Te Aka Kōtuia: Annual Nurseries Hui 2025
Join us for the annual Te Aka Kōtuia Nurseries Hui, open to all nurseries across the Auckland region. This hui is for all people who grow native plants, including kaitiaki,…
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Join us for the annual Te Aka Kōtuia Nurseries Hui, open to all nurseries across the Auckland region. This hui is for all people who grow native plants, including kaitiaki,…
Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…
In this workshop, the ReCreators will teach you about woodworking and how to use tools safely. You will leave with your own upcycled chopping board and plant stand! All participants…
Auckland Go Green Expo Saturday 5th (10am - 5pm) & Sunday 6th April (10am - 4pm) Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore - Get FREE Tickets Now (available for a limited time…
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…
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…
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…
Join us for a volunteer shift at Fair Food! Our amazing volunteers work at our Avondale Hub, sorting surplus healthy and nutritious food donated by our partner organisations. This kai…
Step back in time at the Historical Village, where everything was homemade and homegrown—when sustainability was simply a way of life. Gain insight into the daily work of the past…
Join us for a walk at Owhanake to learn about the work being done by the Wetland Team to restore Waiheke’s wetlands – one of our most important natural environments. …
Anxiety and depression are affecting Aucklanders across all ages and demographics. And with good reason. Many of us are inundated with scary news and hateful rhetoric on a daily basis.…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Join Sustinnoworx to upcycle your old clothes into unique, eco-friendly fabric planters! Start the workshop by learning simple weaving techniques to transform textile waste into functional and beautiful planters. Using…
Come and explore our inspiring Permaculture Demonstration Garden and discover how to live in harmony with nature. See firsthand how easy it is to grow your own nutrient-dense, organic food…
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…
Join us for a free family-friendly celebration of Waiheke’s food heritage, past, present and future. Enjoy produce competitions, demonstrations, workshops, talks, tastings, stories, food stalls, games for tamariki and music!…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join the Lancaster Restoration Project for our monthly working bee and help restore the native ecosystem of Hellyers Creek. All welcome! We will be dealing with a variety of pest…
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…
Fernglen Native Plant Gardens has an extensive native plant collection and forest canopy walks. Discover the special history of this property, purchased by the Fisher family in 1888. Come and…
Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…
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…
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.…
Join us for a relaxed and informative morning with two hands-on sustainability activities! Rainwater Harvesting Installation with Laurie Dee Discover how easy it is to collect rainwater for your garden!…
At Whangateau Hall, this composting workshop will be facilitated by Sarah and offers an introduction to composting with the three most common and easy composting systems that can be used in the…
Join us as we give discarded fabric scraps a new life! From woven coasters to colourful jewellery, you'll walk away with a unique upcycled creation. Bring nothing but yourself. Limited…
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…
Join the garden party at Highland Park Library! Discover the amazing world of bugs with special guest speakers! Learn why your favorite insects are so important and how you can…
Join this fantastic annual showcase of Waiheke's homemade chili sauces, salsas, jams and chutneys as a maker, voter or both! Entry to the chili sauce competition is open to any…
Have you ever found a sick, injured or orphaned wild bird? Wild birds need specialised care from dedicated rehabilitators or vets. Each year, 6000 bird heroes bring their rescues to…
Kia ora Surfdale! Let’s get together and celebrate our awesome little village and the amazing people who make it so special. Join us for a relaxed afternoon of kai, playground…
Join us for dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
Recycle your old mobile phone with RE:MOBILE this EcoFest! Drop your unused phone — working or not — at the Waiheke Sustainability Centre anytime during EcoFest, or keep an eye…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join Reachout Gardeners for a scenic walk to our Wellness Gardens, followed by refreshments! Meet us at 56 Korora Rd in Oneroa (by Fossil Bay) at 10 AM for an…
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…
Join us for a volunteer shift at Fair Food! Our amazing volunteers work at our Avondale Hub, sorting surplus healthy and nutritious food donated by our partner organisations. This kai…
Join the EcoNet team for a demonstration of how CAMS GIS and CRM can transform how you manage your conservation group. In particular we will focus on using CAMS GIS…
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…
Join us for dinner and help us on our mission to reduce food waste. We turn perfectly good surplus produce, destined for landfill, into delicious, nutritious 3-course meals. With the…
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…
Join one of the most popular events on Waiheke! ‘Meat Free Mondays International Dinners’ This month we visit Algeria to enjoy a plant-based meal inspired by and hailing from Algeria!…
Join Lauren at the cottage on Tuesday mornings for tea, conversation and singing with your baby. All songs are taught by ear and no experience is necessary. Music and song…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect our local nature reserves! As regular volunteers led by expert ecologists, we're dedicated…
Set out on a hunt in the gardens at the Howick Historical Village! Find hidden emblems of birds, bees and other insects and learn about their vital role as pollinators in…
Join us for a volunteer shift at Fair Food! Our amazing volunteers work at our Avondale Hub, sorting surplus healthy and nutritious food donated by our partner organisations. This kai…
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…
Fruitvale School are hosting a Pop-Up Wheels event in collaboration with EcoMatters Bike Hubs. Bring along your bike and learn how to maintain and look after it, learn skills like carrying…
Join Hadas Ore in making jewellery from recycled materials as well as found or ready-made materials. Hadas has been making jewellery since she was 10 years old and collecting beads…
This event has been postponed to 6 May. 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…