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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 Nursery 4 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

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16

Fair Food Kai Sort

Event Series Fair Food Kai Sort
Fair Food New Zealand 624 Rosebank Road, Avondale

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…

Free

Foodtogether Pop-Up

Event Series Foodtogether
Bayview Community Centre 72 Bayview Road, Bayview

Bayview Community Centre is supporting social enterprise Foodtogether to offer fresh and affordable fruit & vegetables at a weekly ‘Pop-Up’. There are various options that you can pre-order using the Foodtogether ‘Community Co-Op’ service.  The…

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Hunua Pest Education Drop In Event

Hunua Hall 2314 Hunua Rd, Hunua Village

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…

Koha appreciated

Litter Clean-up in Northcote

Northcote Town Centre Northcote Town Centre

Join our community litter clean-up and make a difference. By participating, you’ll be joining local residents who are passionate about keeping Northcote clean and vibrant. Work alongside your neighbours and…

Free

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

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

Massive Zero Waste EcoFest Sale

Event Series Massive Ecofest Sale
Wairau Zero Waste Hub 9 Porana Road, Wairau

Don’t miss our epic EcoFest sale—our prices are already too good to pass up! In the spirit of #zerowaste and the #circulareconomy, we’re offering a DIY discount to anyone who buys an item…

Free

Upcyclers’ Market and Open Day

Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub 153 Pilkington Road, Point England

We are a collective of passionate upcyclers, who redesign, remake and reimagine unwanted items into bespoke pieces to enliven the homes of our city. We are hosting a Makers' and…

Free

Te Tiriti o Waitangi with Tangata Tiriti

Waiheke Adult Learning Centre 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa

A participatory workshop to learn more about Te Tiriti. This workshop is being run by Tauiwi facilitators from Tangata Tiriti – Treaty People

$45

Weeding Bee: Heron Park

Heron Park, 1625-1627 Great North Road, Waterview, Auckland 1026 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

Gardening with Biochar Workshop

Hibiscus Coast Community House 214 Hibiscus Coast Highway - corner Centreway Road, Orewa

Biochar can help your garden, especially if you have heavy clay or very sandy soil. Biochar acts as a permanent form of compost in the soil--it holds onto water and…

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

Beautification Trust Open Day

Beautification Trust 38 Holmes Road, Manurewa

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…

Free

Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood Tour

Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood 457 Swanson Road, Ranui

Come and see sustainable living in practice! Interested in intentional community, sustainable housing, and permaculture? Come and visit Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood in Ranui. Earthsong is an innovative urban co-housing development in…

Free – $10

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

Māngere Bridge Repair Café

Mangere Bridge Library 7 Church Rd, Māngere Bridge

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…

Koha

Manurewa Repair Café

Beautification Trust 38 Holmes Road, Manurewa

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. …

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

Upcycled Blouse/Top Workshop

New Lynn Community Centre 45 Totara Ave, New Lynn

Come along to this fun workshop and learn how to create a blouse/top from scrap fabrics. There are two patterns to choose from: a simple two-panel top, or an intermediate…

$20

Make the Most of Potato – LFHW

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, The Gardens, Auckland 2105

Did you know that potatoes are one of the most versatile and commonly wasted foods in Aotearoa? Let’s change that! Learn how to make the most of every spud. Drop…

Free

MeloYelo & Zoomin Ebikes Demo Day – Manurewa

Bike Hub Manurewa 1 Dalgety Drive, Manurewa

🚴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

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16

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

One Planet – Our Home (Zero Waste Lifestyle)

Wairau Zero Waste Hub 9 Porana Road, Wairau

Join us for our EcoFest event! Spend 90 minutes with us exploring the zero waste lifestyle and discover how simple changes at home can have a big impact on our…

Free

Fair Food Kai Sort

Event Series Fair Food Kai Sort
Fair Food New Zealand 624 Rosebank Road, Avondale

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…

Free

Beeswax Candle Making

Event Series Beeswax candle making
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$13 – $21

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

New Lynn Rubbish Clean Up

New Lynn Community Hub 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn

Are you a Tidy Kiwi? Do you want to help us take care of our environment? Come along to a rubbish clean-up day in New Lynn! Meet us at New…

Free

Otakawhe Wetland Neighbours Day

11 Nepean Avenue, Waiheke 11 Nepean Avenue, Orapiu

Otakawhe Wetland Restoration/te whakaora i te repo Project Come and join in the community wetland native species planting at the Otakawhe Bay Wetland. Come and meet your neighbours, both local…

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

Flower Pressing Workshop

Event Series Flower pressing workshop
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

🌷 Explore the gardens and discover the delicate art of flower-pressing in the beautiful setting of the Howick Historical Village! A favourite pastime of the Victorians, flowers, foliage and ferns…

$25 – $40

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

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

Make Eco Art Materials With Wild Studio

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

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…

$180

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

Change of Season Clothes Swap

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street, Oneroa

Bring new joy into your life and others' with a change of season clothes swap! Clothing for all ages and genders welcome. What does this mean? Have clothes that your…

Free

Coastal Connection Hike & Yoga by Patience Scarles

Little Oneroa Beach Car Park Goodwin Avenue, Oneroa

This guided walk with Patience Scarles takes you through the picturesque coastal trails, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature's soothing sounds and refreshing ocean breeze. At the end of…

Free

Adults Nature Journalling

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

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,…

Free

Titirangi Village Market

Titirangi Memorial Hall 500 South Titirangi Road

Titirangi Village Market is vibrant place to meet, shop artisan products and fresh produce and enjoy positive vibes. The Titirangi Village Market is a wonderful monthly market in the heart…

Free

Harvest Fair 2025

58 Korora Road Oneroa, Waiheke Island 1081, New Zealand Oneroa

The Fossil Bay Harvest Fair is a beautiful event to be part of and a magical day for our children and the Waiheke community. This festival celebrates the bounty of…

Koha

Pollinator Discovery Trail

Event Series Pollinator Discovery Trail
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

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…

$8 – $16