When I was invited to accompany Alistair Smith from DOC on an inspection of the new Okura Walkway track upgrade last Friday, I jumped at the chance. At this time of year, when the kowhais are flowering, sections of the track are covered in a carpet of golden flowers, and dozens of drunken tui serenade walkers as they pass by.…
Urgent Help Needed
Developers Pursue Urbanisation – Okura Estuary Under Threat! Dear Supporters, Friends of Okura Bush, Dacre Cottage management, Keep Okura Green and Long Bay Okura Great Park Society joined together to fight urbanization in this precious area under the umbrella of the Okura Environmental Group. LBOGPS has been through a couple of Environmental Court cases already and hence they are our…
Okura Bush Track Closed
In the August 31 North Shore Times: Department of Conservation launches track upgrades The Department of Conservation has started work on a track upgrade in Okura Bush they say will prevent the spread of kauri dieback. The walkway serves more than 60,000 visitors per year and will be closed for approximately 10 weeks while contractors work on the track. The…
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…
Okura Hills and Estuary Saved!
Awesome News! Council voted to keep the Rural Urban Boundary where it is!! It was great to see that the councillors placed more value on protecting the Okura environment than on development. We can now continue to enjoy the tranquility of the Okura Marine Reserve and it’s magical surrounds.
Stand up to protect Unique Okura Estuary
Stand up to Protect the Unique Okura Estuary. Meet on Monday at 10.45am in the Council Chambers, Town Hall, Queen Street. Please help us on this momentous occasion and stand up against urbanisation destroying the precious Okura Estuary. This Monday Council will make their final decision on whether they will allow urban development on the southern side of Okura Estuary.…
Fate of Okura still undecided in Council Chambers
Exciting day in the Council Chambers … but the fate of Okura still remains undecided…..
HELP Okura we need you at Council Chambers Wed 10th 9.15
Long Bay Okura Great Park Society needs you at the Council Chambers tomorrow! On Wednesday the Council decides the fate of Okura and we really need as many people there to show them that the public want Okura to be saved and remain undeveloped. Please support Okura at the: Auckland Town Hall 9.15am Wednesday 10 August Reception Lounge Level 2…
Save the Okura Estuary Petition
The Auckland Unitary Plan Hearings Panel’s recommendation to move the Rural Urban Boundary will permit Todd Property Ltd. to carry out an extensive housing development on the southern side of the Okura Estuary. The development will irrevocably destroy the quiet natural beauty of the area. Please let the council know that you want the estuary saved by signing the Long…
Ask Auckland Councillors to save the Okura Estuary
On 19th August the Auckland Council will decide whether to accept the Unitary Plan Panel’s recommendation to allow 750 to 1000 more houses on the southern side of the estuary. Please copy the letter below from the Okura Action Group and email it to the councillors listed at the end.
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