Paraparaumu Beach Dune Restoration
If you are local and happen to have some spare time local residents and KCDC are starting a Dune Restoration programme for the dunes at Paraparaumu beach. Currently they are mostly smothered in grasses, blackberry, ivy, agapanthus, climbing dock etc etc etc!
Just a couple of hours a month starting tomorrow 8th June at 10am and 1 weekend a month starting 18th June at 10am. Meet at beach entrance opposite Arthur St, Paraparaumu Beach.
Come along and learn about:
-why Dune restoration is important
- the key plants that are used in Dune Restoration
-Dune Plant ID
-What weeds people can begin to control themselves and what weeds KCDC will help with
-H&S when using hand-tools and what weeds to be careful with (Ivy, Boxthorn)
-Easy restoration tasks, such as releasing native plants by hand
Tea and coffee supplied.
Please share if you are a local.
Poll: Is it rude to talk on the phone on a bus?
Buses can be a relaxing way to get home if you have a seat and enough space. However, it can be off-putting when someone is taking a phone call next to you.
Do you think it's inconsiderate for people to have lengthy phone calls on a bus? Vote in the poll, and add your comments below.
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64.2% Yes
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33.4% No
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2.4% Other - I'll share below
International Volunteer Managers Day
Yesterday marked International Volunteer Managers Day. So throughout this week we will be spotlighting several amazing volunteer managers from across the Wellington region.
Liv has recently started managing a diverse team of volunteers at The Free Store Wellington. Here are some words about what she loves about her role!
Packaging Boxes
Hi,
Does anybody have packaging boxes ( not banana boxes) ? I thought I would ask before I go and purchase them.
Thanks.
Regards,
Sushil