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The Ice Cream is Melting!

The Ice Cream is Melting!
Ellerslie Arts, Home of the Dust Palace 134-138 Main Highway, Ellerslie

Save the Ice Creams. Save the World! Siblings Bonnie and Nikau have been promised a special treat, ice creams! But it’s a hot day and on the way home the…

$20 – $25

Autumn Leaf Printing

Parnell Library 545 Parnell Road, Parnell

Get the kids in touch with nature these school holidays by painting and printing autumn leaves! They can write a short story or note on their artwork, addressed to the…

Free

Onehunga Toy Fair – cancelled

Onehunga Community Centre 83 Church Street, Onehunga

Sorry this event can not go ahead due to unforeseen building works at their venue. Join us for a fun-filled morning at the Onehunga Toy Fair. Enjoy activities for kids,…

Free

Composting Workshop – Fruitvale

Fruitvale Primary school 40 Fruitvale Road

Join Amanda at the Fruitvale School community garden and  composting hub to learn practical composting methods including bokashi, hot composting, worm farms, and banana swale. Discover how to create nutrient-rich…

Free

Mānutewhau Awa Clean Up – cancelled

Manutewhau Community Hub 74b Oreil Avenue, West Harbour

Sorry this event has been cancelled due to the weather. Nau mai, haere mai! Come and help save the Mānutewhau Awa from rubbish at this community stream clean-up. Together, we’ll…

Free

Waipapa Regeneration Day, Parnell

Waipapa Stream in Parnell Gully Cheshire Street, Parnell

Join Kaipātiki Project in regenerating the native bush along the Waipapa Stream, a beloved piece of local history. As a community project, we need your help to ensure that this…

Free

Heihei – Urban Chickens

72 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn, Auckland 72 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn

Join us and learn all you need to know about keeping heihei in the city. We’ll be exploring basics of urban chicken care, tips for housing, feeding, health and how…

Free

Denim Reimagined: Turning Jeans into Art

Raft Studios , 168 Deepcreek Rd, Torbay 168 Deepcreek Road Torbay

Denim Reimagined invites you to slow down, get creative, and see old jeans in a whole new way. Join us at RAFT Studios, learn how denim can be transformed into…

$15

The Eco Creators Market

Te Atatū Peninsula Library and Community Centre 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula

Join us for a market day of green shopping and sustainability at The Eco Creators Market, proudly part of EcoFest West.  As we celebrate Green Month, this market brings together…

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

Manurewa Lunch and Ride

Manurewa Lunch and Ride
Manurewa Library 7 Hill Road, Manurewa

Due to severe weather, the event on 26th March has been cancelled. Please sign up to one of the other four dates. Discover the neighbourhood of Manurewa on a fun…

Free

Fridge Pickles – Glenfield

Glenfield Librray 90 Bentley Avenue

Join Pip, at Glenfield Library for this Love Food Hate Waste Pickling and Preserving workshop. Learn how to make the most of the abundance of vegetables available at this time…

Free

Mahi Raranga Activations – – FULLY BOOKED

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

Rag Rugs

Rag Rugs
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Go back in time at Historical Village, where the ethos of ‘waste not, want not’ governed every aspect of life. Even the smallest scraps of fabric were recycled into colourful…

$16

Worm Farming Workshop – Remuera

Remuera Library Remuera

Join Ali at Remuera Library to learn the basics of worm farming. This hands-on workshop covers worm farm setup, care and feeding. Discover how worms turn food scraps into nutrient-rich…

Free

Walk a Trapline – Outlook Reserve

7 Oakford Park Drive, Greenhithe 7 Oakford Park Crescent, Greenhithe

Walk A Trapline with Louis! You've hear of it before — but have you ever wondered what it actually means to "walk a trapline"? This is a classic kiwi conservation…

Free

Whau Kayak Clean Up

Archibald Park 109 Archibald Road, Kelston

Join us for an afternoon of community, conservation, and creativity along Te Whau Pathway.  🚣 On the Awa – Explore Te Whau by kayak with Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust and Auckland Sea Kayaks. Learn about waterway protection, observe local wildlife,…

Free

The Ice Cream is Melting!

The Ice Cream is Melting!
Ellerslie Arts, Home of the Dust Palace 134-138 Main Highway, Ellerslie

Save the Ice Creams. Save the World! Siblings Bonnie and Nikau have been promised a special treat, ice creams! But it’s a hot day and on the way home the…

$20 – $25

Get Started with Solar

Waiheke Adult Learning Centre 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa

Workshop facilitated by Dana Darwin. Build a clear, practical understanding of solar energy and the available options, so you can make informed decisions with confidence. This independent workshop explores system…

$60

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

Selwyn Bush Community Volunteer Day – cancelled

Selwyn Bush (behind Barfoot and Thompson Stadium-Kohimarama) 203 Kohimarama Road, Kohimarama

Sorry this event has been cancelled due to the weather. Please contact the Organiser to join another date in the future. Welcome to Selwyn Bush! The Pourewa Restoration Group has…

Free

Ostend Community Garden Working Bee

Ostend Community Garden 30 Putiki Rd

Whether you have your own gardening space already or not, come and spend time outside with other locals at Ostend Community Garden! Share gardening knowledge, make neighbourhood connections, and increase…

Free

CANCELLED EcoFest at Ōtanerua Reserve

Ōtanerua Reserve 19A Otanerua Road, Hatfields Beach.

Please note, this event is cancelled due to sever weather warnings. EcoFest at Ōtanerua Reserve – Meet Your Neighbours, Care for Our Place Join us at Ōtanerua Reserve for a…

Free

Titirangi Eco Makers Pop-Up – postponed

Titirangi Community House 500 South Titirangi Road, Titirangi

Sorry this event has been postponed due to the weather, new date to be advised. Titirangi Eco Makers Pop-Up, organised by Titirangi Community House, aims to promote sustainability, zero-waste living,…

Free

Guided Walk to Hūnua Falls

Camp Adair, The Y 2487 Hūnua Road

Join us for a guided walk starting at Camp Adair, heading uphill through private bush before joining the Massey Cossey Loop Track in the Hūnua Ranges Regional Park, and continuing…

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

Kono Weaving with Nat Rose Te Hei – SOLD OUT

EcoMatters EcoHub 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn

Sorry, this event is currently sold out. You can register to join the waitlist  Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun…

$15

Family Group Ride – Hobsonville

Departing from Hobsonville Point Park. 1 Buckley Avenue, Hobsonville

Explore Hobsonville by bike with your family 🚲 Join Bike Hobsonville & West Harbour for a family-friendly ride around the Hobsonville area. The ride will explore the neighbourhood and include…

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

Kids Art Workshop – Grey Lynn

Grey Lynn School 44 Surrey Crescent, Grey Lynn, Auckland

Learn how to turn everyday waste into imaginative works of art at Creative Matters' Eco Holiday Art Programme. These April holidays, children will explore sustainability through hands-on creative projects that…

$88

Paper for Pollinators

East Coast Bays Library 8 Bute Rd, Browns Bay

These school holidays, we’re celebrating EcoFest with a fun wildflower paper session. Tamariki will upcycle old egg cartons with wildflower seeds to make their own “paper for pollinators.” These can…

Free

Guided Walk: Birds for Kids

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

"Gather your flock (whānau) and join experts from Birds New Zealand to learn about birds on a fun kids' guided walk. Cornwall Park is a favourite spot for many different…

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

Shorebird Craft Session & Bird Count

Waiuku Yacht Club 13 Rangiwhea Road, Waiuku

Join us for a relaxed, drop-in session and discover the amazing birds that call the Waiuku Estuary home! Everyone is welcome—whether you’ve never counted birds before or are an experienced…

Free

Old to Gold: Teen Jewellery Upcycling

Whangaparaoa Library 9 Main Street, Stanmore Bay, Whangaparāoa

Join us for a one-of-a-kind Free Teen Event, upcycling old jewellery into something new! Bring your old or broken jewellery that you no longer wear and use it to create…

Free

Save the Denniston Plateau – Public Meeting

5 The Strand , Takapuna, 0622 5 The Strand, Takapuna

PUBLIC MEETING   The Denniston Plateau is a special place on the West Coast of the South Island. It is a unique ecological area with many species found nowhere else…

Koha

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

Adventure into Nature – Tōtara Park

Totara Park, Wairere Rd 90R Wairere Rd, Manurewa

Adventure into Nature – A Classic Kiwi Outdoor Experience! Bushcraft • Outdoor Safety • Campcraft • Leadership Looking for an unforgettable school holiday adventure? Join us for a FREE 2-day outdoor…

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

Soft Toy Sewing Workshop – Pukekohe

Pukekohe Library, Franklin 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

A simple sewing workshop aimed at children. They will create their own little monster or animal from scrap materials and felt! Register quickly as the workshop is limited to 10…

Free

Kids Holiday Programme

Kids Holiday Programme
Sustainable Papakura 67 O'Shannessey Street, Papakura

🌸Get creative and go green at our Kids Craft Workshop! 🌸 Join us at SUSTAINABLE PAPAKURA for a fun, hands‑on session where tamariki turn EVERYDAY SCRAP RESOURCES into an item…

Koha

Cyanotype Printing

Cyanotype Printing
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown and being in tune with the environment was an essential way of life. Compose leaves and other natural…

$16

Worm Farm Workshop for Kids – Papakura

Sustainable Papakura 67 O'Shannessey Street, Papakura

Join Lisa at the beautiful hosts Sustainable Papakura base for a free, fun, hands-on worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Children will meet the wriggly tiger worms and learn…

Free

Wastewise Food Scraps Workshop

Remuera Library Remuera

How do orange peels and onion skins from your kitchen become clean energy and fertiliser? What else can go in your food scraps bin and be transformed? Learn all about…

Free