Henderson Creek

Community Waitakere Charitable Trust has managed the contract for Henderson Creek for six years and have just completed the first year of our Aftercare contract.

Together with the community we have planted over 100,000 trees and undertaken other restoration activities along the our section of the creek. Our work begins on the Lower Opanuku and Oratia streams where they pass under the Great North Road in Henderson, through their connection at Delta Point in Cranwell Park where they become Henderson Creek, until the creek flows out under the northwestern motorway bridge in Te Atatu. There is a wonderful walk/cycleway which runs along the length of the east side of the creek.

The tidal nature of Henderson Creek provides a wonderful educational opportunity for our groups as the nature of the stream is constantly changing with the mixing of salt water from the harbour with fresh water from the Opanuku and Oratia Streams. Henderson Creek is an important migratory route for many native fish, such as the adult banded kokapu and inanga, who spend most of their time in the upper streams but breed in the estuaries.

The Team

The Project Twin Streams Henderson Creek Team are a three person team who operate as part of the wider Community Waitakere Team.  Sara Lovitz is the full-time Community Engagement Coordinator with Simon Grant and Sophie Allen working part-time as Community Environmental Coordinators.

On the Ground at Henderson Creek

Please have a look at Our Groups to learn the stories of the many fabulous groups and individuals who have contributed to the dramatic improvement of Henderson Creek over the years. Please also have a look at the Highlights page to learn more about Henderson’s Living History Day, the Squash Club Planting Day, the Big Clean Up-Dad’s Day Out and more.

We're also excited that Our Place, a stream restoration project that works with at-risk youth to restore the stream side margin along Cranwell Park, Falls Park and adjacent areas in Henderson is officially up and running.  And finally, have a look at the Celebration – First Five Years to learn more about our past achievements.

Sara Lovitz, Community Engagement Coordinator
09 838 7904 ext 702
021 191 0911
sara@communitywaitakere.org.nz

Simon Grant, Community Environment Coordinator
09 838 7904 ext 703
021 0298 1958
simon@communitywaitakere.org.nz

Sophie Allen
Community Environmental Coordinator
09 838 7904 ext 703
022 315 0981
Sophie@communitywaitakere.org.nz

Managed by Community Waitakere, 13 Edsel St, Henderson