Registrations are now open, get in quick. You must be registered before midnight, Friday 5 April 2024. Please visit: https://pfhw.org.nz/events-projects/moth-plant-competition/registration/ to register.
Moth plant is spreading quickly, killing our native plants. Help your local community get on top of controlling this pest plant and win some prize money for your efforts!
Two categories – preschool and open (includes primary, intermediate, and secondary)
If you are a student in the Howick ward, grab some friends and gather as many moth plant pods as you can – the team or individual with the most pods and small vines pulled out by the roots wins!
π¦πΏ Moth Plant Competition 2023 Results! πΏπ¦
We are thrilled to announce the incredible results of this year’s Moth Plant Competition! ππ
Congratulations to all the participating teams for their outstanding efforts in eradicating the invasive moth plant and protecting our environment! ππ Together, we have made a significant impact by preventing a conservative estimate of 93,454,900Β seeds from germinating. Well done!
π₯ Pre-school Category:
π₯ Primary School Category:
π₯ Intermediate School Category:
π₯ Secondary School Category:
π Spot Prize:
We would like to extend our appreciation to every school and team that took part in this important initiative. Your dedication to environmental conservation is inspiring. Let’s keep up the fantastic work and make a difference together! ππΏ
Homeschool in Willianms Ave | ||||
Ryker Ace (Homeschool) | ||||
π Howick ward schools Moth Plant Competition 2021 – results are in!Β π
Through our hard work and dedication, we collected a whopping 54,890 pods and small vines! At a conservative 700 seeds estimated per pod that is 3.8 million seeds that will not germinate!
To give you an idea of previous years:
ππ We are so proud of you all!!!
ππ Remember Every Pod & Small Vine Counts! #Mothplantcomp2021
And the winners are …
π Secondary Schools:
π Intermediate Schools:
π Primary Schools:
π Preschools:
π Thickest VineΒ – Pakuranga Heights POD Squad – 13cm wide & 5cm wide!
π Most Small Vines by Roots – The Saplings, Howick Intermediate – 2,000!
Special thanks to Howick Local Board for their support, this competition would not be possible without it, and to our wonderful prizegiving hosts Howick Primary. π
Howick, Pakuranga, Botany, Flat Bush, East Tamaki
6 March to 5 April 2024
All Howick Ward School Students
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