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EcoCache Quest – Discover, Inspire, Act!

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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…

Free

Te Atatū Seed Library & Clothes Rack

Te Atatū Peninsula Library and Community Centre 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

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…

Free

Get Off Gas: Future-Proof your Home

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre 990 Great North Road, Western Springs

Is your home ready for the future of New Zealand energy? Gas bills are rising, and a shift towards sustainable, electric solutions is inevitable. Learn from Mark Yates, a visionary…

Free

Massive Zero Waste EcoFest Sale

Event Series Massive Ecofest Sale
Wairau Zero Waste Hub 9 Porana Road, Wairau

Don’t miss our epic EcoFest sale—our prices are already too good to pass up! In the spirit of #zerowaste and the #circulareconomy, we’re offering a DIY discount to anyone who buys an item…

Free

DIY Bokashi Workshop Albany

Albany Community Hub 575A Albany Highway, Albany

At the Albany Community Hub, this Bokashi bucket composting workshop will be facilitated by Pip. Come and learn the art of Bokashi Ferment Composting, and make your own DIY Bokashi bucket to take…

Free

Composting Workshop Papatoetoe

Papatoetoe Town Hall 31 Saint George Street, Papatoetoe

At Papatoetoe Town Hall, in the Main Hall, this composting workshop will be facilitated by Hari and offers an introduction to composting with the three most common and easy composting systems that can…

Free

Shadow Within/World Without Self-Planet

Friends Centre 113 Mount Eden Road, Mount Eden

This workshop explores the inner ecology of the body and mind, addressing the Yin and Yang imbalances that disconnect us from ourselves, others, and the environment. By healing within, we…

Koha

Beeswax Candle Making

Event Series Beeswax candle making
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Step back in time at the Historical Village, where everything was homemade and homegrown—when sustainability was simply a way of life. Gain insight into the daily work of the past…

$13 – $21

Tāmaki Zero Waste Open Studio

Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub 153 Pilkington Road, Point England

We’re opening the doors to our Zero Waste Redistribution Facility for a day of hands-on creativity, sustainability, and exploration! See how artists and upcyclers are transforming salvaged materials into new…

Free

Repair Cafe – City Central

Te Matawai 139B Greys Avenue, Auckland CBD

Toss it? No way! Bring it to your local DEANZ Repair Café and we will fix it! What is a repair cafe A Repair Café is an event where people…

Free

Seed Swap Sunday at Avondale Library

Avondale Library 93 Rosebank Rd, Avondale

Come along and meet other gardeners in your neighbourhood. Bring seeds or seedlings from your garden to swap. Light refreshments provided.

Free

Meat Free Mondays Roller Disco

Old Blackpool School Hall 14 Rata St, Blackpool

Join us for another fun-filled family event at Waiheke’s second outdoor MFM Roller Disco, skating to the pure grooves of DJ No’oroa. We’re taking our love for roller skating to…

Free

Rat-proofing Compost Bins Workshop

Onetangi Community Hall 9 Third Avenue, Onetangi, Waiheke

At Onetangi Community Hall, this workshop with WRT and Te Korowai o Waiheke to learn how to compost with the compost bins sold at Waiheke Sustainability Centre – and how to rat-proof…

Free

Forum : Reducing Risk & Building Community

Ellen Melville Centre 2 Freyberg Place, Auckland CBD

No one thinks about emergencies—until they’re the only thing that matters. The Anniversary floods have forced a long-avoided conversation about climate adaptation. No one wants Auckland to face another disaster…

Free

Communicating Sustainability Masterclass

AUT - Sir Paul Reeves Building WG Building 2 Governor Fitzroy Place

Join us to get the essential skills for authentic sustainability storytelling. Back by popular demand, the Masterclass on Communicating Sustainability is a day of hands-on learning led by industry experts.…

$275 – $895

Trash to Treasure

Manurewa Community Recycling Center 38 Holmes Road

♻️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…

Free

Manukau Street Clean

Business Manukau 24 Cavendish Drive Manukau

Gather your crew and come out for a morning working together to make Manukau shine! A street clean-up is a great way to give back to the community while connecting…

Free

Hunua Pest Education Drop In Event

Hunua Hall 2314 Hunua Rd, Hunua Village

We are back with our bait and trap days! We’ll be available to help you with materials and advice to get you started on your predator control journey. Drop in…

Koha appreciated

Litter Clean-up in Northcote

Northcote Town Centre Northcote Town Centre

Join our community litter clean-up and make a difference. By participating, you’ll be joining local residents who are passionate about keeping Northcote clean and vibrant. Work alongside your neighbours and…

Massive Zero Waste EcoFest Sale

Event Series Massive Ecofest Sale
Wairau Zero Waste Hub 9 Porana Road, Wairau

Don’t miss our epic EcoFest sale—our prices are already too good to pass up! In the spirit of #zerowaste and the #circulareconomy, we’re offering a DIY discount to anyone who buys an item…

Free

Upcyclers’ Market and Open Day

Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub 153 Pilkington Road, Point England

We are a collective of passionate upcyclers, who redesign, remake and reimagine unwanted items into bespoke pieces to enliven the homes of our city. We are hosting a Makers' and…

Free

Te Tiriti o Waitangi with Tangata Tiriti

Waiheke Adult Learning Centre 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa

A participatory workshop to learn more about Te Tiriti. This workshop is being run by Tauiwi facilitators from Tangata Tiriti – Treaty People

$45

Gardening with Biochar Workshop

Hibiscus Coast Community House 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway - corner Centreway Road, Orewa

Biochar can help your garden, especially if you have heavy clay or very sandy soil. Biochar acts as a permanent form of compost in the soil--it holds onto water and…

Free

Beautification Trust Open Day

Beautification Trust 38 Holmes Road, Manurewa

Join us at the Beautification Trust Open Day to explore how you can contribute to a cleaner, greener South and East Auckland! Discover our mission to connect and empower communities…

Free

Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood Tour

Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood 457 Swanson Road, Ranui

Come and see sustainable living in practice! Interested in intentional community, sustainable housing, and permaculture? Come and visit Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood in Ranui. Earthsong is an innovative urban co-housing development in…

Free – $10

Māngere Bridge Repair Café

Mangere Bridge Library 7 Church Rd, Māngere Bridge

Join Us at the Māngere Bridge Repair Café! Got something broken that you think can be fixed?  Bring your cherished household items back to life with help from our amazing…

Koha

Manurewa Repair Café

Beautification Trust 38 Holmes Road, Manurewa

Join us at the Manurewa Repair Café and give your beloved items a second life! Our skilled volunteers are here to help you repair and restore a variety of items. …

Free

Being Stewards – On Nature & Philosophy

University of Auckland: Humanities Building (Bldg 206) 14a Symonds Street, Auckland CBD

Curious what philosophers think and say about environmental ethics and sustainability? Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be (better) stewards of nature and…

Free

One Planet – Our Home (Zero Waste Lifestyle)

Wairau Zero Waste Hub 9 Porana Road, Wairau

Join us for our EcoFest event! Spend 90 minutes with us exploring the zero waste lifestyle and discover how simple changes at home can have a big impact on our…

Free

Beeswax Candle Making

Event Series Beeswax candle making
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Step back in time at the Historical Village, where everything was homemade and homegrown—when sustainability was simply a way of life. Gain insight into the daily work of the past…

$13 – $21

New Lynn Rubbish Clean Up

New Lynn Community Hub 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn

Are you a Tidy Kiwi? Do you want to help us take care of our environment? Come along to a rubbish clean-up day in New Lynn! Meet us at New…

Free

Repair Cafe – New Lynn

Main Hall, New Lynn Community Centre 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn

Toss it? No way! Bring it to your local DEANZ Repair Café and we will fix it! What is a repair cafe A Repair Café is an event where people…

Free

Finding Grace Kimiha a Grace Art Exhibition Opening

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Join us to celebrate the enchanting journey of Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace through art and storytelling. Be part of the opening ceremony for the Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace Art Exhibition, where author…

Free

Building The Future – Book Talk

Onetwosix 126 Point Chevalier Rd, Point Chevalier

Rammed earth building dates back more than 2000 years and, like many of the structures created with it, is still standing as a strong, beautiful and ecologically kind way to…

$5.00

Grey Lynn Car Boot Market

Grey Lynn RSC 1 Francis Street, Grey Lynn

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…

Free

Change of Season Clothes Swap

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street, Oneroa

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…

Free

Titirangi Village Market

Titirangi Memorial Hall 500 South Titirangi Road

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…

Free

Composting Workshop Glen Innes

Te Oro 98 Line Road, Glen Innes

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…

Free

Climate Change and Alternative Economics

Titirangi Library 500 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

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…

Free

KiwiSaver 101: Money and Happiness – New Lynn

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

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…

Free

Saving the Dark – Special Screening & Talk

Waiheke Community Cinema Artworks Complex 127-129 Ocean View Road

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…

$17

Upcycled Jewellery, Rānui Library

Rānui Library 431 Swanson Road, Ranui

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…

Free

Q&A Sustainable Living Session with Ethically Kate

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street, Oneroa

Mark your calendars and get ready to meet the dynamic sustainability duo, Kate and Tim, as part of their Bump Tour! Kate is an educator, content creator and author who…

Free

Volunteer Welcome Day – Kaipātiki Project

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Have you ever wanted to volunteer with an environmental organisation? At Kaipātiki Project, we offer many opportunities for you to get involved in the work we do. Come and help…

Repair Cafe – Te Atatu South

Te Atatū South Community Centre 247 Edmonton Road, Te Atatū South

Toss it? No way! Bring it to your local DEANZ Repair Café and we will fix it! What is a repair cafe A Repair Café is an event where people…

Free