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Street Art Bike Challenge 2025

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EcoMatters is thrilled to host the 5th Street Art Bike Challenge this year, where Aucklanders get out and about by bike to find street art and go in to win…

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

Walk Waiheke with Us

Waiheke Walking Festival

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…

Free

World Water Day Photo Competition 2025

Whau river and around

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?…

Free

Rewa Rides: Easy Guided Ride

Bike Hub Manurewa 1 Dalgety Drive, Manurewa

Join the Bike Hub Manurewa crew for a fun and FREE guided ride exploring interesting, useful, and safe cycling routes around Manurewa! Whether you're new to cycling or just want…

Free

Collage Club

Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub 153 Pilkington Road, Point England

Join us for a creative takeover of Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub! Collage club is an event exploring creativity through recycled materials. Pick your own books, maps, magazines, (or from lots…

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

Lisa Watkins Exhibition – Celebrating Resilience

B:Hive Smales Farm 74 Taharoto Road, Takapuna

As part of EcoFest, Lake House Arts is pleased to present a satellite exhibition at B:Hive Smales Farm by Tāmaki Makaurau-based contemporary artist Lisa Watkins, the founder of Myshinymadness. Lisa…

Free

Keeping Trimdon Reserve Beautiful

Sherrif Place Playground 50 Sheriff Place, Randwick Park

Roll up your sleeves and help us keep this beautiful space thriving! Whether you’re an avid nature lover or looking for a satisfying half-days work, this is a fantastic opportunity…

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

Make a Seed Bomb – Oratia

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Drop into the Arataki Visitor Centre and create your own seed bomb. Pack native and/or wildflower seeds into a clay ‘bomb’ that you can take away and throw in your…

Free

Kids Learn to Ride Course

Basketball court 8 Hamer Street, Auckland CBD

Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experience as a parent or caregiver is a thrill. Whether they're starting on…

Free

Make Your Mark Nature Event

Puāwai | Cadness Reserve 6 Cadness Street, Northcote

Join Kaipātiki Project for a day of connection, creativity, and community at our Make Your Mark Nature Event! Immerse yourself in the beauty of Northcote's greenway, Te Ara Awataha, which…

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

Shepherds Park Guided Nature Walk

Shepherds Park, Beach Haven 31-35 Cresta Avenue

Come explore the Headland at Shepherds Park with a knowledgeable and experienced local guide. Steve Cook was instrumental in the park's transformation from what had become, neglected farmland. Through his…

Free

Wai Care Water Monitoring in Te Auaunga

40 Harbutt Avenue 40 Harbutt Avenue, Mt Albert

Conservation Volunteers New Zealand (CVNZ) is collaborating with Friends of Oakley Creek and Wai Care Programme to demonstrate how we study the health of waterways. Wai Care is a citizen…

Free

ECOLOGY+ART – Exploring Forest Restoration

Matiatia Ferry Terminal Ocean View Road

This youth-focused workshop invites you to explore forest creation and celebrate your learnings through art. Join indigenous fashion designer/environmentalist Jeanine Clarkin and ecologist/artist Monica Peters as we discover Atawhai Whenua,…

Free

Eco Sculpture Walk & Land Art

21 Man O'War Bay Road, Waiheke 21 Man O'War Bay Road

Come join us at Talking Tree Hill to see the first eco sculptures on our trail! Afterward, work with one of our artists to create a piece of land art…

$10 – $25

Paperbag Pukapuka

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Ever wondered what to do with all the paper shopping bags and papers at home?  If you like writing, drawing, upcycling and paper… then we have a workshop for you!   …

$27

Embroidered Upcycling: Ferns & Leaves

Corban Estate Arts Centre 2 Mt Lebanon Lane, Henderson

Join us for a creative and inspiring one-day workshop where you'll discover the art of contemporary embroidery and transform a cap or other piece of clothing into an upcycled wearable…

$60

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

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…

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Build an Outdoor Chair

The ReCreators Green Space 135 Chamberlain Road

Learn the basics of power tools while creating your very own chair! Brought to you by Auckland Waste Solutions. This session combines skill-building with the satisfaction of crafting something functional…

$82.7

Woodwork for Women: Introductory Series

WomenzShed 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Gribblehirst Park, Sandringham

Guided by our experienced instructor, this highly sought-after 3-week course introduces participants to a range of woodworking equipment commonly used in our workshop. Whether you're a beginner or looking to…

$250

Celebrate Waiheke Conservation with Art Exhibition

Waiheke Community Art Gallery 2 Korora Road, Oneroa

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…

Free

Preserving and Pickling the Abundance of Seasonal Food

Titirangi Community House 500 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Titirangi Community House is excited to invite you to a free workshop, Preserving & Pickling the Abundance of Seasonal Food, run by Love Food Hate Waste! Get creative with the…

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

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

Make Your Own Upcycled Merino Workshop

Waiheke Adult Learning Centre 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa

With Bea Lorimer. A two hour workshop making  your own upcycled scarf, beanie or neck warmer. Only basic machine experience required. Materials will be supplied.

$40

Sunnyvale Stream Spruce Up

Sunnyvale stream restoration 18 Sunnyside Road, Sunnyvale

A new stretch of weedy wasteland is about to be transformed into a native habitat - and you're invited to join us! Come along and experience what it's like to…

Free

All About Phoenix Oyster Mushrooms

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

All About Phoenix Oyster Mushrooms! Come join us at the Kaipatiki Project EcoHub for a fun and informative event all about Phoenix Oyster Mushrooms! This year for EcoFest 2025 learn…

$35

Creepy Crawlie Night-time Awa Explore

Te Toki Reserve 12 Wilma Rd, Ostend

Join the Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) and the Waiheke Resources Trust (WRT)) on our night-time awa explore, looking for creepy crawlies and our ancient creature, the tuna in Te Toki…

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Family Friendly Nature Loop Adventure with Talking Tree Hill

Talking Tree Hill, Waiheke 21 Man O'War Bay Road

Enjoy a Family Friendly Nature Loop Adventure with Talking Tree Hill. Private land bliss for families to enjoy a guided walk with epic tracks that go through the bush, forest…

Free

Menders and Makers Space – Textiles

Whangaparaoa Library 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

Would you like to explore with textiles? Would you like to learn how to mend or upcycle old textile items? Or would you just like to have a play with…

Free

MeloYelo & Zoomin Ebikes Demo Day – Forrest Hill

Bike Hub Forrest Hill East Coast Road

Curious about ebikes, for commuting, leisure, fitness or a bit of everything? Come and check out the range of MeloYelo and Zoomin electric bikes, take a test ride and have…

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

Clean Up Killarney

Killarney Park 38b Killarney Street, Takapuna

Join Locals for a Rubbish Pick-Up!  Unfortunately, rubbish often accumulates in the park, and much of it can end up in Lake Pupuke. This beautiful lake and its surrounding parks…

Free

Butter Making

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

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. Roll…

$8 – $16

The Art of Bicycle Maintenance

Waiheke Library 133/131 Ocean View Road, Oneroa

This bite-sized booked seminar is for anyone who wants to learn how to best care for their bike. We’ll go over the different parts of a bicycle, and when to…

Free

WilderFest

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street, Oneroa

WilderFest is an annual celebration of the incredible efforts of local community groups and organisations dedicated to restoring Waiheke Island’s biodiversity. This whānau-friendly event is proudly brought to you by…

Free

Whau Kayak Clean Up

Archibald Park 109 Archibald Road, Kelston

Come join Te Whau Pathway Project and Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and explore the Whau in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks, Whau the People and Wai Connection. 🚣 On…

Free