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by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Gardening 101: Compost, Plant and Harvest

Want to grow your own fresh vegetables, herbs, and leafy greens—but don’t know where to start? Join Dig It! Community Garden at EcoFest for a hands-on Gardening 101 workshop designed… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

The Ice Cream is Melting!

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… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Māra Rongoā Weeding Day

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.… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Whānau Day at the Māra Kai

Join us for an eventful day in the Māra gardens, learning by doing and enjoying time on the whenua. We’ll be weeding the gardens, working with vegetables, and sharing practical… Read More

by Waiheke Resources Trust

Why Carpooling Never Took Off – Waiheke

Carpooling has long been promoted as a solution to congestion and emissions, yet it has never truly succeeded at scale. Why not? This talk explores the key reasons carpooling has… Read More

by Waiheke Resources Trust

Paper Magic: Making Recycled Paper

Get hands-on and creative as tamariki transform old paper into beautiful new sheets. They’ll learn how recycled paper is made while mixing, squishing, and decorating their creations with flowers and… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Moth Plant Competition – Henderson-Massey

Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition Sunday 15th March – Sunday 3rd May 2026 The Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition is a fun, family-friendly competition that is all about getting rid of moth… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Wearable Art Runway Show

Wear the Future | 穿出未来 is a creative youth sustainability initiative combining environmental education and artistic expression. The project engages Auckland’s Asian youth to design and present sustainable wearable art… Read More

by Waiheke Resources Trust

Tee to Tote & Stitch to Mend

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… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Pekapeka Sewing Workshop – Te Atatū Peninsula

Fly into some creative fun these holidays as kids stitch their very own pekapeka using upcycled fabric. This relaxed sewing session is a great way to learn a new skill,… Read More