The Koutu community did their bit for the environment yesterday while sprucing up their local youth space at Karenga Park.
It was the annual Arbour Day, and more than 70 trees were planted in the park which also has a skateboard and scooter facility, basketball court and a family barbecue area.
Following consultation with the community, species chosen for the planting event included native, ornamental, feijoa, citrus, plum and nut trees.
Koutu community leader and Te Koutu Marae trustee Tiffany Te Moni said Arbor Day was a good opportunity for people to do something for the environment.
"I had three generations of my family planting a tree together, which shows how much our community cares about this space and wants to make it the best it can be for the generations to come."