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Papa Ki Awataha Regeneration

WORKING BEE | Come along for a rewarding day of regeneration work at Papa ki Awataha, the source of Northcote’s treasured greenway. Together, we’ll enhance this important urban ecosystem by restoring the native bush surrounding the stream.

Make a day of it by exploring the nearby playgrounds and green spaces afterwards, or enjoy a bite at one of Northcote’s many local eateries. Sign up below—and bring your whānau and friends!

Native bush regeneration is a powerful way to make a positive impact on our environment. By getting your hands dirty at Papa ki Awataha, you’ll help restore the mauri of this special place. Your efforts will support native biodiversity, stabilise stream banks, create habitat, and contribute to long-term carbon capture.

This is your chance to give back to te taiao and leave a living legacy in your community. Listen HERE to learn more and book your spot below.

Among the other creative goings‑on in this reserve on different days, you can also explore Natural Dye Workshops with Holli here.

Cost: FREE

See below for event times and book your spot.

Date	Time	Location
Date 14/03/2026	Time 10am - 12pm	Location 21 Kaka Street, Northcote, Auckland	Book now

Our Work at Awataha

What a great way for you to make a positive impact on the environment, right when the planet really needs you! Volunteering at Papa Ki Awataha and Te Ara Awataha contributes to 5 of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals:

3: Good Health and Well-Being 11. Sustainable Cities and Communities 13. Climate Action 14. Life Below Water 15. Life on Land

Replenishing the Old and Establishing New EcoSystems

Since 2021, Kaipātiki Project has been working alongside dedicated local volunteers to regenerate the native ecosystems of Papa ki Awataha and Te Ara Awataha—Northcote’s greenway that follows the daylighted Awataha Stream. This unique urban space blends restored waterways and wild habitats with accessible community spaces, offering a rare chance to activate new and old ecosystems in the buzzing heart of the neighbourhood.

This relatively new corridor needs many hands and hearts to bring it to life. Every planting session helps strengthen the mauri of this place, providing habitat for native wildlife, supporting water health, and creating a green spine for generations to enjoy.

Would you like to get involved?

Regeneration of this, and other unique space continues throughout the year, so stay tuned and sign up to help out whenever it suits you:

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These events are a great opportunity to connect with the community and with nature, while becoming a highly knowledgeable, seasoned-hand at native bush regeneration.