Moth Plant Removal Workshop
Howick Ward HowickJoin us for a community moth plant removal workshop to help protect native plants and restore habitat while learning to remove moth plants effectively and safely. Location to be confirmed…
Free
Join us for a community moth plant removal workshop to help protect native plants and restore habitat while learning to remove moth plants effectively and safely. Location to be confirmed…
Sorry this event has been cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances. Drop in during the Avondale Sunday Markets and help create a flock of Kuaka (Eastern Bar-tailed Godwits) inspired by…
In partnership with Wairau Zero Waste Hub and Localised, Lake House Arts is proud to celebrate creativity that transforms trash into treasure. These awards shine a light on sustainability in…
Let’s chat about bikes while sharing a free coffee Are you local to the Hobsonville area? Like bikes, ride a bike, commute by bike, or want to get more into…
Let’s chat about bikes while sharing a free coffee 🚲☕ Are you local to Māngere Bridge? Like bikes? Ride a bike? Commute by bike? Don’t have a bike but want…
Get your hands dirty for a good cause at our Community Weeding Bee. Nestled along the banks of the Whau River, this special place is home to native plants, birds,…
Bring new joy into your life and others’ with a change of season clothes swap. Swap considerately—there’s no item-by-item counting. Any clothing left behind will be donated to local op…
You are welcome to Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School to learn about Eco printing! Eco printing is a creative, sustainable process which uses the natural pigments in plants to make unique,…
Join Sue at Auckland Botanical Gardens for an Introduction to Composting workshop, featuring the three most common and easy composting systems for the home and garden: Traditional Cold Composting, Worm…
Join us for a short guided walk around Ridgewood Reserve and discover the special nature in our local area! Pop in at our engagement space and find out how you…
Join us to transform soft plastic waste into sustainable building blocks called ecobricks! We'll give a demo on how to make an ecobrick (its super easy), provide all the materials…
Come along and join one of our tiki-making workshops. We will be making tiki from upcycling old jeans and other preloved clothing. Feel free to bring along fabric you like…
Join us in the rich local history of the unique native plant gardens of Fernglen. Book a garden tour with botanical experts at 10am or 1pm Create a lush moss…
Pasifika Day is a free, family-friendly cultural festival celebrating the diverse Pacific cultures of Waiheke Island and the wider Hauraki Gulf community. Enjoy a relaxed, village-style atmosphere with cultural performances,…
Join us for a one-hour yoga and movement session in the outdoors, suitable for beginners and those seeking a deeper stretch. After the class, enjoy a coffee or, if you…
Join us for our monthly Seed Swap 🌱 To celebrate EcoFest, March’s Seed Swap at Rānui Library will include a creative workshop. Enjoy a cuppa, swap seeds and seedlings, share…
Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown, and sustainability was a way of life. Experience some of the hard work done every day…
Ever wondered whether your cleaning products could be simpler, safer, and more sustainable? In this hands-on workshop, we’ll make a low-tox cleaning product together and explore practical everyday swaps that…
Join us for a hands-on interactive exploration to discover what benthic invertebrate species live in the intertidal zone at - Ōrangihina, Te Atatū Peninsula. We will collect valuable data on…
Explore your local neighbourhood by bike 🚲 Have you thought about biking in the area, but aren’t confident about the routes? Need a bit of practice before heading out solo?…
Enjoy a guided tasting of carefully selected organic wines, paired with an introduction to sustainable wine-making practices. This relaxed and informative session offers an opportunity to learn more about how…
Discover how many places you can go by bike around Māngere Bridge 🚲 Have you thought about biking in the area, but aren’t confident about the routes? Need a bit…
Pick 'N' Mix Textiles for Adults & Teens Support sustainability and get creative with the Thread Exchange! 🪡 This hands‑on programme encourages the re‑use of fabric and showcases how fun…
Join us for a family-friendly, all-ages eco event for the local community. Taking place across both indoor and outdoor spaces, the day will feature information stands, hands-on workshops, and children’s…
Protected bike paths and cycle lanes Age: 14+ This course is for people who can already balance for a short distance in a big open space but struggle to steer…
Join us at Blockhouse Bay Library for a hands-on beeswax wrap workshop, we will use cloth and pre-made beeswax to create our own reusable wrap using a hot iron. All…
Step into the garden and watch plants turn into colour! This workshop takes you from growing and harvesting dye plants, to mordanting fabric, to making a dye bath, and finally…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
In partnership with Wairau Zero Waste Hub and Localised, Lake House Arts is proud to celebrate creativity that transforms trash into treasure. These awards shine a light on sustainability in…
Join us to learn how healthier homes can reduce waste, improve wellbeing, and support a more sustainable way of living. In this interactive session, Sustain & Enable will explore what…
How do orange peels and onion skins from your kitchen become clean energy and fertiliser? What else can go in your food scraps bin and be transformed? Learn all about…
The West Auckland Resource Centre is delighted to bring you Eco-Threads once again. Fill a box full of fabric for $5 and load up on free swatches for your next…
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…
This whānau-friendly worm farm workshop at Avondale Library, Wei, one of our friendly Compost Collective facilitators, will run this fun, interactive worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Dive into…
An after-school programme with a difference! Create items that can be REPURPOSED, REUSED, REDESIGNED and UPCYCLED with a focus on PROTECTING AOTEAROA and TAKING CARE OF TE TAIAO/ENVIRONMENT This series…
Join the New Zealand Seabird Trust for an engaging public talk on the remarkable seabirds of Waiheke Island and the wider Hauraki Gulf. Hosted by Waiheke Marine Project and Te…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Come for a unique pay-what-you-can dinner at the award-winning Everybody Eats restaurant, and in between courses, visit our Save a Bite stand to pick up simple, practical ideas for reducing…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Join us for our inspiring Te Reo Māori Workshops, where language, culture, and sustainable living come together. Explore Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar, and learn how its rhythms can guide…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
Join us to get the essential skills for authentic sustainability storytelling. Back by popular demand, the Communicating Sustainability Masterclass 2026 is a day of hands-on learning led by industry experts.…
In partnership with Wairau Zero Waste Hub and Localised, Lake House Arts is proud to celebrate creativity that transforms trash into treasure. These awards shine a light on sustainability in…
Journeys We Have Travelled brings together five Auckland-based artists — Louise Clement, Tracye Eriksen, Leanne Gibbons, Ellen von Collas and Tracey McKeown Working primarily with recycled and repurposed materials, the artists transform discarded…
This workshop runs over two sessions, so you can slow down and work with native timber properly. Good wood takes time, care, and patience. In session one, you’ll learn drop…
Discover the vast health benefits of wild weeds growing in your garden and in the ngahere — and partake in the making of delicious green smoothies and botanical oils for…
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…
Join us for The Adaptation Game: a playful, hands-on workshop that explores how Kaipātiki can prepare for the impacts of extreme weather events. Imagine this: after months of drought, Kaipātiki’s green…
The University of Auckland Horticulture Club aims to hold a terrarium making event. This event encourages participants to build their own closed terrarium. Often we have glass jars lying around…
Carpooling has long been promoted as a solution to congestion and emissions, yet it has never truly succeeded at scale. Why not? This talk explores the key reasons carpooling has…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Is there an urgent environmental issue in your local community that needs addressing? In this practical session we'll cover the basics of petitions - how to set one up, how…
Join us at the cinema for an evening to celebrate coastal regeneration and seaweed. Dr Nicole Miller from Explore Your Coast will present her award-winning short film: Seaweed, A Love…