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Woodwork for Women: Introductory Series

WomenzShed 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Gribblehirst Park, Sandringham

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…

$250

Communicating Sustainability Masterclass

AUT - Sir Paul Reeves Building WG Building 2 Governor Fitzroy Place

Join us to get the essential skills for authentic sustainability storytelling. Back by popular demand, the Masterclass on Communicating Sustainability is a day of hands-on learning led by industry experts.…

$275 – $895

Foraging Talk – Learn to Forage

Aaiotanga Community Space 22 Emily Place, Central Auckland

Step into the wild and discover nature’s hidden pantry with Felicity Joy of Homegrown Botanica at EcoFest Auckland! This inspiring talk will open your eyes to the abundance of edible…

$50

Greening the City Centre, Networking Hui

Te Matawai 139B Greys Avenue, Auckland CBD

Are you working on greening the city centre or helping others to care for nature in our vertical neighbourhoods and business centre?  Would you like others to know what you…

Free

ALoT Mending Circle

Auckland Library of Tools 21 Newton Road, Grey Lynn

Come join in the fun of repairing your own clothing with a group of others doing the same. Swap knowledge, tips and tricks, stories, and thread colours with your neighbour…

Free – $10

Bikes & Beers!

Brothers Beer 5 Akiraho Street, Mount Eden

Join us for an after-work craft ale or two! Bikes & Beers is Bike Auckland’s monthly catch up for people who like bikes. Last Friday of every month. Come along…

Free

Weeding Bee: Heron Park

Heron Park 1625-1627 Great North Road, Waterview

Show some love to one of Tāmaki Makaurau's local parks and work alongside other passionate volunteers caring for Heron Park. We'll spend some time learning about the pest plants in…

Free

Workshop – Clay Trinket Dish

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Connect with Cornwall Park and get creative in this drop-in air-dry clay workshop. Make a flora or fauna themed trinket dish with Siriporn of Falcon Grey Ceramics. The workshop will…

Free

Make-an-Ecobrick Workshop

UoA Bee Sanctuary 19 Eden Crescent

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…

Free

Being Stewards – On Nature & Philosophy

University of Auckland: Humanities Building (Bldg 206) 14a Symonds Street, Auckland CBD

Curious what philosophers think and say about environmental ethics and sustainability? Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking exploration of what it means to be (better) stewards of nature and…

Free

Building The Future – Book Talk

Onetwosix 126 Point Chevalier Rd, Point Chevalier

Rammed earth building dates back more than 2000 years and, like many of the structures created with it, is still standing as a strong, beautiful and ecologically kind way to…

$5.00

Grey Lynn Car Boot Market

Grey Lynn RSC 1 Francis Street, Grey Lynn

Got too much stuff cluttering your space? Turn it into cash and give your pre-loved items a new home! Join us at the Grey Lynn Car Boot Market, a vibrant…

Free

Guided Walk – Forest Bathing

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Relax with Benni Bonnin and experience forest bathing in Cornwall Park. Take some time for yourself. Pause. Breathe. Connect with Nature. Simple, light and uplifting time – with guided meditation…

Free

Ranger Guided Walk – Kepa Bush, Orakei

Kepa Bush Reserve 9 Colenso Place, Mission Bay

Join the community parks team on a free guided walk through a picturesque Kepa Bush in Mission Bay.  Learn about the wide range of native plant and animal species that…

Free

Make Your Own All-natural Moisturiser

Kelmarna Community Farm 12 Hukanui Crescent, Ponsonby

MAKE YOUR OWN ALL NATURAL MOISTURISER with Sarah McFadden at Kelmarna Community Farm Sarah McFadden is also our Kelmarna General Manager. She has been making her own cosmetics for more…

$27.08 – $41.5

Bike Breakfast

Mud Pie Deli 1205 Great North Road, Point Chevalier

Bike Breakfast is Bike Auckland’s monthly catch up for morning people who like bikes. Grab a beverage on us, chat to bike-minded people and hear what Bike Auckland has been…

Free

Berm Day Out!

15 Firth Road 15 Firth Road, Grey Lynn

Join us for the big Berm Day Out, where we will visit a number of beautiful examples of berm gardens in central Tāmaki. We’ll learn about native, edible as well…

Koha

Hands on With Rammed Earth Building

27 Kanuka St 27 Kanuka St, Point Chevalier

Ever wanted to know how today’s best rammed earth homes are built? At this fun, informative and interactive event, you can hear about how ancient methodology combines with modern engineering,…

$35

Onehunga Library Clothing Swap

Onehunga Library 85 Church Street, Onehunga

Exchange clothing you no longer need for clothing you want! Save money! Update your wardrobe without buying new clothes. Help reduce waste: get rid of clothes that would otherwise be…

Free

Pest Trapping Workshop

Wellpark Reserve Wellpark Reserve, Grey Lynn, Auckland 1021

Have you heard of Predator Free 2050? "Imagine an Aotearoa New Zealand where our native species are safe from extinction and thriving alongside us... That’s why Predator Free 2050 is…

Free

Celebrating the Cycleways: Grey Lynn to New Lynn

Bike Hub Grey Lynn Grey Lynn Park, Dryden St entrance

Do you want to explore Grey Lynn and further afield using the cycleways? There are many safe new cycleways to get out west from Grey Lynn/Ponsonby. Come join a fun…

Free

Climate Cafe – Auckland Central

Auckland Art Gallery Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD

Informal. Relaxed. Great company. Whatever you want to chat about regarding the climate crisis and what to do about it in Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland. There is so much happening.…

Free

Greening the City Centre

Aaiotanga Community Space 22 Emily Place, Central Auckland

Imagine a greener  central Auckland city center. Picture balconies, rooftops, courtyards and alleyways buzzing with pollinators. Growing herbs in a nearby community garden? Do you know a space in the…

Free

Power Up your Apartment Building

Ellen Melville Centre 2 Freyberg Place,Central Auckland

Is your apartment building ready for the future? Power up your Apartment Building for resilience and  efficiency Imagine:-Seamless EV charging for residents.-Uninterrupted power with solar/batteries during outages.- Reliable backup systems…

Free

Composting Workshop Onehunga

Onehunga Community Centre 83 Church Street, Onehunga

At Onehunga Community Centre in the Mountjoy Room, this composting workshop will be facilitated by Adam and offer an introduction to composting with the three most common and easy composting systems that…

Free

Practical Preserving At Home – Kimchi

Kelmarna Community Farm 12 Hukanui Crescent, Ponsonby

Practical Preserving At Home: Kimchi with Ellen Schindler Keen on a way to boost flavour in your food while helping improve gut health? What about with a delectable, spicy condiment that you can…

$26 – $40

Mandarin Workshop: Food Scraps Journey

Onehunga Library 85 Church Street, Onehunga

Join us for an engaging workshop where we explore the fascinating journey of food scraps before they disappear! We’ll talk about: The Importance of Food Scrap Bins: Discover why Auckland…

Free (Donations Welcome)

Green Advocacy: Your Voice Matters

University of Auckland campus 34 Princes Street, CBD

Do you want to make your voice count in shaping New Zealand’s laws?  Join us, a student-led group of law students from the University of Auckland, as we dissect the…

Free

Tech Careers in a Changing Climate

Ellen Melville Centre 2 Freyberg Place,Central Auckland

Target Audience: Product and technology professionals, including agilists, engineers, designers and innovators. Join us for a forward-looking event designed to help technology and product professionals explore the impacts our industries…

Free

Te Aka Kōtuia: Plant Division Workshop

Maungawhau Nursery Puhi Huia Road

Join us for this hands-on workshop at Maungawhau Nursery where we will cover propagation by plant division. We will learn about a range of species that can be propagated for…

Free

MeloYelo & Zoomin Ebikes Demo Day – Queens Wharf

Bike Hub Queens Wharf 89 Quay Street, Auckland CBD

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…

Free

Funky Recycled Kitchen Apron Workshop

Onehunga Library 85 Church Street, Onehunga

Design a bright and funky kitchen apron with recycled materials, to protect your clothes while you cook. In just 3 hours you’ll learn to make a kitchen apron to fit your…

Free

Nature craft Workshop: Pressed-Flower Lanterns

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre 990 Great North Road, Western Springs

Join Rachel Clare, author of Play Wild: Nature Craft Projects for Tamariki, and upcycle an old jar into a pretty lantern decorated with pressed flowers and leaves.  This event is…

$30.00

Repair Café – Central City Library

Auckland Central City Library 44 Lorne St, Auckland Central

Collaborative repair café held by Repair Café Aotearoa NZ and Auckland Central City Library! What is on offer?-REPAIRS available are MENDING of clothing and textiles (yet no alterations) as well…

Free

Tamariki Discover: Autumn

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Join us on an exploratory walk through Cornwall Park, where curious minds will discover special taonga (treasure) in the park. Collect fascinating facts and tremendous textures as you explore the…

Free

ReUse Market – Auckland’s City Centre

Victoria St. Car Park 30 Kitchener St, Auckland CBD

Come join us at our ReUse Market in Auckland's City Centre - come to shop or come to sell. Background Our market is a place for anyone who wants to to…

Free

Guided Walk: Birds for Kids

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Gather your flock (whānau) and join the experts from Birds New Zealand to learn about birds on a fun kids guided walk. Cornwall Park is a favourite spot for many…

Free

Caring for Our Water Supply

Onehunga Library 85 Church Street, Onehunga

Join us and learn how weather events such as floods and droughts affect our water supply. A fun, family-friendly interactive session where we discover how we use water and in…

Free

Rainwater Harvesting at Home

Kelmarna Community Farm 12 Hukanui Crescent, Ponsonby

SUSTAINABILITY AT HOME: RAINWATER HARVESTING with Ellen Schindler at Kelmarna Community Farm Ellen Schindler is a passionate gardener and community organiser. Since 2006 she has nurtured her home garden in…

$26 – $40

Celebrating Earth Day

Auckland Horticultural Council 956 Great North Road, Western Springs

This event celebrates Earth Day and will include conversations about water, harvesting the land and caretaking. As a group we can choose our activities based on what is of most…

Donation