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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

Tree Rescue

332 Brookby Road 332 Brookby Road, Brookby

Roll up your sleeves and join us for a 'Tree Rescue' half-day to help us free up our planted native plants from weeds and give them the best chance of…

Free

Intro to Rongoā Māori Medicine

Waiheke Adult Learning Centre 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa

An introduction to Rongoā: Māori Medicine and Healing with Donna Kerridge This 2 day workshop (9:30am-4pm, 12 & 13 April) provides an introduction to Māori medicine and healing concepts and…

$185

Make the Most of Feijoas – LFHW

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

Feijoas are a Kiwi favourite, but heaps of fruit end up in the bin every year. Join us to discover how to make the most of this seasonal treasure! Drop…

Free

Grow – Eco Day in the Whau

New Lynn War Memorial Library 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn

Join us for a day of eco-friendly fun! Come together with local organizations and community members to celebrate sustainability and environmental action in the heart of Whau. Connect with groups…

Free

Marine Metre Squared – Whau River

McCormick Green 1A McCormick Road, Te Atatū South

Discover the amazing critters that call the muddy estuary their home! There's a lot more the Whau's muddy shores than meets the eye. From burrowing anemones to snapping shrimp, paddle…

Free

Composting Workshop Manurewa

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

At the Auckland Botanic Gardens, in the Logan Campbell Room, this composting workshop will be facilitated by Hari and offers an introduction to composting with the three most common and easy composting systems that…

Free

Composting Workshop Castor Bay

Kennedy Park Observation Post 147 Beach Road, Castor Bay

At Kennedy Park Observation Post, 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…

Free

Visible Mending Workshop

Learning Hub, Less.waste 55 Lawrie Rd, Snells Beach

Have you got a favourite top with a hole or a pair of jeans that need some love? Instead of sending it to landfill, give it a creative second life!…

Free

Sprout and Savour: A Microgreens & Salad Growing Workshop

Albany Community Hub 575A Albany Highway, Albany

Join us in the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads in this interactive workshop. Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest, and create a…

Free

A Sustainable 2025 – Vision Boarding

Sustainable Papakura 47 O'Shannessey Street, Papakura

Start 2025 with purpose and positivity! This interactive workshop is your opportunity to design a roadmap for achieving your goals and aspirations for the year ahead. What to Expect: Reflect…

$10

Repair Cafe – Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub

Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub 153 Pilkington Road, Point England

Got a broken appliance or a torn favourite garment? Bring it to our next Repair Café at Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub! Our skilled fixers will help troubleshoot and repair electrical…

Free

Hop Into Sustainability Market

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

Join us at the Hop Into Sustainability Market and celebrate Easter with eco-friendly creativity, a warm welcome and community connection! Discover our vibrant market, with eco-conscious crafts, handmade creations and…

Free

Climb the Tree to See the World

Putiki Road, Waiheke 15 Putiki Road, Ostend

Treeverse Waiheke: and introduction into tree climbing on ropes. I'm an Arborist and like to share my knowledge and passion about trees and climbing by encouraging people (kids and adults)…

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EcoFest Whaanau Fun Day

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

Gather your whaanau and join us for a day of fun, learning, and connection with nature at the EcoFest Whaanau Fun Day! Hosted by the Beautification Trust, this event is…

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

Weave Your Shopping Kete

Awaawaroa Bay Eco Village Community Building 182 Awaawaroa Rd

Join a local artisan weaver "Thousand Ugly Kete" for a day of weaving in the beautiful Awaawaroa Valley Ecovillage. You will be guided to create your very own strong kete…

$20

West Auckland Woodturners Open Day

West Auckland Woodturners Guild Clubrooms 2 Rangeview Rd, Sunnyvale

Experience Firewood becoming Art at the West Auckland Woodturners Guild Open Day This free event is perfect for the whole family.  Witness skilled woodturners in action, try your hand at…

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

Permaculture for the suburban backyard

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

This is a new one-day session introducing permaculture to the suburbs. Coming to you from the Orewa Community Garden, we will be looking at the basic principles of permaculture and…

$20

Trash Art: Collage with Upcycled Media

Beautification Trust 38 Holmes Road, Manurewa

Turn "waste" into wonder at this hands-on collage workshop with Chronically Ellen! Grab a cuppa and let’s dive into the art of upcycling old magazines, books, calendars, and other discarded…

$10

Field Notes Exploring Gardens Together

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

Join Emma Hinton from The Light Library at the Auckland Botanic Gardens for a delightful workshop for kids of all ages, blending creativity and nature! Start by crafting your own…

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

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

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

Harakeke Fibre Gathering and Exploration

Franklin Arts Centre 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

As part of the 'ONEPŪ - Shifting Sands / Shifting Time' exhibition at the Franklin Arts Centre, join this unique, hands-on experience exploring the traditional methods of using harakeke.  All…

Free

Repair Cafe – Grey Lynn

Unitarian Church 1A Ponsonby Road, Grey 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

Repair Cafe – Onehunga

Onehunga Community Recycling Center 37 Victoria Street, Onehunga

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

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

Make a Breadboard from Upcycled Timber

Albany Community Hub 575A Albany Highway, Albany

Create a great-looking and functional breadboard in a day, from reclaimed wood in this Power Tools 101 workshop. As you learn about woodworking basics, you will transform upcycled timber into something…

$40

The Secret Sounds of Nature

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Join us for an immersive deep listening sound experience where we will find out what nature sounds like at the micro-scale. We will start with a talk on "The Voice…

Free

Light the Night – Evening Bike Ride

Mission Bay Clock Tower 71 Tāmaki Drive, Mission Bay

Daylight saving is over. Time to dig out your bike lights and make sure you are seen. Dress up your bike and yourself and come for a ride along the…

Free

Love Your Path – Shared Path Working Bee

St Johns to Glen Innes Cycle Path - St Johns Rd Entrance 315 St John’s Rd, Kohimarama

Come and make a difference to your neighbourhood by spending a couple of hours helping keep our local path from St John’s to Glen Innes tidy. We will be weeding,…

Free

Morra Hall Paper Plane Olympics

Morra Hall 115 Ocean View Road, Oneroa

Can you win Gold, Silver or Bronze for your paper airplane? Fly furtherest or hit the target. - We have lots of recycled paper. - There is no limit to…

Free or Koha if you have fun.

Pollinator Garden Weeding Bee

Pest Free Kaipātiki’s Puāwai Building 3 Ross Avenue, Glenfield

Following a successful planting day last August, the native pollinator garden at Ross Reserve is now in need of weeding and re-mulching. This event will start early to avoid the…

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

Centorian Reserve Care

Centorian Reserve Windsor Park Centorian Drive

Come and discover this hidden gem of a reserve (Centorian Reserve), tucked away just off Constellation Drive but a little oasis in this urban spot. We will be caring for…

Free

Weave Your Own Kono with Nat Rose Te Hei

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tuwharetoa) in this fun beginners weaving workshop at the start of the school holidays. Participants will learn to weave a…

$28

Ōtanerua Eco Fete

Ōtanerua Reserve 11b Otanerua Road, Hatfields Beach, Orewa

Come along and find out about conservation work in your local neighbourhood! Guided nature walks Learn about ecological restoration, pest plant management and predator control Find out how to test…

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

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

Repair Cafe – Whangaparaoa Library

Whangaparaoa Library 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

Bring your broken or damaged items and local volunteers will try and fix them for you at no charge (donations welcome). No booking is necessary - bring your item anytime…

Free

Castor Bay Beach Clean Up and Waste Audit

Castor Bay Beach 7 The Esplanade, Castor Bay

Join us for our EcoFest 2025 event and make a difference. This event is a fantastic opportunity to give back to our community, protect local wildlife, and enjoy some time…

Free

A Wheely Good Garden Lunch

Bike Hub Waiheke 1a Mako Street

Ever heard of a progressive lunch? This one's bipedal, as you'll be cycling your way to eat each of 3 courses at a different community garden on Waiheke. Meet at…

$30

Tāmaki’s Urban Food Futures workshop

EcoMatters Environment Trust - Store and EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

In this workshop, Dan will share some of the findings from his doctoral research into different food futures for Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. Participants will be taken on a journey through…

$18

Team Up 2 Clean Up – Highland Park

Highland Park Library 16 Highland Park Drive

Join us for a fun and rewarding street clean-up! 🌱 This event is perfect for anyone who wants to make a positive impact on the environment. It’s a great way…

Free

Waste Audit (from Beach Clean Up)

Wairau Zero Waste Hub 9 Porana Road, Wairau

Ever wondered what happens to all the waste we generate? Here’s your chance to find out! We’re hosting our good friends, The Clean Up Crew for their first waste audit.…

Free

Free Nature Photography Workshop (Ages 14+)

Auckland Botanic Gardens 102 Hill Road, Manurewa

IMAgEN8 is a registered charity dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between New Zealand’s diverse communities and the natural environment through education, photography, and technology. We run nature photography workshops in…

Free

Neighbourly Nibbles & Storytime with Tanya Batt

Onetangi Community Hall 9 Third Avenue, Onetangi, Waiheke

Bring along your tamariki for a special day featuring Tanya Batt. There will be treats for children: please bring a plate of food and drink to share, and come socialise!…

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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