We rely on the generous support of our volunteers to help us achieve the goals of the project

Kaipatiki Project provides regular, easily accessible, week-day volunteering opportunities. These particularly suit people who are between jobs, have stopped full-time work, or are baby-boomers with even more time to give. There is no pressure to commit your time and we don’t expect you to turn up every week, just come along if the mood takes you. A morning at Kaipatiki Project is always a refreshing distraction from the norm and a warm welcome and morning tea are always provided.

We would really appreciate your help protecting the environment – simply turn up at the following times and we will get you involved with our current projects:

Monday & Thursday mornings 9am – 12pm

Nursery work and centre maintenence at Kaipatiki Project Centre

Wednesday mornings 9am-12pm

Nursery work at Hobsonville Community Plant Nursery

Thursday mornings 9am-12.30pm

Reserve maintenance in Witheford & Eskdale reserves (from 14 Feb 2013)

First Saturday of each summer month 9am – 12.30pm

Bush Blitz Community Working Bee

Here’s why some of our regular volunteers choose to devote time to Kaipatiki Project.

“I love to feel soil under my nails. My garden at home is too small, so coming here gives me a chance to do much more.”

“It has become my main job! Working with plants you get a sense of serenity and achievement, especially if you are feeling a bit low or disconnected – it makes your self-esteem go up.”

“It keeps your growing skills alive. Every time I come I can’t wait to see how the plants have grown.”

There is something very satisfying about planting a tree…en masse with lots of other people. It makes you feel like something is being achieved.

Come and help us plant thousands of new native trees, plants and grasses in the Eskdale Reserve Network, Glenfield and at Hobsonville Point. Bring your family, friends, work-mates, club, church…all welcome.

Please email us if you are planning to bring a large group (15 or more people) so that we can cater accordingly. A free BBQ is put on to thank all planters for their support. Please bring a spade if you have one, gloves and spare spades are provided.

Planting takes place on the first Saturday of each month from June to September at various locations around the Eskdale Reserve network (Glenfield/Birkdale) and at Hobsonville Point (Isitt Road).

6 July (Matariki Festival 2013) – our planting day to celebrate Matariki will be at Hobsonville Point on 13 July, not 6 July at Eskdale Reserve as published.

PLANTING SITES MAP

On the first Saturday of each month we organise a community working bee – either a planting or a bush clean up.

The Bush Blitz is a chance for those working during the week to work in the bush and surrounding area on the weekend. The purpose is to improve the health of the bush – either through removing specific weed species, weeding a swampy area or clearing rubbish from a stream for instance.

We welcome organised groups to join us….but give us a call in advance if you can so that we can be better prepared for you.

Tools and morning tea are provided. No chemicals are used, just muscle and enthusiasm! Come dressed for the weather, with proper footwear and be prepared to get dirty.

Safety notice – some sites may not be suitable for younger children, please phone the Centre in advance on 482 1172.

From May to August each year we welcome community groups and clubs who want a different experience for their members and to do some good for their local natural environment. Perhaps you run a language class or new migrants group, and want to introduce people to the great Kiwi bush and its fantastic native trees and plants.

Our restoration staff will take you to a nearby reserve to plant trees, clear away weeds and help protect stream-sides.

Back at the nursery your group can learn how to pot up seedlings, and help us to care for native plants. Half or full days are available and our staff will make sure that the activities are suitable for the age and ability of the group.

Days away from the normal work environment can be a real tonic for the team, and a day at Kaipatiki Project certainly ticks all the boxes in terms of giving-back and community engagement. For Kaipatiki Project, it’s about joining forces and connecting people for a common purpose – lend us your staff for a day and together with our restoration staff we can make an enormous contribution to the lasting regeneration of our local reserves.

Opportunities for businesses at Kaipatiki:

• Team building to improve New Zealand native bush
• Lunchtime waste minimisation workshops for staff
• Carbon-Offsetting; we grow & plant New Zealand native trees on your behalf
• Plant hire for special occasions
• Partnership opportunities
• Corporate membership $100/year

Team activities include:

• Work in the native plant nursery
• Weeding & composting
• Clearing rubbish from forests & streams
• Planting native trees (May-Sept) WE ARE LOOKING FOR BUSINESSES TO HELP US PLANT TREES NOW!
• Bush walks
• Trapping pests
• We can also tailor activities for your group

Our Centre and the surrounding forest reserves we care for are just a 20 minute drive from Auckland CBD. We will gladly tailor your team’s volunteering activities to your needs. Full or half-days available.

Corporate Supporters

Kaipatiki Project has enjoyed joining forces with businesses large and small since we began. Here is a list of some of our business supporters

• ATS
• Aderant
• ARTA
• Auckland City Hotel
• Altis Consulting
• Astra Zeneca
• BNZ
• Contact Energy
• DLA Phillips Fox
• Energy Online
• Genesis Energy
• Health Advisory Council
• Hewlett Packard

• Hachette
• National Bank
• NZ Lotteries
• Price Waterhouse Coopers
• State Insurance
• Statistics NZ
• SupplyIT
• Telecom
• The Warehouse
• Vodafone
• Warehouse Stationery
• Westpac