The Phoenix Palm Problem

Where

Whangaparāoa Library, 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Auckland

Basement parking available

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When

Sunday 19 April 2026
11am-12pm



Cost

Free

Contact

Chloe Burchell
whanglib@aklc.govt.nz
09 427 3995

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The phoenix palm (phoenix canariensis) may look iconic in our gardens and streets, but they present real challenges for communities and the environment.

Join New Zealand advocate Ian Dustin to learn:

  • why these palms are considered a pest plant in some regions
  • how their sharp spines pose safety risks
  • what their spread can mean for native ecosystems.

Find out what we can do, from awareness to responsible management, to better protect people and places.

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