A feast to break the fast

A feast to break the fast

Since November 2025 Matuku Link is supported by Project Rise, the philanthropic project of the Dawoodi Bohras Auckland. The Dawoodi Bohras are a global, peaceful Muslim community, numbering around one million, with origins in Western India and a strong presence in...
Whatipu Weed Warriors Weekend

Whatipu Weed Warriors Weekend

Arrive at Whatipu and marvel how such a remote area is so close to Auckland. And it is under threat! Tabacco Weed (Woolly Nightshade) is invading the forest and wetland. Join our Woolly War for a weekend (or day) to help the Friends of Whatipu restore this beautiful...
Artist in residency

Artist in residency

Since we have “inspiration” as one of our aims, and art is such a big part of that, we’re happy to share the opportunity given by Auckland Council to do nature based art in one of their Regional Parks – Scandrett Regional Park this time. Derek...
VIP Kayak Day 2026

VIP Kayak Day 2026

Our annual fundraiser, always a sell out success: VIP Kayak Day on 18th April 2026 Once a year only – so as not to disturb the wildlife too much – and with access generously granted by our neighbouring properties, our VIP Kayak Day is back! Experience Te...
Wetland Festival 2026 – biggest ever!

Wetland Festival 2026 – biggest ever!

We’ve come a long way from our humble “Open Day” beginnings with just a couple of stalls… to this year’s fully fledged Wetland Festival last Sunday 1st of February at Matuku Link to celebrate World Wetlands Day.After a beautiful opening...
Sunday Working Bees 2026

Sunday Working Bees 2026

Join us to care for our plants with “Search and Rescue” – protect our native trees from getting smothered by weed or later in the season help to plant new trees. We’d love you to join us at Matuku Link at 111 Bethells Road. For H&S reasons:...
Aileen Sweeney – Educator

Aileen Sweeney – Educator

Nau mai haere mai Aileen Sweeney!   We are tino harikoa to welcome Aileen (she/her) on board the team here at Matuku Link. She will be helping out while Leah is on maternity leave.   Aileen is an ecologist with a passion for education and community outreach. While she...
World Wetland Day Festival 2026

World Wetland Day Festival 2026

Celebrate World Wetland Day with us at Matuku Link!📅Sunday, 1st February 2026 | 10am – 3pm Get ready for a day of discovery, excitement, and free family fun at the Wetland Day Festival 2026 at Matuku Link! With free family activities every hour including guided...
Grac Coyle

Grac Coyle

Grac is a young queer conservationist who has recently come on board the team at Matuku Link to add their skills in storytelling for conservation.  They have been volunteering with us for just over a year now, helping out with the School Holiday Programme, getting...
Christine Mansford

Christine Mansford

With Christine’s background in ecology, and a skilled conservation field worker by trade, Christine is enjoying being able to practically assist the Matuku projects in growing predator control across the landscape. Christine happened to be between contracts at Ark in...