349 days ago

Volunteers Needed Please

JoElle from Island Bay

Public announcement from Manawa Karioi
We have some large pines scheduled to be removed near the base on Monday 17th March (all day) at Manawa Karioi Ecological Restoration Project.
We need some volunteers to help us man the tracks in a morning or afternoon shifts for the safety of our walkers and dog walkers.

We will provide chairs, you just need to bring water, snacks and a good book to read.
Please contact us on manawakarioisociety@gmail.com or call our Kōmiti chairperson: Chris on 021 243 6114.
Ngā mihi!

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