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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

Fabulous Fungi in Kirk’s Bush

Kirks Bush Great South Road, Rosehill

🍄‍🟫Fun(gi) walk for the whole whaanau!🍄‍🟫 Did you know that there are dozens of different fungi growing around the ngahere? Join Chris from @themushroomsmith on a walk through Kirks Bush…

Free

Worm Farm Workshop – Waterview

The Waterview Community and Enviro Hub 1547 Great North Road, Waterview

Join Wei, one of our friendly Compost Collective facilitators, will run this fun, interactive worm farming workshop for kids and whānau. Dive into the fascinating world of tiger worms and…

Free

Ruru Night Owls – Guided Evening Walk

Upper Nihotupu Walk Carpark, Piha Road, Waiatarua Upper Nihotupu Walk carpark

Join BirdCare Aotearoa and Arataki Visitors Centre whānau for a guided hīkoi (walk) through the Upper Nihotupu dam trail, celebrating the whenua (land) and magical creatures of the night. We…

$30

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

Taihinui Historical Reserve

Taihinui Historical Reserve
Taihinui Historical Reserve 8 Te Kawau Pass, Greenhithe

Join the Greenhithe Community Trust at Taihinui Historical Reserve this EcoFest 2026 Love tramping off the beaten track and exploring wild bush? This group is made for you. Be part…

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

Caring for Papatūānuku – Opanuku Hīkoi

Henderson Park 41a Wilsher Crescent, Henderson, Auckland 0612, New Zealand

Whānau Fun at Opanuku Stream – Conservation Hīkoi Join us for a morning of discovery and connection with nature, in partnership as part of the MPHS Community Trust! This family-friendly…

Free

Sew Your Own Easter Egg

Albany Village Library 30 Kell Drive

Get egg-cited for a fun and creative sewing adventure! In this workshop, kids will stitch their own Easter egg using colorful fabric offcuts, choosing from a variety of upcycled materials…

Free

Kauri VR Experience at Arataki!

Kauri VR Experience at Arataki!
Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Join the fight against kauri dieback disease. Dive into an immersive Virtual Reality experience and learn about the ecological and cultural significance of kauri, and what we can do to…

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

Waiuku Zero Waste – T-shirt craft – Waiuku

Waiuku Library 10 King Street, Waiuku

Turn your old t-shirt into a cute bag for all your things! Join Sandy from Waiuku Zero Waste as she teaches you all the ways you can recycle and repurpose…

Free

Umbrella Upcycling Workshop

Epsom Library 195 Manukau Road

Bring your old or broken umbrella and transform it into a functional tote bag. Facilitated by Estella from the Chinese Conservation Education Trust.

Free

Workshop: Meet the Bees

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub Cornwall Park Green Lane West, Epsom

Buzz into Huia Lodge and meet the beerilliant Bee Lady Sara and her amazzzing bees. Learn how these incredible pollinators contribute to our ecosystem and work together to create delicious…

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

Candle making

Candle making
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown and sustainability was a way of life. Get an insight into the work done every day in the…

$14

Discover Cyanotype

Waiheke Adult Learning Centre 2 Korora Rd, Oneroa

Workshop facilitated by Sophia Jenny Learn how to transform your own photographs into beautiful blue solar-powered sun prints using the historic cyanotype process. In this hands-on workshop, you will be…

$90

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

Kauri VR Experience at Arataki!

Kauri VR Experience at Arataki!
Arataki Visitor Centre 300 Scenic Drive, Oratia

Join the fight against kauri dieback disease. Dive into an immersive Virtual Reality experience and learn about the ecological and cultural significance of kauri, and what we can do to…

Free

DIY Natural Skincare for Rangatahi

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

Brought to you by Creative Communities! DIY Skincare for Rangatahi, a fun, natural, and sustainable workshop for ages 12–17 year olds. Come and get stuck in at this hands-on workshop where…

Free

Love Your Awa – Stream Workshop at Moire Park

Moire Park 27 Granville Drive, Massey

Join Whitebait Connection and Auckland Council Parks for a unique experience where streams come alive through exploration and discovery. You’ll meet the fascinating creatures that call our waterways home, learn…

Free

Bike Maintenance for High Schoolers – Pakuranga

Pakuranga Bike Hub Opposite Lloyd Elsmore Park Pool & Leisure Centre Sir Lloyd Drive, Pakuranga Heights

Join community bike mechanic Kelvin at Pakuranga’s Bike Hub after-hours these school holidays for a bike maintenance 101 session aimed at helping high school students independently maintain their bikes and…

Free

Upcycled Terrarium Worlds

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

Celebrate EcoFest and the school holidays at Botany Library! Give old glass jars new life by upcycling them into mini terrariums and creating your own mini world in a jar.…

Free

Pyjama Storytime for the Planet

East Coast Bays Library 8 Bute Rd, Browns Bay

Snuggle up in your coziest pyjamas and join us for a special EcoFest treat for the whole family! We’ll share nature-inspired stories that celebrate caring for our planet—all in a…

Free

Welcome to Waiheke Potluck

Waiheke Sustainability Centre 1a Mako Street

New to Waiheke? Learn to Live Sustainably at Home! Have you recently moved to Waiheke and want to learn how to live more sustainably while connecting with your community? Join…

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

Māra Rongoā Weeding Day

Pourewa reserve - Māra Rongoā 105-111 Kepa Road, Orakei

Come together and join us for a relaxed, meaningful day connecting with whenua, mātauranga, and each other. We’ll begin by grounding ourselves in kōrero about the history of Te Pourewa.…

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

Wai Care Monitoring of the Oratia Stream

Oratia Stream Cnr Parrs Cross Rd and Legacy Dr, Henderson

Join us to discover what is living in the Oratia awa and the overall health of the stream. We will test the stream waters and then help clean up any…

Free

Berms by Design

72 Williamson Avenue, Grey Lynn 72 Williamson Avenue, Grey lynn

Join us and learn where, why, and how to create and grow a thriving berm at home. We’ll be exploring the purpose of berm gardens, how to get the most…

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

Make a Coffee Table in the School Holidays

The ReCreators Green Space 135 Chamberlain Road, Massey

Boost your DIY skills with The ReCreators these school holidays. Rangatahi will learn to use power tools safely while making a coffee table, with guidance using drills, saws, and sanders,…

$80

Waiuku Zero Waste – T-shirt craft – Pukekohe

Pukekohe Library, Franklin 12 Massey Avenue, Pukekohe

Turn your old t-shirt into a cute bag for all your things! Join Sandy from Waiuku Zero Waste as she teaches you all the ways you can recycle and repurpose…

Free

Butter Making

Butter making
Howick Historical Village 75 Bells Road, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Pakuranga

Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown, and sustainability was a way of life.   Experience some of the hard work done every day…

$16

Wastewise Food Scraps Workshop

Avondale Library 93 Rosebank Rd, Avondale

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

Microgreens Workshop for Kids – Remuera

429 Remuera Road, Remuera, Auckland 1050 Remuera

Join Ali at Remuera Library for a hands-on microgreens workshop for kids and their caregivers. Children will learn why reducing food waste matters and how to grow microgreens at home.…

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

He Mana tō te Kai

Ellen Melville Centre in the Helen Clark Lounge 2 Freyberg Place,Central Auckland

Join Para Kore with facilitator Ethan Smith and other whānau on a journey through whakapapa, māramatanga, kaitiakitanga and manaakitanga with our He Mana tō te Kai programme. This programme is…

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

Guided Nature Walk Through Macleans Park

Macleans Park The Esplanade, Eastern Beach, Auckland 2014, New Zealand

Come along to a free guided walk to learn more about the ecological value of Macleans Park and how you can help protect the wildlife within it. Macleans Park is…

Free

Friends of Outlook Reserve

Outlook Reserve, Greenhithe 7 Oakford Park Crescent, Greenhithe

Love Your Local Bush? Come Lend a Hand at Outlook Reserve! Join the Greenhithe Community Trust on a Saturday morning between 9:00–11:00am, for a volunteer session at Outlook Reserve, Greenhithe,…

Free

POSTPONED Protecting Drury: Bait & Trap Day

Drury Community Library Car Park 8 Tui Street, Drury

POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER Check out our other events at Farrels on Tuesday 14th and Papakura on Sunday 19th or email [email protected] for more information  Join us for a relaxed,…

Free

$5 Fill A Bag Sale

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre 990 Great North Road, Western Springs

Our highly anticipated $5 Fill-A-Bag Sale is back! Bring your reusable supermarket bag and get ready to fill it with quality clothing, shoes, books, and toys – all for just…

Free