BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//EcoMatters Environment Trust - ECPv6.2.8.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:EcoMatters Environment Trust X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz X-WR-CALDESC:Events for EcoMatters Environment Trust REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Pacific/Auckland BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+1300 TZOFFSETTO:+1200 TZNAME:NZST DTSTART:20250405T140000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+1200 TZOFFSETTO:+1300 TZNAME:NZDT DTSTART:20250927T140000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250607T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250607T120000 DTSTAMP:20260512T084918 CREATED:20250522T233659Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250526T033241Z UID:10000580-1749290400-1749297600@ecomatters.org.nz SUMMARY:Arbor Day Planting in New Lynn DESCRIPTION:We’re celebrating Arbor Day by getting trees into the ground and we’d love to for you to join us there. Come along to plant native plants on the banks of the Waitahurangi Awa in New Lynn\, and bring it one step closer to becoming a thriving habitat for native birds and fish. \nIt’s a challenging site\, so a reasonable standard of fitness is required. You’ll need to wear gumboots or sturdy closed shoes. Please bring a rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any. \nThis event is a collaboration between EcoMatters\, the Tree Council\, the New Zealand Arboricultural Association (NZ ARB) and supported by the Whau Local Board and Auckland Council Parks. URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/arbor-day-planting-in-new-lynn-2/ LOCATION:Clark St Common\, Wolverton St\, New Lynn\, Wolverton Street\, Auckland CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecomatters.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/1805-Planting-Alanah-Janine-Withers-Reserve-3249-2k.jpg GEO:-36.910957;174.691092 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Clark St Common Wolverton St New Lynn Wolverton Street Auckland;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Wolverton Street:geo:174.691092,-36.910957 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T080000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250615T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T084918 CREATED:20241014T220909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T220909Z UID:10000502-1749888000-1750006800@ecomatters.org.nz 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-4/ LOCATION:Pae o Te Rangi Regional Park\, 114 Te Henga Road\, Waitākere\, Auckland\, 0781\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecomatters.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/weed-bins-te-henga-16x9-1.jpg GEO:-36.8676292;174.5054917 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Pae o Te Rangi Regional Park 114 Te Henga Road Waitākere Auckland 0781 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=114 Te Henga Road\, Waitākere:geo:174.5054917,-36.8676292 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T090000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250615T160000 DTSTAMP:20260512T084918 CREATED:20241014T220924Z LAST-MODIFIED:20241014T220924Z UID:10000501-1749891600-1750003200@ecomatters.org.nz 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-3/ LOCATION:Central Landscape Supplies Swanson\, 598 Swanson Road\, Swanson\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 0612\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecomatters.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/weed-bins-titirangi.jpg GEO:-36.8638465;174.5910383 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Central Landscape Supplies Swanson 598 Swanson Road Swanson Auckland Auckland 0612 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=598 Swanson Road\, Swanson:geo:174.5910383,-36.8638465 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T084918 CREATED:20250518T221904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250611T213101Z UID:10000577-1749895200-1749904200@ecomatters.org.nz SUMMARY:Sunnyvale Stream Spruce Up DESCRIPTION:Nau mai\, haere mai! Come along and show some love to the Sunnyside Stream in Sunnyvale. We’ll remove some gnarly invasive weeds and\, to celebrate Matariki\, plant 170 native plants in the ground. \nBe a part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa that flows well in changeable weather\, is more resilient in heavy rain and drought\, and helps move water quickly to the sea. \nWe’ll finish with refreshments at the end – feel free to bring a plate to share if you like (optional). \nPlease bring sunscreen\, a hat and rain jacket if you have one\, and wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots. Kids must be accompanied by supervising adults. \nQuestions? Email alanah@ecomatters.org.nz or text 021 308 268. \nThis event is hosted by Sunnyvale neighbours and EcoMatters\, and supported by the Henderson-Massey Local Board and Auckland Council Healthy Waters. URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/sunnyvale-stream-spruce-up-3/ LOCATION:18 Sunnyside Rd\, Sunnyvale\, 18 Sunnyside Road\, Sunnyvale\, Auckland\, 0612 CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecomatters.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/2408-Sunnyside-Stream-Planting-0060-2k.jpg GEO:-36.8959629;174.6358121 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=18 Sunnyside Rd Sunnyvale 18 Sunnyside Road Sunnyvale Auckland 0612;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=18 Sunnyside Road\, Sunnyvale:geo:174.6358121,-36.8959629 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T140000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T160000 DTSTAMP:20260512T084918 CREATED:20250519T000350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250519T000350Z UID:10000578-1749909600-1749916800@ecomatters.org.nz SUMMARY:Avondale Stream Clean Up DESCRIPTION:Nau mai\, haere mai! Come and help save the Whau Stream from rubbish and invasive weeds at this community stream clean up. Together\, we’ll transform this stream into a thriving awa that flows well to the sea\, and provides a safe habitat for native birds and fish. \nSturdy closed-toe shoes are essential. Kids welcome but must be supervised. \nHosted by Pecan Power and supported by EcoMatters and Auckland Council Healthy Waters. URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/avondale-stream-clean-up-2/ LOCATION:Corner of Wingate Street and Pecan Place\, Avondale\, 73 Wingate St\, Avondale\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecomatters.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Avondale-Stream-Clean-Up.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T150000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250614T170000 DTSTAMP:20260512T084918 CREATED:20250423T014330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250423T014330Z UID:10000574-1749913200-1749920400@ecomatters.org.nz SUMMARY:Sow\, Grow and Eat: Mastering Microgreens - Botany DESCRIPTION:Come along to this Love Food Hate Waste workshop\, and learn all about microgreens\, sprouts\, and salad greens\, from planting to eating. \n\n\nMix and match flavours and textures to create delicious salads and dressings. From spicy arugula to crunchy sprouts\, you’ll go home with a small library of ideas and recipes to jazz up your salads. Whether you’re a gardening newbie or a kitchen pro\, come join us for this fun and creative workshop. \n\nHosted by Love Food Hate Waste tutor Sue\, and proudly brought to you by EcoMatters\, thanks to Auckland Council. URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/sow-grow-and-eat-mastering-microgreens-botany/ LOCATION:Botany Library\, Level 1\, Botany Town Centre\, Sunset Terrace\, Chapel Road\, East Tamaki\, Auckland\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:Food,Love Food Hate Waste ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecomatters.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/FB-event-LFHW-workshop-banner-2.png GEO:-36.9334926;174.9133753 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Botany Library Level 1 Botany Town Centre Sunset Terrace Chapel Road East Tamaki Auckland New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=Level 1\, Botany Town Centre\, Sunset Terrace\, Chapel Road:geo:174.9133753,-36.9334926 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250621T093000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250621T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T084918 CREATED:20250527T010057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T010057Z UID:10000581-1750498200-1750509000@ecomatters.org.nz SUMMARY:Winter Working Bee at Hope Teaching Garden DESCRIPTION:Join us for a winter working bee\, to help with fruit tree planting\, mulching\, prepartory work for a future Rongoā garden and plantings to support the health of the Whau River. \nHope Teaching Garden is one of two teaching gardens overseen by EcoMatters. It’s a space dedicated to growing food and providing opportunities to learn and share skills. \nPlease bring your own garden gloves and wear closed toe shoes or boots. Children are welcome but must be supervised. \nAt noon\, we’ll share fresh vegetable soup and bread together. \nFor more information or to RSVP contact amanda@ecomatters.org.nz URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/winter-working-bee-at-hope-teaching-garden/ LOCATION:Hope Teaching Garden\, 8 Riverbank Road\, New Lynn\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Food ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://ecomatters.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Screenshot-2025-05-25-at-8.31.56 AM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250628T100000 DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20250628T123000 DTSTAMP:20260512T084918 CREATED:20250401T001738Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T184510Z UID:10000568-1751104800-1751113800@ecomatters.org.nz SUMMARY:Matariki Planting on the Waitahurangi Awa DESCRIPTION:Come along for a community planting along the Waitahurangi Awa at Olympic Park\, New Lynn. We’re celebrating Matariki with an emphasis on the whetū Waitī\, the star representing the freshwater environment and all our plants and animals that live in and around this Waitahurangi streamside area. \nThe native plants we put into the ground will add stability to the stream banks\, slow water flow during heavy rain\, reducing flash flood impact and helping manage stormwater. These plants also stabilize stream banks and provide habitat for native wildlife. \nAll ages welcome; however\, children must be supported by an adult. Participants are asked to wear sturdy closed toe footwear\, ideally gumboots. \nMeet at EcoMatters Environment Trust\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn. \nHosted by EcoMatters Environment Trust. For further info\, contact pamela@ecomatters.org.nz \nNgā mihi to Whau Local Board\, Auckland Council Parks\, and Auckland Council Healthy Waters for supporting the restoration of this public land. URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/matariki-community-planting-of-the-waitahurangi-awa/ LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Matariki,Nature ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://ecomatters.org.nz/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2407-Mai-FM-Community-Planting-Day-Olympic-Park-0233-2k.jpg GEO:-36.9099002;174.6911826 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=EcoMatters 1 Olympic Place New Lynn Auckland 0600 New Zealand;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1 Olympic Place:geo:174.6911826,-36.9099002 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR