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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:Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a great way to make community connections\, while enjoying our hidden natural gems. You can come for as long as you like.\nWear sturdy shoes and bring gardening gloves if you have any. \nRSVP to find out where you’ll be meeting each day –\nFor Wednesdays\, RSVP to pamela@ecomatters.org.nz\nFor Thursdays\, RSVP to alanah@ecomatters.org.nz \nThis is part of Project Twin Streams\, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/mornings-by-the-stream-in-glen-eden/
LOCATION:Glen Eden Streams – TBC – varies each day\, Glen Eden
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis is a great way to make community connections\, while enjoying our hidden natural gems. You can come for as long as you like.\nWear sturdy shoes and bring gardening gloves if you have any. \nRSVP to find out where you’ll be meeting each day –\nFor Wednesdays\, RSVP to pamela@ecomatters.org.nz\nFor Thursdays\, RSVP to alanah@ecomatters.org.nz \nThis is part of Project Twin Streams\, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/mornings-by-the-stream-in-glen-eden-2/
LOCATION:Glen Eden Streams – TBC – varies each day\, Glen Eden
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Green Bay Stream Care Session
DESCRIPTION:Come along to save the Waitahurangi Awa from pest plants and rubbish\, 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. \n\n\nGumboots or closed-toe\, sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a hat\, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided). Kids welcome but must be accompanied by a supervising adult. \n\n\nSupported by EcoMatters and Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters department. \n\n\nQuestions? Email pamela@ecomatters.org.nz.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/green-bay-stream-care-session-9/
LOCATION:Bridge on Portage Road\, opposite Suburbs Rugby Club\, 130 Portage Road\, New Lynn\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Rongoā Māori workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the traditions of Rongoā Rākau in this hands-on workshop exploring Māori plant-based healing. Learn key principles\, native plant identification\, and how these taonga are gathered and used. \n\n\nWe’ll also share a practical kōrero connecting Rongoā Rākau with the landscapes around us. Learn how these plants can help stabilise stream edges\, reduce erosion\, and support the land to absorb heavy rainfall – protecting our awa while creating habitats for native biodiversity. \n\n\nThis session offers a chance to connect with te taiao and be part of building a more resilient future. \n\nWorkshop in collaboration with Earth Action Trust. Thanks to Healthy Waters\, Whau Local Board\, and support by Whau Wildlink.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/rongoa-maori-workshop/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
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