Embark on an exciting geocaching adventure with EcoFest! Use geocaching.com to track down hidden caches across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. Find one of our limited-edition EcoFest 2025 trackables to unlock…
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…
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…
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…
Ātiu Creek Regional Park is an 843 hectare patchwork of rolling pastures, exotic tree plantations, and majestic stands of rare and ancient native forest, wetlands and estuarine mangroves. More than a…
Have Your Say on the Right to Repair Bill! Exciting news! On February 19th, 2025, the Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill passed its first reading and is now…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
ONEPŪ - 'Shifting Sands/Shifting Time' - an exhibition presented by Franklin Arts Centre. Exhibition dates: 15 March - 26 April 2025 Location: Steel Gallery, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe East ONEPŪ…
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…
Are you interested in seeing how you can create a productive garden to grow more of your own food for your family? Come and visit St Johns Food Forest –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Proudly brought to you by the Creative Communities! Fly into some creativity these holidays as kids stitch their very own Pekapeka (bat) using upcycled fabric! This hands-on activity not only…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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! …
Join us at the West Auckland Resource Centre for our exciting Eco Festival fabric sale! Throughout the festival, we’re offering a fantastic opportunity to dig through an abundance of beautiful,…
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Combine creativity and craftsmanship in our Make an Upcycled Native Timber Jewellery Stand workshop! Learn to use power tools while transforming reclaimed native timber into a…
Te Ara Awataha community regeneration, nature art workshop and so much more! Join us in growing a regular volunteer group for regeneration working bees at the Make Your Mark Nature…
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…
🌿 Join Us for Moth Plant Control in Māngere-Ōtāhuhu! 🌿 Keen to make a real difference in your community? Come along every Wednesday and help us tackle the invasive moth…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Step into the world of story, gear up with a pair of headsets provided, and join us for a FREE Silent Disco Kids Adventure at Auckland Botanic Gardens, where kids…
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…
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…
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…
A free, open-air, climate-friendly community meal is coming to the heart of Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Everybody Eats in Te Komititanga invites people from all walks of life to come together,…
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.
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…
Come and explore our inspiring Permaculture Demonstration Garden and discover how to live in harmony with nature. See firsthand how easy it is to grow your own nutrient-dense, organic food…
Join Trash Free Taiaotea for a free workshop to help you effectively manage waste in your household. Everyone is welcome.
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…
