Vision

Communities where aroha, wairua, and mauri thrive.

Mission

To nurture kaitiakitanga and help restore te taiao.

Purpose

A tohu to connect people and place.

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Upcoming events

Western Park
Free

Matariki Planting with Laingholm Restoration Ruatuna

Nau mai, haere mai! Come and help us at Laing Stream with planting, and learn about the plants best suited to streamside areas. Be part of transforming this stream into… Read More

Glen Eden Streams – TBC – varies each day
Free

Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden

Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. Read More

EcoMatters
Free

Native Seedling Sessions

Come and get hands on at the EcoMatters native plant nursery, where you’ll help care for and grow native plants that support local restoration projects. Read More

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"I've grown up in rural Auckland, surrounded by trees and playing in the mud, and have always most enjoyed spending time out in nature. But I first properly realised that I wanted to work for the environment when I was in primary school, and I learnt that it was in trouble due to pressures like pollution. In 2024, I completed my Bachelor of Science majoring in Environmental Science and Geography. I felt like I had more to research and explore in the community engagement space, and so I completed another year, earning my Honours in Geography through my research on the long-term impacts of community based environmental restoration. At EcoMatters, engaging community with the environment and building that relationship is the whole point, and it's incredible to relate what I'm learning back to the finding from my dissertation. This internship has been incredible for trying my hand at multiple tasks and learning about the different ways people get out in nature and engage with their communities. Everyone here is so lovely and welcoming, and I have been given so many opportunities to learn and grow. Working on behind-the-scenes tasks for events like EcoFest and the Zero Waste Awards, as well as getting to go out and get involved with planting days, stream care events and nursery volunteer sessions has really helped me get the best understanding of how important the work being done by EcoMatters really is." - @emmaa.millls @universityofauckland BSc (Hons) graduate Marketing, Communications and Events intern at EcoMatters
Plastic Free July is our favourite, so we're including a free bamboo toothbrush with every purchase of Solid toothpaste from the EcoMatters Store this month. Which flavour would you choose? 📍 EcoMatters Store, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn Open Wednesdays to Sundays, 10am-2pm (except on public holidays) Promo ends 31 July 2026. Shoutout to the folks at @solidoralcare for this NZ-made goodness. #PlasticFreeJuly
✨ Thank you to everyone who stopped by our Matariki Community Workshop today. 💚 We’re so grateful to be part of such a beautiful community here in West Auckland. The idea behind this workshop was simple - we wanted to create a space where people could connect over a cup of coffee while learning about sustainability, creativity, and caring for our community. A huge thank you to @ecomatters, Amanda @thecompostcollective for hosting such an inspiring hands-on workshop and sharing their knowledge of composting, soil, and growing food. We hope the experience encourages the next generation to care for our environment and appreciate the sustainable cycle of nature. Thank you also to @ecowarepackaging for generously supporting us with your compostable cups. Your commitment to a circular economy made this workshop possible and helped us learn more about practical sustainability. To @opua.collective, thank you for bringing creativity and wellbeing into the workshop through your beautiful Matariki art activities, resources, and preparation. Your passion for building community through art is truly inspiring. And finally, thank you to everyone who continues to support @dear_deer_crb_westcoast. Every visit, every conversation, and every cup of coffee helps us create a stronger, more connected community. 🌱 The self-guided workshop will continue until Sunday 12 July, from 10am–12pm I (Rin) will be on site throughout the workshop, and I’d love to see you there. Come along, make a planter, create a Matariki star, and celebrate our community together. #Matariki #CommunityWorkshop #coffee #auckland #newzealand 📍Dear Deer Coffee Roasting Bar West Coast
Mānawatia a Matariki! ✨ This Friday 10 July, our Store and Bike Hubs will be closed as we celebrate te tau hou. We'll be back to our usual hours on Saturday and Sunday. We hope you enjoy this time of remembrance and reflection with your loved ones. - Photo: Ben Gracewood on Flickr (CC BY-NC 2.0)
A little selection of my hand-crafted up-bicycled earrings heading to @ecomatters in New Lynn. If you’re looking for useful things that are good for you and the planet, it’s the place to go! Gotta love supporting local, sustainable or repurposed creations that give back to your community 💚 #repurpose #supportlocalnz #upcycledjewelry #handmadenz #wastetowonderful
We've got - not one, but SIX Solid toothpaste flavours in stock at the moment. So this month, purchase any @solidoralcare toothpaste from the EcoMatters Store and get a free bamboo toothbrush on us. Just our way of saying thanks for making a solid choice this Plastic Free July. Ends 31 July 2026. 📍 EcoMatters Store, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, AKL Open Wednesdays to Sundays 10am-2pm, except on public holidays Every purchase helps us continue our local environmental work.
New Lynn Bike Hub volunteer Rudy spends hours each week helping people get back on their bikes, and now he's taking on an epic 500km cycling challenge in Thailand to raise funds for children in need. "I am raising money because I believe that all children deserve to build a future full of possibilities, opportunities and dreams - a life of choice, not chance." Help him reach his fundraising goal via the link in our bio.
Looking for things to do this Matariki? ✨ Explore FREE events and experiences on in Tāmaki Makaurau. Find more details and explore what’s on this Matariki Festival at the link in bio 🔗