Around 30 walkers joined the STEPS hikoi down from Owairaka maunga on 28 October 2024. The walk was held for Auckland’s Heritage week.
Tupuna Maori Authority offered a karakia, and walkers looked out to see Waitītiko Meola Creek below.
A group descended via Toroa Terrace, and another via Vinter Ave. At Ahurangi the highest Central Interceptor shaft on Meola Creek was viewed.
Former MAGS teachers Roy Clements and Christine Hallet met with MAGS Headmaster Pat Drumm, then greeted the walkers on Kerr Taylor Reserve. They led the group towards musical performances on the Roy Clements Treeway played by six Senior music students, directed by Neil Watson.
As part of Auckland Heritage Week, STEPS and Urban Ark have arranged a walk from Ōwairaka/ Mt Albert to Te Tokaroa / Meola Reef. During the walk we will discover the historic infrastructure that underlay the development of Auckland and influenced the fate of Meola Creek.
The walk takes place on two days, Saturday 28th September and Saturday 5th October from 1.00pm until 3.30pm. Rain day for both walks is Saturday 12th October. Along the way experts will speak briefly about the Central Interceptor, daylighting and restoration. Locations are well served by public transport. STEPS can also shuttle car drivers back to the start as needed.
Please join us. Numbers are limited so book your place soon.
28 September – Ōwairaka summit to Rocket Park and Mt Albert War Memorial Hall.
MAGS music students will hold a special musical performance along Roy Clements Treeway.
As a continuation of her film “Waitītiko from Source to Sea” Carolyn Sylvester has produced a short film where Roy Clements talks about the history of the Roy Clements Treeway, and Mount Albert, Auckland. A tribute to Roy, and to all our kaitiaki who have cared for Waitītiko Meola Creek over the decades.
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