9 March, 2025

Visitors flock to learn about Pupuke and more

Lakeside event puts spotlight on heritage and ecology

Well informed… Tabitha Becroft, an Auckland Council community parks ranger and member of the Pupuke Birdsong board, gives a guided tour of Killarney Park

Hundreds of people descended on Killarney Park on 23 February for Discover Pupuke-moana, an annual environmental event.
Snorkelling and kayaking tours of Lake Pupuke, weaving workshops, guided tours of the PumpHouse Theatre and Killarney Park and educational stalls teaching people about the lake’s heritage, history and ecology were all part of the occasion.
A coffee cart, sausage sizzle and native-plant sale were also on offer.
Hosted by environmental group Pupuke Birdsong Project and Takapuna North Community Trust, the event aims to raise awareness of the lake’s history and ecological importance.

Getting involved… Rajesh Rajagopal and Sarayu Sivalinham with their children Vivethya (5) and Vivaahth Rojen

Mike and Jane Stevenson

Siva Machineni, who took a snorkelling tour, with Lakshmi Tara and Mokshith Tara (5)

Student action… Rosmini College students (from left) Kevin Pamurahardjo, Nick Street and Max Wong hosted a stall with information about their international collaborations on climate-change initiatives.

Snorkellers out on the water during a tour.

Crafty… Friends Ruby Lin, Youming Kong and Ying Xiao holding the flax fish they made in a weaving workshop

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