22 March – 22 April 2027 | Tāmaki Makaurau
Discover, Inspire, Act
Nau mai, haere mai
22 March – 22 April (Earth Day) 2027
EcoFest is your invitation to connect, learn, and take action for a thriving environment. This month-long, community-powered festival is packed with inspiring educational events, hands-on workshops, and fun activities for all ages and stages of the sustainability journey. From local experts to passionate community groups, EcoFest brings together over 400+ amazing events that help you explore, enjoy, and care for the unique environment of Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
Join us again in 2027 as we celebrate Papatūānuku, spark new ideas, and work together towards a greener future — one event at a time, growing a better tomorrow, together.”
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Discover. Inspire. Act.
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Waka Hourua / Clean Transport
Get moving with sustainable transport…
Take a journey of discovery into clean transportation methods that encourage sustainable mobility, drawing inspiration from Māori repurposing double-hulled ocean vessels (waka hourua) into coastal and river crafts upon their arrival to Aotearoa.
Acknowledging Matua Tau Marsh (Ko Te Aitanga a Hauiti me Ngāti Porou) for creating the category names for EcoFest in Te Reo Māori in 2021. Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui a Tāne (2022).
Kīnaki Kai Reka / Foodies’ Fix
Fill your plate with locally grown and crafted food…
Delve into the art of cultivating, preparing, and cooking food (kai), celebrating the role of processes and condiments/garnishes (kīnaki) that imbue ingredients with sweet palatable flavours (reka).
Acknowledging Matua Tau Marsh (Ko Te Aitanga a Hauiti me Ngāti Porou) for creating the category names for EcoFest in Te Reo Māori in 2021. Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui a Tāne (2022).
Te Whaihanga / Makers’ Mayhem
Meet local creators and get hands-on experiences…
Te Whaihanga embodies limitless creativity. Experience sustainability as something beautiful, memorable and lasting with opportunities to meet local creators, support community artists, and gain hands-on experiences.
Acknowledging Matua Tau Marsh (Ko Te Aitanga a Hauiti me Ngāti Porou) for creating the category names for EcoFest in Te Reo Māori in 2021. Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui a Tāne (2022).
Torohē Nuku / Explore Nature
Get out and explore the natural gems in our backyard…
Torohē Nuku invites you to explore nature’s unique features (torohē), connecting you with Nuku (an abbreviation of Papatūānuku/Mother Earth) to appreciate her beauty and contribute to her regeneration.
Acknowledging Matua Tau Marsh (Ko Te Aitanga a Hauiti me Ngāti Porou) for creating the category names for EcoFest in Te Reo Māori in 2021. Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui a Tāne (2022).
Mauri Noho / Conscious Living
Discover smarter ways to live the good life…
Mauri Noho inspires us to live in peace and harmony with ourselves, our environment and others, inviting us to settle (noho) and be mindful to tread lightly and leave a positive impact on the places we inhabit (mauri).
Acknowledging Matua Tau Marsh (Ko Te Aitanga a Hauiti me Ngāti Porou) for creating the category names for EcoFest in Te Reo Māori in 2021. Kua hinga te tōtara i Te Waonui a Tāne (2022).
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Our Funders & Sponsors Make EcoFest Possible
With heartfelt thanks to Auckland Council, The Trusts Community Foundation and the incredible organizations who champion our kaupapa and help make positive community centred environmental change possible across Tāmaki Makaurau.
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