30 talk of Forest & Bird features this special part of New Zealand. Nick Beveridge, our
Auckland Field Officer will talk about the threats to native life and natural landscapes
from recent development proposals.
Note – this is a change in programme – We hope to have Dr Salinger next year.
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Mon Oct 11 MANUREWA MEETING Keeping our Treasure Islands of the Hauraki Gulf Free of
7.30 talk Rainbow Skinks – Su Sinclair ARC explains why “not all skinks are good skinks” and
discusses recent rainbow skink research.
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Mon Nov 8 HOWICK MEETING The Latest News on the Kakapo Dr Mick Clout, Auckland
7.30 talk University, brings us up to date with the state of the Kakapo.
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Dec 11 Sat Summer social outing to Kawakawa Bay - A final gathering for 2010.
from Rain date the next day (Sunday 12th ) Come and relax at Kawakawa Bay at John
10.30 am and Rosemary Cotman's home, 8 Te Papa Road. Set in 17 acres of bush and close
to a safe swimming beach with a midday tide, this is a chance to do as much or as
little as you want; there's the broadleaf coastal forest to explore, birds to watch
(perhaps even weka), a lovely view for the less energetic, and for the hardy souls a
chance to swim. Arrive any time after 10.30, bring your picnic lunch, camera, sunhats
and togs and stay as long as you like. Closed in shoes are a good idea in the bush
but the paths are reasonably well formed; it's a short walk, not a tramp! Suitable for
kids too of course. Tea/coffee will be provided. Park in Te Papa Rd on seal.
More details: Rosemary 2922 512 or via email from Jan.
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Mon Feb 14 MANUREWA MEETING – Auckland's Urban Forest – Our speaker is Mike Wilcox,
7.30 talk. President of the Auckland Botanical Society and F& B member.
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Sun Feb 20 A WALK THROUGH THE URBAN FORESTS OF MANUREWA with Mike Wilcox
1 pm Meet at the Nathan Homestead for a 3 hour walk.
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Mon Mar 14 HOWICK MEETING Looking after the Hauraki Gulf Fishery - It's Seaweek month
7.30 talk and Dr Mark Morrison from NIWA is explaining what makes the Gulf so productive.
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Sun Mar 27 WAIUKU FOREST - WAIKATO RIVER ESTUARY - Join Marlene Lynam for a 3-4
9am hour easy walk. Bring lunch. Carpool from Papakura. Meet to carpool opposite NZ
Bloodstock Centre Hingaia Rd. ($5-6 pp car fare) Details see Progr. Notes
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Mon April 11 MANUREWA MEETING – New at the Zoo – A member of the Zoo Team will be
7.30 talk telling us what is new and what is proposed - with an emphasis on NZ fauna.
School holidays start on the 16 April – A possible New at the Zoo trip if enough member interest.
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Mon May 9 HOWICK MEETING and branch AGM – Speaker to be announced.
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Kiwi Conservation Club News
The response to events arranged for KCC and family events has been disappointing. A special school holiday
exploration of rock pools on a brilliant day with a great guide drew 3 children. Many F&B talks are suitable
for older children and some walks suit all ages. If you could help with KCC please contact Jan 524-2229
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Email: We have been reminding members of up-coming events, changes to programme and
conservation issues via email. If you have not been receiving these messages and want to be
put on our list, email Jan: ridix@clear.net.nz If you think you are on the list and haven’t
been getting messages you may have changed your server and not told us.
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