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Funky Recycled Kitchen Apron Workshop

Onehunga Library 85 Church Street, Onehunga

Design a bright and funky kitchen apron with recycled materials, to protect your clothes while you cook. In just 3 hours you’ll learn to make a kitchen apron to fit your…

Free

Fair Food Kai Sort

Event Series Fair Food Kai Sort
Fair Food New Zealand 624 Rosebank Road, Avondale

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…

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

CANCELLED – Nature craft Workshop: Pressed-Flower Lanterns

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre 990 Great North Road, Western Springs

SORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Join Rachel Clare, author of Play Wild: Nature Craft Projects for Tamariki, and upcycle an old jar into a pretty lantern decorated with pressed…

$30.00

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

Repair Cafe – Grey Lynn

Unitarian Church 1A Ponsonby Road, Grey 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

Repair Cafe – Onehunga

Onehunga Community Recycling Center 37 Victoria Street, Onehunga

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

Repair Café – Central City Library

Auckland Central City Library 44 Lorne St, Auckland Central

Collaborative repair café held by Repair Café Aotearoa NZ and Auckland Central City Library! What is on offer?-REPAIRS available are MENDING of clothing and textiles (yet no alterations) as well…

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

The Secret Sounds of Nature

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Join us for an immersive deep listening sound experience where we will find out what nature sounds like at the micro-scale. We will start with a talk on "The Voice…

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

Light the Night – Evening Bike Ride

Mission Bay Clock Tower 71 Tāmaki Drive, Mission Bay

Daylight saving is over. Time to dig out your bike lights and make sure you are seen. Dress up your bike and yourself and come for a ride along the…

Free

Love Your Path – Shared Path Working Bee

St Johns to Glen Innes Cycle Path - St Johns Rd Entrance 315 St John’s Rd, Kohimarama

Come and make a difference to your neighbourhood by spending a couple of hours helping keep our local path from St John’s to Glen Innes tidy. We will be weeding,…

Free

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.

Pollinator Garden Weeding Bee

Pest Free Kaipātiki’s Puāwai Building 3 Ross Avenue, Glenfield

Following a successful planting day last August, the native pollinator garden at Ross Reserve is now in need of weeding and re-mulching. This event will start early to avoid the…

Free

Tamariki Discover: Autumn

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Join us on an exploratory walk through Cornwall Park, where curious minds will discover special taonga (treasure) in the park. Collect fascinating facts and tremendous textures as you explore the…

Free

Centorian Reserve Care

Centorian Reserve Windsor Park Centorian Drive

Come and discover this hidden gem of a reserve (Centorian Reserve), tucked away just off Constellation Drive but a little oasis in this urban spot. We will be caring for…

Free

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

Ōtanerua Eco Fete

Ōtanerua Reserve 19A Otanerua Road, Hatfields Beach.

Come along and find out about conservation work in your local neighbourhood! Guided nature walks Learn about ecological restoration, pest plant management and predator control Find out how to test…

Free

ReUse Market – Auckland’s City Centre

Victoria St. Car Park 30 Kitchener St, Auckland CBD

Come join us at our ReUse Market in Auckland's City Centre - come to shop or come to sell. Background Our market is a place for anyone who wants to to…

Free

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16

Repair Cafe – Whangaparaoa Library

Whangaparaoa Library 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will try and fix them for you at no charge (donations welcome). No booking is necessary - bring your item anytime…

Free

Castor Bay Beach Clean Up and Waste Audit

Castor Bay Beach 7 The Esplanade, Castor Bay

Join us for our EcoFest 2025 event and make a difference. This event is a fantastic opportunity to give back to our community, protect local wildlife, and enjoy some time…

Free

A Wheely Good Garden Lunch

Bike Hub Waiheke 1a Mako Street

Ever heard of a progressive lunch? This one's bipedal, as you'll be cycling your way to eat each of 3 courses at a different community garden on Waiheke. Meet at…

$20 – $30

Tāmaki’s Urban Food Futures workshop

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

In this workshop, Dan will share some of the findings from his doctoral research into different food futures for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Participants will be taken on a journey through…

$18

Team Up 2 Clean Up – Highland Park

Highland Park Library 16 Highland Park Drive

Join us for a fun and rewarding street clean-up! 🌱 This event is perfect for anyone who wants to make a positive impact on the environment. It’s a great way…

Free

Waste Audit (from Beach Clean Up)

Wairau Zero Waste Hub 9 Porana Road, Wairau

Ever wondered what happens to all the waste we generate? Here’s your chance to find out! We’re hosting our good friends, The Clean Up Crew for their first waste audit.…

Free

Free Nature Photography Workshop (Ages 14+)

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

IMAgEN8 is a registered charity dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between New Zealand’s diverse communities and the natural environment through education, photography, and technology. We run nature photography workshops in…

Free

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

Feeding Bellies, Not Bins

Event Series Feeding Bellies, Not Bins!
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line Road, Glen Innes

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…

Koha

Bike Hub Manurewa Volunteer Try Out

Bike Hub Manurewa 1 Dalgety Drive, Manurewa

Are you passionate about bikes and keen to give back to your community? We’re on the lookout for local volunteers to join our Bike Hub Manurewa whaanau! At this induction…

Free

Climate Fresk for Kids on Waiheke Island

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street, Oneroa

Experience the global Climate Fresk Game! Climate Fresk is a fun, interactive yet 100% science-based workshop designed for kids 9-16y. In just 2 hours you will learn the fundamental science behind…

Free

Guided Walk: Birds for Kids

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Gather your flock (whānau) and join the experts from Birds New Zealand to learn about birds on a fun kids guided walk. Cornwall Park is a favourite spot for many…

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

Free e-Waste Drop-Off: Business Manukau

The Warehouse Manukau Carpark 54 Cavendish Drive, Manukau City Centre

Get rid of your unwanted, old, or broken tech and electrical items responsibly - for FREE! Battery-operated or plug-in appliances thrown away in landfill have a risk of causing fires…

Free

Bug Hotels

Highland Park Library 16 Highland Park Drive

Bugs play a vital role in our backyard ecosystems! Join us to learn about your favorite bugs and build an eco-friendly hideaway just for them. 🏡 Take home your handmade…

Free

Fair Food Kai Sort

Event Series Fair Food Kai Sort
Fair Food New Zealand 624 Rosebank Road, Avondale

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…

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

Feeding Bellies, Not Bins

Event Series Feeding Bellies, Not Bins!
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line Road, Glen Innes

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…

Koha

The Great Big Rescued Food Cook Off

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street, Oneroa

Join us for a sizzling showdown, 'The Great Big Rescued Food Cook-Off' is back! Grab your aprons for a culinary extravaganza like no other as teams battle it out to…

$10

Ranger Guided Walk – Sylvan Park

Sylvan Park 36 Sylvan Park Avenue, Milford

Explore the wonderful Sylvan Park on the banks of Lake Pupuke in Milford with your community park ranger team. Learn about the unique flora and fauna that call this area…

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

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16

Caring for Our Water Supply

Onehunga Library 85 Church Street, Onehunga

Join us and learn how weather events such as floods and droughts affect our water supply. A fun, family-friendly interactive session where we discover how we use water and in…

Free

Fair Food Kai Sort

Event Series Fair Food Kai Sort
Fair Food New Zealand 624 Rosebank Road, Avondale

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…

Free

Rainwater Harvesting at Home

Kelmarna Community Farm 12 Hukanui Crescent, Ponsonby

SUSTAINABILITY AT HOME: RAINWATER HARVESTING with Ellen Schindler at Kelmarna Community Farm Ellen Schindler is a passionate gardener and community organiser. Since 2006 she has nurtured her home garden in…

$26 – $40

Feeding Bellies, Not Bins

Event Series Feeding Bellies, Not Bins!
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line Road, Glen Innes

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…

Koha

Six Inches of Soil – Special Screening

Waiheke Community Cinema Artworks Complex 127-129 Ocean View Road

Six Inches of Soil tells the inspiring story of three young British farmers standing up against the industrial food system and transforming the way they produce food - to heal…

$17