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Household Waste Workshop

East Coast Bays Library 8 Bute Rd, Browns Bay

Join Trash Free Taiaotea for a free workshop to help you effectively manage waste in your household. Everyone is welcome.

Free

Sunnyvale Stream Spruce Up

Sunnyvale Stream 18 Sunnyside Road, Sunnyvale

A new stretch of weedy wasteland is about to be transformed into a native habitat - and you're invited to join us! Come along and experience what it's like to…

Free

Cancelled – Mushroom Growing Basics

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Welcome to Mushroom Growing 101! A Kaipātiki Project EcoFest Workshop where you can learn all about growing your own mushrooms in an eco-friendly way! Join us at the Kaipatiki Project…

$35

Creepy Crawlie Night-time Awa Explore

Te Toki Reserve 12 Wilma Rd, Ostend

Join the Kiwi Conservation Club (KCC) and the Waiheke Resources Trust (WRT)) on our night-time awa explore, looking for creepy crawlies and our ancient creature, the tuna in Te Toki…

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Earth Hour 2025

Online

Spend 60 minutes of your time doing good for the planet! Earth Hour believes that each and every one of us has the power to make a positive impact on…

Free

Family Friendly Nature Loop Adventure with Talking Tree Hill

Talking Tree Hill, Waiheke 21 Man O'War Bay Road

Enjoy a Family Friendly Nature Loop Adventure with Talking Tree Hill. Private land bliss for families to enjoy a guided walk with epic tracks that go through the bush, forest…

Free

Menders and Makers Space – Textiles

Whangaparaoa Library 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

Would you like to explore with textiles? Would you like to learn how to mend or upcycle old textile items? Or would you just like to have a play with…

Free

MeloYelo & Zoomin Ebikes Demo Day – Forrest Hill

Bike Hub Forrest Hill Greville Reserve, East Coast Road, Forrest Hill

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

Clean Up Killarney

Killarney Park 38b Killarney Street, Takapuna

Join Locals for a Rubbish Pick-Up!  Unfortunately, rubbish often accumulates in the park, and much of it can end up in Lake Pupuke. This beautiful lake and its surrounding parks…

Free

Butter Making

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

Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown and sustainability was a way of life. Experience some of the hard work done every day. Roll…

$8 – $16

The Art of Bicycle Maintenance: A Seminar

Waiheke Library 133/131 Ocean View Road, Oneroa

This bite-sized booked seminar is for anyone who wants to learn how to best care for their bike. We’ll go over the different parts of a bicycle, and when to…

Free

WilderFest

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street, Oneroa

WilderFest is an annual celebration of the incredible efforts of local community groups and organisations dedicated to restoring Waiheke Island’s biodiversity. This whānau-friendly event is proudly brought to you by…

Free

Whau Kayak Clean Up

Archibald Park 109 Archibald Road, Kelston

Come join Te Whau Pathway Project and Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and explore the Whau in partnership with Auckland Sea Kayaks, Whau the People and Wai Connection. 🚣 On…

Free

Seed Swap Sunday at Avondale Library

Avondale Library 93 Rosebank Rd, Avondale

Come along and meet other gardeners in your neighbourhood. Bring seeds or seedlings from your garden to swap. No noxious or illegal plants. Light refreshments provided.

Free

Create Your Own Terrarium (for ages 12+)

Highland Park Library 16 Highland Park Drive

Discover how adding plants to your space can boost creativity, reduce stress, and improve air quality – all while using upcycled materials! In this session, learn about terrariums and how…

Free

Meat Free Mondays Roller Disco

Old Blackpool School Hall 14 Rata St, Blackpool

Join us for another fun-filled family event at Waiheke’s second outdoor MFM Roller Disco, skating to the pure grooves of DJ No’oroa. We’re taking our love for roller skating to…

Free

Feeding Bellies, Not Bins

Event Series Feeding Bellies, Not Bins!
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line Road, Glen Innes

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…

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DARK SKY Waiheke Island – Night Sky Walk

Homersham Reserve (7th Ave) Seventh Avenue, Onetangi

Join Dark Sky Waiheke Island walk for an astronomical night-time adventure! Walk from Onetangi Beach (Homersham Reserve) 7th Ave along the beach to Jacobs Ladder, down thru the bush to…

Free

Walk, Bike Bus To School Week!

Old Blackpool School Hall 14 Rata St, Blackpool

  Join the movement and get active for the planet! Whether you bike, bus, or walk, every trip helps reduce emissions and keeps our community green. As part of this…

Free

Onetangi Water Walk with Wellbeing Coach – Mel Burdett

Onetangi Beach Third Avenue, Waiheke

Onetangi Water Walk with Mel Burdett If you are up for a challenge, join Mental Fitness Coach Mel Burdett on a 2km walking journey in the waters of Onetangi Beach…

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

Cancelled – Rat-proofing Compost Bins Workshop

Onetangi Community Hall 9 Third Avenue, Onetangi, Waiheke

This event has been cancelled. At Onetangi Community Hall, this workshop with WRT and Te Korowai o Waiheke to learn how to compost with the compost bins sold at Waiheke Sustainability…

Free

Forum : Reducing Risk & Building Community

Ellen Melville Centre 2 Freyberg Place,Central Auckland

No one thinks about emergencies—until they’re the only thing that matters. The Anniversary floods have forced a long-avoided conversation about climate adaptation. No one wants Auckland to face another disaster…

Free

Feeding Bellies, Not Bins

Event Series Feeding Bellies, Not Bins!
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line Road, Glen Innes

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…

Koha

Get Off Gas: Future-Proof your Home

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre 990 Great North Road, Western Springs

Future-Proof Your Home: Transition from Gas to Electric Is your home ready for the future of New Zealand energy? Gas bills are rising, and a shift towards sustainable, electric solutions…

Free

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

Upcycled Mandala Dot Art – Te Manawa

Te Manawa 11 Kohuhu Lane, Westgate

Proudly brought to you by the Creative Communities! Get creative with upcycled materials and discover the beauty of Mandala dot art! In this hands-on workshop, you'll use homemade chalk paint…

$10

West Auckland Resource Centre Workshop

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

Join the West Auckland Resource Centre for another exciting and eco-friendly Zero Waste workshop! In this hands-on workshop, the team from West Auckland Resource Centre will guide you through a…

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

Upcycled Botanical Collage

Titirangi Library 500 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Come along and make your own nature collage to take home! Whether you're new to art or have some experience, this fun workshop will guide you in creating a botanical-inspired artwork…

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

Feeding Bellies, Not Bins

Event Series Feeding Bellies, Not Bins!
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line Road, Glen Innes

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…

Koha

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

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

Feeding Bellies, Not Bins

Event Series Feeding Bellies, Not Bins!
Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line Road, Glen Innes

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…

Koha

Manukau Street Clean

Manukau: Heart of the South 24 Cavendish Drive Manukau

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…

Free