Nov 24, 2021
Predator Blitz - Pre-Christmas readiness
Thanks to every person out in the neighbourhood, Halos and reserves who took part in the Predator Pulse this November. For those of you...
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Nov 24, 2021
The Maramataka
Recently, some of the PFK crew here had the honour and pleasure of attending an online workshop presented by Ayla Hoeta and facilitated...
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Nov 22, 2021
Halo Street Views
The 2021 chew card results have highlighted that there are pest animals living in reserves, to help the native birds of the area we need...
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Nov 19, 2021
Native Plant of the Month - December - Rimu
Rimu Dacrydium cupressinum Rimu are some of New Zealand’s most distinctive large forest trees. They have graceful weeping foliage and...
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Oct 28, 2021
One Stream Connects Many Neighbours
A blog about the passion to restore a native environment and the successes and challenges so far. This is a great story of hard work,...
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Oct 28, 2021
A tale of two vines
November's plants of the month This month we feature two plants: the native New Zealand jasmine, or kaihua; and the pest plant Japanese...
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Oct 18, 2021
Annual General Meeting of Pest Free Kaipātiki Restoration Society (Inc.)
With the changing situation in Auckland due to COVID-19 and the uncertainty of whether in-person events can be held, we have made the...
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Sep 28, 2021
The phoenix palm problem
Phoenix palms are a serious problem in our neighbourhoods. They pose a risk to people's safety from their spines, prevent native...
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Sep 25, 2021
Linley Reserve a hidden gem!
Photos by Jacky Grant* Come and visit Linley Reserve in Hillcrest, it has a lot to offer! You will find a playground, large field, bush...
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Sep 23, 2021
PFK Tool-Library - An additional 'Contactless' option
Note: This post was originally published September 2021. For current information visit our Toolshed page During the COVID level 3 and...
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Sep 22, 2021
Volunteer Training - Thanks to Auckland Council
Another round of park volunteer training days are coming up in October and November 2021 thanks to Auckland Council. These workshops are...
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Sep 21, 2021
Native Plant of the Month - October - Karo
Karo Pittosporum crassifolium Karo is a small native tree, which is endemic to the top half of the North Island. It has been introduced...
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Sep 21, 2021
Jasmine - Delicate or dangerous?
August's pest plant of the month Don’t let it’s looks deceive you - it may look delicate, but jasmine, smothers other plants, blocks out...
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Aug 31, 2021
Celebrate and enjoy Conservation Week 4–12 September 2021.
This year's theme for Conservation Week is 'take a moment to notice nature'. While at home social distancing, we invite you to get...
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Aug 30, 2021
Citizen Science 2021 - Chew Card Results
Thank you to all those who were involved in the chew card campaign this year! Link to the running pest abundance maps from 2017 to 2021....
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Aug 29, 2021
Native Plant of the Month - September - Rewarewa
Left: rewarewa flowers, middle: rewarewa tree, right: rewarewa flower buds, if you look closely you can see the flower closest to the...
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Aug 18, 2021
English Ivy - a common enemy
September's pest plant of the month The threat to native trees and bush from English ivy English or common ivy (Hedera helix) is often...
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Jul 29, 2021
The Great PFK Predator Blitz Competition! Extended till end of September!
Participate this August and September 2021. Pulse to help our environment WIN and perhaps take home a prize yourself! In a nutshell - If...
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Jul 22, 2021
Plant of the Month - August - Kūmerahou
Kūmerahou Pomaderris kumerahou Also known as gumdiggers soap, kūmerahou is a native shrub endemic to the top half of the North Island....
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Jul 20, 2021
October's pest plant of the month: Climbing asparagus - delicate, but damaging!
Climbing asparagus is a serious pest plant! It climbs through, up, and over native plants, slowly smothering them. It forms dense mats...
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