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…
Join us for a weekly chance to connect with your neighbourhood & the nature that surrounds us in beautiful Glen Eden. We will explore heritage sites at a relaxed…
Come along and make your own vibrant sun catchers that sparkle in the light and look seriously cool hanging in a window or outside. We will be using laser cut…
Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t 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…
Join Ali, one of our friendly Compost Collective facilitators, for this fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover…
Wrap: Mindful Stones Creative Nature Workshop In partnership with Auckland Parks Join us for a gentle, hands-on playshop where we wander the park, gather natural treasures—sticks, feathers, leaves, and more—and…
In the heritage gardens at Howick Historical Village, get crafty and creative with natural and recycled materials! In this children’s workshop with educator and historical interpreter Linda Darby Coring, join…
The Mai i Kurawaka Reclaiming our Menstrual Mātauranga wānanga invites participants to: Reconnect with the traditional Māori worldview of ikura (menstruation); Explore its whakapapa, sacredness, and connection to atua wāhine; Introduce reusable ikura products and…
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…
In the heritage gardens at Howick Historical Village, get crafty and creative with natural and recycled materials! In this children’s workshop with educator and historical interpreter Linda Darby Coring, join…
Join Ali, one of our friendly Compost Collective facilitators, for this fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover…
Join us and learn the basics of getting started with growing rongoā (medicine) at home. We’ll be exploring simple foundations for growing rongoā, practical tips on choosing the right plant…
Join Wei at Auckland Central Library, for this fun, interactive worm farming and bokashi workshop for kids and whānau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and discover how…
It is easier than you think to keep your home healthy, comfortable and dry while improving your whānau’s health. In this workshop, you will be provided with budget-friendly tips and…
Celebrate EcoFest and the school holidays at Botany Library! Adopt a donated toy or bring your own and give it a brand-new look using recycled fabrics, beads, and craft supplies.…
This event has been moved to 15 April. Join us and learn how to grow a māra at home, even with limited time and space. We’ll be covering simple, space-conscious…
Join Amanda (from Compost Collective & EcoMatters) at the University of Auckland’s 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. 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…
Looks like night sky, but not in the sky? Glowworms: Titiwai /Glowworms are some of Aotearoa’s 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 – 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 Wainoni Park this EcoFest 2026 Spend a morning in nature, meet friendly locals, and help restore one of Greenhithe’s 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 and fertiliser? What else can go in your food scraps bin and be transformed? Learn all about the journey of…
This event has been postponed to Thursday 16th April 2026. A community day celebrating Waiheke’s youngest adventurers! 🎯 Purpose To promote Waiheke Island Playcentre and bring together the island’s early…
Take a theatrical journey deep into an ocean full of amazing sharks — from the prehistoric past to today. You won’t 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…
🪴🎨 Get creative with New Lynn Community Hub these school holidays 🌱🖌️ Paint your own design on a terracotta pot, with optional microgreen planting. Afterwards, it's yours to keep 🧑🎨💭…
This whānau-friendly workshop loves foo, hate waste, Join Wei at Glen Eden Library for this Love Food Hate Waste whānau-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 you’ll build a small bug hotel using natural…
🌸Get creative and go green at our Kids Craft Workshop! 🌸 Join us at SUSTAINABLE PAPAKURA for a fun, hands‑on session where tamariki turn EVERYDAY SCRAP RESOURCES into an item…
Step back in time at Historical Village, 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 Kaipātiki 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…
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…
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.
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 whānau for a guided hīkoi (walk) along Te Unuhanga ō Rangitoto (Mercer Bay loop). This is a special place for our mana whenua Te Kawerau ā Maki,…
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…
A traditional Irish music and storytelling performance that explores what is being lost in a changing climate—and 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 – 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…
