“What’s the hole in the ground near Havelock?” Hawke's Bay Regional Council staff have been asked by a few people.
The area around the ‘hole’ – which is in reality a new wetland alongside the Karamu Stream - will be the centre of activity next week.
Several schools, businesses and groups of local people will be planting native grasses and shrubs from Wednesday 4 to Saturday 7 June to celebrate World Environment Day.
On Saturday 7 June there is still plenty of opportunity for local people to bring spades, gumboots and join in the fun by planting a tree.
The new wetland was created by the Regional Council earlier this year alongside the Karamu to increase the biodiversity of the area.
The planting of 5000 plants and trees by schools, families and community groups for World Environment Day will add a whole new bush area alongside the Karamu for people to enjoy well into the future.
The Regional Council wants to help a stream care group get established as well. The group will look after the new plantings and work with Council to plan new activity. Anyone who is interested will be welcome at the meeting at the Havelock North Community Centre on Wednesday 18 June at 5.30pm. Council staff will outline the various stages of the enhancement project and areas where a stream care group can take action. |