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Harakeke Fibre Gathering and Exploration

Franklin Arts Centre 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

As part of the 'ONEPŪ - Shifting Sands / Shifting Time' exhibition at the Franklin Arts Centre, join this unique, hands-on experience exploring the traditional methods of using harakeke.  All…

Free

Make a Breadboard from Upcycled Timber

Albany Community Hub 575A Albany Highway, Albany

Create a great-looking and functional breadboard in a day, from reclaimed wood in this Power Tools 101 workshop. As you learn about woodworking basics, you will transform upcycled timber into something…

$40

Morra Hall Paper Plane Olympics

Morra Hall 115 Ocean View Road, Oneroa

Can you win Gold, Silver or Bronze for your paper airplane? Fly furtherest or hit the target. - We have lots of recycled paper. - There is no limit to…

Free or Koha if you have fun.

Weave Your Own Kono with Nat Rose Te Hei

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

Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tuwharetoa) in this fun beginners weaving workshop at the start of the school holidays. Participants will learn to weave a…

$28

Neighbourly Nibbles & Storytime with Tanya Batt

Onetangi Community Hall 9 Third Avenue, Onetangi, Waiheke

Bring along your tamariki for a special day featuring Tanya Batt. There will be treats for children: please bring a plate of food and drink to share, and come socialise!…

Free

Friendship Bracelets with T-shirt Yarn!

Whangaparaoa Library 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

Do you have old T-shirts that are no longer fit for purpose? Lets learn how to make T-Shirt yarn and use it to make something new togeher! T-shirt yarn can…

Free

Make a Bug Hotel

Albany Community Hub 575A Albany Highway, Albany

Create a bug hotel for your garden in this woodwork workshop and support your local wildlife! This hands-on workshop blends woodworking and nature, giving kids the chance to build their…

Free

Create a Book Together Workshop

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Dive into the creative process and help shape the sequel to Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace! Join local author Emma Hinton and illustrator Nicky Hartley for a hands-on workshop where you'll…

$10

Sew a Pekapeka at Rānui Library

Rānui Library 431 Swanson Road, Ranui

Fly into some creativity this holidays as kids stitch their very own Pēkapeka (bat) using upcycled fabric! This hands-on activity not only builds sewing skills but also inspires a love…

Free

Creative Kids: Make Your Own Bath Bombs

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

Learn how to make your own eco-friendly bath bombs in this fun school holiday workshop with Juliette from Whitecloud Skincare. Why do bath bombs fizz? Discover the chemistry behind the bath…

$23

Create A Dance Based On A Garden!

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

Create a dance based on a garden, in a garden! 🌿💃 Explore the movement of plants, natural forces, insects, birds and animals! Bring your imagination, an open mind, and enjoy…

Free

Saturday Stitch-Up: Sustainable Sewing Workshop

Beautification Trust 38 Holmes Road, Manurewa

Join us for Saturday Stitch-Up, where you’ll learn the basics of sewing while creating eco-friendly scrunchies from repurposed clothing! This hands-on event introduces sustainable sewing practices, reducing fabric waste, and…

$10

International Earth Day

Online

2025 is the 55th anniversary of Earth Day. We invite everyone to support this year's theme: OUR POWER, OUR PLANET™. There are many ways you can get involved and make…

Free

Sew a Pekapeka

Tōia Library- Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōtāhuhu 28/30 Mason Avenue, Ōtāhuhu

Fly into some creativity these holidays as kids stitch their very own Pekapeka (bat) using upcycled fabric! This hands-on activity not only builds sewing skills but also, in a fun…

Free

Lids for Kids-Art Mural Workshops

Massey Community Hub 385 Don Buck Road, Massey

Get Creative with Massey Matters' 🎨🖌👨‍🎨👩‍🎨 "Lids for Kids" at Massey Community Hub! ♻️ Calling all budding creatives and eco-warriors ages 8-12! Join Massey Matters for a fun and hands-on…

Free