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SUMMARY:Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Henderson-Massey Moth Plant Competition is a fun\, family-friendly competition that is all about getting rid of moth plant in your neighbourhood. \nThere are over $1000 worth of prizes for teams collecting pods and removing vines\, and individuals designing posters. \nTo 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. \nFor more information on the Moth Plant Competition plus the catagories and prizes. Click here. \nThe 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. \nThis 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.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/henderson-massey-moth-plant-competition/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,EcoMatters Events at EcoFest,Nature,Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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SUMMARY:Native Seedling Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Come and get hands on at the EcoMatters native plant nursery! Seedling Sessions are a regular volunteer session where you’ll help care for and grow native plants that support local restoration projects. \nEach Wednesday we spend time pricking out and potting up seedlings\, sowing seeds\, washing pots\, weeding and pitching in with other tasks around the nursery. \nClosed-toe\, sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a hat\, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided). \nQuestions? Email eve@ecomatters.org.nz
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/native-seedling-sessions/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,EcoMatters Events at EcoFest,Nature,Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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SUMMARY:Food Forest Our Public Parks! A Community Design Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This event has been postponed.  \nNew date: Sunday 7 June 2026 (previously Sunday 12 April) \nFood forests are a growing trend worldwide\, celebrated for weaving together ecological restoration\, community engagement\, and local food production. \nThis workshop asks a simple question: Can we grow more food in public parks?\nWe say yes! \nJoin us for a two-part session exploring how communities can design productive\, regenerative public spaces. \n\nWorkshop Outline \nPart 1: Presentation by Dan on the core principles behind syntropic agroforestry – one promising approach for establishing food forests. \nAfternoon tea – 20 mins \nPart 2: \nBreak into small groups to apply these principles to Olympic Park. \nThis hands-on design exercise will explore plant layering\, complementary edible species\, access and pathways\, water considerations\, public engagement\, and more. \nIf your local park had a food forest\, what would it include? \n \nThis 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.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/food-forest-our-public-parks-a-community-design-workshop/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
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