Walk Waiheke with Us
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…
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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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Alanah 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…
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…
Come and join a group of friendly locals restoring and looking after Wainoni Park. Friends of Wainoni Park meet most Thursday mornings until mid-December (we often have breaks over the…
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…
Information and discussion about the original forest cover of Waiheke Island. Learn about the sub-tropical rainforest that once covered Waiheke Island and the work towards biodiversity restoration. Meet with staff…
A space thrives when we come together, sharing our time and effort to restore its natural beauty. Join us in the weeding activities around Te Atatu Peninsula Harbourview—no experience needed.…
Join Penny and Yossi in taking care of the hot composting systems and worm farms at Ostend Garden. You are welcome to bring your fresh household food scraps to process…
Join us for the big Berm Day Out, where we will visit a number of beautiful examples of berm gardens in central Tāmaki. We’ll learn about native, edible as well…
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 Chrissy the seed whisperer to help with native plant and seed propagation. Muck in and learn about how it's done and how native plants contribute to protecting our land…
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…
Want to volunteer in Kaipātiki’s beautiful natural spaces? Want to meet like-minded people in your neighbourhood? Not sure where you fit in or how to get started? This 101 will…
ISLAND DIRECT Wisca Dog Walk – Heart of Omiha paw-some adventure! Join us for a paw-some adventure in the hidden gem of Omiha! Enjoy a delightful journey through winding tracks…
Experience Auckland’s largest wetland at a unique VIP kayak tour to raise funds for wetland restoration at Matuku Link on World Rivers Day. The navigable part of Waitākere River is…
If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…
If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…
If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…
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…
Come be a part of our award winning bioorganic restoration at Rosedale Park! We will introduce you to all our sustainable practices that are designed to sequester carbon and decarbonise…
Nau mai, haere mai! Join us on a guided walk along the Waikumete Stream at Ōkaurirahi / Kaurilands Domain and Ceramco Park. Go off the beaten track to meet the…
Nature Journaling is a great way to get back to nature, bringing with it a sense of calm and well-being, an antidote to our busy, tech-driven lives. We will discuss what…
Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect our local nature reserves! As regular volunteers led by expert ecologists, we're dedicated…
Join us for our teaching garden community garden open day. Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun day with mini-workshops, demonstrations, garden tours, plant sale and refreshments. A wonderful…
Join us for the annual Te Aka Kōtuia Nurseries Hui, open to all nurseries across the Auckland region. This hui is for all people who grow native plants, including kaitiaki,…
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…
Join Oliver Liddell and his chooks in the EcoMatters garden as he shares his favourite tips and techniques for growing food in your garden alongside chickens. Learn how garden ecosystems can meet…
Join us for a walk at Owhanake to learn about the work being done by the Wetland Team to restore Waiheke’s wetlands – one of our most important natural environments. …
Join us for a joyful 13 Bedar, the Persian Nature's Day celebration. Enjoy outdoor games, cultural activities, and delicious Persian food available from our market. This is a great event…
Have you heard of Predator Free 2050? "Imagine an Aotearoa New Zealand where our native species are safe from extinction and thriving alongside us... That’s why Predator Free 2050 is…
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 Lancaster Restoration Project for our monthly working bee and help restore the native ecosystem of Hellyers Creek. All welcome! We will be dealing with a variety of pest…
Fernglen Native Plant Gardens has an extensive native plant collection and forest canopy walks. Discover the special history of this property, purchased by the Fisher family in 1888. Come and…
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…
Imagine a greener central Auckland city center. Picture balconies, rooftops, courtyards and alleyways buzzing with pollinators. Growing herbs in a nearby community garden? Do you know a space in the…
Have you ever found a sick, injured or orphaned wild bird? Wild birds need specialised care from dedicated rehabilitators or vets. Each year, 6000 bird heroes bring their rescues to…
Join the EcoNet team for a demonstration of how CAMS GIS and CRM can transform how you manage your conservation group. In particular we will focus on using CAMS GIS…