Avon-Heathcote Estuary Trust

South New Brighton Park Monthly Restoration session
2026-05-16 14:00 - 16:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bridge Street entrance to the park
Meet on the third Saturday of each month
No need to book, just show up. Come for a one off or as often as you like.
We’ll be doing tasks like weeding, pruning and mulching to help young plants thrive and to enhance the estuarine edge. At certain times of the year we will also be planting.
Tools, gloves and hot drink provided. Please wear closed toe shoes.
Meet by the picnic table on Bridge Street.
Next time, we meet at the Jetty carpark. Estuary end of Beatty Street. Past the playground and drive to the edge of the estuary.
No need to book. All welcome.

McCormacks Bay Restoration Session
2026-05-17 14:00 - 16:00 | McCormacks Bay Rd
Spend a few hours making sure native plantings from the past few years get the best chance.
Everyone is invited to come out to restore and enhance this stunning little bay on the third Sunday of each month.
Tools and hot drink provided, please wear closed toe shoes and bring gardening gloves
No need to book. Look out for cars parked along McCormack’s Bay Road as that is where we will planting, weeding, mulching or pruning.


South New Brighton Restoration Session
2026-06-20 14:00 - 16:00 | Bridge Street entrance to the park
This is a joint community project between the Estuary Trust, Christchurch City Council and local residents.
From 2pm – 4pm on the third Saturday of each month you’re welcome to join our small group restoring and maintaining South New Brighton Domain.

During winter we’ll be doing some planting, at other times we’ll be clearing weeds from the base of younger plants, mulching, cut and pasting lupins and broom or watering.

Bring your gloves, wear sturdy closed toe shoes and dress according to the weather.

Tools are provided along with a great company, a hot drink and biscuits!
