The Te Ara-rata Stream Restoration Project is a community-led initiative restoring the ecological health and biodiversity of the Te Ara-rata Stream in central Māngere, Tāmaki Makaurau (Auckland).

Our team of 20+ volunteers, including early-career and undergraduate environmental scientists, biologists, engineers, and science communicators, applies hands-on restoration and monitoring techniques to enhance this engineered waterway and its surrounding ecosystem.

What We Do:
We focus on practical urban stream ecology and restoration:
- Native planting & riparian restoration
- Water quality monitoring
- Terrestrial and freshwater macroinvertebrate monitoring (including invertebrate traps)
- Habitat enhancement for native fish
- Pest control and litter removal
- Community engagement and education

Our Mission:
To restore Te Ara-rata Stream as a healthy, biodiverse, and valued waterway through volunteer action, science-based restoration, and community collaboration.

Our Vision:
A future where Te Ara-rata is a thriving freshwater ecosystem and a source of pride, learning, and connection for the Māngere community.

Get Involved:
We welcome volunteers, students, and collaborators interested in urban stream restoration and freshwater ecology.

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