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The 2025 Waiheke Walking Festival takes place March 21st to April 6th, but with our special, free-to-download app, you can get amongst nature and enjoy the walks Waiheke has to…
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The 2025 Waiheke Walking Festival takes place March 21st to April 6th, but with our special, free-to-download app, you can get amongst nature and enjoy the walks Waiheke has to…
EcoMatters is thrilled to host the 5th Street Art Bike Challenge this year, where Aucklanders get out and about by bike to find street art and go in to win…
At the Te Atatū Peninsula Community Hub, we have a FREE Seed Library and a Community Clothing Rack. Seed Library The seed library is ready with different seedlings, herbs and…
Join Te Whau Pathway Project for their 4th annual World Water Day photo competition! The 2025 theme is Glacier Preservation—but what does that have to do with the Whau River?…
Embark on an exciting geocaching adventure with EcoFest! Use geocaching.com to track down hidden caches across Tāmaki Makaurau and beyond. Find one of our limited-edition EcoFest 2025 trackables to unlock…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Moth plant spreads quickly and kills our native plants. You can help control this pest plant by organising your community group, whaanau, school, ECE or sports club to collect as…
Join the Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition, a fun, family-friendly competition that is all about getting rid of moth plant in your neighbourhood, happening from Saturday 15 March to Saturday 3…
Ātiu Creek Regional Park is an 843 hectare patchwork of rolling pastures, exotic tree plantations, and majestic stands of rare and ancient native forest, wetlands and estuarine mangroves. More than a…
Join the Moth Plant Pod Competition Community! Whether you're already registered or thinking about signing up for this year's MPC competition with your school, whānau, sports group, or community, this…
Have Your Say on the Right to Repair Bill! Exciting news! On February 19th, 2025, the Consumer Guarantees (Right to Repair) Amendment Bill passed its first reading and is now…
As part of EcoFest, Lake House Arts is pleased to present a satellite exhibition at B:Hive Smales Farm by Tāmaki Makaurau-based contemporary artist Lisa Watkins, the founder of Myshinymadness. Lisa…
ONEPŪ - 'Shifting Sands/Shifting Time' - an exhibition presented by Franklin Arts Centre. Exhibition dates: 15 March - 26 April 2025 Location: Steel Gallery, 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe East ONEPŪ…
Guided by our experienced instructor, this highly sought-after 3-week course introduces participants to a range of woodworking equipment commonly used in our workshop. Whether you're a beginner or looking to…
Come visit the New Lynn Community Hub Seed Library! Get ready to dig deep and exchange seeds at our month-long Seed Swap during EcoFest! Whether you're a seasoned gardener or…
Ngā manu a Buller Discover our native birdlife in this Te Papa art exhibition showcasing prints of illustrations from New Zealand’s most famous books on native birds. Walter Buller’s iconic…
A collaboration with island-based creatives, The Understory Project sheds light on Waiheke’s transformation from a once barren landscape of sheep farms to the locus of conservation action. Native birds are…
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…
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…
Proudly brought to you by the Creative Communities! Fly into some creativity these holidays as kids stitch their very own Pekapeka (bat) using upcycled fabric! This hands-on activity not only…
What can you make with a big pile of junk? Come and find out at our FREE outdoor makerspace sessions. We provide the junk and tools to use as you…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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…
♻️Turn your trash into FREE clothes~♻️ For two weeks only, Manurewa Community Recycling Centre is giving away FREE clothes! In exchange for your non-kerbside recyclables, you can get up…
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.…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join Lauren at the cottage on Tuesday mornings for tea, conversation and singing with your baby. All songs are taught by ear and no experience is necessary. Music and song…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Friends of Oratau Reserve is a group lead by local residents Pete & Garth. This friendly team started to care for this reserve in February 2019. Oratau Reserve runs from…
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…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
A space thrives when we come together, sharing our time and effort to restore its natural beauty. Join us in the weeding activities around Te Atatu Peninsula Harbourview—no experience needed.…
Join Penny and Yossi in taking care of the hot composting systems and worm farms at Ostend Garden. You are welcome to bring your fresh household food scraps to process…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
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…
🌷 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…
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…
What can you make with a big pile of junk? Come and find out at our FREE outdoor makerspace sessions. We provide the junk and tools to use as you…
Save the date!Come and see us at the Waiheke Recovery Shop this Sunday - all day 9 am - 4 pm! and grab a bargain! Every single item in the…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
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…
Get ready for an after-school experience where creativity meets sustainability! At Sustainable Papakura, kids will learn to craft items that can be easily made at home—designed to be reused, waste-free,…
Lake House Arts, in partnership with Localised Zero Waste Hub, is proud to present the Localised Art Awards, a new competition and exhibition celebrating creativity, sustainability, and innovation. The awards…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Join Lauren at the cottage on Tuesday mornings for tea, conversation and singing with your baby. All songs are taught by ear and no experience is necessary. Music and song…
Join the community parks team on a free guided walk through a picturesque Kepa Bush in Mission Bay. Learn about the wide range of native plant and animal species that…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Pam as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Friends of Oratau Reserve is a group lead by local residents Pete & Garth. This friendly team started to care for this reserve in February 2019. Oratau Reserve runs from…
Bike Breakfast is Bike Auckland’s monthly catch up for morning people who like bikes. Grab a beverage on us, chat to bike-minded people and hear what Bike Auckland has been…
Join EcoMatters stream ranger Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our…
Join us for the most spectacular over native forest flight experience! Multi-award-winning eco adventure experience, incredible 360 degree views, 3 dual ziplines each around 200m, followed by a beautiful native…
Information and discussion about the original forest cover of Waiheke Island. Learn about the sub-tropical rainforest that once covered Waiheke Island and the work towards biodiversity restoration. Meet with staff…
A space thrives when we come together, sharing our time and effort to restore its natural beauty. Join us in the weeding activities around Te Atatu Peninsula Harbourview—no experience needed.…
SORRY THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED DUE TO HEAVY RAIN Join us for the big Berm Day Out, where we will visit a number of beautiful examples of berm gardens in…
Join Penny and Yossi in taking care of the hot composting systems and worm farms at Ostend Garden. You are welcome to bring your fresh household food scraps to process…
The Local Albert Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival takes place from the 5th of April to the 27th. We're delighted to say that with 180+ events already registered, it's going…
If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…
If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…
If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from…
Auckland Go Green Expo Saturday 5th (10am - 5pm) & Sunday 6th April (10am - 4pm) Eventfinda Stadium, North Shore - Get FREE Tickets Now (available for a limited time…
Join us for an informative event on creating high-quality, affordable compost for gardens and mulching trees in collaboration with City to Farm. City to Farm will provide bokashi-composted food scraps,…
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…
Dreaming of fresh, homegrown kai but short on space? Join Chronically Ellen for a relaxed and accessible workshop at the Beautification Trust, where you'll learn how to grow food in…
Join us for a free family-friendly celebration of Waiheke’s food heritage, past, present and future. Enjoy produce competitions, demonstrations, workshops, talks, tastings, stories, food stalls, games for tamariki and music!…
Informal. Relaxed. Great company. Whatever you want to chat about regarding the climate crisis and what to do about it in Tāmaki Makaurau – Auckland. There is so much happening.…
Kia ora Surfdale! Let’s get together and celebrate our awesome little village and the amazing people who make it so special. Join us for a relaxed afternoon of kai, playground…