The Phoenix Palm Problem
The Phoenix palm (Phoenix canariensis) may look iconic in our gardens and streets, but they present real challenges for communities and the environment. Join New Zealand advocate Ian Dustin to…
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The Phoenix palm (Phoenix canariensis) may look iconic in our gardens and streets, but they present real challenges for communities and the environment. Join New Zealand advocate Ian Dustin to…
Sorry this event has been postponed. We will advise the new date as soon as possible. Step inside the newly restored Rose Hellaby House and experience the revival of one…
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…
Gardening in a changing climate - and how to do it naturally. Join organic gardener, Dee Pignéguy, for a practical talk on gardening for a changing climate. Discover natural, chemical-free…
It's going to be a fun day at the Blockhouse Bay Recreational Reserve Butterfly Habitat. There will be fun and games while you learn about NZ's beautiful butterflies. Hopefully, we…
Fun street clean at the Highland Park Library. Meet at 1pm, 19 April, Sunday at 16 Highland Park Drive, Highland Park, Auckland. All cleaning tools will be provided. TEAM UP 2…
Come along and meet other gardeners in your neighbourhood. Bring seeds or seedlings from your garden to swap. Light refreshments provided. Here is the Facebook event - https://www.facebook.com/events/946421924987323
Join us for the Ōrākei Enviro Forum, where the theme this year is Our Technology, Their Tomorrow (Innovating for future generations). Enjoy light refreshments while hearing from a mix of…
This event has been moved from the 12th to the 19th April. Join us for a hands-on, seasonal workshop all about flowers you can start from seed in autumn. Learn…
Who lives around the kauri tree? Kauri snail, pīwakawaka and perching lily! Learn about these and other kauri friends, then create your own out of self-drying clay. Join Pest Free Kaipātiki and Birkenhead library for a…
Join us for a fun, drop-in session and learn how to protect our native wildlife right in your own backyard! Swing by anytime and explore a range of traps you…
Join us to play the CONSERVATION game - a fun way to explore how we can care for the earth, connect with nature and help conserve the planet's resources. It's…
Please note that this event has been postponed due to the cyclone; the new date is 19th April 3-5pm. Join us to keep Waiheke’s bays beautiful! As Matiatia is a…
Celebrate EcoFest and the school holidays at Botany Library! Step into the wonderful world of bugs by making a bug hotel and protecting New Zealand from invasive hornets with hornet…
Join us for an evening of live music celebrating the release of SW4CA Vol. 3 Album - Rangatahi addition! Enjoy acoustic performances with an environmental theme from our aspiring youth…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Due to the weather forecast this event has been postponed from 12th to 19th April. Join us to discover what nocturnal creatures live in the rare ecosystems on your doorstep…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
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…
Join us to learn how healthier homes can reduce waste, improve wellbeing, and support a more sustainable way of living. In this interactive session, Sustain & Enable will explore what…
Flit between the flowers and discover how pollination works in Cornwall Park's ecosystem. Huia Lodge is open from 10 am - 4 pm Thursday to Tuesday 12 pm -4 pm…
Florence Saves Clothes will combine a Westmere garage and the fun mobile mending van into a pop-up ‘open studio’ space from April 17 to 20. Come and learn more about…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Join us for our inspiring Te Reo Māori Workshops, where language, culture, and sustainable living come together. Dive into practical Zero Waste living, discovering everyday habits that reduce waste, honour…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
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…
Want to grow your own fresh vegetables, herbs, and leafy greens—but don’t know where to start? Join Dig It! Community Garden at EcoFest for a hands-on Gardening 101 workshop designed…
Learn practical skills to reduce waste and save money Master decluttering, composting and simple repairs. Turn old items into new treasures! Week 1 starts Tuesday April 21 from 10am-1pm…
Join this Stream Monitoring event with Kaipātiki Project, and become an agent of change for good, caring for our precious awa! This unique public session focuses on stream monitoring and…
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…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Bridging Auckland's EcoFest and a Global Fashion Movement. Kaipātiki Project and Fashion Revolution invite you to join us for an evening dedicated to quality over quantity at Bridgeway Cinema, Northcote.…
Don't throw your hard-earned cash in the bin by using disposable nappies! Whether you're expecting, struggling with cloth nappies, or curious about reusable baby products, this workshop has everything you…
"In 1971, a group of friends sail into a nuclear test zone, and their protest captures the world's imagination. Using never-before-seen archive that brings their extraordinary world to life, How…
Join us at the cinema for a special screening of The Road to Patagonia, a real-life adventure into nature's unknown. The lives of two strangers are changed forever when they…
Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai, the whenua and the tāngata who live, work, learn and play here every day. Enter the Through My Lens photo competition for a…
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…
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 Oratau Reserve this EcoFest 2026 Get outdoors, meet locals, and help care for one of Greenhithe’s special green spaces. Be part of the Friends…
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…
Step inside the multi award-winning urban gallery of Lisa Watkins, better known as MyShinyMadness. For EcoFest 2026, Lisa opens her own Urban Sustainability Gallery — a rare indoor and outdoor…
Enjoy a guided tasting of carefully selected organic wines, paired with an introduction to sustainable wine-making practices. This relaxed and informative session offers an opportunity to learn more about how…
Join Sarah Williams at East Coast Bays Library for this Love Food Hate Waste workshop. Pick up clever tips and tricks for making the most of seasonal abundance including an…
Join us to celebrate the official opening of the Sustainability Centre’s newly upgraded solar system — a major step forward for community-led climate action on Waiheke. This special EcoFest event…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Help us reduce food waste by joining us for a 3-course dinner at one of our pay-as-you-can Auckland Restaurants. Bring friends and whānau and be part of something special. We…
Kaipātiki Project SPEAKER SERIES Have you seen DUNE? Those worms are colossal—but did you know Aotearoa has its own giants? They might not be tractor-eating, but they’re impressive enough to…
Don't throw your hard-earned cash in the bin by using disposable nappies! Whether you're expecting, struggling with cloth nappies, or curious about reusable baby products, this workshop has everything you…
Due to the weather this event has been postponed to 26 April. Come and join Bike Eastern Suburbs and the Love Your Path team to learn ways to get involved…
This event has been postponed to Sunday 3rd May 2026. Ready to clear the clutter and uncover some local treasures? Join us for The Great Exchange, Waiheke’s celebration of sustainability…
This event has been postponed to 16 May due to the weather. Dress up your bike and yourself and come for a ride along the shared path between Mission Bay…
This event has been POSTPONED until 17th May due to the incoming cyclone; please stay up-to-date by following the Crop Swap FB group or joining the mailing list by emailing…
RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY 17TH MAY Join us in the bush at Camp Adair for a guided native seed collection day, helping gather locally sourced seed for future restoration projects…