Author: Kate Hardcastle

Weed of the Month October 2025: Climbing Asparagus

This shade tolerant vine can establish in a healthy canopy of bush and once there, it spreads rapidly over the ground and up to 4 metres into the understory. Climbing asparagus prevents the growth of established species as well as the regeneration of native seedlings. It can also ring bark and kill soft-barked shrubs and trees. It has well dispersed seeds and long-lived tubers that resprout easily, requiring follow up control.

Our 2024-2025 Annual Report is here

Reflecting back on our operational year (1 July – 30 June) each year is always a busy and astounding time. It is only when the full picture of things like sites covered, volunteer hours contributed, and events held, start to come together that we fully comprehend what a wealth of habitat restoration effort this community […]

Manaia Threatened Species Interim Report June 2025

An amazing piece of work is going on right behind us, on Maunga Manaia. Through DOC Community Threatened Species funding, Weed Action and Aki Tai Here have been surveying and monitoring, developing skills, and protecting taonga species on this highly significant pou for Te Tai Tokerau. Working in steep conditions, the team have located more […]