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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. \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/green-bay-stream-care-session-7/
LOCATION:Bridge on Portage Road\, opposite Suburbs Rugby Club\, 130 Portage Road\, New Lynn\, Auckland
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-7/
LOCATION:Huia Domain Carpark\, Huia Road\, Huia\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 0604\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Te Henga 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/te-henga-weed-bin-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Pae o Te Rangi Regional Park\, 114 Te Henga Road\, Waitākere\, Auckland\, 0781\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T090000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260308T160000
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SUMMARY:Swanson Weed Bin Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Got invasive weeds? Live close to the Waitākere Ranges? Get rid of them at your local community weed bin. \nThe Swanson weed bin is accessible during Central Landscape & Garden Supplies open hours\, 9am-4pm. \nBins will be onsite from Saturday 9am\, 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/swanson-weed-bin-weekend-5/
LOCATION:Central Landscape Supplies Swanson\, 598 Swanson Road\, Swanson\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 0612\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260307T120000
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SUMMARY:Waikūmete Stream Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Join us and show a bit of love for the Waikūmete Stream\, which runs along the cycle pathway between Savoy Road and Inver Street. We’ll be removing rubbish and getting the stream ready for planting in the winter.\n \nPlease wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or gumboots\, and bring a hat\, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided). Kids must be accompanied by supervising adults. \nThis event is hosted by EcoMatters and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board through Project Twin Streams. \nThis is part of Project Twin Streams\, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/waikumete-stream-clean-up/
LOCATION:72 Savoy Road\, Glen Eden (Glen Eden Cycleway)\, 72 Savoy Road\, Glen Eden
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:DIY Rainwater Harvesting with Laurie Dee
DESCRIPTION:It falls! It’s free! Catch it while you can! \nThere’s never a better time than the present to learn how to collect rainwater. \n\nJoin rainwater harvesting guru and multi-talented inventor Laurie Dee who will take you through how to build your own rain barrel collection system.\nFind out how to calculate how much rainwater your roof could capture; all about water dynamics; Council regulations for larger systems and other frequently asked questions.\nAfter a quick break we’ll have a practical session where you’ll get your barrel drilled* and ready for set up at your place.\n\nJoin the rain harvesting club to start saving water and reducing your water bills! \n* NB. EcoMatters has limited numbers of rain barrels and kits which can be purchased on the day.\n \nFor more water-saving advice\, including our DIY online water use check\, please visit our website. \nIf you can’t make it to this in-person workshop\, you can access a pre-recorded Introduction to DIY Rain Harvesting video workshop for a small fee online here.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/diy-rainwater-harvesting-with-laurie-dee/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events
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