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SUMMARY:Ngakinga Natural Dye Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Step into the garden and watch plants turn into colour! This workshop takes you from growing and harvesting dye plants\, to mordanting fabric\, to making a dye bath\, and finally transforming fibre into beautiful\, unique hues. \nIt’s playful\, unstructured\, and hands-on—participants are invited to explore\, experiment\, and learn through doing and getting messy. \nWhat You’ll Do\n\n\nHarvest flowers and dye plants from the garden 🌸 \n\n\nPrepare a bubbling\, colourful dye bath together \n\n\nDip\, swirl\, and watch fabric magically change colour 🎨 \n\n\nExplore\, play\, and make one-of-a-kind pieces \n\n\nEvery piece is a surprise—and every participant is an artist! \nFabric\nSome fabric will be supplied\, but you’re welcome to bring your own small-ish piece. \nIf bringing your own: \n\n\nIt must be a natural fibre (cotton\, linen\, silk\, wool\, etc.) \n\n\nOld favourites work perfectly: t-shirts\, tea towels\, or tank tops \n\n\nScour it at home: wash in hot water with soda ash or natural detergent and rinse well \n\n\nPractical Info\n\n\nAll ages welcome 🌱 \n\n\nLocation: Papa ki Awataha | Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve ~ directions here! (end of Kaka Street\, Northcote) \n\n\nThis is all outdoors\, so bring covered shoes\, sun protection\, and a drink bottle \n\n\nCome ready to get your hands colourful and messy! \n\n\n  \nAbout Ngakinga\nArtist Holli McEntegart has collaborated with Charmaine Bailie (Te Uri o Hau – Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara) to grow a natural dye garden on a 200-square-metre site at Papa ki Awataha—the home of the puna that feeds Te Awataha. \nNgakinga is a living sculpture garden\, growing plants chosen for their dyeing magic. Here\, native and introduced species mix\, honouring Indigenous knowledge and celebrating colour-making traditions. \nIt’s a space to gather\, reflect\, and create across seasons—with your feet in the soil\, your hands in flowers\, and your imagination running wild. We explore decolonisation\, ecosystem regeneration\, sustainable practice\, and connection to whenua\, all while turning plants into art. \nAt Northart Gallery\, a parallel installation will feature hand-dyed banners tracing the Inhabit project’s journey through its first three iterations. Find the EcoFest listing for this exhibition here. \n\nNgaHuru Celebration – 29 March\nThe event on the 29th of March will not be a workshop session\, but a lively outdoor celebration of NgaHuru (Autumn). All are welcome to attend\, no booking required. \n  \nThis project is in collaboration with Uru Whakaaro and  is supported by The Tīpuna Project\, Auckland City Council Creative Communities Scheme\,  NORTHART and the Kaipātiki Project. \nWe acknowledge Mana Whenua as the kaitiaki of this land\, and their tūpuna past\, present\, and emerging. 🖤🤍❤️
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/ngakinga-natural-dye-workshops/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Papa Ki Awataha\, Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve (at the end of Kaka Street)\, Northcote\, Kaka Street\, Northcote\, North Auckland\, 0627
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T170000
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SUMMARY:Journeys We Have Travelled
DESCRIPTION: Journeys We Have Travelled brings together five Auckland-based artists — Louise Clement\, Tracye Eriksen\, Leanne Gibbons\, Ellen von Collas and Tracey McKeown Working primarily with recycled and repurposed materials\, the artists transform discarded objects into meaningful artworks. This exhibition highlights the potential of creative reuse and encouraging more sustainable approaches to artmaking and everyday life. \nExhibition runs from Saturday 14th March – Thursday 26th March. Opening celebration on Sunday 15th March 4pm – 6pm. Gallery hours (weekdays): 9am – 2pm\, weekends: 10am – 2pm
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/journeys-we-have-travelled-2/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Lake House Arts Centre\, 37 Fred Thomas Drive\, Takapuna\, Auckland\, North Auckland\, 0622\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lake House Arts":MAILTO:arts@lakehousearts.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
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SUMMARY:Make Art Materials from Plants
DESCRIPTION:Feeling inspired to work with eco-friendly art materials?\nLove making things from scratch with your own hands?\n\n\n\nCome and join us for a nourishing and practical day of learning how to make your own unique art materials from wild-foraged and homegrown plants. A whole day of artistic learning\, play and connection to nature.\n\n\n\nLEARN TO MAKE:\n\n\n\n– artist’s drawing charcoals (including smudge-proof charcoal)\n\n\n– rich black ink (with a water-resistant variation)\n\n\n– handcrafted dip-pens for drawing\, writing and calligraphy\n\n\n– tannin-rich inks for writing and painting\n\n\n– brightly-coloured inks for painting\n\n\n\nYou will also take home some of these materials\, along with the skills and confidence to keep experimenting with the plants in your own local environment.\n\n\n\nCome and treat yourself (and maybe bring a friend!) to an inspiring day of learning.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/make-art-materials-from-plants/
LOCATION:Studio One – Toi Tū\, 1 Ponsonby Road\, Central Auckland\, 1010
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wild Studio":MAILTO:wildstudioaotearoa@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
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SUMMARY:Upcycling Tiki
DESCRIPTION:Come along and join one of our tiki-making workshops. \nWe will be making tiki from upcycling old jeans and other preloved clothing. Feel free to bring along fabric you like and we can try to do something creative. \nWe will have fabric provided! This will be a great opportunity to learn new skills whilst connecting with your local community.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/upcycling-tiki/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:141 West Coast Road\, Glen Eden\, 141 West Coast Road\, Glen Eden\, West Auckland\, 0602\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustinnoworx":MAILTO:sustinnoworx@sdetat.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260211T012911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T012911Z
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SUMMARY:Collage an Artist Trading Card (ATC)
DESCRIPTION:Use found and recycled materials\, along with environmentally friendly home-made glue\, to create and trade Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) inspired by your interpretation of Journeys—both literal and metaphorical. This workshop and trading day sits alongside the Journeys We Have Travelled group exhibition at Lake House Art Centre\, where artworks made from recycled\, upcycled\, and repurposed materials explore similar themes and intentions. \nPick up a free ATC kit from the Lake House Art Centre café from Friday 13 March and pre-make your card(s)\, or use shared resources on the day to create your own on Sunday 22 March. You can drop completed cards into the exhibition from 13 March\, or join the community card swap on Sunday 22 March (10am–2pm)\, where everyday and abandoned materials are transformed into small\, meaningful works of art. Be inspired by creativity—and inspire creativity in others.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/collage-an-artist-trading-card-atc/
LOCATION:Lake House Arts Centre\, 37 Fred Thomas Drive\, Takapuna\, Auckland\, North Auckland\, 0622\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downstairs Collective":MAILTO:leannerogerson66@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260203T205335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260317T195558Z
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SUMMARY:Wearable Art Runway Show
DESCRIPTION:Wear the Future | 穿出未来 is a creative youth sustainability initiative combining environmental education and artistic expression. \nThe project engages Auckland’s Asian youth to design and present sustainable wearable art made entirely from recycled\, repurposed and eco-friendly materials. \nGuided by professional contemporary artists Deng Xinli and Xie Yi\, 50 youth participants will take part in three hands-on workshops and a final runway showcase that transforms waste into art. \nThrough creative upcycling\, participants will learn about waste minimisation\, sustainable design principles\, and the value of re-use while celebrating Asian cultural heritage and environmental stewardship. \nThis initiative supports the Auckland Council’s Zero Waste 2040 vision by reducing waste to landfill through community education\, creative reuse\, and youth-led advocacy for sustainability. \nA light lunch will be provided.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/wearable-art-runway-show/
LOCATION:CNSST Foundation\, 15 Clifton Court Panmure Auckland\, Central Auckland\, 1072\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="CNSST Foundation":MAILTO:infor@cnsst.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260210T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T005324Z
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SUMMARY:MyShinyMadness Urban Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the multi award-winning urban gallery of Lisa Watkins\, better known as MyShinyMadness. \nFor EcoFest 2026\, Lisa opens her own Urban Sustainability Gallery — a rare indoor and outdoor exhibition showcasing a powerful collection of large-scale artworks made entirely from rescued and repurposed materials. \nThese are not small experiments. They are bold\, joyful\, statement works that transform overlooked waste into wonder. Colour\, texture and scale collide to create an experience that is both playful and deeply considered. \nWinner of the Localised Sustainability Art Award and the Waitākere Arts Top Assemblage Award\, and a member of the Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC)\, Lisa’s practice sits at the forefront of contemporary sustainability-led art in Aotearoa. \nLast year she exhibited at Smales Farm and the Naumi Hotel for EcoFest and World Earth Day. This year\, visitors are invited into her own evolving Urban Sustainability Gallery — an intimate and immersive opportunity to encounter a substantial body of large-scale upcycled work in one place. \nWhether you are a serious art lover\, a curious family\, or someone passionate about circular design\, this exhibition offers a chance to experience joy\, scale and material transformation up close. \nFollowing a year of detailed planning\, Lisa has recently secured council consent and is now actively seeking funding to realise the first sculpture in her long-term legacy project: New Zealand’s first permanent sustainable sculpture trail on public land. This exhibition forms part of that growing vision. \nThe exhibition runs from 22 March to 22 April. \nOpening Day: Sunday 22 March\n11am | 1pm | 3pm \nWednesdays and Saturdays\n11am | 1pm\ 3pm  \nEntry is by gold coin koha (donation on arrival).
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/myshinymadness-urban-gallery/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Myshinymadness Urban Gallery\, 23a Boundary Road\, Blockhouse Bay\, Central Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Watkins":MAILTO:lisa@myshinymadness.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
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SUMMARY:Organic Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION: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 organic viticulture supports soil health\, biodiversity\, and environmentally responsible production. \nParticipants will be taken through a range of organic wines\, with insights into flavour profiles\, production methods\, and the values behind organic certification. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply curious about sustainable food and drink\, this tasting provides a welcoming space to explore how everyday choices can support a more sustainable future.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/organic-wine-tasting/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Awaroa Winery\, 324 Waiheke Road\, Onetangi\, Auckland\, Waiheke\, 1971\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Awaroa Organic Waiheke Winery":MAILTO:sales@awaroa.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T123000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260206T222858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T000259Z
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SUMMARY:Pick 'N' Mix Textiles for Adults & Teens - Highland Park
DESCRIPTION:Support sustainability and get creative with the Thread Exchange! 🪡 \nThis hands‑on programme encourages the re‑use of fabric and showcases how fun and accessible sewing can be. Using a specialised cutting machine\, you’ll select and cut out a pre‑designed sewing project—anything from small accessories to simple craft items. 🧵 \nOnce your pieces are ready\, you can stay and assemble your project in the library\, enjoying a relaxed\, social crafting environment\, or take the pieces home to complete them yourself or for someone else. It’s a great way to try a new skill\, share resources\, and keep perfectly good fabric from being wasted. \nThis session is open to adults and teens of all sewing levels\, from absolute beginners to experienced makers. Friendly assistance is always available to help those new to sewing feel confident and supported. \nAll materials are provided—just bring your creativity and enthusiasm! 😊
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/pick-n-mix-textiles-for-adults-teens/
LOCATION:Highland Park Library\, 16 Highland Park Drive\, Auckland\, East Auckland\, 2010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T160000
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SUMMARY:Noughty Wasters Makerspace Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Come check out Noughty Wasters Zero Waste Makerspace where we play and create with discarded items otherwise destined for landfill\, wasting NOUGHT a single thing!  Construct and de-construct using a variety of tools\, explore our art supplies\, or think big with large junk items in our outdoor creation space.  While you’re here\, have a browse for treasures in our awesome Reuse Shop!  Suitable for all ages\, but children under 3 will require close supervision due to choking hazards present.   
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/noughty-wasters-makerspace-sessions/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:27 Lake Road Devonport\, 27 Lake Road Devonport\, North Auckland\, 0622\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ann Langis Play":MAILTO:hi@annlangisplay.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260129T213937Z
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SUMMARY:Flower Bomb and Sprout Jars - Te Atatū Peninsula
DESCRIPTION:Visit Te Atatū Peninsula Library to come and grab one of our ready-to-go activity jars and see some sprouting magic! \nYou can choose either a flower bomb or a sprout jar\, and all you need to do is follow the instructions for an easy at-home activity. The sprout jars come with everything you need to make sprouts in a jar. Use the flower bomb jar to mix up all the items into paper bombs to throw into your garden – in a month or so\, see some flowers bloom. \nThe jars are recyclable and all the flowers and herbs in the bombs are bee-friendly. \nLibrary open hours – \nMonday: 9am – 5pm. \nTuesday: 9am – 5pm. \nWednesday  9am – 5pm. \nThursday: 9am to 7pm. \nFriday: 9am – 5pm. \nSaturday: 9am – 3pm
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/flower-bomb-and-sprout-jars/
LOCATION:Te Atatū Peninsula Library\, 595 Te Atatu Road\, Te Atatū Peninsula\, Auckland\, West Auckland\, 0610\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
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SUMMARY:Journeys We Have Travelled
DESCRIPTION: Journeys We Have Travelled brings together five Auckland-based artists — Louise Clement\, Tracye Eriksen\, Leanne Gibbons\, Ellen von Collas and Tracey McKeown Working primarily with recycled and repurposed materials\, the artists transform discarded objects into meaningful artworks. This exhibition highlights the potential of creative reuse and encouraging more sustainable approaches to artmaking and everyday life. \nExhibition runs from Saturday 14th March – Thursday 26th March. Opening celebration on Sunday 15th March 4pm – 6pm. Gallery hours (weekdays): 9am – 2pm\, weekends: 10am – 2pm
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/journeys-we-have-travelled-2/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Lake House Arts Centre\, 37 Fred Thomas Drive\, Takapuna\, Auckland\, North Auckland\, 0622\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lake House Arts":MAILTO:arts@lakehousearts.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260201T232741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T232741Z
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SUMMARY:ECO-Threads
DESCRIPTION:The West Auckland Resource Centre is delighted to bring you Eco-Threads once again. \nFill a box full of fabric for $5 and load up on free swatches for your next project. \nNOTE– the Centre is closed over the school holidays
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/eco-threads/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:West Auckland Resource Centre\, 2 Seabrook Ave\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, West Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Auckland Resource Centre":MAILTO:admin@arcnz.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T170000
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SUMMARY:Journeys We Have Travelled
DESCRIPTION: Journeys We Have Travelled brings together five Auckland-based artists — Louise Clement\, Tracye Eriksen\, Leanne Gibbons\, Ellen von Collas and Tracey McKeown Working primarily with recycled and repurposed materials\, the artists transform discarded objects into meaningful artworks. This exhibition highlights the potential of creative reuse and encouraging more sustainable approaches to artmaking and everyday life. \nExhibition runs from Saturday 14th March – Thursday 26th March. Opening celebration on Sunday 15th March 4pm – 6pm. Gallery hours (weekdays): 9am – 2pm\, weekends: 10am – 2pm
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/journeys-we-have-travelled-2/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Lake House Arts Centre\, 37 Fred Thomas Drive\, Takapuna\, Auckland\, North Auckland\, 0622\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lake House Arts":MAILTO:arts@lakehousearts.org.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T213907Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Native Serving Tray in Two weeks
DESCRIPTION:This workshop runs over two sessions\, so you can slow down and work with native timber properly. Good wood takes time\, care\, and patience. \nIn session one\, you’ll learn drop saw basics and safety\, get to know your timber\, and work through measuring\, cutting\, and shaping your pieces. \nSession two is about bringing it all together. You’ll build your serving tray\, sand it smooth\, and finish it with oil to protect the timber and highlight its natural grain. \nA practical\, beginner-friendly workshop where you’ll learn core woodworking skills and take home a beautiful native timber serving tray made by you.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/make-a-native-serving-tray-in-two-weeks/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:The ReCreators Green Space\, 135 Chamberlain Road\, Massey\, Auckland\, West Auckland\, 0614\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="The ReCreators":MAILTO:tasha@therecreators.co.nz
GEO:-36.84977811899;174.59917672582
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260312T205919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T210449Z
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SUMMARY:Journeys We Have Travelled
DESCRIPTION: Journeys We Have Travelled brings together five Auckland-based artists — Louise Clement\, Tracye Eriksen\, Leanne Gibbons\, Ellen von Collas and Tracey McKeown Working primarily with recycled and repurposed materials\, the artists transform discarded objects into meaningful artworks. This exhibition highlights the potential of creative reuse and encouraging more sustainable approaches to artmaking and everyday life. \nExhibition runs from Saturday 14th March – Thursday 26th March. Opening celebration on Sunday 15th March 4pm – 6pm. Gallery hours (weekdays): 9am – 2pm\, weekends: 10am – 2pm
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/journeys-we-have-travelled-2/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Lake House Arts Centre\, 37 Fred Thomas Drive\, Takapuna\, Auckland\, North Auckland\, 0622\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lake House Arts":MAILTO:arts@lakehousearts.org.nz
GEO:-36.7939257;174.7621787
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260312T220607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T222321Z
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SUMMARY:Inhabit Iteration 4: Ngakinga
DESCRIPTION:The Inhabit Project\nNow in its fourth year\, Inhabit is an ongoing public art project that reimagines vacant or underused urban spaces as temporary sites for connection and creative exchange. Exploring how our ecosystems of care have evolved in Aotearoa\, and how we share our experiences. \nThe project features hand-sewn banners that give public voice to the intimate stories woven through it. Made from iconic New Zealand cotton redline nappies\, the banners are naturally dyed with pigments sourced from the artist’s kitchen and garden\, and stitched with participants’ messages in cut-out felt text drawn from conversations during Inhabit Iterations 1 (2022)\, 2 (2023) and 3 (2024). Evolving from a wall of Post-it note reflections\, each note has been transformed into a banner\, collectively forming an immersive\, process-driven installation that continues the dialogue between Inhabit participants and co-creators. \nIteration 4: Ngakinga\nIteration 4: Ngakinga\, is a participatory social sculpture that nurtures interconnectedness\, community collaboration\, and ecosystems of care. Conceived as a living laboratory for taiao\, creativity\, and natural dyeing practices and activated at Papa ki Awataha\, Northcote\, from March 2025 to April 2026. \nArtist Holli McEntegart has collaborated with Charmaine Bailie (Te Uri o Hau – Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara) to grow a natural dye garden on a 200-square-metre site at Papa ki Awataha—the home of the puna that feeds Te Awataha. The land was bare\, raw\, hard and cracked\, waiting to be nurtured back to its full potential. They are to inhabit here for four seasons\, nourishing the whenua intentionally along its journey to good health and growing natural dye plants to create hand dyed fabric artworks with the community. \nNgakinga is a collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and native and non-native plants to co-create public art\, ritual and other care practices that weave together our diverse ancestral threads while respecting Māori sovereignty\, in honour ultimately of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As a social sculpture\, this intentionally cultivated space will grow plants and flowers selected for their natural dyeing properties to create textile art. \nThe project invites people to come together on the land—to build community through care\, creativity\, and connection. It is a place to share personal stories and collective reflection with our feet in the soil and our faces in the flowers; a space to make art with natural dye plants through a lens of decolonisation\, sustainability\, and ecosystem restoration as the Northcote town centre undergoes redevelopment. \nThe banners sewn and installed at Ngakinga will be dyed with colour extracted from plants grown throughout the year and embroidered with text telling the story of the garden. At Northart Gallery\, a parallel installation will feature hand-dyed banners tracing the Inhabit project’s journey through its first three iterations. \nNatural Dye Workshops\nThis exhibition will be accompanied by a series of public natural dye workshops that are also part of Ecofest and held in the garden itself throughout March 2026. Find the EcoFest listings for the workshops here. \nWe acknowledge Mana Whenua as the kaitiaki of this land\, and honour their tīpuna\, past\, present\, and emerging. \nNgakinga is developed in collaboration with Uru Whakaaro and supported by The Tīpuna Project\, the Auckland City Council Creative Communities Scheme\, Northart\, and the Kaipātiki Project.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/inhabit-iteration-4-ngakinga/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Northart\, 1 Ernie Mays Street Te Kopua o Matakamokamo | Northcote Town Centre\, 1 Ernie Mays Street Te Kopua o Matakamokamo | Northcote Town Centre\, North Auckland\, 0627
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northart":MAILTO:kirstein@northart.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260210T212656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T005324Z
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SUMMARY:MyShinyMadness Urban Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Step inside the multi award-winning urban gallery of Lisa Watkins\, better known as MyShinyMadness. \nFor EcoFest 2026\, Lisa opens her own Urban Sustainability Gallery — a rare indoor and outdoor exhibition showcasing a powerful collection of large-scale artworks made entirely from rescued and repurposed materials. \nThese are not small experiments. They are bold\, joyful\, statement works that transform overlooked waste into wonder. Colour\, texture and scale collide to create an experience that is both playful and deeply considered. \nWinner of the Localised Sustainability Art Award and the Waitākere Arts Top Assemblage Award\, and a member of the Gallery Climate Coalition (GCC)\, Lisa’s practice sits at the forefront of contemporary sustainability-led art in Aotearoa. \nLast year she exhibited at Smales Farm and the Naumi Hotel for EcoFest and World Earth Day. This year\, visitors are invited into her own evolving Urban Sustainability Gallery — an intimate and immersive opportunity to encounter a substantial body of large-scale upcycled work in one place. \nWhether you are a serious art lover\, a curious family\, or someone passionate about circular design\, this exhibition offers a chance to experience joy\, scale and material transformation up close. \nFollowing a year of detailed planning\, Lisa has recently secured council consent and is now actively seeking funding to realise the first sculpture in her long-term legacy project: New Zealand’s first permanent sustainable sculpture trail on public land. This exhibition forms part of that growing vision. \nThe exhibition runs from 22 March to 22 April. \nOpening Day: Sunday 22 March\n11am | 1pm | 3pm \nWednesdays and Saturdays\n11am | 1pm\ 3pm  \nEntry is by gold coin koha (donation on arrival).
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/myshinymadness-urban-gallery/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Myshinymadness Urban Gallery\, 23a Boundary Road\, Blockhouse Bay\, Central Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lisa Watkins":MAILTO:lisa@myshinymadness.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260113T003921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T210902Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION: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 organic viticulture supports soil health\, biodiversity\, and environmentally responsible production. \nParticipants will be taken through a range of organic wines\, with insights into flavour profiles\, production methods\, and the values behind organic certification. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply curious about sustainable food and drink\, this tasting provides a welcoming space to explore how everyday choices can support a more sustainable future.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/organic-wine-tasting/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Awaroa Winery\, 324 Waiheke Road\, Onetangi\, Auckland\, Waiheke\, 1971\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Awaroa Organic Waiheke Winery":MAILTO:sales@awaroa.co.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260201T232741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T232741Z
UID:10010268-1774440000-1774447200@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:ECO-Threads
DESCRIPTION:The West Auckland Resource Centre is delighted to bring you Eco-Threads once again. \nFill a box full of fabric for $5 and load up on free swatches for your next project. \nNOTE– the Centre is closed over the school holidays
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/eco-threads/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:West Auckland Resource Centre\, 2 Seabrook Ave\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, West Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="West Auckland Resource Centre":MAILTO:admin@arcnz.org.nz
GEO:-36.9140147;174.6795178
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=West Auckland Resource Centre 2 Seabrook Ave New Lynn Auckland West Auckland 0600 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=2 Seabrook Ave\, New Lynn:geo:174.6795178,-36.9140147
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260204T015946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T221931Z
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SUMMARY:Ngakinga Natural Dye Workshops
DESCRIPTION:Step into the garden and watch plants turn into colour! This workshop takes you from growing and harvesting dye plants\, to mordanting fabric\, to making a dye bath\, and finally transforming fibre into beautiful\, unique hues. \nIt’s playful\, unstructured\, and hands-on—participants are invited to explore\, experiment\, and learn through doing and getting messy. \nWhat You’ll Do\n\n\nHarvest flowers and dye plants from the garden 🌸 \n\n\nPrepare a bubbling\, colourful dye bath together \n\n\nDip\, swirl\, and watch fabric magically change colour 🎨 \n\n\nExplore\, play\, and make one-of-a-kind pieces \n\n\nEvery piece is a surprise—and every participant is an artist! \nFabric\nSome fabric will be supplied\, but you’re welcome to bring your own small-ish piece. \nIf bringing your own: \n\n\nIt must be a natural fibre (cotton\, linen\, silk\, wool\, etc.) \n\n\nOld favourites work perfectly: t-shirts\, tea towels\, or tank tops \n\n\nScour it at home: wash in hot water with soda ash or natural detergent and rinse well \n\n\nPractical Info\n\n\nAll ages welcome 🌱 \n\n\nLocation: Papa ki Awataha | Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve ~ directions here! (end of Kaka Street\, Northcote) \n\n\nThis is all outdoors\, so bring covered shoes\, sun protection\, and a drink bottle \n\n\nCome ready to get your hands colourful and messy! \n\n\n  \nAbout Ngakinga\nArtist Holli McEntegart has collaborated with Charmaine Bailie (Te Uri o Hau – Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara) to grow a natural dye garden on a 200-square-metre site at Papa ki Awataha—the home of the puna that feeds Te Awataha. \nNgakinga is a living sculpture garden\, growing plants chosen for their dyeing magic. Here\, native and introduced species mix\, honouring Indigenous knowledge and celebrating colour-making traditions. \nIt’s a space to gather\, reflect\, and create across seasons—with your feet in the soil\, your hands in flowers\, and your imagination running wild. We explore decolonisation\, ecosystem regeneration\, sustainable practice\, and connection to whenua\, all while turning plants into art. \nAt Northart Gallery\, a parallel installation will feature hand-dyed banners tracing the Inhabit project’s journey through its first three iterations. Find the EcoFest listing for this exhibition here. \n\nNgaHuru Celebration – 29 March\nThe event on the 29th of March will not be a workshop session\, but a lively outdoor celebration of NgaHuru (Autumn). All are welcome to attend\, no booking required. \n  \nThis project is in collaboration with Uru Whakaaro and  is supported by The Tīpuna Project\, Auckland City Council Creative Communities Scheme\,  NORTHART and the Kaipātiki Project. \nWe acknowledge Mana Whenua as the kaitiaki of this land\, and their tūpuna past\, present\, and emerging. 🖤🤍❤️
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/ngakinga-natural-dye-workshops/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Papa Ki Awataha\, Jessie Tonar Scout Reserve (at the end of Kaka Street)\, Northcote\, Kaka Street\, Northcote\, North Auckland\, 0627
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T183000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T203000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185919
CREATED:20260205T045744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T045744Z
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SUMMARY:Connected by Craft
DESCRIPTION:Join us for independent craft evenings where creativity and sustainability come together!\n\nWhether you love crochet\, knitting\, embroidery\, sewing\, quilting\, or cross-stitch\, this is your space to relax\, connect\, and craft with purpose.\n\nOur focus is on waste minimisation and mindful making—using upcycled materials\, repurposing fabric scraps\, and sharing tips for eco-friendly crafting. Bring your own project or start something new while enjoying a welcoming\, social atmosphere.\n\nPerfect for beginners and seasoned makers alike\, these sessions are all about hooking\, looping\, laughing\, and learning as we create for a better tomorrow.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/connected-by-craft/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Sustainable Papakura\, 67 O'Shannessey Street\, Papakura\, Auckland\, South Auckland\, 2110\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Sustainable Papakura":MAILTO:trust@sustainablepapakura.co.nz
GEO:-37.0605836;174.9425795
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sustainable Papakura 67 O'Shannessey Street Papakura Auckland South Auckland 2110 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=67 O'Shannessey Street\, Papakura:geo:174.9425795,-37.0605836
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185920
CREATED:20260312T205919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T210449Z
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SUMMARY:Journeys We Have Travelled
DESCRIPTION: Journeys We Have Travelled brings together five Auckland-based artists — Louise Clement\, Tracye Eriksen\, Leanne Gibbons\, Ellen von Collas and Tracey McKeown Working primarily with recycled and repurposed materials\, the artists transform discarded objects into meaningful artworks. This exhibition highlights the potential of creative reuse and encouraging more sustainable approaches to artmaking and everyday life. \nExhibition runs from Saturday 14th March – Thursday 26th March. Opening celebration on Sunday 15th March 4pm – 6pm. Gallery hours (weekdays): 9am – 2pm\, weekends: 10am – 2pm
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/journeys-we-have-travelled-2/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Lake House Arts Centre\, 37 Fred Thomas Drive\, Takapuna\, Auckland\, North Auckland\, 0622\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lake House Arts":MAILTO:arts@lakehousearts.org.nz
GEO:-36.7939257;174.7621787
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185920
CREATED:20260312T220607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T222321Z
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SUMMARY:Inhabit Iteration 4: Ngakinga
DESCRIPTION:The Inhabit Project\nNow in its fourth year\, Inhabit is an ongoing public art project that reimagines vacant or underused urban spaces as temporary sites for connection and creative exchange. Exploring how our ecosystems of care have evolved in Aotearoa\, and how we share our experiences. \nThe project features hand-sewn banners that give public voice to the intimate stories woven through it. Made from iconic New Zealand cotton redline nappies\, the banners are naturally dyed with pigments sourced from the artist’s kitchen and garden\, and stitched with participants’ messages in cut-out felt text drawn from conversations during Inhabit Iterations 1 (2022)\, 2 (2023) and 3 (2024). Evolving from a wall of Post-it note reflections\, each note has been transformed into a banner\, collectively forming an immersive\, process-driven installation that continues the dialogue between Inhabit participants and co-creators. \nIteration 4: Ngakinga\nIteration 4: Ngakinga\, is a participatory social sculpture that nurtures interconnectedness\, community collaboration\, and ecosystems of care. Conceived as a living laboratory for taiao\, creativity\, and natural dyeing practices and activated at Papa ki Awataha\, Northcote\, from March 2025 to April 2026. \nArtist Holli McEntegart has collaborated with Charmaine Bailie (Te Uri o Hau – Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara) to grow a natural dye garden on a 200-square-metre site at Papa ki Awataha—the home of the puna that feeds Te Awataha. The land was bare\, raw\, hard and cracked\, waiting to be nurtured back to its full potential. They are to inhabit here for four seasons\, nourishing the whenua intentionally along its journey to good health and growing natural dye plants to create hand dyed fabric artworks with the community. \nNgakinga is a collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and native and non-native plants to co-create public art\, ritual and other care practices that weave together our diverse ancestral threads while respecting Māori sovereignty\, in honour ultimately of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As a social sculpture\, this intentionally cultivated space will grow plants and flowers selected for their natural dyeing properties to create textile art. \nThe project invites people to come together on the land—to build community through care\, creativity\, and connection. It is a place to share personal stories and collective reflection with our feet in the soil and our faces in the flowers; a space to make art with natural dye plants through a lens of decolonisation\, sustainability\, and ecosystem restoration as the Northcote town centre undergoes redevelopment. \nThe banners sewn and installed at Ngakinga will be dyed with colour extracted from plants grown throughout the year and embroidered with text telling the story of the garden. At Northart Gallery\, a parallel installation will feature hand-dyed banners tracing the Inhabit project’s journey through its first three iterations. \nNatural Dye Workshops\nThis exhibition will be accompanied by a series of public natural dye workshops that are also part of Ecofest and held in the garden itself throughout March 2026. Find the EcoFest listings for the workshops here. \nWe acknowledge Mana Whenua as the kaitiaki of this land\, and honour their tīpuna\, past\, present\, and emerging. \nNgakinga is developed in collaboration with Uru Whakaaro and supported by The Tīpuna Project\, the Auckland City Council Creative Communities Scheme\, Northart\, and the Kaipātiki Project.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/inhabit-iteration-4-ngakinga/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Northart\, 1 Ernie Mays Street Te Kopua o Matakamokamo | Northcote Town Centre\, 1 Ernie Mays Street Te Kopua o Matakamokamo | Northcote Town Centre\, North Auckland\, 0627
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northart":MAILTO:kirstein@northart.co.nz
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185920
CREATED:20260113T003921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T210902Z
UID:10008260-1774522800-1774540800@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Organic Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION: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 organic viticulture supports soil health\, biodiversity\, and environmentally responsible production. \nParticipants will be taken through a range of organic wines\, with insights into flavour profiles\, production methods\, and the values behind organic certification. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply curious about sustainable food and drink\, this tasting provides a welcoming space to explore how everyday choices can support a more sustainable future.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/organic-wine-tasting/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Awaroa Winery\, 324 Waiheke Road\, Onetangi\, Auckland\, Waiheke\, 1971\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Awaroa Organic Waiheke Winery":MAILTO:sales@awaroa.co.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185920
CREATED:20260205T015907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T020051Z
UID:10010079-1774605600-1774616400@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Kauri Creations
DESCRIPTION:Create your own kauri creation using recycled native timber and let your ideas lead the way. \nYou will design\, shape\, sand\, and finish your piece\, turning beautiful reclaimed wood into a strong\, useful\, and totally unique piece! \nWe start with a quick health and safety chat before getting creative with tools like the jigsaw\, drill\, sander\, and soldering iron. Covered shoes and fitted clothing are a must\, and some work may be outdoors\, so dress for the weather. \nThis is a beginner-friendly workshop for anyone who loves making and working with reclaimed native materials. \nAdults only for safety reasons. \nArrive on time and head home with a one of a kind kauri creation made by you.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/kauri-creations/
LOCATION:Highland Park Library\, 16 Highland Park Drive\, Auckland\, East Auckland\, 2010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="The ReCreators":MAILTO:tasha@therecreators.co.nz
GEO:-36.899955;174.9082835
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T163000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185920
CREATED:20260312T220607Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T222321Z
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SUMMARY:Inhabit Iteration 4: Ngakinga
DESCRIPTION:The Inhabit Project\nNow in its fourth year\, Inhabit is an ongoing public art project that reimagines vacant or underused urban spaces as temporary sites for connection and creative exchange. Exploring how our ecosystems of care have evolved in Aotearoa\, and how we share our experiences. \nThe project features hand-sewn banners that give public voice to the intimate stories woven through it. Made from iconic New Zealand cotton redline nappies\, the banners are naturally dyed with pigments sourced from the artist’s kitchen and garden\, and stitched with participants’ messages in cut-out felt text drawn from conversations during Inhabit Iterations 1 (2022)\, 2 (2023) and 3 (2024). Evolving from a wall of Post-it note reflections\, each note has been transformed into a banner\, collectively forming an immersive\, process-driven installation that continues the dialogue between Inhabit participants and co-creators. \nIteration 4: Ngakinga\nIteration 4: Ngakinga\, is a participatory social sculpture that nurtures interconnectedness\, community collaboration\, and ecosystems of care. Conceived as a living laboratory for taiao\, creativity\, and natural dyeing practices and activated at Papa ki Awataha\, Northcote\, from March 2025 to April 2026. \nArtist Holli McEntegart has collaborated with Charmaine Bailie (Te Uri o Hau – Ngāti Whātua ki Kaipara) to grow a natural dye garden on a 200-square-metre site at Papa ki Awataha—the home of the puna that feeds Te Awataha. The land was bare\, raw\, hard and cracked\, waiting to be nurtured back to its full potential. They are to inhabit here for four seasons\, nourishing the whenua intentionally along its journey to good health and growing natural dye plants to create hand dyed fabric artworks with the community. \nNgakinga is a collaboration between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples and native and non-native plants to co-create public art\, ritual and other care practices that weave together our diverse ancestral threads while respecting Māori sovereignty\, in honour ultimately of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. As a social sculpture\, this intentionally cultivated space will grow plants and flowers selected for their natural dyeing properties to create textile art. \nThe project invites people to come together on the land—to build community through care\, creativity\, and connection. It is a place to share personal stories and collective reflection with our feet in the soil and our faces in the flowers; a space to make art with natural dye plants through a lens of decolonisation\, sustainability\, and ecosystem restoration as the Northcote town centre undergoes redevelopment. \nThe banners sewn and installed at Ngakinga will be dyed with colour extracted from plants grown throughout the year and embroidered with text telling the story of the garden. At Northart Gallery\, a parallel installation will feature hand-dyed banners tracing the Inhabit project’s journey through its first three iterations. \nNatural Dye Workshops\nThis exhibition will be accompanied by a series of public natural dye workshops that are also part of Ecofest and held in the garden itself throughout March 2026. Find the EcoFest listings for the workshops here. \nWe acknowledge Mana Whenua as the kaitiaki of this land\, and honour their tīpuna\, past\, present\, and emerging. \nNgakinga is developed in collaboration with Uru Whakaaro and supported by The Tīpuna Project\, the Auckland City Council Creative Communities Scheme\, Northart\, and the Kaipātiki Project.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/inhabit-iteration-4-ngakinga/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Northart\, 1 Ernie Mays Street Te Kopua o Matakamokamo | Northcote Town Centre\, 1 Ernie Mays Street Te Kopua o Matakamokamo | Northcote Town Centre\, North Auckland\, 0627
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Northart":MAILTO:kirstein@northart.co.nz
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T120000
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Art Substrates & Processes - Pukekohe
DESCRIPTION:Join us to explore options for more sustainable substrates\, materials and processes that we can use in our art making. \nSupported by Waiuku Zero Waste\, we will look at a range of substrates collected at their facility and discuss how to prepare them for making art.  We will look at a range of sustainable practices for working\, selecting materials and cleaning equipment. \nCome ready to explore new surfaces and share your favourite sustainable art practices and habits with the group!
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/sustainable-art-substrates-processes-pukekohe/
LOCATION:Franklin Arts Centre\, 12 Massey Avenue\, Pukekohe\, Auckland\, South Auckland\, 2120\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Franklin Arts Centre":MAILTO:franklinartscentre@aklc.govt.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185920
CREATED:20260222T222908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T222908Z
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SUMMARY:Make a Chopping Board
DESCRIPTION:Make your own beautiful chopping board while learning basic woodworking and safe tool use. \nWorking with reclaimed native timber\, you will shape\, sand\, and finish your board so it is food safe and ready to use or gift. \nWe begin with a short safety briefing before using tools. \nYou will be guided through tools such as the jigsaw\, drill\, and sander in a supportive\, beginner friendly setting.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/make-a-chopping-board/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Kaipātiki Project EcoHub\, 17 Lauderdale Road\, Birkdale\, Auckland\, North Auckland\, 0620\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="The ReCreators":MAILTO:tasha@therecreators.co.nz
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road Birkdale Auckland North Auckland 0620 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=17 Lauderdale Road\, Birkdale:geo:174.70702929693,-36.791815739793
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T185920
CREATED:20260113T003921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T210902Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Wine Tasting
DESCRIPTION: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 organic viticulture supports soil health\, biodiversity\, and environmentally responsible production. \nParticipants will be taken through a range of organic wines\, with insights into flavour profiles\, production methods\, and the values behind organic certification. Whether you are a wine enthusiast or simply curious about sustainable food and drink\, this tasting provides a welcoming space to explore how everyday choices can support a more sustainable future.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/organic-wine-tasting/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Awaroa Winery\, 324 Waiheke Road\, Onetangi\, Auckland\, Waiheke\, 1971\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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ORGANIZER;CN="Awaroa Organic Waiheke Winery":MAILTO:sales@awaroa.co.nz
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