Anniversary trip

On 15th November members and friends of Motuora celebrated the 30th anniversary of the formation of the Society.   As over 80 people wanted to attend it was ideal to have the comfort of a large cat operated by Kawau Cruises to deliver people to the Island.

After a welcome by Kevin Hawkins and an introduction by DOC Ranger Beth Curran everyone took the opportunity to walk around to their favourite places. 

The party gathered for a sausage sizzle lunch back at the potting shed. 

It was a day for sharing memories and reviewing years of hard work on the common vision of restoration.

Motuora over the years 2004, 2012, 2017 and 2023 showing the advance of trees over kikuyu!

No celebration is complete without cake! 

Mike Harris, original and long-time member, joined by Lynette Harris was asked to cut the cake. Mike spoke about the initial work done by members of Mid-north Forest & Bird who in the early 1990s formed the Motuora Action Group out of which Motuora Restoration Society came to life.

Helen Lindsay said the tremendous effort put in by many people over the years planting natives was paying off now with obvious signs of birds spreading seeds and natural regeneration.   However keeping on top of weeds is vital too and that work, although not so visible is ongoing.

Pictured here the entire group just prior to boarding the ferry for the bonus of a trip around the Island to view from seaward before heading back to Sandspit.  There is one notable person missing. MRS Chairperson John Stewart unfortunately could not attend the event due to a current heath condition.

Thank you everyone for your input on the day and your ongoing support.