If you are interested in doing some volunteer work on Mana Island this upcoming weekend, or at another time, Julia is looking for some more volunteers:

> > Mana Island
> >
> > I am looking for 2 extra volunteers to join my group of 6 to go to Mana
> > Island for the weekend 12-13 April and help with weeding around the rare
> > native plants and some tree planting.
> > Department of Conservation meet us with their boat from Mana Boating Club
> > on Saturday 9am and return Sunday afternoon about 4pm.
> >
> > There is good accommodation on the island staying in the Lockwood lodge
> > with full kitchen facilities. Bring your own lunch for Saturday and
> > Sunday, Saturday night is potluck dinner.
> >
> > During the day you will probably see takahe, kakariki, robins, pukekos,
> > shore plover, skinks, geckos and giant weta.
> >
> > If you can't come in April I am always looking for more volunteers, I run
> > trips once a month.
> >
> > If you are interested and want to know more send email to or ring evenings
> > 938 5102. <mailto:juliawhite@paradise.net.nz>juliawhite@paradise.net.nz
> >
> > Julia White