From 2pm-4pm on Sunday 30 November, locals are asked to come to a volunteer event to control lupins on the dunes at Marine Parade North, organised by Parks for Waitakere Ranges Local Board.

Hand loppers and saws will be provided, though bring your own if you have them, as lots of people may turn up.

Large plants will be cut off, while a team from New Zealand Biosecurity Ltd will follow up with painting stumps and removal. Small plants can be hand pulled.

The working bee will be followed by a sausage sizzle.