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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
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SUMMARY:Capture the Beauty of Glen Eden
DESCRIPTION:Take a photo of your favourite Glen Eden natural wonder – big or small. \nIs it a bug or a cloud\, a tree or a flower? Your mum or your auntie? Which duck will you choose? Tough choices… \nTag us on Facebook.com/GlenEdenLibrary/ or email your photo to gleneden.library@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz and we will share it on the library TV and on social media. \nThere may even be a prize…
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/capture-the-beauty-of-glen-eden/
LOCATION:Glen Eden Library\, 12-32 Glendale Road\, Glen Eden\, West Auckland\, 1026\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260403
DTSTAMP:20260604T221722
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SUMMARY:Ride 'n Seek - Māngere West
DESCRIPTION:Ride all over Māngere for a self-guided scavenger hunt by bike!\n\nDiscover the bike paths of Māngere with your whānau and explore a range of clues and destinations. Each puzzle you solve will give you an entry into our prize draw!\n\nThe more puzzles you find and complete\, the more entries you earn\, so get riding and seeking to find them all! \n\nStart your journey either at the North end of Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge\, or at the grandstand near Māngere Centre Park\n\n Either scan the QR codes on each sign to submit your answer\, or grab a worksheet from Māngere Bridge Library\n\nRide ‘n Seek will be sticking around all term long\, until April 2\, so there’s plenty of time to explore and be in to win.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/ride-n-seek-mangere-west/
LOCATION:Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge\, Ngā Hau Māngere Bridge\, Auckland\, South Auckland\, 1061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Waka Hourua/Clean Transport
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260604T221722
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SUMMARY:World Water Day Photo Competition 2026
DESCRIPTION:Enter our Photo Competition in celebration of World Water Day 2026. This year Te Whau Pathway Environment Trust’s theme is WATER IS LIFE… \nWater shapes everything — our rivers\, our streams\, our ecosystems\, and our communities. Safeguarding the Whau and its waterways means protecting life itself\, now and for the future. Te Whau Pathway is becoming a living example of this care in action — a place where people can see\, experience\, and connect with our body of water every day. \nWorld Water Day is a reminder not to take water for granted. It’s a chance to celebrate it\, value it\, and feel inspired to do something — big or small — to protect it. \nSnap a photo that celebrates the beauty of the Whau environment and helps raise awareness of water quality in our awa. Together\, we can spotlight what we care about\, build community pride\, and back the protection of this special place. \nGrab your phone or camera\, hit the pathway\, and show some love for Te Whau \nTe Whau Pathway is a shared path that will one day connect the Waitematā and Manukau harbours.\nThe pathway will provide the opportunity for amazing recreational choices and safer and more sustainable alternatives for travel. Nurturing a sense of pride\, ownership and kaitiakitanga of the Whau River\, one of the jewels in West Auckland’s crown.\nTe Whau Pathway connecting communities\, nature\, and the awa. \nThis event is proudly supported by the New Zealand Government and Te Whau Pathway Project; Ministry for the Environment and Auckland Council. \nTe Whau Pathway is a shared path that will one day connect between the Waitematā and Manukau harbours.\nThe pathway will provide the opportunity for amazing recreational choices and safer and more sustainable alternatives for travel. Nurturing a sense of pride\, ownership and kaitiakitanga of the Whau River\, one of the jewels in West Auckland’s crown.\nTe Whau Pathway connecting communities\, nature\, and the awa. \nThis event is proudly supported by the New Zealand Government and Te Whau Pathway Project; Ministry for the environment and Auckland Council. \n***This event is going to carry on till the 26th of April outside EcoFest.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/world-water-day-photo-competition-2026/
LOCATION:Te Whau Pathway\, Pathway between Te Atatū to New Lynn\, Auckland\, West Auckland
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Te Whau Pathway Project":MAILTO:jody@whauthepeople.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260604T221722
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SUMMARY:Moth Plant Pod Competition - Manurewa
DESCRIPTION:Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! \nMoth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is your chance to take action for te taiao and bring people together. \n\nGet your community group\, whaanau\, school\, ECE or sports club involved and collect as many moth plant pods and seedlings as you can.\n\nDrop your collections at one of our skip locations across South Auckland on set dates. The team that collects the most moth plant pods wins!\n\nThe competition runs from 2nd March to 8th May\, with teams able to register at any time during this period.\n\nThis is a hands-on way to build team spirit\, care for the environment\, and back local action that makes a real difference. \nPlease wear gloves and suitable footwear when out hunting for pods. \nJoin our Facebook group to learn more: 2026 Moth Plant Pod Comp \nConnect with your people\, take action for nature\, and be proud to call yourself a moth plant warrior. Good luck! \nImage credit: Weedbusters\, Trevor James
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/manurewa-moth-pod-competition/
LOCATION:Manurewa local board area\, South Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pest Free South Auckland":MAILTO:PFSA@otarawaterways.org.nz
GEO:-37.020585216168;174.89684558172
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260604T221722
CREATED:20260119T024606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T200906Z
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SUMMARY:Moth Plant Pod Competition - Ōtara-Papatoetoe
DESCRIPTION:Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! \nMoth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is your chance to take action for te taiao and bring people together. \n\nGet your community group\, whaanau\, school\, ECE or sports club involved and collect as many moth plant pods and seedlings as you can.\n\nDrop your collections at one of our skip locations across South Auckland on set dates. The team that collects the most moth plant pods wins!\n\nThe competition runs from 2nd March to 8th May\, with teams able to register at any time during this period.\n\nThis is a hands-on way to build team spirit\, care for the environment\, and back local action that makes a real difference. \nPlease wear gloves and suitable footwear when out searching for pods. \nJoin our Facebook group to learn more: 2026 Moth Plant Pod Comp \nConnect with your people\, take action for nature\, and be proud to call yourself a moth plant warrior. Good luck! \nImage credit: Weedbusters\, Trevor James
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/otara-papatoetoe-moth-plant-competition/
LOCATION:Ōtara-Papatoetoe local board area\, South Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pest Free South Auckland":MAILTO:PFSA@otarawaterways.org.nz
GEO:-36.993018449554;174.88054484124
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260604T221722
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SUMMARY:Moth Plant Pod Competition - Māngere-Ōtāhuhu
DESCRIPTION:Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! \nMoth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is your chance to take action for te taiao and bring people together. \n\nGet your community group\, whaanau\, school\, ECE or sports club involved and collect as many moth plant pods and seedlings as you can.\n\nDrop your collections at one of our skip locations across South Auckland on set dates. The team that collects the most moth plant pods wins!\n\nThe competition runs from 2nd March to 8th May\, with teams able to register at any time during this period.\n\nThis is a hands-on way to build team spirit\, care for the environment\, and back local action that makes a real difference. \nPlease wear gloves and suitable footwear when out hunting for pods. \nJoin our Facebook group to learn more: 2026 Moth Plant Pod Comp \nConnect with your people\, take action for nature\, and be proud to call yourself a moth plant warrior. Good luck! \nImage credit: Weedbusters\, Trevor James
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/mangere-otahuhu-moth-plant-competition/
LOCATION:Māngere-Ōtāhuhu local board area\, South Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pest Free South Auckland":MAILTO:PFSA@otarawaterways.org.nz
GEO:-36.969235195559;174.79892617682
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260604T221722
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SUMMARY:Moth Plant Pod Competition - Papakura
DESCRIPTION:Join us and help protect our native plants by taking part in South Auckland’s Moth Plant Pod Competition! \nMoth plant spreads fast and smothers our native plants. This competition is your chance to take action for te taiao and bring people together. \n\nGet your community group\, whaanau\, school\, ECE or sports club involved and collect as many moth plant pods and seedlings as you can.\n\nDrop your collections at one of our skip locations across South Auckland on set dates. The team that collects the most moth plant pods wins!\n\nThe competition runs from 2nd March to 8th May\, with teams able to register at any time during this period.\n\nThis is a hands-on way to build team spirit\, care for the environment\, and back local action that makes a real difference. \nPlease wear gloves and suitable footwear when out hunting for pods. \nJoin our Facebook group to learn more: 2026 Moth Plant Pod Comp \nConnect with your people\, take action for nature\, and be proud to call yourself a moth plant warrior. Good luck! \nImage credit: Weedbusters\, Trevor James
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/papakura-moth-plant-competition/
LOCATION:Papakura local board area\, South Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pest Free South Auckland":MAILTO:PFSA@otarawaterways.org.nz
GEO:-37.060683555832;174.93990491241
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260604T221722
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T200823Z
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SUMMARY:Moth Plant Pod Competition 2026 - Howick
DESCRIPTION:The Howick Moth Plant Competition 2026\, led by Pest Free Howick\, is back for another year — and the community is once again invited to take action for te taiao. \nRunning from 2 March to 8 May 2026\, the competition challenges participants to help control moth plant\, one of Auckland’s most damaging invasive vines. By removing moth plant pods and seedlings\, participants directly protect native plants\, reduce future spread\, and support healthier ecosystems across the Howick area. \nThere are three competition categories: \n\n\nECE – early childhood centres enter as a whole \n\n\nSchools – primary and secondary schools enter as a whole \n\n\nCommunity – open to community teams of up to 10 people \n\n\nParticipants earn points by safely collecting moth plant pods and seedlings\, with all efforts contributing to a collective impact far greater than any one group could achieve alone. Along the way\, competitors learn how to identify moth plant\, understand why it’s a threat\, and see how small actions can lead to meaningful environmental change. \nWith $5\,000 in prizes up for grabs\, the competition is designed to be fun\, educational\, and empowering — turning weed control into a shared challenge that brings people together while making a real difference for native biodiversity in Howick.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/howick-moth-plant-pod-competition-2026/
LOCATION:Howick Ward\, Howick\, Auckland\, East Auckland\, 2014\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Pest Free Howick Ward":MAILTO:pestfreehowick@gmail.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260604T221722
CREATED:20260303T220122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260313T003931Z
UID:10011687-1774137600-1776902399@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Design Your Dream Bike
DESCRIPTION:What does your dream bike look like? Let your imagination run wild! Bring your vision to life using pencils\, paint\, or even collage. Add streamers\, rocket boosters\, flags\, or anything else you can dream up to create the bike you’d love to ride. \nBring your finished entry to any EcoMatters Bike Hub by 22nd April 2026 and be in to win great local prizes. The entry which is most creative\, wild\, and delightful will win a refurbished second-hand kid’s bike! \nJust make sure to include your name\, age\, and contact details on your entry. \nFind your nearest EcoMatters Bike Hub here: ecomatters.org.nz/bikehubs \nPlease download the template from below \n2603 Bike Hubs Colouring In For Kids A4
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/design-your-dream-bike/
LOCATION:Online\, Auckland\, Online\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Waka Hourua/Clean Transport
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ORGANIZER;CN="EcoMatters":MAILTO:info@ecomatters.org.nz
GEO:-36.8508827;174.7644881
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260604T221722
CREATED:20260318T034242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T034242Z
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SUMMARY:Go Electric! Test Drive an EV on Waiheke
DESCRIPTION:Keen to try out an EV on Waiheke? \nTo support the Waiheke Resource Trust’s “Electrify Waiheke’ initiative\, I’m facilitating test drives of the brand new Dongfeng Box\, an affordable\, stylish\, and compact all-electric hatchback\, perfect for the island! I’m NOT selling the car\, just facilitating test drives. Absolutely no pressure (and no worries!) if it’s not for you. \nWith fossil fuel prices on the island regularly over $1 p/litre more than the rest of Aotearoa\, this may be the time to consider your\, stylish\, move to 100% electric. Charge at home with a cheap EV energy plan or for free using your solar array. \nWith a WLTP range of 317kms\, an 8 year / 200\,000kms battery warranty and a 6 year / 200\,000kms vehicle warranty\, you’ll have stress-free travel and be saving $$$ on fossil fuel. \nPrices start from just $24\,990 drive away\, ex-demo (with less than 100ks on the clock) or $26\,990 + ORC’s with 0% finance options which can all be arranged directly with the dealer. \nAll test drives are accompanied and require me to enter your drivers license details on the insurance document. \nMore info about the car can be found here
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/go-electric-test-drive-an-ev-on-waiheke/
LOCATION:Waiheke Island\, Various locations\, Auckland\, Waiheke\, 1081\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Waka Hourua/Clean Transport
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ollie":MAILTO:info@islandclassics.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221722
CREATED:20260130T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T212730Z
UID:10009984-1774166400-1774198800@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Ngā Wairau\, Through My Lens Competition
DESCRIPTION:Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai\, the whenua and the tāngata who live\, work\, learn and play here every day. \nEnter the Through My Lens photo competition for a chance to win prizes and have your work exhibited at Lake House Arts during the Auckland Festival of Photography. \nOpen to all primary\, intermediate and secondary school students.\nEnter up to 3 photos across the themes of Wai\, Taiao\, Whenua or Tāngata. \n  \nRegistration/Ticket Info:  \nEntries open on 25 February 2026 and close on 30 April 2026. \n\nEntries should represent the artist’s view of one or more of the following themes: Wai (Water)\, Taiao (Nature)\, Whenua (Land) and Tāngata (People).\nAll images must be from the Wairau Catchment area (Wairau Valley\, Glenfield\, Sunnynook\, Totara Vale\, Forrest Hill\, Milford).\nYou can submit up to three photos – JPEG or JPG files\, between 3 and 15MB each.\nNo filters or heavy editing\, and up to one panoramic photo per entry.\nFor each photo\, please include the title\, your name\, school level (primary\, intermediate\, secondary)\, the theme(s) you’re entering\, and a short description – just a couple of sentences about what we’re looking at and why you took the shot.\nSubmit photos by emailing them to Wairauphotocompetition@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz \n\n  \nWinning & Runner-Up Images will be: \n\nContacted by email on Friday 15 May 2026.\nAdded to Auckland Council’s Blue-Green Network image library.\nShowcased at a community photo exhibition at the Lake House Arts Centre during the Auckland Festival of Photography. (Exhibition runs from the 22nd of May until 11 June 2026.)\nUsed in education and consultation events.\nPrizes will be awarded for each year level (first\, second\, and third place)\, and winners will receive gift cards.\n\nGrab your camera (or your phone!)\, explore your neighbourhood\, and show us Wairau through your lens. For more information and to enter\, click the register button below.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/through-my-lens-photo-competition-wairau/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Wairau Valley\, Glenfield\, Sunnynook\, Totara Vale\, Forrest Hill\, Milford\, North Shore\, North Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221722
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-2/2026-03-22/
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
GEO:-36.7939257;174.7621787
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260115T221407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T215457Z
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SUMMARY:Butterflies in the Bay
DESCRIPTION:The Blockhouse Bay Shops are looking after NZ’s colourful butterflies. \nTake a walk around the shops and write the name of the shop where you see one of 16 of our beautiful NZ species on your entry form. \nThis event is also on during the school holidays. \nBe eligible to win a wonderful prize – bring your completed entry form to the Earth Day Celebration in the Blockhouse Bay Recreational Reserve on Sunday 19 April\, A Butterfly Celebration
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/butterflies-in-the-bay/
LOCATION:Blockhouse Bay Shops\, 556 Blockhouse Bay Road\, Blockhouse Bay\, Auckland\, West Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust":MAILTO:jacqui@nzbutterflies.org.nz
GEO:-36.9227116;174.7015222
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T140000
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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:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260211T012911Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T012911Z
UID:10007775-1774173600-1774188000@ecofest.org.nz
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
GEO:-36.7939257;174.7621787
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lake House Arts Centre 37 Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna Auckland North Auckland 0622 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Fred Thomas Drive\, Takapuna:geo:174.7621787,-36.7939257
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260205T050343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T195602Z
UID:10010096-1774177200-1774179000@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Butter Making
DESCRIPTION:Step back in time at Historical Village\, when everything was homemade and homegrown\, and sustainability was a way of life. \n  \nExperience some of the hard work done every day in the 1800s and early 2oth century. Roll up your sleeves to help churn cream into butter in a hands-on demonstration with a costumed guide! Taste the butter afterwards on crackers. \n  \nExplore 30 historic buildings and the beautiful heritage gardens on the 7-acre site. Bring a picnic or grab something from the Homestead cafe. Make a day of it! \n  \nNo booking required. Free with admission: adult $16\, senior/student $14\, child $8\, family $44\, child under 5 – free. Open 10am-4pm \n 
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/butter-making/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Howick Historical Village\, 75 Bells Road\, Lloyd Elsmore Park\, Pakuranga\, Auckland\, East Auckland\, 2010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kīnaki Kai Reka/Foodies’ Fix
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ORGANIZER;CN="Howick Historical Village":MAILTO:village@historicalvillage.org.nz
GEO:-36.907349013043;174.90328557313
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road Lloyd Elsmore Park Pakuranga Auckland East Auckland 2010 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=75 Bells Road\, Lloyd Elsmore Park\, Pakuranga:geo:174.90328557313,-36.907349013043
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260201T190412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T203903Z
UID:10010111-1774184400-1774195200@ecofest.org.nz
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260116T000158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T000158Z
UID:10007818-1774202400-1774209600@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Everybody Eats - Reducing Food Waste - Onehunga
DESCRIPTION: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 aim to reduce food waste\, combat social isolation\, and alleviate food poverty in our community. \nWe encourage a minimum koha of $10 to cover your meal and please pay it forward if you are able to allow those less fortunate to also enjoy a 3-course meal. Afterall Everybody needs to Eat.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/everybody-eats-reducing-food-waste-onehunga/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Everybody Eats Onehunga\, 306 Onehunga Mall Rd\, Central Auckland\, 1061
CATEGORIES:Kīnaki Kai Reka/Foodies’ Fix
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ORGANIZER;CN="Everybody Eats":MAILTO:amy@everybodyeats.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260119T022546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T211653Z
UID:10009803-1774202400-1774209600@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Everybody Eats – Reducing food Waste – Glen Innes
DESCRIPTION: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 aim to reduce food waste\, combat social isolation\, and alleviate food poverty in our community. \nWe rely on koha to keep operating\, and we encourage a minimum donation of $10 to cover a 3 -course meal and also pay it forward for those less fortunate\, so that Everybody Eats!
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/everybody-eats-reducing-food-waste-glen-innes/2026-03-22/
LOCATION:Everybody Eats Glen Innes\, 133 Line Road\, Glen Innes\, Auckland\, Central Auckland\, 1072\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kīnaki Kai Reka/Foodies’ Fix
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ORGANIZER;CN="Everybody Eats":MAILTO:amy@everybodyeats.nz
GEO:-36.8783369;174.8564355
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line Road Glen Innes Auckland Central Auckland 1072 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=133 Line Road\, Glen Innes:geo:174.8564355,-36.8783369
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260129T213937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T221402Z
UID:10009941-1774224000-1776988799@ecofest.org.nz
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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GEO:-36.8420836;174.6519239
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Te Atatū Peninsula Library 595 Te Atatu Road Te Atatū Peninsula Auckland West Auckland 0610 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=595 Te Atatu Road\, Te Atatū Peninsula:geo:174.6519239,-36.8420836
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260130T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T212730Z
UID:10010027-1774252800-1774285200@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Ngā Wairau\, Through My Lens Competition
DESCRIPTION:Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai\, the whenua and the tāngata who live\, work\, learn and play here every day. \nEnter the Through My Lens photo competition for a chance to win prizes and have your work exhibited at Lake House Arts during the Auckland Festival of Photography. \nOpen to all primary\, intermediate and secondary school students.\nEnter up to 3 photos across the themes of Wai\, Taiao\, Whenua or Tāngata. \n  \nRegistration/Ticket Info:  \nEntries open on 25 February 2026 and close on 30 April 2026. \n\nEntries should represent the artist’s view of one or more of the following themes: Wai (Water)\, Taiao (Nature)\, Whenua (Land) and Tāngata (People).\nAll images must be from the Wairau Catchment area (Wairau Valley\, Glenfield\, Sunnynook\, Totara Vale\, Forrest Hill\, Milford).\nYou can submit up to three photos – JPEG or JPG files\, between 3 and 15MB each.\nNo filters or heavy editing\, and up to one panoramic photo per entry.\nFor each photo\, please include the title\, your name\, school level (primary\, intermediate\, secondary)\, the theme(s) you’re entering\, and a short description – just a couple of sentences about what we’re looking at and why you took the shot.\nSubmit photos by emailing them to Wairauphotocompetition@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz \n\n  \nWinning & Runner-Up Images will be: \n\nContacted by email on Friday 15 May 2026.\nAdded to Auckland Council’s Blue-Green Network image library.\nShowcased at a community photo exhibition at the Lake House Arts Centre during the Auckland Festival of Photography. (Exhibition runs from the 22nd of May until 11 June 2026.)\nUsed in education and consultation events.\nPrizes will be awarded for each year level (first\, second\, and third place)\, and winners will receive gift cards.\n\nGrab your camera (or your phone!)\, explore your neighbourhood\, and show us Wairau through your lens. For more information and to enter\, click the register button below.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/through-my-lens-photo-competition-wairau/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Wairau Valley\, Glenfield\, Sunnynook\, Totara Vale\, Forrest Hill\, Milford\, North Shore\, North Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecofest.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Throughmylens.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260312T205919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T210449Z
UID:10012185-1774256400-1774285200@ecofest.org.nz
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
GEO:-36.7939257;174.7621787
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lake House Arts Centre 37 Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna Auckland North Auckland 0622 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Fred Thomas Drive\, Takapuna:geo:174.7621787,-36.7939257
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T143000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T153000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260309T222655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T222655Z
UID:10011582-1774276200-1774279800@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Chip Packet Project Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Recycle old chip packets into emergency blankets for vulnerable communities. In this session we will iron together chip packets to make the first stages of emergency blankets. These will then be sent to the Chip Packet Project to be transformed and distributed to people living on the streets. Join us to help make a difference and make new connections!
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/chip-packet-project-workshop/
LOCATION:Albany Village Library\, 30 Kell Drive\, North Auckland\, 0632
CATEGORIES:Mauri Noho/Conscious Living
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ORGANIZER;CN="Albany Village Library":MAILTO:avlwrk@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
GEO:-36.7261509;174.6963112
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Albany Village Library 30 Kell Drive North Auckland 0632;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=30 Kell Drive:geo:174.6963112,-36.7261509
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260116T000158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T000158Z
UID:10009208-1774288800-1774296000@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Everybody Eats - Reducing Food Waste - Onehunga
DESCRIPTION: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 aim to reduce food waste\, combat social isolation\, and alleviate food poverty in our community. \nWe encourage a minimum koha of $10 to cover your meal and please pay it forward if you are able to allow those less fortunate to also enjoy a 3-course meal. Afterall Everybody needs to Eat.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/everybody-eats-reducing-food-waste-onehunga/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Everybody Eats Onehunga\, 306 Onehunga Mall Rd\, Central Auckland\, 1061
CATEGORIES:Kīnaki Kai Reka/Foodies’ Fix
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ORGANIZER;CN="Everybody Eats":MAILTO:amy@everybodyeats.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260116T001801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260324T235724Z
UID:10012215-1774288800-1774296000@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Save a Bite - Dinner with Purpose - Onehunga
DESCRIPTION:Come for a unique pay-what-you-can dinner at the award-winning Everybody Eats restaurant\, and in between courses\, visit our Save a Bite stand to pick up simple\, practical ideas for reducing food waste at home. Activity\, quizzes and giveaways included.  Suitable for the whole family.  \nOur daily changing menu will be posted on the Everybody Eats website at 3pm  on the day of the event. \n 
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/save-a-bite-dinner-with-purpose-onehunga/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Everybody Eats Onehunga\, 306 Onehunga Mall Rd\, Central Auckland\, 1061
CATEGORIES:Kīnaki Kai Reka/Foodies’ Fix
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ORGANIZER;CN="Everybody Eats":MAILTO:amy@everybodyeats.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260119T022546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T211653Z
UID:10009804-1774288800-1774296000@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Everybody Eats – Reducing food Waste – Glen Innes
DESCRIPTION: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 aim to reduce food waste\, combat social isolation\, and alleviate food poverty in our community. \nWe rely on koha to keep operating\, and we encourage a minimum donation of $10 to cover a 3 -course meal and also pay it forward for those less fortunate\, so that Everybody Eats!
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/everybody-eats-reducing-food-waste-glen-innes/2026-03-23/
LOCATION:Everybody Eats Glen Innes\, 133 Line Road\, Glen Innes\, Auckland\, Central Auckland\, 1072\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kīnaki Kai Reka/Foodies’ Fix
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ORGANIZER;CN="Everybody Eats":MAILTO:amy@everybodyeats.nz
GEO:-36.8783369;174.8564355
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line Road Glen Innes Auckland Central Auckland 1072 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=133 Line Road\, Glen Innes:geo:174.8564355,-36.8783369
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260130T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T212730Z
UID:10010028-1774339200-1774371600@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Ngā Wairau\, Through My Lens Competition
DESCRIPTION:Show us Wairau through your eyes – the wai\, the whenua and the tāngata who live\, work\, learn and play here every day. \nEnter the Through My Lens photo competition for a chance to win prizes and have your work exhibited at Lake House Arts during the Auckland Festival of Photography. \nOpen to all primary\, intermediate and secondary school students.\nEnter up to 3 photos across the themes of Wai\, Taiao\, Whenua or Tāngata. \n  \nRegistration/Ticket Info:  \nEntries open on 25 February 2026 and close on 30 April 2026. \n\nEntries should represent the artist’s view of one or more of the following themes: Wai (Water)\, Taiao (Nature)\, Whenua (Land) and Tāngata (People).\nAll images must be from the Wairau Catchment area (Wairau Valley\, Glenfield\, Sunnynook\, Totara Vale\, Forrest Hill\, Milford).\nYou can submit up to three photos – JPEG or JPG files\, between 3 and 15MB each.\nNo filters or heavy editing\, and up to one panoramic photo per entry.\nFor each photo\, please include the title\, your name\, school level (primary\, intermediate\, secondary)\, the theme(s) you’re entering\, and a short description – just a couple of sentences about what we’re looking at and why you took the shot.\nSubmit photos by emailing them to Wairauphotocompetition@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz \n\n  \nWinning & Runner-Up Images will be: \n\nContacted by email on Friday 15 May 2026.\nAdded to Auckland Council’s Blue-Green Network image library.\nShowcased at a community photo exhibition at the Lake House Arts Centre during the Auckland Festival of Photography. (Exhibition runs from the 22nd of May until 11 June 2026.)\nUsed in education and consultation events.\nPrizes will be awarded for each year level (first\, second\, and third place)\, and winners will receive gift cards.\n\nGrab your camera (or your phone!)\, explore your neighbourhood\, and show us Wairau through your lens. For more information and to enter\, click the register button below.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/through-my-lens-photo-competition-wairau/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Wairau Valley\, Glenfield\, Sunnynook\, Totara Vale\, Forrest Hill\, Milford\, North Shore\, North Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecofest.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Throughmylens.jpg
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260312T205919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T210449Z
UID:10012186-1774342800-1774371600@ecofest.org.nz
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
GEO:-36.7939257;174.7621787
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Lake House Arts Centre 37 Fred Thomas Drive Takapuna Auckland North Auckland 0622 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=37 Fred Thomas Drive\, Takapuna:geo:174.7621787,-36.7939257
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260116T000158Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260116T000158Z
UID:10009209-1774375200-1774382400@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Everybody Eats - Reducing Food Waste - Onehunga
DESCRIPTION: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 aim to reduce food waste\, combat social isolation\, and alleviate food poverty in our community. \nWe encourage a minimum koha of $10 to cover your meal and please pay it forward if you are able to allow those less fortunate to also enjoy a 3-course meal. Afterall Everybody needs to Eat.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/everybody-eats-reducing-food-waste-onehunga/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Everybody Eats Onehunga\, 306 Onehunga Mall Rd\, Central Auckland\, 1061
CATEGORIES:Kīnaki Kai Reka/Foodies’ Fix
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ORGANIZER;CN="Everybody Eats":MAILTO:amy@everybodyeats.nz
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T180000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T200000
DTSTAMP:20260604T221723
CREATED:20260119T022546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260219T211653Z
UID:10009805-1774375200-1774382400@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Everybody Eats – Reducing food Waste – Glen Innes
DESCRIPTION: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 aim to reduce food waste\, combat social isolation\, and alleviate food poverty in our community. \nWe rely on koha to keep operating\, and we encourage a minimum donation of $10 to cover a 3 -course meal and also pay it forward for those less fortunate\, so that Everybody Eats!
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/everybody-eats-reducing-food-waste-glen-innes/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Everybody Eats Glen Innes\, 133 Line Road\, Glen Innes\, Auckland\, Central Auckland\, 1072\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Kīnaki Kai Reka/Foodies’ Fix
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ORGANIZER;CN="Everybody Eats":MAILTO:amy@everybodyeats.nz
GEO:-36.8783369;174.8564355
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Everybody Eats Glen Innes 133 Line Road Glen Innes Auckland Central Auckland 1072 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=133 Line Road\, Glen Innes:geo:174.8564355,-36.8783369
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