Climate Action Workout: Composting Morning
Ostend Community Garden 30 Putiki RdBring your food scraps and get fit as you learn to compost! Join us in caring for the active composting systems and worm farms at Ostend Garden. This is a…
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Bring your food scraps and get fit as you learn to compost! Join us in caring for the active composting systems and worm farms at Ostend Garden. This is a…
Nau mai haere mai! Whakatipu Mana Kai is running a wānanga for kids to get hands-on with rēwana bread for Eco Fest 2026! The session will include kōrero and art…
Join Ali at St Heliers Community Library for this fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these…
Make & Protect! This Pēkapeka (native long-tailed bat) Upcycling Sewing workshop uses reclaimed fabrics to create your very own Pēkapeka soft toy. This hands-on activity not only builds sewing skills…
Come and join Kaipātiki Project for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect our local nature reserves! Sign up to spend the morning outdoors, breathing…
🧵Complete those projects or learn to mend together!🧵 Got a tear, a button missing or a rip you’ve been ignoring? Trying to find motivation to finally use that cute sewing…
Our monthly hikoi celebrating the beauty, history and life of our local stream - Harania Awa Learn all about stream restoration and waste clean-ups, then get involved in our…
Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…
Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…
Florence Saves Clothes will combine a Westmere garage and the fun mobile mending van into a pop-up ‘open studio’ space from April 17 to 20. Come and learn more about…
Marine Mammals VR Experience with Blake Trust Explore how to support our Moana (ocean) through VR (Virtual Reality). Whānau have the opportunity to journey through a facilitated learning space on…
Enjoy a guided tasting of carefully selected organic wines, paired with an introduction to sustainable wine-making practices. This relaxed and informative session offers an opportunity to learn more about how…
Join Ali at St Heliers Library for a fun, hands-on Love Food Hate Waste workshop where kids discover how easy it is to grow their own food. In this interactive session, kids…
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…
Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experience as a parent or caregiver is a thrill. If you are wondering…
Ever wonder what exists in the waters around your neighbourhood? Now's your chance! Join Adrian from The Whau River Catchment Trust as he brings equipment and water samples to show…
POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY 18TH APRIL DUE TO WEATHER WARNINGS Learn how tiger worms turn food scraps into compost and make a worm farm to take home. Registrations essential at: compostcollective.org.nz/events/tags/kids Ages 4+
Join us to learn how to make your own terrarium! (Suitable for kids aged 7–12 years) We’ll start with a short introduction, then you can create your own using the…
Show your care for the environment by what you wear! Learn core jewellery techniques, and show off your skills by designing and creating unique jewellery from local beachcombed sea glass…
Join Sue at Sir Edmund Hillary Papakura Library for this Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for how to create tasty snacks for your Whānau! You’ll…
This event has sold out. Experience Auckland’s largest wetland at a unique VIP kayak tour to raise funds for wetland restoration at Matuku Link on World Rivers Day. Only once…
Join us at Kelmarna Community Farm for this weekend-long hands on earth building intro. A cob oven is an excellent introduction to earth building materials and methods, all transferable to…
Would you like to participate in some citizen science? Drop by Huia Lodge Discovery Hub from the 2nd to the 19th of April to collect a Cornwall Park bird survey,…
WilderFest is returning in 2026, celebrating Waiheke’s unique biodiversity through creativity, connection and community. Set in the heart of Waiheke at Ostend Market, this immersive festival brings together local community…
Curious about what solar power and electric gadgets can do for you? Make yourself a coffee, or a pizza, charge your phone or e-bike, all run off the sun when…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
Clay plastering. Come and learn about earthen clay plastering as a sustainable building practice. We’ll learn to prepare a natural clay plaster mix and apply it to an existing structure.…
Spend time in nature and develop conservation skills while protecting wildlife in the Waitākere Ranges. You will protect our treasured wildlife in Ark in the Park, New Zealand's largest open…
Let kids unleash their creativity these school holidays by crafting their own stick-bound notebook! Using simple materials, they’ll make and decorate a unique notebook inspired by the outdoors. They can…
This is a hands-on workshop run by the wonderful Judith Rosamund, for anyone keen to grow some food but with limited access to land, e.g. living in an apartment or…
🌿 Create Your Own Herbal Balm Learn how to make your own soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes, dry skin and everyday irritations in this hands-on workshop. Guided by medical…
Join Amanda for this Love Food Hate Waste – Grow Your Own Microgreens workshop and discover the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads in this interactive workshop. Learn…
Learning to ride a bike is one of those big childhood milestones and being part of that experience as a parent or caregiver is a thrill. If you are wondering…
Protecting our native environment includes biosecurity. Come and learn about plant pathogens and exotic pests, why they're a risk, and what we can do about them. Protecting kauri and reducing…
Join us and learn how to get started growing native plants at home. We’ll be exploring the basics of caring for native plants, practical tips for nurturing healthy growth, feeding,…
Got a broken appliance or a hole in your favourite garment? Bring it to our free Repair Café at Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub! Our skilled fixers will help troubleshoot and…
Explore ways to carry your values of eco-conscious living beyond your life, into eco conscious dying. By planning ahead, with kaitiakitanga in mind, you can leave an enduring legacy that…
Come and learn how to design and create your own food forest in a suburban-sized backyard, following permaculture principles. We’ll cover how to start with soil preparation, composting, mulching, plant…
Sorry, this event is now fully booked. Preserving the Past is a hands-on masterclass designed to support people to confidently preserve fresh, seasonal produce for use throughout the year. Participants…
Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t need diving gear to swim with these majestic creatures;…
Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…
Florence Saves Clothes will combine a Westmere garage and the fun mobile mending van into a pop-up ‘open studio’ space from April 17 to 20. Come and learn more about…
Join us for a one-hour yoga and movement session in the outdoors, suitable for beginners and those seeking a deeper stretch. After the class, enjoy a coffee or, if you…
Exchange clothes you no longer wear for new, used clothing you do want! Save money and reduce waste by bringing in up to 3 gently worn items (no shoes) N.B.…
Due to severe weather, the event on 26th March has been cancelled. Please sign up to one of the other four dates. Discover the neighbourhood of Manurewa on a fun…
Spend your Saturday morning overlooking the Waitematā Harbour, learning the art of raranga in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. These pop-up weaving workshops offer tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau a hands-on introduction…
Love hide and seek? Head to Rotoroa Island for a team-based treasure hunt and a chance to explore the island’s natural beauty. This fun, family-friendly event (also great for groups…
Bring along your bicycle to get a free service check or simple repair by Josca Bicycle Repairs.
Step inside the multi award-winning urban gallery of Lisa Watkins, better known as MyShinyMadness. For EcoFest 2026, Lisa opens her own Urban Sustainability Gallery — a rare indoor and outdoor…
Enjoy a guided tasting of carefully selected organic wines, paired with an introduction to sustainable wine-making practices. This relaxed and informative session offers an opportunity to learn more about how…
💄 Natural Lipstick & Lip Gloss Making Create your own natural lipstick and lip gloss using nourishing ingredients such as cocoa butter, vitamin E and plant-based pigments. Choose between beeswax…
🌳💚 Help make New Lynn rubbish-free 🗑️🍃 Grab a bag, then walk, ride or skate around New Lynn picking up as much rubbish as you can see. 🌭🪑 Head back…
Want to learn what climate change actually is? Do you want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? PLAY YOUR PART IN…
Join Sue at Crop Swap Manurewa April’s meeting for this Love Food Hate Waste Citrus workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with leftover citrus, including whole…
Join us to explore options for more sustainable substrates, materials and processes that we can use in our art making. Supported by Waiuku Zero Waste, we will look at a…
The Adults Learn to Ride - Beginner course is great for adults who have never ridden a bike before or those who haven’t been on a bike in a while…