More than 70 volunteers gathered at Motukaraka Point, Pauatahanui Inlet, on Sunday morning for the first planting day of a major environmental project led by the Rotary Club of Plimmerton.
In just a few hours, men, women and children planted 1,100 native plants, cheered on by walkers, runners, and cyclists along the scenic Te Ara Piko Pathway. The event marked the beginning of a five-year planting plan aimed at improving the biodiversity of the inlet.
“This was a fantastic community effort,” organisers said. “It’s inspiring to see so many people come together for the health of our local environment.”
The project is a collaboration involving the Guardians of Pauatahanui Inlet, Porirua City Council, Greater Wellington Regional Council, and Ngāti Toa Rangatira. By restoring native vegetation, the initiative aims to enhance the ecological health and beauty of the inlet, which is home to diverse birdlife and marine species.
Future community planting days are scheduled for 6 August and 6 September. The Rotary Club of Plimmerton welcomes anyone interested in joining or being added to their mailing list to get involved.
