MÄra Iti – Limited space mÄra – updated
This event has been moved to 15 April. Join us and learn how to grow a mÄra at home, even with limited time and space. Weāll be covering simple, space-conscious…
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This event has been moved to 15 April. Join us and learn how to grow a mÄra at home, even with limited time and space. Weāll be covering simple, space-conscious…
Are your investments in line with sustainable living? Supporting the kind of future you believe in?Ā Did you know there are simple actions you can take to make your KiwiSaver…
Join Amanda (from Compost Collective & EcoMatters) at the University of Aucklandās Bee Sanctuary for a free composting workshop designed for Auckland Uni students and City Centre residents. This beginner-friendly…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants.Ā Bring friends and whÄnau and be part of something special.Ā We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants.Ā Bring friends and whÄnau and be part of something special.Ā We…
Looks like night sky, but not in the sky? Glowworms: Titiwai /Glowworms are some of Aotearoaās most iconic nighttime residents, their tiny blue-green lights twinkling like stars along streams,…
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,…
Show us Wairau through your eyes ā the wai, the whenua and the tÄngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter theĀ Through My LensĀ photo competition for a…
Spend time in nature and develop conservation skills while protecting wildlife in the WaitÄkere Ranges. You will protect our treasured wildlife in Ark in the Park, New Zealand's largest open…
Journeys We Have TravelledĀ brings together five Auckland-based artists ā Louise Clement, Tracye Eriksen, Leanne Gibbons, Ellen von CollasĀ and Tracey McKeownĀ Working primarily with recycled and repurposed materials, the artists transform discarded…
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration…
Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Taihinui Historical Reserve this EcoFest 2026 Love tramping off the beaten track and exploring wild bush? This group is made for you. Be part…
Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Wainoni Park this EcoFest 2026 Spend a morning in nature, meet friendly locals, and help restore one of Greenhitheās most loved parks. Be part…
Come and join us for this EcoFest and school holidays event! In this workshop, our friends from The ReCreators, will show you how to create vibrant Sun Catchers, which can…
Join Ali at St Heliers Community Library, and be guided through the basics of Bokashi composting. Come along to find out how this easy system works, how to get started,…
Junior Ranger Explorer Walk Join your Auckland Parks Ranger for an exciting opportunity to explore, learn, and discover the wonders of our fascinating park environments. Become an Auckland Parks Junior…
Join us for an exciting Event for all ages, making Seed Bombs! Head along and get your hands dirty making your very own Seed Bombs! A seed bomb is little…
How do orange peels and onion skins from your kitchen become clean energy andĀ fertiliser? What else can go in your foodĀ scrapsĀ bin and be transformed? Learn all about the journey of…
This event has been postponed to Thursday 16th April 2026. A community day celebrating Waihekeās youngest adventurers! šÆ Purpose To promote Waiheke Island Playcentre and bring together the islandās early…
You CAN transform Rodney clay soils to friable topsoil using biochar, bokashi, and new composting techniques! Since using gypsum does not work well in kaolinite clay soils these new methods…
Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks ā from the prehistoric past to today. You wonāt 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…
šŖ“šØ Get creative with New Lynn Community Hub these school holidays š±šļø Paint your own design on a terracotta pot, with optional microgreen planting. Afterwards, it's yours to keep š§āšØš…
Ā ThisĀ whÄnau-friendly workshop loves foo, hate waste, Join Wei at Glen Eden Library for this Love Food Hate Waste whÄnau-friendly workshop. Learning to grow your own edible plants and use…
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…
Hands-on | Family-friendly | Drop-in workshop Discover the tiny creatures that keep our gardens healthy. Join us for a hands-on workshop where youāll build a small bug hotel using natural…
šøGet creative and go green at our Kids Craft Workshop! šø Join us at SUSTAINABLE PAPAKURA for a fun, handsāon session where tamariki turn EVERYDAY SCRAP RESOURCES into an item…
Step back in time at Historical Village,Ā when everything was homemade and homegrown and sustainability was a way of life. Get an insight into the work done every day in the…
Join KaipÄtiki Project for a fun and practical workshop led by certified Soil Food Web Lab Technician Rebecca Swan from Growing Point. Discover the hidden life inside compost! In this…
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…
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 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 the experts for an educational tour of our Auckland facilities! …
Join Ali at St Heliers Community Library to learn how to compost without attracting pests. This workshop shares practical setup tips and DIY solutions you can use at home. Learn…
Join us for a free family movie screening featuring the beloved animated film WALL-E. Set in the future, WALL-E is a lovable little robot left behind to clean up Earth…
Make a seasonal wheel and learn what and when you can grow and eat. Facilitated by Gardens4Health.
Be an eco-warrior with a fun and eco-friendly craft! Tamariki will turn recycled materials into seed paper that can be planted to grow flowers, herbs, or veggies. Make them start…
Pick 'N' Mix Textiles for Adults & Teens Support sustainability and get creative with the Thread Exchange! šŖ” This handsāon programme encourages the reāuse of fabric and showcases how fun…
Celebrate Ecofest at Botany Library! Support the re-use of textiles with the Thread Exchange. Cut out a sewing project with a specialised machine, and assemble the project in the library…
Making sustainable seafood choices is one of the most important things consumers can do to help support ocean conservation. Navigating information on sustainable fisheries can sometimes be tricky. Join this…
Join BirdCare Aotearoa whÄnau for a guided hÄ«koi (walk) along Te Unuhanga Å Rangitoto (Mercer Bay loop). This is a special place for our mana whenua Te Kawerau Ä Maki,…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants.Ā Bring friends and whÄnau and be part of something special.Ā We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants.Ā Bring friends and whÄnau and be part of something special.Ā We…
This fun, hands-on 2-hour workshop takes the mystery out of caring for your bike. We will cover how to adjust the saddle and handlebars, fix a puncture, lube a chain…
A traditional Irish music and storytelling performance that explores what is being lost in a changing climateāand how we might meet the emotions this brings with care, courage, and connection.…
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,…
Show us Wairau through your eyes ā the wai, the whenua and the tÄngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter theĀ Through My LensĀ photo competition for a…
Our destination is āhere, nowā - not āthere, thenā Join Forest Circles for Women at Awaruku Bush Reserve in Torbay. Bring your inner and outer worlds together - growing your…
Journeys We Have TravelledĀ brings together five Auckland-based artists ā Louise Clement, Tracye Eriksen, Leanne Gibbons, Ellen von CollasĀ and Tracey McKeownĀ Working primarily with recycled and repurposed materials, the artists transform discarded…
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 wÄnanga for kids to get hands-on with rÄwana bread for Eco Fest 2026! The session will include kÅrero and art…
Join Ali at St Heliers Community Library for this fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whÄnau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how these…
Make & Protect! This PÄkapeka (native long-tailed bat) Upcycling Sewing workshop uses reclaimed fabrics to create your very own PÄkapeka soft toy. This hands-on activity not only builds sewing skills…
Come and join KaipÄtiki 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…
š§µComplete those projects or learn to mend together!š§µ Got a tear, a button missing or a rip youāve 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…