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June • Rakatu Wetlands

Castledowns Wetland Planting Volunteer Day

7 June 2026

Hi Wetlanders

We have been waiting for the digger to return to remove the rest of the willows, but it will not be back till the end of July. Heather and I had a meeting with AB Lime representatives Brad Gibson and Gabby Wahrlich and Nate Chandrakumarand a drone operator. We need the information from the photos to establish the boundary and the area that will be cleared and will need to be planted in trees

Our next volunteer day is on 7 June and we are hoping to have a good turn out with lots of trees to plant. We will meet at 100 George street at 9 to share transport and will be at the wetland at 10. Please bring a spade, your lunch, afternoon tea to share and warm waterproof clothing.

All friends, neighbours, and grandchildren are welcome.

Please let me know you are coming

Ann Irving 0276569319

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