Photo by Shaun Lee
Kia ora tātou,
Please join us with your neighbours, friends and whānau to:
- Hear more about investigations and plans to restore the health of Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay and streams.
- Provide your ideas and support for how you would like to see Waitaramoa / Hobson Bay improve and thrive and what the opportunities are.
- Meet with decision makers, politicians, neighbours and local experts to have your say and get questions answered.
Parnell Cricket Clubrooms between Thomas Bloodworth Park and Shore Road reserve
2pm – 3.30pm Saturday 22 November 2025 – All welcome
Speakers from 2.10pm – 2.40pm with free BBQ and refreshments served after.
- Deputy Mayor Desley Simpson – the initiator of the Hobson Bay Action Plan
- Dr Robyn Simcock – Ecologist and Hapua Thrive Gem
- Ari Downs – local superhero
- Gemma Tolich Allen – Wastewater Biologist, 30 plus years Auckland based experience
Gratefully supported by Auckland Council, Ōrakei and Waitematā Local Boards, Watercare, Parnell Cricket Club and your neighbouring community groups.
Please also note we are working with Mountains to Sea to run another free kayak event from Te Tinana / Wilson beach, tentative date, Saturday 29 November, water quality permitting, more details to come.
Ngā mihi,
The Hapua Thrive Team
