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by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Newmarket e-Waste Collection

Recycle your e-waste correctly at our community e-Waste Collection in Newmarket. This is a chance for residents and businesses to divert unwanted electronic items so they don’t end up in… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Bees in the City: Support Urban Bees

How about having a beehive on top of your apartment building or office block? Are you keen to support the urban bee population? Expert Beekeeper: Queen Bee (!) Jessie Baker from Bees… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Grey Lynn 2030: Readiness and Resilience

Grey Lynn 2030 was inspired by the Transition Town movement. At the heart of this is the goal of building personal and community resilience. Back when we started 15 years… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Come and Garden with Us

Just to let you know, we’re starting to revitalise the Millbrook Edible Garden down in the park (100 Millbrook Road), and on Saturday, 16 March at 10.30 am, we’ll be… Read More

by EcoMatters Environment Trust

Exploring Ōpoutūkeha Cox’s Creek

Hidden away in pipes below Grey Lynn, Ōpoutūkeha Cox’s Creek largely goes unnoticed. But last January, it forcefully reminded us of its presence, leaving houses and businesses flooded. Join us… Read More

by Beautification Trust

Tāmaki Zero Waste Hub Open Studio

Walk on in to the Tamaki Zero Waste Hub Open Studio day! Immerse yourself in a world of creativity as our on-site artists and craftspeople open their workshops to the… Read More

by Kaipātiki Project

Save Our Trees: Sylvan Park

Ancient park trees are in decline. Join us this EcoFest, to help restore the Sylvan Park area one tree at a time! We’ll be spreading mulch around the base of… Read More

by Kaipātiki Project

Nature Explorers

EXPLORE, LEARN, GROW We believe that no one is too young to foster a love of te taiao, our natural environment. With this in mind, we have created an immersive,… Read More

by Waiheke Resources Trust

Surfdale Neighbourhood Block Party

Nelson Ave, Wellington Rd and Bryan St residents are invited to attend a block party outside Xan’s place! There’ll be a band playing, lawn games to play, and kai to… Read More

by Waiheke Resources Trust

Surfdale Neighbours Get-together

Join SURF and WEeCA for a fun, connection building get-together that creates more Surfdale resilience! The event will include a tour of Surfdale Food Forest and the awa that runs… Read More