South Auckland Moth Plant Competition – Papakura
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…
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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…
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…
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 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…
🌿 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…
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…
Get ready for an after-school experience where creativity meets sustainability! At Sustainable Papakura, kids will learn to craft items that can be easily made at home—designed to be reused, waste-free,…
Gather your crew and come out for a morning working together to make Manukau shine! A street clean-up is a great way to give back to the community while connecting…
We are back with our bait and trap days! We’ll be available to help you with materials and advice to get you started on your predator control journey. Drop in…
Join us at the Beautification Trust Open Day to explore how you can contribute to a cleaner, greener South and East Auckland! Discover our mission to connect and empower communities…
Join Us at the Māngere Bridge Repair Café! Got something broken that you think can be fixed? Bring your cherished household items back to life with help from our amazing…
Join us at the Manurewa Repair Café and give your beloved items a second life! Our skilled volunteers are here to help you repair and restore a variety of items. …
🚴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…
Learn how to make beautiful, sustainable art materials from the plants around you! In this hands-on workshop from Wild Studio, you'll discover how to make artist's drawing charcoal, hand-crafted dip…
Learn how to draw and write for identification or just for pleasure from the natural world around the gardens with botanical artist and award winning illustrator Sandra Morris. Nature journaling,…
Whether it’s mending a favorite garment, darning socks, or tackling that long-forgotten sewing project, this session is all about making the most of what you already have! What You’ll…
Adults Botanicals in Stick and Ink and Pen and Ink Stipple Award winning natural history illustrator Sandra Morris will introduce you to the world of botanical art using techniques that…
Get ready for an after-school experience where creativity meets sustainability! At Sustainable Papakura, kids will learn to craft items that can be easily made at home—designed to be reused, waste-free,…
Ever wondered what happens to recyclable materials? Want to know how Reclaim processes the recyclables that we collect? Join our experts for an education tour of our Auckland facilities! We'll…
Ever wondered what happens to recyclable materials? Want to know how Reclaim processes the recyclables that we collect? Join our experts for an education tour of our Auckland facilities! We'll…
Discover the vibrant street art of Manurewa and beyond on a fun and FREE guided ride! Led by our team from Bike Hub Manurewa, this ride will showcase stunning local…
Do you have a drawer full of old cables, small electronics, or even an old appliance collecting dust? Drop off your unwanted electronic products during this drive-thru event! This event in…
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 what…
Dreaming of fresh, homegrown kai but short on space? Join Chronically Ellen for a relaxed and accessible workshop at the Beautification Trust, where you'll learn how to grow food in…
Welcome to Mushroom Growing 101! An EcoFest Workshop where you can learn all about growing your own mushrooms in an eco-friendly way! Join us at the at the Auckland Botanic…
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…
Join Whitebait Connection and AC Parks at our FREE workshop on freshwater streams at Puhinui Reserve! Workshop Highlights: • Stream Creatures: Discover the fish and invertebrates that live in our…
Ever wondered what happens to recyclable materials? Want to know how Reclaim processes the recyclables that we collect? Join our experts for an education tour of our Auckland facilities! We'll…
Ever wondered what happens to recyclable materials? Want to know how Reclaim processes the recyclables that we collect? Join our experts for an education tour of our Auckland facilities! We'll…
Discover the vibrant street art of Manurewa and beyond on a fun and FREE guided ride! Led by our team from Bike Hub Manurewa, this ride will showcase stunning local…
Roll up your sleeves and join us for a 'Tree Rescue' half-day to help us free up our planted native plants from weeds and give them the best chance of…
Feijoas are a Kiwi favourite, but heaps of fruit end up in the bin every year. Join us to discover how to make the most of this seasonal treasure! Drop…
At the Auckland Botanic Gardens, in the Logan Campbell Room, this composting workshop will be facilitated by Hari and offers an introduction to composting with the three most common and easy composting systems that…
Composting completes the cycle for food waste, returning valuable nutrients to the soil and enabling the production of further healthy crops, reducing need for purchased fertiliser and returning carbon to…
Start 2025 with purpose and positivity! This interactive workshop is your opportunity to design a roadmap for achieving your goals and aspirations for the year ahead. What to Expect: Reflect…
Gather your whaanau and join us for a day of fun, learning, and connection with nature at the EcoFest Whaanau Fun Day! Hosted by the Beautification Trust, this event is…
Turn "waste" into wonder at this hands-on collage workshop with Chronically Ellen! Grab a cuppa and let’s dive into the art of upcycling old magazines, books, calendars, and other discarded…
Join Emma Hinton from The Light Library at the Auckland Botanic Gardens for a delightful workshop for kids of all ages, blending creativity and nature! Start by crafting your own…
As part of the 'ONEPŪ - Shifting Sands / Shifting Time' exhibition at the Franklin Arts Centre, join this unique, hands-on experience exploring the traditional methods of using harakeke. All…
IMAgEN8 is a registered charity dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between New Zealand’s diverse communities and the natural environment through education, photography, and technology. We run nature photography workshops in…
Are you passionate about bikes and keen to give back to your community? We’re on the lookout for local volunteers to join our Bike Hub Manurewa whaanau! At this induction…
Get rid of your unwanted, old, or broken tech and electrical items responsibly - for FREE! Battery-operated or plug-in appliances thrown away in landfill have a risk of causing fires…
Discover the vibrant street art of Manurewa and beyond on a fun and FREE guided ride! Led by our team from Bike Hub Manurewa, this ride will showcase stunning local…
Due to wet weather this event has been postponed to 24 April, 10am to 11.30am. Create a dance based on a garden, in a garden! 🌿💃 Explore the movement of…
Experience a mix of shopping, sustainability, and community connection at Papakura Town Centre’s Sustainable Market! What Awaits You: Sustainable products that support a greener lifestyle Opportunities to connect with local…
Kohuora Park in Papatoetoe is a wonderful park with native trees, a looped nature walk, wetland and stream. Join us as we explore what’s living in this special urban oasis!…
At The Boundary, this composting workshop will be facilitated by Kathleen and offers an introduction to composting with the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used in the…
Join us for Saturday Stitch-Up, where you’ll learn the basics of sewing while creating eco-friendly scrunchies from repurposed clothing! This hands-on event introduces sustainable sewing practices, reducing fabric waste, and…
Fallen leaves are valuable garden resource but can clog up a compost pile and form a solid layer that prevents optimal decomposition. Come along to this workshop with Katrina Wolff, Compost…
Fly into some creativity these holidays as kids stitch their very own Pekapeka (bat) using upcycled fabric! This hands-on activity not only builds sewing skills but also, in a fun…