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Introduction to Rainwater Harvesting

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It falls! It's free! Catch it while you can! This video provides step by step instructions on how to set up your own rain barrel system with Laurie Dee, so…

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WasteWise Drop-In Info Stall

Whangaparaoa Library 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

Visit Auckland Council’s WasteWise Advisors’ information stall and learn about how to do better with your waste. From tips to preventing waste in the first place to using your 3x…

Free

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

Repair Cafe – Te Atatū South

Te Atatū South Community Centre 247 Edmonton Road, Te Atatū South

Join us at the April DEANZ Repair Cafe Te Atatū South, where you can bring broken small household items (e.g. clothes, laptops, phones, small electrical appliances and things like small…

Free

The Living Earth Series

The Living Earth Series
The Button Factory 2 Abbey Street, Auckland CBD

Ancient Wisdom For A New Paradigm The Living Earth Series invites a shift in how we relate to the world:  from seeing the Earth as a resource to recognising it…

$50

Everyday Actions Conversation Group

Parnell Library 545 Parnell Road, Parnell

Join us for a relaxed conversation at Parnell Library about climate topics and ways we can make a positive impact. This is the second session in a monthly series. Each…

Free

St Johns Food Forest Tour

St Johns Food Forest Tour
14 Anson Place 14 Anson Place, St Johns

Visit us in this beautiful, mature food forest in our 1/3 acre in the suburb of St John. Let me take you on a tour around the vege garden, meadow,…

$10

Ecobrick-Making Workshop – North Auckland

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

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 and…

Free

Repair Cafe Papakura

Sustainable Papakura 67 O'Shannessey Street, Papakura

Repair Café Workshop ♻️ Fix It, Don’t Toss It! 🛠 What’s a Repair Café? A community event where people come together to repair broken items, share skills, and reduce waste.…

Koha

Freida Market

Freida Margolis Grey Lynn 440 Richmond road

Join us and see how good it feels to shop second hand, back local makers and make a few better choices to help our planet. Usually a neighbourhood wine bar,…

Free

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

The Living Earth Series

The Living Earth Series
The Button Factory 2 Abbey Street, Auckland CBD

Ancient Wisdom For A New Paradigm The Living Earth Series invites a shift in how we relate to the world:  from seeing the Earth as a resource to recognising it…

$50

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

Solar Yoga

3 Glen Brook Road 3 Glen Brook Road

Join us for this special one-hour yoga and movement session in the outdoors, suitable for beginners and those seeking a deeper stretch. After the class, enjoy some freshly brewed solar-powered…

$10 – $20

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

Introduction to Composting – Whangaparāoa

Whangaparaoa Library 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

Join Sarah Williams at Whangaparāoa Library for this free workshop. It offers an introduction to composting with the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used in…

Free

Waste Wise – Pt Chev Library

Pt Chevalier Library 1221 Great North Road, Pt Chevalier

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 journey of…

Free

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

Fun with Food Scraps – Tamariki workshop

Waitākere Central Library 3 Ratanui Street, Henderson

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…

Free

Worm Farm Workshop – Waterview

The Waterview Community and Enviro Hub 1547 Great North Road, Waterview

Join Wei, one of our friendly Compost Collective facilitators, will run this fun, interactive worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and…

Free

Free e-Waste Drop-Off: Business Manukau

The Warehouse Manukau Carpark 54 Cavendish Drive, Manukau City Centre

💻Drop off your e-Waste responsibly for FREE! 💻  🔋Electronics and battery-powered items that are thrown away in landfills have a risk of causing fires in rubbish trucks or at processing…

Free

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

DIY Natural Skincare for Rangatahi

Auckland Central City Library 44/46 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD

Brought to you by Creative Communities! DIY Skincare for Rangatahi, a fun, natural, and sustainable workshop for ages 12–17 year olds. Come and get stuck in at this hands-on workshop where…

Free

Pyjama Storytime for the Planet

East Coast Bays Library 8 Bute Rd, Browns Bay

Snuggle up in your coziest pyjamas and join us for a special EcoFest treat for the whole family! We’ll share nature-inspired stories that celebrate caring for our planet—all in a…

Free

Berms by Design

72 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn 72 Williamson Avenue, Grey lynn

Join us and learn where, why, and how to create and grow a thriving berm at home. We’ll be exploring the purpose of berm gardens, how to get the most…

Free

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

He Mana tō te Kai

Ellen Melville Centre in the Helen Clark Lounge 2 Freyberg Place,Central Auckland

Join Para Kore with facilitator Ethan Smith and other whānau on a journey through whakapapa, māramatanga, kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga with our He Mana tō te Kai programme. This programme is…

Free

Mai i Kurawaka Wānanga – City Centre

Ellen Melville Centre 2 Freyberg Place,Central Auckland

The Mai i Kurawaka Reclaiming our Menstrual Mātauranga wānanga invites participants to: Reconnect with the traditional Māori worldview of ikura (menstruation); Explore its whakapapa, sacredness, and connection to atua wāhine;…

Free

$5 Fill A Bag Sale

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre 990 Great North Road, Western Springs

Our highly anticipated $5 Fill-A-Bag Sale is back! Bring your reusable supermarket bag and get ready to fill it with quality clothing, shoes, books, and toys – all for just…

Free

Onehunga Toy Fair – cancelled

Onehunga Community Centre 83 Church Street, Onehunga

Sorry this event can not go ahead due to unforeseen building works at their venue. Join us for a fun-filled morning at the Onehunga Toy Fair. Enjoy activities for kids,…

Free

St Johns Food Forest Tour

St Johns Food Forest Tour
14 Anson Place 14 Anson Place, St Johns

Visit us in this beautiful, mature food forest in our 1/3 acre in the suburb of St John. Let me take you on a tour around the vege garden, meadow,…

$10

Composting Workshop – Fruitvale

Fruitvale Primary school 40 Fruitvale Road

Join Amanda at the Fruitvale School community garden and  composting hub to learn practical composting methods including bokashi, hot composting, worm farms, and banana swale. Discover how to create nutrient-rich…

Free

iNaturalist Project: Stone Wall Ecosystem

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Discover the hidden life in Cornwall Park’s stone walls! Join us at Huia Lodge for our new iNaturalist citizen science project. Whether you’re a seasoned observer or a curious beginner,…

Free

Heihei – Urban Chickens

72 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn, Auckland 72 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn

Join us and learn all you need to know about keeping heihei in the city. We’ll be exploring basics of urban chicken care, tips for housing, feeding, health and how…

Free

The Eco Creators Market

Te Atatū Peninsula Library and Community Centre 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

Join us for a market day of green shopping and sustainability at The Eco Creators Market, proudly part of EcoFest West.  As we celebrate Green Month, this market brings together…

Free

Awaawaroa Bay Eco Village Open Day

182 Awaawaroa Road RD1 Waiheke Island 1971 182 Awaawaroa Road RD1 Waiheke Island

Curious about intentional communities and living lightly? Come along to the Awaawaroa Bay Eco Village Open Day for a day of talks, walks, and workshops exploring two ara (paths) of…

$25

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…

Pay What You Can

Repair Café – Kaipātiki

Onewa Christian Community Hall 172 Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead

Do you have a broken toy, a bike that needs fixing, or a favourite outfit that needs some love to make it wearable again? Come along to our April repair…

Free

Practical Biodynamics Workshop – cancelled

EcoMatters EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Sorry this event has been cancelled. Biodynamics offers a holistic approach to growing, which can enhance any organic or regenerative growing system. It works with nature's rhythms and uses the…

$20

Get Started with Solar

Waiheke Adult Learning Centre 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa

Workshop facilitated by Dana Darwin. Build a clear, practical understanding of solar energy and the available options, so you can make informed decisions with confidence. This independent workshop explores system…

$60

EcoWed – Sustainable Waste Free Weddings

Highwic 40 Gillies Ave, Newmarket

Come and learn how to make your wedding or elopement more sustainable. Join me for a glass of Organic bubbles, NZ made, while we chat about sustainable, waste-free weddings. Kia…

Free

St Johns Food Forest Tour

St Johns Food Forest Tour
14 Anson Place 14 Anson Place, St Johns

Visit us in this beautiful, mature food forest in our 1/3 acre in the suburb of St John. Let me take you on a tour around the vege garden, meadow,…

$10