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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

Seed Bomb Making – Titirangi

Titirangi Community House 500 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Join us at EcoFest 2025 for a hands-on, eco-friendly session where you can create your very own Seed Bombs to help green our planet! Seed bombs are a fun and…

Free

Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū

Event Series Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū!
Te Atatū Peninsula Library and Community Centre 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

For those interested in weaving with harakeke, come along and join our group of weavers who meet at the community centre every Friday during the school term. Bring your own project…

Free

Native Nursery Workshop

Event Series Native Nursery Workshop
EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Join Chrissy the seed whisperer to help with native plant and seed propagation. Muck in and learn about how it's done and how native plants contribute to protecting our land…

Free

A Bug Hunt at Night

Matuku Link Reserve 111 Bethells Road, Waitākere

What bugs hide in our bush? Come and help us find out. Professional entomologists will help you identify as many insects as we can find at Matuku Link’s forest and…

Free – $5

Ask a Mycologist: Mushroom Foraging and ID

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Autumn is a great time to forage edible mushrooms, but you need to know how to identify mushrooms correctly BEFORE consuming them! Learn how to safely and effectively identify fungi found in…

$18 – $40

Grow, Harvest, Cook Workshop

Hope Teaching Garden 8 Riverbank Road, New Lynn

Join us at Hope Teaching Garden where we carry out Regenerative practices that support the systemic health of our local area. At this workshop you will learn how to grow…

Free

Repair Cafe – New Lynn

Main Hall, New Lynn Community Centre 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn

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

Food Forest Dynamics: A Syntropic Approach

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

How do we grow a food forest from scratch? And how can we design it so that each plant gets what it needs to thrive? Join us for a one-hour…

$18

Guided walk – Orangihina Park

Harbour View Beach Reserve Harbour View Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

Explore the taonga of Harbourview-Orangihina Park in Te Atatū Peninsula! Discover rare ecosystems, understand their significance, and the inspiring efforts of community groups protecting and restoring them. From lush wetlands…

Free

Finding Grace Kimiha a Grace Art Exhibition Opening

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Join us to celebrate the enchanting journey of Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace through art and storytelling. Be part of the opening ceremony for the Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace Art Exhibition, where author…

Free

Secret Species & Trapper Event

Waitakere Domain Hall 13 Bethells Road, Waitākere

Join us to celebrate the "Secret Species" for the Swanson Waitakere Predator Free Group. Starting at 2pm there will be fun and activities for the children, with the colouring in…

Free

Decision Making for NZ’s Challenges

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Imagine…  …Greta Thunberg and Donald Trump calling up a news conference and announcing they, together, have come up with a plan to tackle the climate change crisis. Imagine....  …a decision…

Free

Climate Change and Alternative Economics

Titirangi Library 500 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Climate change is directly linked to economic growth. Ruth Irwin explores what drives economic growth and opens discussion about what a relaxed economy of enoughness might look like. Ruth has a…

Free

KiwiSaver 101: Money and Happiness – New Lynn

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Learn how to feel good while you save for your future, with award-winning ethical KiwiSaver Plan, Pathfinder. Investing shapes the world we live in, join this session to discover how…

Free

Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū

Event Series Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū!
Te Atatū Peninsula Library and Community Centre 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

For those interested in weaving with harakeke, come along and join our group of weavers who meet at the community centre every Friday during the school term. Bring your own project…

Free

Native Nursery Workshop

Event Series Native Nursery Workshop
EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Join Chrissy the seed whisperer to help with native plant and seed propagation. Muck in and learn about how it's done and how native plants contribute to protecting our land…

Free

Repair Cafe – Te Atatū South

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

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

VIP Kayak Day at Matuku Link

Matuku Link Reserve 111 Bethells Road, Waitākere

Experience Auckland’s largest wetland at a unique VIP kayak tour to raise funds for wetland restoration at Matuku Link on World Rivers Day. The navigable part of Waitākere River is…

$75

Community Weed Bin Weekend – Laingholm

Laingholm Community Hall 69 Victory Road, Laingholm

If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…

Free

Community Weed bin weekend – Waiatarua

Waiatarua Community Hall 911 West Coast Road, Waiatarua

If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…

Free

Community Weed Bin Weekend – Huia

Huia Domain Carpark Huia Road, Huia

If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…

Free

Glen Eden Stream Walk and Talk

Ōkaurirahi / Kaurilands Domain 65 Atkinson Road, Titirangi

Nau mai, haere mai! Join us on a guided walk along the Waikumete Stream at Ōkaurirahi / Kaurilands Domain and Ceramco Park. Go off the beaten track to meet the…

Free

Garden Open Day

Triangle Park Community Teaching Garden 385 Don Buck Road, Massey

Join us for our teaching garden community garden open day. Bring the whole family and enjoy a fun day with mini-workshops, demonstrations, garden tours, plant sale and refreshments. A wonderful…

Free

Kids Arts Festival

Corban Estate Arts Centre 2 Mt Lebanon Lane, Henderson

Dive into a world of creativity and celebrate the vibrant theme of Colour at the Kids Arts Festival 2025. This fun-filled day is packed with inclusive hands-on art workshops, interactive…

Free

Gardening with Chickens

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Join Oliver Liddell and his chooks in the EcoMatters garden as he shares his favourite tips and techniques for growing food in your garden alongside chickens. Learn how garden ecosystems can meet…

$18 – $40

Mastering MicroGreens GYO Workshop

Te Atatū Peninsula Library 595 Te Atatu Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

Learn how to Grow your own MicroGreens and save money by growing these in your own home. Find out about all the health benefits you receive and creative recipes to…

Free

Nature Day Festival

West Lynn Garden & Butterfly House 73 Parker Avenue, New Lynn

Join us for a joyful 13 Bedar, the Persian Nature's Day celebration. Enjoy outdoor games, cultural activities, and delicious Persian food available from our market. This is a great event…

Free

Friendly Fermented Foods with Irene Margolis

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Fermented foods are still popular and revered for their health benefits. Historically every culture has had some type of fermented food, and for good reason! Join Irene Margolis in this practical…

$23 – $50

Eco-Paint and Pastel-Making Workshop – Cancelled

Te Uru Waitakere Contemporary Gallery 420 Titirangi Road, Titirangi

SORRY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Learn to Create Non-Toxic Earth Pigment Paints and Pastels Join practicing eco-artist Holly Clarke for this one-day workshop exploring the art of making eco-friendly…

$150.00

Grow Your Own Microgreens workshop – Mount Albert

Mount Roskill LIbrary 546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings

Join us in the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads in this interactive workshop. Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a…

Free

Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū

Event Series Harakeke Weaving in Te Atatū!
Te Atatū Peninsula Library and Community Centre 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

For those interested in weaving with harakeke, come along and join our group of weavers who meet at the community centre every Friday during the school term. Bring your own project…

Free

Native Nursery Workshop

Event Series Native Nursery Workshop
EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Join Chrissy the seed whisperer to help with native plant and seed propagation. Muck in and learn about how it's done and how native plants contribute to protecting our land…

Free

Grow – Eco Day in the Whau

New Lynn War Memorial Library 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn

Join us for a day of eco-friendly fun! Come together with local organizations and community members to celebrate sustainability and environmental action in the heart of Whau. Connect with groups…

Free

Marine Metre Squared – Whau River

McCormick Green 1A McCormick Road, Te Atatū South

Discover the amazing critters that call the muddy estuary their home! There's a lot more the Whau's muddy shores than meets the eye. From burrowing anemones to snapping shrimp, paddle…

Free

Hop Into Sustainability Market

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

Join us at the Hop Into Sustainability Market and celebrate Easter with eco-friendly creativity, a warm welcome and community connection! Discover our vibrant market, with eco-conscious crafts, handmade creations and…

Free

West Auckland Woodturners Open Day

West Auckland Woodturners Guild Clubrooms 2 Rangeview Rd, Sunnyvale

Experience Firewood becoming Art at the West Auckland Woodturners Guild Open Day This free event is perfect for the whole family.  Witness skilled woodturners in action, try your hand at…

Free

Weave Your Own Kono with Nat Rose Te Hei

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tuwharetoa) in this fun beginners weaving workshop at the start of the school holidays. Participants will learn to weave a…

$28

Tāmaki’s Urban Food Futures workshop

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

In this workshop, Dan will share some of the findings from his doctoral research into different food futures for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Participants will be taken on a journey through…

$18

Create a Book Together Workshop

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Dive into the creative process and help shape the sequel to Finding Grace Kimihia a Grace! Join local author Emma Hinton and illustrator Nicky Hartley for a hands-on workshop where you'll…

$10

Creative Kids: Make Your Own Bath Bombs

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Learn how to make your own eco-friendly bath bombs in this fun school holiday workshop with Juliette from Whitecloud Skincare. Why do bath bombs fizz? Discover the chemistry behind the bath…

$23

Arataki Presents Bat Night at Te Piringa

Cascade Kauri 4G8C+9X Falls Road, Waitākere

Arataki Visitor Centre and Community Waitākere are collaborating with a range of Waitākere conservation groups to bring you 'Bat Night at Te Piringa' for EcoFest 2025! Come along to Te…

Free

Roaming with a Ranger at Arataki

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Join Senior Ranger Gavin for a guided walk around the Arataki Visitor Centre for Eco Fest 2025! Starting in front of the Arataki Visitor Centre, Gavin will then guide you on…

Free

Free A Tree

Matuku Link Reserve 111 Bethells Road, Waitākere

Search and Rescue for trees! No swimming required, just a 'shark' (flax knife) to weed around our little plants. If it's wet enough, we'll also plant new natives and go…

Free

Butterflies in Blockhouse Bay – Earth Day Celebration

Blockhouse Bay Butterfly Habitat 36 Rathlin Street, Blockhouse Bay

Come to the Blockhouse Bay Recreational Reserve Butterfly Habitat for fun activities such as treasure hunts, craft making, tagging demonstration etc. Hopefully you will see live butterflies and caterpillars up…

Free