The 2018 Okura Forest festival was a huge success. An event that was enjoyed by both the public and the volunteers involved. The event ran from 11am till 11pm on the 17th of Feb. We raised over $17,000! It will be put into ensuring this natural area stays as natural as possible. A big thanks to the many many volunteers…
Okura law suit threatened – North Shore Times
The chairman of Te Papa museum is threatening defamation action over protests outside the museum against his 864-hectare waterfront development, near Okura Marine Reserve.
Trappers Report 2017
Trap lines: The wet weather over winter has been difficult for trappers but trapping has continued over most lines. The Ridge Line, along the fence bordering the Weiti station, remains closed due to access problems during earth works on the station. August to January has seen low catches and the same trend is evident this year. The entry to the…
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!…
Rodney Times: Rat traps ruined in Okura
On or just before December 7th, 60 poison-free rat traps were vandalised, torn down and thrown in the bushes.
All the Best for the Festive Season from FOOB
Wishing you all a wonderful season with family and friends. Thanks for your support this last year towards restoring this coastal forest gem. The bird monitoring went off well in October, thanks to Gina Wilson, despite a bit of rain. It’s wonderful to hear so many more birds out there and also lovely to hear people commenting on that too.…
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.
Media Release: Our Inconvenient Truth
Long Bay-Okura Marine Reserve at risk from pollution, run-off and incompetence Approved for release by Lezette Reid, Chair of Friends of Okura Bush (FOOB), 12th September 2017
Weiti Developer Denies Discharges
On 1 News at Six last night, there was a report about sediment pollution in the Okura Marine Reserve from the Weiti Development.
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