EcoMatters Environment Trust

Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition
2026-03-15 08:00 - 2026-05-24 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Online
The Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition is a fun, family-friendly competition that is all about getting rid of moth plant in your neighbourhood.
There are over $1000 worth of prizes for teams collecting pods and removing vines, and individuals designing posters.
To enter, you or at least one of your team members has to live, work or go to school in the Henderson-Massey Local Board area. The Moth Plant Competition runs from Saturday 15 March to Sunday 24 May 2026 (now extended). Register your team now.
For more information on the Moth Plant Competition plus the catagories and prizes. Click here.
The Moth Plant Competition is inspired by similar challenges run by Pest Free Howick Ward, Ōtara Waterways and Lake Trust, and Sandringham Project in Community Empowerment (SPiCE). Thank you to the Henderson-Massey Local Board for supporting this competition.
This event is part of EcoFest 2026 — a month-long, community-powered festival celebrating nature, sustainable living and everyday climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau. Discover practical ideas, inspiring events and ways to deepen your learning at ecofest.org.nz.

Mornings by the stream in Glen Eden
2026-03-25 09:15 - 2026-04-22 12:15 | Glen Eden Streams – TBC – varies each day, Glen Eden
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our streams, you’ll get to work alongside others who want to see nature thrive.
This is a great way to make community connections, while enjoying our hidden natural gems. You can come for as long as you like.
Wear sturdy shoes and bring gardening gloves if you have any.
RSVP to find out where you’ll be meeting each day –
For Wednesdays, RSVP to pamela@ecomatters.org.nz
For Thursdays, RSVP to alanah@ecomatters.org.nz
Note: Over the Summer period the Wednesday sessions will run 9.15am-12.15pm and Thursday sessions will run at the earlier time, 8-11am.
This is part of Project Twin Streams, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
This event is part of EcoFest 2026 — a month-long, community-powered festival celebrating nature, sustainable living and everyday climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau. Discover practical ideas, inspiring events and ways to deepen your learning at ecofest.org.nz.

Mornings by the stream in Glen Eden
2026-03-26 08:00 - 2026-04-16 11:00 | Glen Eden Streams – TBC – varies each day, Glen Eden
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our streams, you’ll get to work alongside others who want to see nature thrive.
This is a great way to make community connections, while enjoying our hidden natural gems. You can come for as long as you like.
Wear sturdy shoes and bring gardening gloves if you have any.
RSVP to find out where you’ll be meeting each day –
For Wednesdays, RSVP to pamela@ecomatters.org.nz
For Thursdays, RSVP to alanah@ecomatters.org.nz
Note: Over the Summer period the Thursday sessions will run at the earlier time, 8-11am.
Please note there is no Mornings by the Stream on 23rd April.
This is part of Project Twin Streams, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
This event is part of EcoFest 2026 — a month-long, community-powered festival celebrating nature, sustainable living and everyday climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau. Discover practical ideas, inspiring events and ways to deepen your learning at ecofest.org.nz.

Huia Weed Bin Weekend
2026-04-11 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Huia Domain Carpark, Huia Road, Huia, Auckland, Auckland, 0604, New Zealand
Got invasive weeds? Live close to the Waitākere Ranges? Get rid of them at your local community weed bin.
Bins will be onsite from Saturday 8am, and an EcoMatters team member will be there to provide weed advice Saturday 9am-3pm.
To find out is and isn’t accepted, and when and where to find the bins, visit ecomatters.org.nz/weedbins
Funded by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board and supported by Auckland Council.

Laingholm Weed Bin Weekend
2026-04-11 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Laingholm Hall Carpark, 69 Victory Road, Laingholm, Auckland, Auckland, 0604, New Zealand

Waiatarua Weed Bin Weekend
2026-04-11 08:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Waiatarua Community Hall Carpark, 911 West Coast Road, Waiatarua, Auckland, Auckland, 0604, New Zealand

Kono Weaving with Nat Rose Te Hei
2026-04-12 10:30 - 12:30 | EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand
Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun beginners weaving workshop at the start of the school holidays.
Participants will learn to weave a kono (a small container). These are ideal for holding harvested kai and other small items.
Learn appropriate tikanga when harvesting and weaving harakeke.
On the day we’ll be doing:
Karakia timatanga (Opening prayer)
Mihimihi  (Welcoming and acknowledgements)
Whakawhanaungatanga  (Introductions)
Kaupapa ō te rā  (Weaving a kono)
Ngā tikanga/ Ūara  (Harvesting flax)
Mahi rāranga  (Lets get weaving)
Whakaaro  (Reflections, learnings)
Karakia Whakamutunga  (Closing karakia)
NOTES:

Please bring scissors.
For ages 10+ to adult

Supported by the Creative Communities Scheme.
This event is part of EcoFest 2026 — a month-long, community-powered festival celebrating nature, sustainable living and everyday climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau. Discover practical ideas, inspiring events and ways to deepen your learning at ecofest.org.nz.
