Meet the ‘Makaracarpas’: The Mākara locals who braved the winter months to clean up their waterways

An environmental society establishes roots — and a community spirit — along a windswept Wellington estuary. Words: Cari Johnson It’s no surprise that vegetation stands little chance in a place where gale-force winds are prevalent. Trees, even fences, have a hard time staying put in Mākara, a popular coastal suburb of Wellington. But vegetation has … Continue reading Meet the ‘Makaracarpas’: The Mākara locals who braved the winter months to clean up their waterways