Tipua tō reo planting
Join us to help restore a wetland in this highly significant cultural and ecological area of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor.
Christchurch City Council, Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and Kōrero ki Ōtautahi have joined forces to celebrate te reo and te taiao. Join us to help restore a wetland in this highly significant cultural and ecological area of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor. Nuture the whenua and your reo at the same time - all levels and abilities welcome.
Waikākāriki was a significant site of settlement to Māori called Te Oranga. The lake was called Waikākāriki - wai meaning water and kākāriki referring to the colour green and a type of green lizard or a green parakeet/parrot. Waikākāriki is a mahinga kai site as a tributary to the Ōtākaro River. Traditional wetland species gathered here including tuna (eels), pūaihakarua (perch) and trout, whilst pūkeko, varieties of ducks, kotare (kingfish) and numerous woodland birds could all be seen at various times across the seasons.
We will be planting on the New Brighton Road edge of Waikākāriki, adding a buffer zone of wetland plants and practicing our reo about Te Taiao. We have bi-lingual planting guides and some resources on location to support your kōrero. We provide tools, please wear sturdy hū/footwear and bring your own takawai/water bottle. Wear closed-toed shoes or boots and dress for the weather with layers.
Kia tupu, Kia hua, Kia puāwai.
grow, to prosper, to sustain.
To access the planting site, please come in via Queensbury St off New Brighton Road and turn right onto Goodman Road. By bus: Route #7 Queenspark Stop
Christchurch City Council, Conservation Volunteers New Zealand and Kōrero ki Ōtautahi have joined forces to celebrate te reo and te taiao. Join us to help restore a wetland in this highly significant cultural and ecological area of the Ōtākaro Avon River Corridor. Nuture the whenua and your reo at the same time - all levels and abilities welcome.
Waikākāriki was a significant site of settlement to Māori called Te Oranga. The lake was called Waikākāriki - wai meaning water and kākāriki referring to the colour green and a type of green lizard or a green parakeet/parrot. Waikākāriki is a mahinga kai site as a tributary to the Ōtākaro River. Traditional wetland species gathered here including tuna (eels), pūaihakarua (perch) and trout, whilst pūkeko, varieties of ducks, kotare (kingfish) and numerous woodland birds could all be seen at various times across the seasons.
We will be planting on the New Brighton Road edge of Waikākāriki, adding a buffer zone of wetland plants and practicing our reo about Te Taiao. We have bi-lingual planting guides and some resources on location to support your kōrero. We provide tools, please wear sturdy hū/footwear and bring your own takawai/water bottle. Wear closed-toed shoes or boots and dress for the weather with layers.
Kia tupu, Kia hua, Kia puāwai.
grow, to prosper, to sustain.
To access the planting site, please come in via Queensbury St off New Brighton Road and turn right onto Goodman Road. By bus: Route #7 Queenspark Stop
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