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WALL-E Free Family Movie

Lopdell Theatre 418 Titirangi Road, Titirangi

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…

Free

Tamariki Seasonal Gardening Wheel Craft

Epsom Library 195 Manukau Road

Make a seasonal wheel and learn what and when you can grow and eat. Facilitated by Gardens4Health.

Free

Pick ‘n’ Mix @ Botany Library

Botany Library Level 1, Botany Town Centre Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki

Celebrate Ecofest at Botany Library! Support the re-use of textiles with the Thread Exchange. Cut out a sewing project with a specialised machine, and assemble the project in the library…

Free

Sustainable Seafood Workshop

MERC | Marine Education & Recreation Centre 1045 Beach Rd, Torbay, Auckland, New Zealand

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…

Free

Lamentation for our Changing Climate

Artworks Theatre 2 Korora Road,. Oneroa

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.…

$17.50 – $27.50

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

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,…

Free

Rēwana Wānanga with Whakatipu Mana Kai

Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Nau mai haere mai! Whakatipu Mana Kai is running a wānanga for kids to get hands-on with rēwana bread for Eco Fest 2026! The session will include kōrero and art…

Free

Sew a Pēkapeka (bat) – Tamariki Workshop

Waitākere Central Library 3 Ratanui Street, Henderson

Make & Protect! This Pēkapeka (native long-tailed bat) Upcycling Sewing workshop uses reclaimed fabrics to create your very own Pēkapeka soft toy. This hands-on activity not only builds sewing skills…

Free

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

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;…

Pay What You Can

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

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…

Free

Mammals in our Moana

Auckland Central City Library 44/46 Lorne Street, Auckland CBD

Marine Mammals VR Experience with Blake Trust Explore how to support our Moana (ocean) through VR (Virtual Reality). Whānau have the opportunity to journey through a facilitated learning space on…

Free

Organic Wine Tasting

Organic Wine Tasting
Awaroa Winery 324 Waiheke Road, Onetangi

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…

$25

Whau River Water Testing Workshop

Avondale Library 93 Rosebank Rd, Avondale

Ever wonder what exists in the waters around your neighbourhood? Now's your chance! Join Adrian from The Whau River Catchment Trust as he brings equipment and water samples to show…

Free

POSTPONED: Wonderful World of Tiger Worms!

East Coast Bays Library 8 Bute Rd, Browns Bay

POSTPONED UNTIL SUNDAY 18TH APRIL DUE TO WEATHER WARNINGS Learn how tiger worms turn food scraps into compost and make a worm farm to take home. Registrations essential at: compostcollective.org.nz/events/tags/kids Ages 4+

Free

Seaglass and Recycled Material Jewellery

Remuera Library Remuera

Show your care for the environment by what you wear! Learn core jewellery techniques, and show off your skills by designing and creating unique jewellery from local beachcombed sea glass…

Free

LFHW Creative Snacks for Kids & Whanau – Papakura

Sir Edmund Hillary Papakura Library 209 Great South Rd, Papakura

Join Sue at Sir Edmund Hillary Papakura Library for this Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for how to create tasty snacks for your Whānau! You’ll…

Free

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

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,…

Free

WilderFest

Ostend Saturday Market 76 Ostend Road, Ostend, Waiheke Island

WilderFest is returning in 2026, celebrating Waiheke’s unique biodiversity through creativity, connection and community. Set in the heart of Waiheke at Ostend Market, this immersive festival brings together local community…

Free

Nature Notebook Making

Parnell Library 545 Parnell Road, Parnell

Let kids unleash their creativity these school holidays by crafting their own stick-bound notebook! Using simple materials, they’ll make and decorate a unique notebook inspired by the outdoors. They can…

Free

Cancelled – Vegetable Growing in Containers

Orewa Community Gardens 216 Hibiscus Coast Highway, Orewa

This is a hands-on workshop run by the wonderful Judith Rosamund, for anyone keen to grow some food but with limited access to land, e.g. living in an apartment or…

Free

Repair Café – Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub

Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub 153 Pilkington Road, Point England

Got a broken appliance or a hole in your favourite garment? Bring it to our free Repair Café at Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub! Our skilled fixers will help troubleshoot and…

Free

Green Living – Green Dying

Gribblehirst Community Hub 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive

Explore ways to carry your values of eco-conscious living beyond your life, into eco conscious dying.  By planning ahead, with kaitiakitanga in mind, you can leave an enduring legacy that…

$35.00

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

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;…

Pay What You Can

Exhibition: Pollination

Exhibition: Pollination
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

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…

Free

Onehunga Library Clothing Swap

Onehunga Library 85 Church Street, Onehunga

Exchange clothes you no longer wear for new, used clothing you do want! Save money and reduce waste by bringing in up to 3 gently worn items (no shoes) N.B.…

Free

Mahi Raranga Activations

MAHI RARANGA ACTIVATIONS
Te Wharekura 117 Quay Street, Auckland Central

Spend your Saturday morning overlooking the Waitematā Harbour, learning the art of raranga in a welcoming, beginner-friendly environment. These pop-up weaving workshops offer tamariki, rangatahi, and whānau a hands-on introduction…

Free

Bike Repair Kitchen

Epsom Library 195 Manukau Road

Bring along your bicycle to get a free service check or simple repair by Josca Bicycle Repairs.

Free

Organic Wine Tasting

Organic Wine Tasting
Awaroa Winery 324 Waiheke Road, Onetangi

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…

$25

Natural Lipstick and Lip Gloss Making

Epsom Community Centre 202 Gillies Ave, Epsom

💄 Natural Lipstick & Lip Gloss Making Create your own natural lipstick and lip gloss using nourishing ingredients such as cocoa butter, vitamin E and plant-based pigments. Choose between beeswax…

$15 – $25

The Great Whau Clean Up!

New Lynn War Memorial Library 3 Memorial Drive, New Lynn

🌳💚 Help make New Lynn rubbish-free 🗑️🍃 Grab a bag, then walk, ride or skate around New Lynn picking up as much rubbish as you can see. 🌭🪑 Head back…

Free

Climate Fresk – Manurewa

Beautification Trust 38 Holmes Road, Manurewa

Want to learn what climate change actually is? Do you want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? PLAY YOUR PART IN…

Free

LFHW Citrus Cleaning Products – Manurewa

Manurewa Library 7 Hill Road, Manurewa

Join Sue at Crop Swap Manurewa April’s meeting for this Love Food Hate Waste Citrus workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with leftover citrus, including whole…

Free

Flower Pressing Workshop

Flower Pressing Workshop
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Explore the gardens and discover the delicate art of flower-pressing in the beautiful setting of the Howick Historical Village! A favourite pastime of the Victorians, flowers, foliage and ferns were pressed and…

$28

CAN Zine Making – cancelled

Epsom Library 195 Manukau Road

Sorry this event has been cancelled. Make zines about the climate, sustainability, eco-consciousness and more with the Albert Eden Climate Action Network.

Free

Tee to Tote & Stitch to Mend

Waiheke Library 133/131 Ocean View Road, Oneroa

Give your old clothing a new life in this creative, hands-on upcycling workshop! You’ll learn how to transform a T-shirt into a stylish and practical book bag, while also picking…

Free

Fermented Soft Nut Cheese-making Workshop

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street

Join Irene for a fun and inspiring fermentation workshop where you’ll learn everything you need to know about crafting delicious soft fermented nut cheeses from scratch! We’ll kick things off…

$25

Bin-Tastic UFOs

Botany Library Level 1, Botany Town Centre Sunset Terrace, East Tāmaki

Celebrate EcoFest and the school holidays at Botany Library! Turn rubbish into an out-of-this-world alien UFO using recycled cup lids 🛸 A fun, eco-friendly craft that shows how recycling can…

Free

Cornwall Park Bird Survey

Cornwall Park Bird Survey
Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

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,…

Free

Climate Fresk- Birkdale

Kaipātiki Project EcoHub 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Want to learn what climate change actually is? Or do you want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? PLAY YOUR PART…

Free

Paparimu Bait & Trap event

Paparimu Hall 345 Paparimu Road

We’re debuting our Bait and Trap predator-control education events at Paparimu Hall. We’ll be onsite to help you with materials and advice to get you started on your predator control…

Koha appreciated

Kai For Community Festival

Piritahi Marae 53 Tahatai Road

Join us for a whānau-friendly day of celebrating Waiheke's food culture and stories! This year the Kai for Community Waiheke Food Festival returns to Piritahi Marae for another showcase of…

Free

Hazardous Waste Drop-Off!

38 Holmes Road, Manurewa Holmes Road 38

♻️Get rid of your hazardous waste! Easy, quick, environmentally friendly, and FREE♻️   🔍What is "hazardous waste"? 🔍 They are items or liquids that are flammable, toxic, corrosive, explosive or…

Free

Plant Power: Wellness Day

EcoMatters EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Join us at EcoMatters EcoHub for a nourishing day exploring good kai, mindful movement, creativity, connection, and climate-positive actions. Support your physical, mental, and emotional well-being, with opportunities to connect,…

$15 – $25

Swimming with Sharks

Swimming with Sharks
Auckland Museum Auckland Domain, Parnell

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;…

Pay What You Can