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World Water Day Photo Competition 2026

Te Whau Pathway Pathway between Te Atatū to New Lynn

Enter our Photo Competition in celebration of World Water Day 2026. This year Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust's theme is WATER IS LIFE... Water shapes everything — our rivers, our…

Free

Moth Plant Competition – Ōrākei Local Board Schools

Ōrākei Local Board area Ōrākei, Mission Bay, Kohimarama, St Heliers, Glendowie, St Johns, Stonefields, Meadowbank, Remuera and parts of Ellerslie

Join Ōrākei School’s Mothplant Competition for 2026 to help remove this invasive pest plant! For the past six years, this competition has rallied students from schools across the Ōrākei Local…

Free

Moth Plant Pod Competition – Manurewa

Manurewa local board area

Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! Moth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is…

Free

Moth Plant Pod Competition – Ōtara-Papatoetoe

Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area

Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! Moth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is…

Free

Moth Plant Pod Competition – Māngere-Ōtāhuhu

Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board area

Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! Moth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is…

Free

Moth Plant Pod Competition – Papakura

Papakura local board area

Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! Moth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is…

Free

Moth Plant Pod Competition 2026 – Howick

Howick Ward Howick

The Howick Moth Plant Competition 2026, led by Pest Free Howick, is back for another year — and the community is once again invited to take action for te taiao.…

Free

Butterflies in the Bay

Butterflies in the Bay
Blockhouse Bay Shops 556 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay

The Blockhouse Bay Shops are looking after NZ's colourful butterflies. Take a walk around the shops and write the name of the shop where you see one of 16 of…

Free

Hīkoi through the city

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

Become a Toa Taiao | Eco‑Warrior! Join the Hīkoi through the City Step into adventure with our Hīkoi in the City — a fun, family‑friendly walk designed to connect you…

Free

Alice Eaves Reserve – Ranger Guided Walk

Alice Eaves Scenic Reserve Eaves Bush Parade, Orewa 0931, New Zealand

Join our community parks team for a guided walk through the beautiful Alice Eaves Bush, a 16-hectare remnant of coastal kauri-broadleaf forest. Discover the diverse native plants and wildlife that…

Free

Native Seedling Sessions

Seedling Sessions
EcoMatters Nursery 4 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Come and get hands-on at the EcoMatters native plant nursery. Seedling Sessions are a regular volunteer session where you’ll help care for and grow native plants that support local restoration…

Free

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…

Free

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…

Free

Ark in the Park

Ark in the Park
Ark in the Park, Waitākere 35 Falls Road, Waitākere (after the golf club)

Spend time in nature and develop conservation skills while protecting wildlife in the Waitākere Ranges. You will protect our treasured wildlife in Ark in the Park, New Zealand's largest open…

Free

Taihinui Historical Reserve

Taihinui Historical Reserve
Taihinui Historical Reserve 8 Te Kawau Pass, Greenhithe

Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Taihinui Historical Reserve this EcoFest 2026 Love tramping off the beaten track and exploring wild bush? This group is made for you. Be part…

Free

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…

Free

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…

Free

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…

Free

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…

Free

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…

Free

Open Sky Yoga

Open Sky Yoga
3 Glen Brook Road 3 Glen Brook Road

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…

$10 – $20

Propagating Native Plants from Seed

Waiheke Native Plants Trust 66 Onetangi Road

Learn how to grow native plants from seed with experts from Waiheke Native Plants. This hands-on session introduces essential techniques for processing seeds and fruits, helping you understand the key…

Free

Hikoi Series: Repo

Harbour View Beach Reserve Harbour View Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

Join us for a hands-on interactive exploration of the Ōrangihina wetland in Te Atatū Peninsula. We will be discussing wetlands through an indigenous lens and using citizen science tools to…

Free

Rakino Island Snorkeling Meet-up

Outside the Fire Shed Corner of South Pacific Road and Woody Bay Road

Join fellow Rakino Island snorkelling enthusiasts for a low-tide exploration of the Māori Garden Bay rocky reef, home to a variety of fascinating marine life. This relaxed snorkelling session will…

Free

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…

Free

Moth Plant Removal Workshop

Moth Plant Removal Workshop
Howick Ward Howick

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…

Free

Guided Walk: Ecology ID

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

  Explore the ecology of Cornwall Park and become your own nature guide with our Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Team. We'll show you how to use resources like field guides,…

Free

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…

Free

Open Sky Yoga

Open Sky Yoga
3 Glen Brook Road 3 Glen Brook Road

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…

$10 – $20

Palm Beach Neighbourhood Easter Event

Palm Beach Neighbourhood Easter Egg Hunt Palm Road 51-53, Palm Beach

The Palm Beach Progressive Association invites neighbours, families, and friends to its annual Easter egg hunt, alongside a range of fun, family-friendly activities. The event begins at 3pm at the…

Free

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…

Free

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…

Free

Open Sky Yoga

Open Sky Yoga
3 Glen Brook Road 3 Glen Brook Road

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…

$10 – $20

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…

Free

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…

Free

Water Wonder

New Lyn War Memorial Library 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn

Discover the science of drinking water and build your own mini water filter.

Free

Junior Ranger Walk – Murphys Bush

Murphys Bush Reserve 160 Murphys Road, Flat Bush, Auckland 2019, New Zealand

Junior Ranger Explorer Walk Join your Auckland Parks Ranger for an exciting opportunity to explore, learn, and discover the wonders of our fascinating park environments. Become an Auckland Parks Junior…

Free

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…

Free

Caring for Papatūānuku – Macleans Hīkoi

Macleans Park The Esplanade, Eastern Beach, Auckland 2014, New Zealand

Whānau Fun at Macleans Park – Pest Plant Hīkoi Join us for a free morning of discovery and connection with nature, in partnership as part of the East Auckland Walkfest!…

Free

Native Seedling Sessions

Seedling Sessions
EcoMatters Nursery 4 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Come and get hands-on at the EcoMatters native plant nursery. Seedling Sessions are a regular volunteer session where you’ll help care for and grow native plants that support local restoration…

Free

Tracking the Wild: Kids Eco Adventure

Camp Adair, The Y 2487 Hūnua Road

Give your tamariki the chance to spend a full day immersed in the outdoors at Camp Adair, exploring the bush, solving nature mysteries, and learning through hands-on eco adventures. This…

Free

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…

Free