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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:20260715T194105
CREATED:20260119T024518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T200920Z
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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:20260715T194105
CREATED:20260119T024606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T200906Z
UID:10007864-1774137600-1776902399@ecofest.org.nz
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260423
DTSTAMP:20260715T194105
CREATED:20260119T024616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T200851Z
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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:20260715T194105
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260202T200838Z
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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:20260715T194105
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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:20260715T194105
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;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194105
CREATED:20260130T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T212730Z
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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:20260418T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194105
CREATED:20260115T221407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T215457Z
UID:10009879-1774170000-1776531600@ecofest.org.nz
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:20260322T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260322T113000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194105
CREATED:20260205T050343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T195602Z
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260424
DTSTAMP:20260715T194105
CREATED:20260129T213937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T221402Z
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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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GEO:-36.8420836;174.6519239
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260323T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194105
CREATED:20260130T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T212730Z
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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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194105
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260324T140000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194105
CREATED:20260127T205912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T232228Z
UID:10009908-1774357200-1774360800@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Reclaim’s Recycling Factory Tours
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what happens to recyclable materials? Want to know how Reclaim processes the recyclables that we collect? \nJoin the experts for an educational tour of our Auckland facilities! \n  \nWe’ll cover: \n• the importance of source separation to maximise recycling outcomes \n• common contaminants of key recycling streams \n• easy procurement changes people and businesses can make to maximise waste minimisation and recycling efforts \nYou’ll finally get a chance to ask the experts those “burning” recycling questions. \n  \nRemember to bring closed-toe shoes for your safety! \nWe hope you leave with a deeper understanding of how commercial recycling works\, the best practices for minimising waste\, and the fascinating materials that make up the things we use every day. Together\, we can make a positive impact on our planet!
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/reclaims-recycling-factory-tours/2026-03-24/
LOCATION:Reclaim Auckland\, 218/222 Station Road\, Penrose\, Auckland\, Central Auckland\, 1061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Mauri Noho/Conscious Living
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reclaim":MAILTO:info@reclaim.co.nz
GEO:-36.9146167;174.8059265
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260130T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T212730Z
UID:10010029-1774425600-1774458000@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/2026-03-25/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260222T214920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T215413Z
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SUMMARY:Friends of Oratau Volunteer Morning
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Oratau Reserve this EcoFest 2026 \nGet outdoors\, meet locals\, and help care for one of Greenhithe’s special green spaces. \nBe part of the Friends of Oratau Reserve \nLed by locals Pete and Garth\, with support from facilitator Gary\, this welcoming volunteer group has been restoring Oratau Reserve in Greenhithe since 2019.\nThe reserve stretches from Orchard Reserve (off Almond Grove) out to Lucas Creek\, forming an important stream outlet and bird corridor.\nEach week the team works to protect the area by removing pest plants\, carrying out pest‑animal control\, and planting native species. \nThe group meets every Wednesday at 9.30am at the end of Oratau Place. \nWhat you can get involved in \n\nRescuing native plants from weeds\nPreparing sites for native plantings\nPlanting native trees and shrubs\n\nNo experience is needed — just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn. Come on your own\, with family\, or with friends. Everyone is welcome. \nWhat to bring \nMorning tea is provided. Please bring a cold drink if needed.\nIf the weather is poor\, emails will be sent to those registered. \nConnect with us \nFriends of Oratau Reserve is a Greenhithe Community Trust initiative supported by the Upper Harbour Local Board and Auckland Council.\nTo join in\, contact gctnicola@gmail.com and connect with us for an EcoFest 2026 event.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/friends-of-oratau-volunteer-morning/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Oratau Reserve\, Greenhithe\, End of Oratau Place\, Greenhithe\, North Auckland\, 0632
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenhithe Community Trust":MAILTO:gctnicola@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260130T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T212730Z
UID:10010030-1774512000-1774544400@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/2026-03-26/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T123000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260222T212620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T221803Z
UID:10010599-1774517400-1774528200@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Taihinui Historical Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Taihinui Historical Reserve this EcoFest 2026 \nLove tramping off the beaten track and exploring wild bush? This group is made for you. \nBe part of the Friends of Taihinui Historical Reserve group for a morning \nThis volunteer team works along the stunning Hellyers/Oruamo Escarpment\, a mature bush reserve filled with pōhutukawa\, a nikau grove\, pūriri\, giant tanekaha\, coastal kōwhai and more.\nThe trail is informal and rough in places\, so a good level of fitness is needed\, but the rewards are worth it. \nHelp the group free native trees by removing invasive plants along the way: elaeagnus\, woolly nightshade\, moth plant and wild ginger. After several years of mahi\, there’s still more to tackle\, and every session makes a visible difference. \nYour efforts are rewarded with sweeping views of the inner Waitematā Harbour\, peaceful bush surrounds\, and the satisfaction of helping nature thrive right here in Greenhithe. It’s also a great way to build new friendships. \nWhat to bring \nWear sturdy footwear and bring a cold drink.\nLong sleeves and trousers are recommended for working in dense areas. \nConnect with us \nFriends of Taihinui Historical Reserve is a Greenhithe Community Trust initiative.\nFor more information or to join an EcoFest 2026 session\, email gctlouis@gmail.com.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/taihinui-historical-reserve/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Taihinui Historical Reserve\, 8 Te Kawau Pass\, Greenhithe\, Auckland\, North Auckland\, 0632
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenhithe Community Trust":MAILTO:gctnicola@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T123000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260222T233739Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T233828Z
UID:10011541-1774517400-1774528200@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Friends of Wainoni Park Volunteer Morning
DESCRIPTION:Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Wainoni Park this EcoFest 2026 \nSpend a morning in nature\, meet friendly locals\, and help restore one of Greenhithe’s most loved parks. \nBe part of the Friends of Wainoni Park \nThis welcoming volunteer group meets Thursday mornings under the supervision of our facilitator Gary.\nThere’s a wide range of tasks to suit different fitness levels\, making it a great way to connect with others while caring for our environment. \nWhat you can get involved in \n\nReleasing native trees from weeds\nPest plant control\nPreparing areas for native plantings\nSpreading mulch around native plantings\nCaring for the community edible garden\nGetting fit and forming new friendships\n\nWhat to bring \nPlease bring a cold drink\,  a sunhat\, and sturdy shoes with good grip.\nLong sleeves and trousers are recommended in some areas.\nMorning tea is provided. Please bring a reusable cup if you would like a hot drink. \nConnect with us \nFriends of Wainoni Park is a Greenhithe Community Trust initiative.\nFor more information or to join an EcoFest 2026 session\, email gctnicola@gmail.com.
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/friends-of-wainoni-park-volunteer-morning/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Churchouse Road\, Wainoni Park\, Churchouse Road\, Greenhithe\, North Auckland\, 0632
CATEGORIES:Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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ORGANIZER;CN="Greenhithe Community Trust":MAILTO:gctnicola@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T130000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T140000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260127T205912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T232228Z
UID:10010021-1774530000-1774533600@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Reclaim’s Recycling Factory Tours
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what happens to recyclable materials? Want to know how Reclaim processes the recyclables that we collect? \nJoin the experts for an educational tour of our Auckland facilities! \n  \nWe’ll cover: \n• the importance of source separation to maximise recycling outcomes \n• common contaminants of key recycling streams \n• easy procurement changes people and businesses can make to maximise waste minimisation and recycling efforts \nYou’ll finally get a chance to ask the experts those “burning” recycling questions. \n  \nRemember to bring closed-toe shoes for your safety! \nWe hope you leave with a deeper understanding of how commercial recycling works\, the best practices for minimising waste\, and the fascinating materials that make up the things we use every day. Together\, we can make a positive impact on our planet!
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/reclaims-recycling-factory-tours/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Reclaim Auckland\, 218/222 Station Road\, Penrose\, Auckland\, Central Auckland\, 1061\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Mauri Noho/Conscious Living
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ORGANIZER;CN="Reclaim":MAILTO:info@reclaim.co.nz
GEO:-36.9146167;174.8059265
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Reclaim Auckland 218/222 Station Road Penrose Auckland Central Auckland 1061 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=218/222 Station Road\, Penrose:geo:174.8059265,-36.9146167
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260130T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T212730Z
UID:10010031-1774598400-1774630800@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/2026-03-27/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T113000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260119T230135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T035533Z
UID:10009829-1774603800-1774611000@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Climate Action Workout: Composting Morning
DESCRIPTION:Bring your food scraps and get fit as you learn to compost! Join us in caring for the active composting systems and worm farms at Ostend Garden. \nThis is a free weekly opportunity to get stuck in and learn by doing—taking climate action while creating beautiful\, carbon-sequestering compost. \nOstend Garden is a community composting hub. Check out different composting systems\, help process food scraps\, garden “waste\,” and carbon-rich organic material\, and pick up tips to improve the way you compost. You’re welcome to bring your fresh household food scraps to process for free. \nNo matter where you are in your composting journey\, you’ll find support\, practical guidance\, and plenty of compost chat. \nThis event runs every Friday during Ecofest\, weather permitting (may be cancelled due to rain).
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/climate-action-workout-composting-morn/2026-03-27/
LOCATION:Ostend Community Garden\, 30 Putiki Rd\, Waiheke\, Waiheke\, 1081
CATEGORIES:Mauri Noho/Conscious Living
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ORGANIZER;CN="Home Grown Waiheke Trust":MAILTO:homegrownwaiheke@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T110000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260206T225628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T225628Z
UID:10010155-1774684800-1774695600@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Guided Nature Walk - Point View Reserve
DESCRIPTION:Come along to a free guided walk to learn more about the ecological value of Point View Reserve and how you can help protect the wildlife within it. \nPoint View Reserve is one of the most significant ecological areas in the Howick Local Board. To find out about the birds\, plants and insects within\, and how you can help to enhance its value\, come along to our free guided walk. \nThis event is a great opportunity to connect with nature and understand more about the wildlife right on our doorstep. \n  \nSaturday 28 March at 8 am \nMeeting point at Point View Reserve Parking off Caldwells Road \nhttps://maps.app.goo.gl/KduAnpKo2RSyZZANA \n  \nSpaces are limited so please RSVP for further details \n\nChildren under 15 must be supervised by an adult at all times.\nWear sturdy footwear – be aware there are plenty of stairs!\nBring adequate food\, water and sunscreen\nThe event will go ahead in most weather\, except in extreme conditions.\nPaths may be uneven or have tree roots — please take care as you walk.\n\nGuides and volunteers will be on hand to assist and keep the group together. \n  \nhttps://pfhw.org.nz/
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/guided-nature-walk-point-view-reserve/
LOCATION:Point View Reserve\, 39 Gracechurch Drive\, Flat Bush\, Auckland\, East Auckland\, 2016\, 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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260130T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T212730Z
UID:10010032-1774684800-1774717200@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/2026-03-28/
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T140000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260312T193656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T194326Z
UID:10011774-1774688400-1774706400@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Wairau Zero Waste Hub Art Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Wairau Zero Waste Hub and Localised\, Lake House Arts is proud to celebrate creativity that transforms trash into treasure. These awards shine a light on sustainability in art\, encouraging artists to reimagine discarded materials and give them new life through imaginative\, thought-provoking work. \nOpen to current Lake House Arts members\, the awards showcase artworks made from everyday items that might otherwise go to waste. The winning artist will receive a $1\,000 cash prize. \nStandard commission applies on all sales. Enter now and show how discarded materials can become extraordinary creations!
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/wairau-zero-waste-hub-art-awards-2026/2026-03-28/
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:20260328T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T120000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260205T051829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T051829Z
UID:10010116-1774695600-1774699200@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Rag Rugs
DESCRIPTION:Go back in time at Historical Village\, where the ethos of ‘waste not\, want not’ governed every aspect of life. \nEven the smallest scraps of fabric were recycled into colourful rugs to cushion feet on chilly hardwood floors. With a custom guide\, have a go at contributing to a rag rug or make a small trivet of your own\, and discover this creative way to reuse old clothing and textiles! \nNo booking required. Free with admission: adult $16\, senior/student $14\, child $8\, family $44\, child under 5 – free. Open 10am-4pm
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/rag-rugs/2026-03-28/
LOCATION:Howick Historical Village\, 75 Bells Road\, Lloyd Elsmore Park\, Pakuranga\, Auckland\, East Auckland\, 2010\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Te Whaihanga/Makers' Mayhem
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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:20260329T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260329T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260130T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T212730Z
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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/2026-03-29/
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:20260329T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260329T140000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T194326Z
UID:10011777-1774774800-1774792800@ecofest.org.nz
SUMMARY:Wairau Zero Waste Hub Art Awards 2026
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with Wairau Zero Waste Hub and Localised\, Lake House Arts is proud to celebrate creativity that transforms trash into treasure. These awards shine a light on sustainability in art\, encouraging artists to reimagine discarded materials and give them new life through imaginative\, thought-provoking work. \nOpen to current Lake House Arts members\, the awards showcase artworks made from everyday items that might otherwise go to waste. The winning artist will receive a $1\,000 cash prize. \nStandard commission applies on all sales. Enter now and show how discarded materials can become extraordinary creations!
URL:https://ecofest.org.nz/event/wairau-zero-waste-hub-art-awards-2026/2026-03-29/
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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260329T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260329T113000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260205T050343Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T195602Z
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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/2026-03-29/
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
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260330T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260330T170000
DTSTAMP:20260715T194106
CREATED:20260130T000138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260222T212730Z
UID:10010034-1774857600-1774890000@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/2026-03-30/
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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