Waiheke Resources Trust (WRT) is all about creating a great place to live, and undertakes programmes that encourage community development and ecological sustainability on Waiheke Island. Through its Love Our Wetlands project, WRT is working to restore seven significant wetland areas on Waiheke — Matiatia wetland, Owhanake, Te Huruhi Bay awa, Okahuiti, Rangihoua and Te Matuku — each of which has unique historical, cultural, ecological and environmental value. LOWW takes a ‘whole of landscape’ ecological approach to restoring wetlands. Through this mahi, we are creating vibrant habitats where our native species can thrive and communities are connected.

Toitū te marae a Tane Toitū te marae a Tangaroa Toitū te iwi - If the land is well and the sea is well, We the people will thrive.

LOWW welcomes corporate, community and school groups looking to engage with environmental projects through volunteering. We'd love teams to assist in weed species removal, planting native trees, releasing natives and taking care of previous plantings.

By participating in this volunteering opportunity you are helping achieve the following United Nations Sustainability Goals:

• Goal 6 - Clean water and sanitation
• Goal 11 - Sustainable cities and communities
• Goal 13 - Climate action
• Goal 14 - Life below water
• Goal 15 - Life on land

LOGISTICS Teams usually take the 8.30am or 9.00am ferry from Downtown Auckland. Fullers provide a 50% discount on return ferry costs, so the total is $25 per person.

The return ferry from Waiheke can be booked at a time to suit, depending on any after-work activities. Please liaise directly to confirm the ferry times and numbers to be booked. Fullers offer an optional Island tour and wine tasting for an additional cost after the working day if teams are interested.

Transfers on the island are provided free of charge by WRT to and from the work site and ferry.

Please wear outdoor working clothes (long sleeves and long trousers are preferable to avoid grass scratches and rashes) and sturdy shoes or gumboots. Bring rain gear for wet weather, hats and sunscreen for sunny weather and gardening gloves if you have them.

Please bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks. The team will need plenty of water for the day so it's best if each team member brings their own water bottle. Please note that alcohol cannot be consumed during the working day due to health & safety.

NOTE:

• some of the work sites can be quite steep, slippery and rough in case of mobility issues.
• some sites do not have toilet facilities but a portaloo can be hired if required.