Embark on an exciting geocaching adventure with EcoFest! Use geocaching.com to track down hidden caches across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. Find one of our limited-edition EcoFest 2025 trackables to unlock…
EcoMatters is thrilled to host the 5th Street Art Bike Challenge this year, where Aucklanders get out and about by bike to find street art and go in to win…
At the Te Atatū Peninsula Community Hub, we have a FREE Seed Library and a Community Clothing Rack. Seed Library The seed library is ready with different seedlings, herbs and…
The 2025 Waiheke Walking Festival takes place March 21st to April 6th, but with our special, free-to-download app, you can get amongst nature and enjoy the walks Waiheke has to…
Join Te Whau Pathway Project for their 4th annual World Water Day photo competition! The 2025 theme is Glacier Preservation—but what does that have to do with the Whau River?…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Have Your Say on the Right to Repair Bill! Exciting news! On February 19th, 2025, the Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill passed its first reading and is now…
Join the Moth Plant Pod Competition Community! Whether you're already registered or thinking about signing up for this year's MPC competition with your school, whānau, sports group, or community, this…
As part of EcoFest, Lake House Arts is pleased to present a satellite exhibition at B:Hive Smales Farm by Tāmaki Makaurau-based contemporary artist Lisa Watkins, the founder of Myshinymadness. Lisa…
ONEPŪ - 'Shifting Sands/Shifting Time' - an exhibition presented by Franklin Arts Centre. Exhibition dates: 15 March - 26 April 2025 Location: Steel Gallery, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe East ONEPŪ…
Guided by our experienced instructor, this highly sought-after 3-week course introduces participants to a range of woodworking equipment commonly used in our workshop. Whether you're a beginner or looking to…
Come visit the New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library! Get ready to dig deep and exchange seeds at our month-long Seed Swap during EcoFest! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or…
Ngā manu a Buller Discover our native birdlife in this Te Papa art exhibition showcasing prints of illustrations from New Zealand’s most famous books on native birds. Walter Buller’s iconic…
A collaboration with island-based creatives, The Understory Project sheds light on Waiheke’s transformation from a once barren landscape of sheep farms to the locus of conservation action. Native birds are…
♻️Turn your trash into FREE clothes~♻️ For two weeks only, Manurewa Community Recycling Centre is giving away FREE clothes! In exchange for your non-kerbside recyclables, you can get up…
Got too much stuff cluttering your space? Turn it into cash and give your pre-loved items a new home! Join us at the Grey Lynn Car Boot Market, a vibrant…
What can you make with a big pile of junk? Come and find out at our FREE outdoor makerspace sessions. We provide the junk and tools to use as you…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Learn how to make beautiful, sustainable art materials from the plants around you! In this hands-on workshop from Wild Studio, you'll discover how to make artist's drawing charcoal, hand-crafted dip…
Imagine… …Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump calling up a news conference and announcing they, together, have come up with a plan to tackle the climate change crisis. Imagine.... …a decision…
Relax with Benni Bonnin and experience forest bathing in Cornwall Park. Take some time for yourself. Pause. Breathe. Connect with Nature. Simple, light and uplifting time – with guided meditation…
Bring new joy into your life and others' with a change of season clothes swap! Clothing for all ages and genders welcome. What does this mean? Have clothes that your…
This guided walk with Patience Scarles takes you through the picturesque coastal trails, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature's soothing sounds and refreshing ocean breeze. At the end of…
Learn how to draw and write for identification or just for pleasure from the natural world around the gardens with botanical artist and award winning illustrator Sandra Morris. Nature journaling,…
Titirangi Village Market is vibrant place to meet, shop artisan products and fresh produce and enjoy positive vibes. The Titirangi Village Market is a wonderful monthly market in the heart…
The Fossil Bay Harvest Fair is a beautiful event to be part of and a magical day for our children and the Waiheke community. This festival celebrates the bounty of…
Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…
Whether it’s mending a favorite garment, darning socks, or tackling that long-forgotten sewing project, this session is all about making the most of what you already have! What You’ll…
Adults Botanicals in Stick and Ink and Pen and Ink Stipple Award winning natural history illustrator Sandra Morris will introduce you to the world of botanical art using techniques that…
Join us for dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join us for a volunteer shift at Fair Food! Our amazing volunteers work at our Avondale Hub, sorting surplus healthy and nutritious food donated by our partner organisations. This kai…
Get ready for an after-school experience where creativity meets sustainability! At Sustainable Papakura, kids will learn to craft items that can be easily made at home—designed to be reused, waste-free,…
Join us for dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
At Te Oro, Studio One, this composting workshop will be facilitated by Adam and offers an introduction to composting with the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used…
Join Lauren at the cottage on Tuesday mornings for tea, conversation and singing with your baby. All songs are taught by ear and no experience is necessary. Music and song…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join the community parks team on a free guided walk through a picturesque Kepa Bush in Mission Bay. Learn about the wide range of native plant and animal species that…
Get involved and join us for a hands-on experience at the Witheford Reserve working bee! Led by an expert ecologist, we're establishing a new volunteer group to regenerate this special…
Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…
Lake House Arts, in partnership with Localised Zero Waste Hub, is proud to present the Localised Art Awards, a new competition and exhibition celebrating creativity, sustainability, and innovation. The awards…
Climate change is directly linked to economic growth. Ruth Irwin explores what drives economic growth and opens discussion about what a relaxed economy of enoughness might look like. Ruth has a…
Learn how to feel good while you save for your future, with award-winning ethical KiwiSaver Plan, Pathfinder. Investing shapes the world we live in, join this session to discover how…
Join us for a volunteer shift at Fair Food! Our amazing volunteers work at our Avondale Hub, sorting surplus healthy and nutritious food donated by our partner organisations. This kai…
Ever wondered what happens to recyclable materials? Want to know how Reclaim processes the recyclables that we collect? Join our experts for an education tour of our Auckland facilities! We'll…
MAKE YOUR OWN ALL NATURAL MOISTURISER with Sarah McFadden at Kelmarna Community Farm Sarah McFadden is also our Kelmarna General Manager. She has been making her own cosmetics for more…
Join us for dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
80% of the world’s population live under light polluted skies. What do we lose when we lose sight of the stars? Excessive and improper lighting robs us of our night…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Pam as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Friends of Oratau Reserve is a group lead by local residents Pete & Garth. This friendly team started to care for this reserve in February 2019. Oratau Reserve runs from…
Proudly brought to you by the Creative Communities! This event is a part of EcoFest 2025, running from 22 March – 22 April. Join us in this creative workshop where…
Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…
