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SUMMARY:Green Bay Stream Care Session
DESCRIPTION:Come along to save the Waitahurangi Awa from pest plants\, and to help this stream that flows through Titirangi Golf Club to thrive. We’ll be meeting at the bridge opposite Suburbs Rugby Club\, 130 Portage Road\, New Lynn. \nGumboots or closed-toe\, sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided). Kids welcome but must be accompanied by a supervising adult. \nSupported by EcoMatters and Auckland Council Healthy Waters. \nQuestions? Email pamela@ecomatters.org.nz.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/green-bay-stream-care-session-2/
LOCATION:Bridge on Portage Road\, opposite Suburbs Rugby Club\, 130 Portage Road\, New Lynn\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251014T100000
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SUMMARY:Fruitvale Weeding Bee - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather this has been cancelled – we will meet again on 28 Oct. Ngā mihi. \nCome along to this weeding bee and help save Scroggy Stream from invasive weeds. We’ll be working in Matangirua/Chettle Reserve\, close to Bunnings Warehouse\, New Lynn. It’s our first step in transforming this stream into a haven for native birds and critters\, and ensuring it flows well during changeable weather. \n\n\nKids welcome but must be supervised. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are required\, and gardening gloves\, a rain jacket and a sun hat are advised. Please bring your own light snack and drink bottle. \n\nSupported by the Whau Local Board.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/fruitvale-weeding-bee/
LOCATION:Matangirua/Chettle Reserve\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251019T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251019T140000
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SUMMARY:Creative Clay Kitchen Series: Make a Garlic Grater and/or a Lemon Squeezer
DESCRIPTION:Join potter Jackie Muller and make a special item for your kitchen in workshop 2 of our kitchen series. In this workshop we will explore the making of a garlic grater and/or a lemon squeezer. \nCREATIVE CLAY KITCHEN SERIES\nWorkshop 1. Herb stripper and/or herb markers – 3 Aug (held\, sold out)\nWorkshop 2. Garlic grater and/or lemon squeezer – 19 Oct (book now)\nWorkshop 3. Small colander or berry bowl – 9 Nov (coming up) \nJoin us for these fun\, hands-on beginners pottery workshops. These items are lovely plastic-free additions to the sustainable home.  \nABOUT\nCeramic artist Jackie Muller creates industrially inspired sculptures from her studio in Laingholm. Jackie studied for a Diploma of Arts and Design – Ceramics with Dunedin School of Art. Her work “Fixtures and Fittings” won the “Artist in Residence Award” – Fire & Clay 2022. She was also a finalist in the Portage Ceramic Awards 2023. Jackie finds inspiration in connections to the past\, revelling in the manipulation of plumbing ware to tell stories relevant to the present and future. \nSource: Arts House Trust \nThank you to the Creative Communities Scheme for supporting these workshops. \nPlease note:\n– For adults or children ages 12+\n– Max 12 attendees\n– The additional items in Workshops 1 and 2 can be made if time allows.\n– 15 min is included for clean-up of own work stations. \nClay creations will be fired in Jackie’s kiln for pick up 2-3 weeks after the workshop. \nPHOTOS\nMain: Examples of garlic graters and a lemon squeezer\nAbove: Attendees of a previous Creative Clay workshop
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/creative-clay-kitchen-series-make-a-garlic-grater-and-or-a-lemon-squeezer/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T160000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251022T170000
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SUMMARY:EcoFest in Ōrākei Info Session
DESCRIPTION:EcoFest is coming to the Ōrākei Local Board area! Calling all environmentally-minded people\, community groups and businesses. Come and meet the friendly EcoFest team\, and find out how you can be a part of Tāmaki Makaurau’s largest environment and climate festival. \nIf you’re an eco individual\, organisation\, school\, marae or business based in\, or serving\, Ōrākei\, Mission Bay\, Kohimarama\, St Heliers\, Glendowie\, St Johns\, Stonefields\, Meadowbank\, Remuera or Ellerslie\, this event is for you. \nLet’s get together and discuss how we can enable sustainable ways of dealing with waste\, community climate action\, and the conservation of our native habitats to flourish in our neighbourhoods. \nWe’d love to connect with groups and businesses who may be interested in hosting or supporting events\, workshops\, volunteering sessions or eco neighbourhood actions. You don’t have to have an event or workshop in mind – this is a chance to find out more about the opportunities the festival may be able to offer you. \nRefreshments will be provided with thanks to the Ōrākei Local Board Community Wellbeing team. Please RSVP to ana@ecomatters.org.nz or just come along. \n \nAbout EcoFest \nEcoFest is a month-long celebration of our unique environment and sustainable living across Tāmaki Makaurau\, Auckland\, running 22 March – 22 April 2026. Its mission is to build resilience and make sustainable living a reality for Aucklanders of all ages\, no matter where they are on their sustainability journey. \nWe do this by partnering with\, supporting and promoting community-led and council and sponsor-funded workshops\, activities and education. To join our EcoFest database for news and updates\, email ana@ecomatters.org.nz or register your interest. \nEcoFest is organised by EcoMatters\, Kaipātiki Project\, Beautification Trust and Waiheke Resources Trust.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/ecofest-in-orakei-info-session/
LOCATION:Meadowbank Community Centre\, 29 Saint Johns Road\, St Johns\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 1072\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events
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SUMMARY:Waiatarua Weed Bin Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Got invasive weeds? Live close to the Waitākere Ranges? Get rid of them at your local community weed bin. \nBins will be onsite from Saturday 8am\, and an EcoMatters team member will be there to provide weed advice Saturday 9am-3pm. \nTo find out is and isn’t accepted\, and when and where to find the bins\, visit ecomatters.org.nz/weedbins \nFunded by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board and supported by Auckland Council.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/waiatarua-weed-bin-weekend/
LOCATION:Waiatarua Community Hall Carpark\, 911 West Coast Road\, Waiatarua\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 0604\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251025T080000
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SUMMARY:Laingholm Weed Bin Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Got invasive weeds? Live close to the Waitākere Ranges? Get rid of them at your local community weed bin. \nBins will be onsite from Saturday 8am\, and an EcoMatters team member will be there to provide weed advice Saturday 9am-3pm. \nTo find out is and isn’t accepted\, and when and where to find the bins\, visit ecomatters.org.nz/weedbins \nFunded by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board and supported by Auckland Council.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/laingholm-weed-bin-weekend/
LOCATION:Laingholm Hall Carpark\, 69 Victory Road\, Laingholm\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 0604\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Huia Weed Bin Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Got invasive weeds? Live close to the Waitākere Ranges? Get rid of them at your local community weed bin. \nBins will be onsite from Saturday 8am\, and an EcoMatters team member will be there to provide weed advice Saturday 9am-3pm. \nTo find out is and isn’t accepted\, and when and where to find the bins\, visit ecomatters.org.nz/weedbins \nFunded by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board and supported by Auckland Council.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/huia-weed-bin-weekend-5/
LOCATION:Huia Domain Carpark\, Huia Road\, Huia\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 0604\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251028T100000
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SUMMARY:Fruitvale Weeding Bee - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:Due to the weather this has been cancelled – we will meet again on 25 Nov. Ngā mihi. \nCome along to this weeding bee and help save Scroggy Stream from invasive weeds. We’ll be working in Matangirua/Chettle Reserve\, close to Bunnings Warehouse\, New Lynn. It’s our first step in transforming this stream into a haven for native birds and critters\, and ensuring it flows well during changeable weather. \n\n\nKids welcome but must be supervised. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are required\, and gardening gloves\, a rain jacket and a sun hat are advised. Please bring your own light snack and drink bottle. \n\nSupported by the Whau Local Board.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/fruitvale-weeding-bee-2/
LOCATION:Matangirua/Chettle Reserve\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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