The Hobsonville Plant Network
The Hobsonville Plant Network is a partnership project between EcoMatters Environment Trust and Gecko Trust.
What We Do
Right in the centre of the developing site of Hobsonville Point our partnership is setting up a plant network and a sustainable development open-house.
The plant network will propagate and raise seedlings to plant locally in both the existing area and development.
The house will be a place where you can learn plant propagation, composting, edible gardening, weed control and how else you could keep your garden green.
It will also act as a place where you can hang out with your family and friends and help us to contribute to the future and community of Hobsonville Point and take home plants for your own enjoyment.
As the network evolves you might get some inspiration as to what to plant and do in your own backyard.
Where Are We
Representatives from the Hobsonville Plant Network have now started working out of 1 Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville to deliver community projects in the local area and can meet you by appointment only at this stage.
The sustainable development house will offer you a place where you can train and develop your planting skills even from a young age.
Who Are We
A partnership has been established between EcoMatters Environment Trust and Gecko Trust with financial support from the developers to:
- Help protect and sustain the history and ecology of the area.
- Build a plant network to grow native and edible plants for use by the developers and nearby residents.
- Provide a community space for householders to come and ask questions about, and get help with gardening, composting, weed control, landscaping, and other related activities.
- Through the plant network we hope to increase the knowledge and capacity in nearby industries.
The Hobsonville Plant Network will be a community space devoted to sustainable development and education.
Contact us at hpn@ecomatters.org.nz or on 09 416 5022.
Context
As part of the plan to help preserve Hobsonville Point’s history and ecology the developers have decided to establish and maintain a green corridor where native trees and plants cover at least 10% of the site.
The on site partners are creating a community-based plant network and sustainable centre that will help with the restoration of the coastal areas as well as involving the neighborhoods in community planting initiatives.
