Vision

Oakley (Te Auaunga) Creek and its environs restored and protected as a natural ecosystem incorporating a range of wildlife habitats, indigenous species and recreational amenities for present and future generations.

Aim:

To protect, preserve, enhance and restore the ecological health of Oakley (Te Auaunga) Creek and its environs.

Goals:

To have Oakley Creek re-established as a natural waterway ­ including restoration of channelled parts of the stream to their natural state.

To have Oakley Creek established as a place of major ecological, social and cultural value.

To restore and enhance the water quality in Oakley Creek.

To have Oakley Creek established as a green belt (to include multiple uses/ environs e.g. native forest, wetland, open space, organised sports area, walkway, cycleway etc.).

To have Oakley Creek developed as a wildlife corridor ­ linking other areas of ecological importance e.g. Western Springs, Hillsborough Cemetery Reserve (and other), Heron Park, Motu Manawa Marine Reserve etc.

To have a coast-to-coast walkway and cycleway across the Auckland isthmus, following the Oakley Creek catchment.