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Planting dates 2019

Apr 2019

Last planting day 21 July The first planting day was on 17 June, and the next one on 14 July but it was rained out so the final day will be 21st July as planned. Planting is from 10am to 1pm, and followed by a free BBQ.  Follow signs at the park entrance to planting… [Read on…]

Filed Under: Plants, Volunteers

Planting 2018 all done

Oct 2018

The planned planting site for 2018 was changed after the storm in May 2017 which  caused a major slip adjacent to the Lookout Track. This massive rainfall neared 200mm and this slip at the end of the airstrip was the major site of damage in the park. It is hoped that the plants will help… [Read on…]

Filed Under: Plants, Volunteers

Planting 2018

May 2018

EXTRA DAY: Sat 21 July Because of the forecast for bad weather on Sunday we are having an extra planting day this Saturday 21 July. Sunday is still on as planned, but if the weather is terrible again check our facebook page for a cancellation. 17 June, 15 & 22 July Public planting days for… [Read on…]

Filed Under: Plants

Pimelia orthia- a threatened plant

Mar 2017

Shakespear Open Sanctuary is a sanctuary not only for birds and reptiles but also for rare and threatened plants. Pimelea orthia is one such plant. It is possible that the park’s pest free status is allowing its numbers to expand as well as the suitable habitat  being present. The New Zealand Plant Conservation Network categorises… [Read on…]

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Planting dates, 2016

Mar 2016

Since the formation of the Park in 1975, annual planting has greatly extended the original areas of native bush.  Steeper gully areas have been fenced off and the current planting plan aims to fill gradually these.  Public plantings for 2016 are on the mornings of June 12, Jun 19 and July 17.   These are all… [Read on…]

Filed Under: All, Plants, Volunteers

Planting days, June 14 & 21 and July 19

Apr 2015

Since the formation of the Park in 1975, annual planting has greatly extended the original areas of native bush.  Steeper gully areas have been fenced off and the current planting plan aims to fill gradually these, this year focusing on areas between Pink Beach and the Campground. Public planting days for 2105 are as above,… [Read on…]

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Get rid of ginger

Aug 2014

While some types of ginger can look nice in your garden you’ll regret having any of the ‘wild’ gingers. Yellow ginger and kahili ginger were both introduced as garden plants but they quickly form dense and impenetrable mats of rhizomes which smother anything else. In the wild these can grow to a metre deep and… [Read on…]

Filed Under: Pests, Plants

Watch out for Myrtle Rust

Jun 2014

This serious fungal disease is well established in Australia and affects plants of the myrtle family. Unfortunately this includes some common natives like rata, pohutukawa and manuka, and since the spores could be carried here by wind a biosecurity alert has been issued to watch out for it. It can also attack fruit like feijoas… [Read on…]

Filed Under: All, Pests, Plants

Pampas Grass

May 2014

Pampas grass is our featured pest plant this month, because right now its seed heads are evident everywhere in our district.   The plants form large grassy clumps with a dead leaf base. Its erect and bushy flower heads are quite attractive and easily recognised, emerging  January to March, but unfortunately they are prolific producers of seeds which then blow… [Read on…]

Filed Under: All, Pests, Plants

Woolly Nightshade

Apr 2014

This month’s pest plant is Woolly Nightshade, also known as tobacco plant or flannel plant because its leaves have a velvety texture .  It has dense clusters of purple flowers, green or yellow berries about 1cm in size and oval, grey-green leaves. It is a major problem because its seeds are spread by birds, it colonises readily and it… [Read on…]

Filed Under: All, Pests, Plants

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