Ti Point Forest Project

01/04/2026

A couple of weeks ago, Linus and Alicia (WHCG) presented the Ti Point Forest concept plan to the Rodney Local Board — an important step in moving the project forward.

Progress with projects like this can take time, but we’re starting to see positive movement and alignment in the right areas.

The proposal has been well received to date, with support in principle for the overall vision and a clearer pathway emerging around next steps. It’s also been encouraging to see recognition of this as a community-led initiative — locals stepping forward to help shape the future of this space.

Importantly, the project aligns closely with wider community and Local Board priorities, including:
• Biodiversity restoration
• Improving waterway and catchment health
• Strengthening community connection and education
• Recreation, access, and recognising cultural and heritage values

The project is also being reinforced through wider Council engagement, with Ti Point identified as a priority within the Whangateau Harbour and Catchment Action Plan, and recently referenced in feedback to Auckland Council’s Annual Plan.

Early concepts for an initial phase may include:

• Replanting with native bush
• Fencing to protect regeneration areas
• Exploring options for a walking track
• Establishing an ongoing Council maintenance framework

Nothing is confirmed at this stage, but we’re encouraged by the direction things are heading and will continue working alongside Council, the Rodney Local Board, mana whenua and the wider community to keep things progressing.

Thank you to everyone involved — we’ll continue to share updates as we move forward.

18/02/2026

Last week, Linus and Alicia (WHCG) hosted a hui onsite at Ti Point Forest, bringing together Auckland Council staff, mana whenua, neighbouring landowners and community stakeholders to walk through the Ti Point Forest Proposal in the very landscape it relates to. While Local Board members were unable to attend on the day, the project will be reported to the Rodney Local Board as part of the next steps.

Standing in the deforested area itself created a constructive and grounded discussion. The proposal was presented in detail and was well received, with support in principle for the overall vision and a commitment from Council staff to provide a roadmap outlining the next steps in the decision-making process. It was also encouraging to hear recognition of the strength of this being a community-led initiative — locals stepping forward to help shape the future of this space.

We are now awaiting guidance on that roadmap, which will help inform a possible initial phase of the project. Early concepts may include:

• Replanting with native bush
• Fencing to protect regeneration areas
• Exploring the potential for a walking track
• Establishing an ongoing Council maintenance framework

Nothing is confirmed at this stage, but we feel encouraged by the constructive engagement and collaborative tone of the hui. We will continue working alongside Auckland Council, engaging with the Rodney Local Board, mana whenua and the wider community as the proposal progresses.

Thank you to everyone involved — it’s encouraging to see positive steps being taken for the future of Ti Point Forest. We’ll continue to keep the community updated as we move forward.

01/12/2025

Many of you will have seen the recent Mahurangi Matters article about the forestry fire and the wider concerns around land management on Ti Point. It has sparked some important conversations across the community.

The Ti Point Forest Project has been working steadily in the background for several years, focusing on restoring native biodiversity, improving habitat conditions, and supporting local groups. The recent fire is a reminder of how closely issues like pests, w**ds, access, and fire risk are connected.

Ti Point has remarkable ecological potential, but it also needs a collective effort. It’s encouraging to see these conversations happening openly, as community awareness is key to long-term progress.

Thanks to everyone who continues to support and contribute to the project. Together we can help protect and restore this special place.

Linus Wood says the blaze could have been much worse. A scrub fire started by Auckland Council contractors at the old closed Ti Point landfill...

08/11/2025

Auckland Council Update (7.11.25)

'Thanks for your email about the vegetation fire at Ti Point Forest on Wednesday, which occurred during tree felling works on a section of the closed landfill. This project is being led by the Closed Landfills Team at Auckland Council.

Their contractors followed the correct procedures and promptly contacted Fire and Emergency New Zealand to extinguish the fire. The incident is being investigated, and the contractors have been stood down while this takes place. WorkSafe has also been notified. However, the Closed Landfills Team hope to restart works shortly.'

We continue to liaise with council, our local groups, community, media and board to enable progress of this project best we can.

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06/11/2025

UPDATE

We’re deeply concerned about recent events at the Ti Point Forest site.

This week, contractors — seemingly unaware that the area is a closed landfill — began work without proper health and safety precautions. Within an hour of starting, they accidentally started a substantial fire in the same area where, just the day before, we were carefully searching for native kauri snails.

The entire site faces a significant fire risk as the summer season gets underway, and this incident required the response of multiple local volunteer fire appliances and firefighters to bring it under control.

It appears that neither the Council nor their consultants informed the contractors of the hazards present on site — a serious oversight and a potential breach of the Health and Safety at Work Act.

Adding to our frustration, contractors were brought in from South Auckland, rather than supporting capable local businesses with the local knowledge this project requires. This decision not only increases emissions and costs, but also sends local ratepayer money out of our community. Yet again, the “super city” model seems to benefit central Auckland at the expense of outer districts like ours.

Our local group has already submitted a detailed proposal to restore this land to native forest, bringing countless benefits — from bird habitat and erosion control to improved water quality and reduced fire risk. We were promised by Council that we would be kept informed of all activity on this site.

That promise has been broken.
No notice. No communication. Just more disregard for local voices and environmental care.

We’re calling on Auckland Council to take responsibility, communicate transparently, and start working with our community — not around us.

➡️ Please support this project by voicing your concerns directly to Auckland Council and helping us ensure Ti Point Forest is managed responsibly for the good of people, wildlife, and the environment.

We’ve invested time and knowledge into progressing this project for the wider community and environment — and we won’t stop holding decision-makers accountable for how it’s managed.

— The Ti Point Forest Project Team

17/09/2025

Right now, while Ti Point Forest remains a wasteland, we’re still waiting on the council to decide what their plan is for the land - none has been shared yet. Until then, progress is on hold. We’re staying in contact, keeping the pressure on, and will continue to share updates here.

With council and local board elections happening now, this is the perfect time for the community to have a say. One of the strongest ways to help is by contacting candidates, councillors, and the new local board, urging them to adopt the Ti Point Forest Plan.

Every voice matters, the more people who speak up, the harder it is for decision-makers to ignore.

20/07/2025

July 2025 Update from Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau / Auckland Council -

'The three-year pest plant management programme at Ti Point Forest has concluded. Going forward, planned maintenance will be carried out by Treescape, occurring every three to six months. The focus will be on targeted ground control, to suppress w**d regrowth. The herbicides used will be the same as what was used previously and are not harmful to animals. This approach will continue, until a decision is made about the site’s future use.

Property Portfolio Manager'

13/04/2025

April 2025 Eke Panuku Progress Update -

"Eke Panuku manage the site on behalf of Auckland Council. We are currently in the third year of a pest plant management programme, which is due to be completed in mid 2025. Once the programme is complete, the land will transition to being managed by owners, Auckland Council.

Due to the site’s former use as a landfill, Auckland Council’s Closed Landfill Team have carried out investigations into land stabilisation and possible contamination. This work is now finished, which showed there was a negligible effect on marine habitats (including water quality, sediment quality, benthic ecology, biosecurity risk species and fish) and marine fauna. The team is currently carrying out investigations relating to stormwater asset condition and climate change impacts which are ongoing.

Before any decisions about the future of the site can be made, this work (as well as the pest plant management programme) needs to be completed. Auckland Council are aware of the Whangateau Harbour Care Group’s interest in the site, and we’ve asked that you are kept informed."

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04/12/2024

Update on the next stage of the pest plant management programme from Eke Panuku.

23/11/2024

Nice little write-up in Local Matters about our Ti Point Forest Project! 🌿 It’s great to see the trapping efforts underway and to keep making progress—no matter how small the steps might be. Every bit counts in protecting our local environment!
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A community vision to restore the former Ti Point forestry and landfill site as a reserve has taken a small, but significant step forward, with...

15/10/2024

Exciting update from Ti Point Forest! We’ve finally tackled the paperwork and set traps for rats, stoats, and possums throughout the area. This is a big step forward!

Along the way, we discovered two kauri snail shells—what a reminder of what we’re working to protect. Let’s create a thriving home for them again!

A huge thank you to The Forest Bridge Trust and PEST FREE LEIGH for their work in this important journey. Together, we can make a difference! 💚🐌
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