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Clark St Common, Wolverton St, New Lynn
Free

Arbor Day Planting in New Lynn

We're celebrating Arbor Day by getting trees into the ground, come along to plant native plants on the banks of the Waitahurangi Awa in New Lynn. Read More

EcoMatters
$15

Food Forest Our Public Parks! A Community Design Workshop

Food forests are a growing trend worldwide, celebrated for weaving together ecological restoration, community engagement, and local food production. Read More

Oratia Bowling Club
Free

Pest Plant Roadshow at Oratia Bowling Club

Want to find out which weeds you should bin, bag or put in a barrel? Come visit us! Read More

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Some favourite moments from the presentation of the Whau Local Hero Portrait by artist Monica Paterson to our Nature team member Pam. She didn't really want us to make a big deal of it, but how could we not? 😉 --- The Whau Local Hero Portrait project celebrates the remarkable people who make a difference in our community, honouring them with a painted portrait they and their families can treasure. Pam with her moko Acrylic on tapa cloth gifted to the artist by her aunty By @monicapaterson, 2026 Project initiated by: @jeanbuzz and @whauthepeople
For many years now, she's done incredible mahi to heal the Whau river and its tributaries. She works with volunteers, corporate groups, schools and community groups to clean streams, get rid of invasive weeds, plant native plants and keep them nurtured throughout the years. Last week, she was recognised as this year's recipient of the Whau Local Hero Portrait Project. Congratulations Pam! In typical Pam fashion, she used the opportunity to acknowledge everyone else who works towards the restoration of nature in West Auckland, and to remind us all to advocate for our stronger protections for our local environment - particularly now as the Waitākere Ranges Heritage Area Act is under threat from proposed changes to the RMA. Thank you Pam for always holding the vision. --- The Whau Local Hero Portrait project celebrates the remarkable people who make a difference in our community, honouring them with a painted portrait they and their families can treasure. Pam with her moko Acrylic on tapa cloth gifted to the artist by her aunty By @monicapaterson 2026 Project initiated by: @jeanbuzz and @whauthepeople
Come through whānau. Free community bike rides this weekend in G.I. Link in bio for more info and upcoming rides. @aucklandcouncil_local @gleninneseastauckland @akltransport @g.i_jo @tamakiregeneration @tamakicollegeofficial @reserve_tmk
"All of a sudden they said these are the winners - and I think I started crying and then he started crying straight after me, so it was very emotional for us." - Andrew Minton, @clevaco.nz Last call for nominations for the 2026 Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards! Know someone who deserves recognition for the work they do to reduce what goes to landfill? Make your nomination today. Awards brought to you by Auckland Council Waste Solutions and organised by EcoMatters Environment Trust. Nominations close on 31 May 2026. 🏆 2024 Winner, Innovation – Anga Whakamua 🌟 2024 Category Sponsor: @trowgroupltd 📹 TakeShape
In Term 2, Rivercare supported EcoMatters with their Enviro Day School Cluster, where local kura came together to give back to te taiao. Tauira began with a hīkoi to Ōrangihina before removing large amounts of kikuyu grass from around the beautiful harakeke at the Pā Harakeke opposite the Pony Club. As you can see, the kikuyu piled up in no time! Hopefully this work will make it easier for our local raranga to access the flax for harvesting. Perhaps next time, our tauira will have the opportunity to harvest and create from this wonderful resource themselves. A huge thank you to EcoMatters, Peninsula Primary, and Rutherford Primary for working with us and lending your support. And a massive ngā mihi to everyone involved in creating and supporting this Pā Harakeke, including those who donated seeds from as far away as Te Awahou/Foxton. And a special thank you to Te Kawerau ā Maki for allowing this space to be used by the community on their whenua, and for donating some of the original seeds to the Ōpanuku Pā Harakeke, from which the Ōrangihina Pā Harakeke traces its whakapapa. If you would like to learn more about harakeke weaving, head along to learn from local weavers at the Te Atatū community centre. https://ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2026/03/harakeke-weaving/
Do you live, work or visit the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area? This area includes Green Bay, Glen Eden, Swanson, Te Henga / Bethell's Beach, Titirangi, and the Waitākere Ranges. We'd love to hear your knowledge and experience of biking in the area, routes you think particularly need safe cycleways, and ideas for bike parking or other initiatives. Fill out the survey - the link's in our bio.
So many people are out there doing incredible work to reduce what goes to landfill, and it takes just a few minutes to make sure their mahi is recognised: www.ecomatters.org.nz/zerowasteawards Nominate yourself, your community group or your organisation today. The Tāmaki Makaurau Zero Waste Awards are brought to you by Auckland Council Waste Solutions and organised by EcoMatters Environment Trust. Nominations close on 31 May 2026.
Bringing back Mel vs moth plant pods! There are just five days left to enter the Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition and win some seriously good prizes. Top tip: Make sure you pull the vine out of the ground too so it doesn't keep growing. While the pods need to be removed and put in your rubbish bin, vines can be left to die where they are. Supported by Henderson-Massey Local Board.