PHS has restarted work on the banks of its boundary stream

In 2005 Manukau Water removed low branches from trees there, and other debris that could cause localised flooding. A number of people took the opportunity to express their views to the Habitat contract team. All were in favour of the area being upgraded further by replacing the willows with lower growing native plants.

Wai Care Programme coordinators and teachers have raised funds for:

• removal of the tall deciduous trees, except for protected pin oaks and a few others.
• removal of exotic evergreen trees, but not the native trees.
• planting sedges, cabbage trees, flax, and some more native trees.
• removal of litter.

The work began in August this year, and will continue over the following years, depending on successful funding applications.

Streambank neighbours could benefit -

• attractive outlook
• fewer rats
• more birds
• cleaner stream water
• firewood available
• an interesting place to walk

The process of restoring the stream is to be an educational opportunity for PHS school classes across all learning areas.

The Project workers would like your feedback:

• Could you share with students your knowledge of the stream in the past?
• Are you aware of present problems - rats, other pests, litter?
• If you see the stream change colour, if you see any oil on the surface or the water foaming, report immediately to the Pollution Hotline, 377 3107.
• Have you any suggestions email waiphsproject@gmail.com