PRESS RELEASE: (Watch the video here) Friends of Okura Bush Local environmentalists applaud Okura rāhui to protect kauri and old-growth forest. Auckland environmentalists are strongly supporting a rāhui being placed on Okura Bush by local iwi Te Kawerau a Maki, Ngati Manuhiri and Ngati Rehua to stop the spread of kauri dieback disease and protect the rare, old-growth coastal forest.…
Category: Events
Okura Forest Festival 17-02-2018
North Shores biggest environmental awareness music festival! A fun day out for all the whole family! Come and get involved in a variety of workshops, browse our delightful eco friendly stalls, sample a delicious range of local food stalls and enjoy some amazing bands! BAND LINEUP: MICE ON STILTS HANS. HARRY PARSONS UNGUS UNGUS UNGUS With many more to come!…
Plant Restoration and Xmas Picnic on Sunday 10th December
I help organise the Plant Restoration Days for FOOB and am organising one for this coming Sunday (10 December).
Xmas Lunch at Dacre Cottage 26th Nov
Please join us for Xmas lunch at Dacre Cottage on the shore of the Long Bay Okura Marine Reserve. All proceeds will go towards the Environment Court case that we have been ensuing along with Long Bay Okura Great Parks Society, Dacre Cottage and Keep Okura Green.
Political Panel on Conservation Hosted by Forest and Bird
Surveys show that conservation is a top voter concern (Stuff.co.nz / Massey UniversityElection Survey). The North Shore branch of Forest and Bird will host a political panel on 4 September, to quiz candidates on their parties’ policies regarding freshwater, climate change, biodiversity and habitat loss, and working with public agencies such as the Department of Conservation.
Inspirational evening with William Pike
A REMINDER: Join us for an Inspirational evening with William Pike Thursday 27th July 2017 Takapuna Normal Intermediate 26 Northcote Road, Takapuna, Auckland, New Zealand 0622 7-9pm Come along to hear William’s intriguing tale of near death in a volcanic eruption, having his leg amputated and then using this massive challenge in his life as a springboard to create opportunities…
The Great Okura Knockdown – Rat Catching Competition 2017
Our 3rd Annual Rat Competition was great success! 24 additional households registered for this years event growing the number involved for reducing rats in the Okura village from 30 to 54 households! Prizes on the day were handed out to the participants for the following; – Heaviest Rat (218g Pat Baskett) – Longest Tail (83.5cm (seemed to look a bit…
Plant Restoration/ Weeding Day now on Saturday 13th May
We have a plant restoration day happening this Saturday 13th May from 10am to 12pm instead of on Sunday because it is Mother’s Day. Normally FOOB meet every second Sunday of the month, from 10am to 12pm, to remove invasive plants.
Okura Forest Festival 11th Feb 2017 11am – 11pm
HAPPY NEW YEAR. We are looking forward to our 4th annual environmental awareness fundraiser. We need your help to make this another successful event. We are in need of items/services to raffle or auction, foodstuffs for our stall, quality second hand clothes etc. Please donate generously. If you are able to help in any way, please contact info@okurabush.org.nz or 021872222…
Children’s Book Launch 17th Sept 3pm
17th September 3pm Okura Hall, Okura River Road, Okura Fun event for families celebrating the release of a local kids book about the birds of Okura. Art / craft competition with spot prizes and refreshments. Help raise funds for Friends of Okura Bush, who do an amazing job educating people and looking after the local fauna and flora along the…