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SUMMARY:Avondale Stream Care Session
DESCRIPTION:Nau mai\, haere mai! Come and help save our local Whau Stream tributary 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. We’ll finish with a cuppa and chocolate biscuits together at the end. \nGumboots or sturdy closed-toe shoes are essential. Bring a hat\, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any. Kids welcome but must be supervised. \nHosted by Pecan Power and supported by EcoMatters and Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters department.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/avondale-stream-care-session/
LOCATION:Pecan Place Carpark\, Pecan Place\, Avondale\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Sunnyvale Stream Care Session
DESCRIPTION:Nau mai\, haere mai! Come along and show some love to the Sunnyside Stream in Sunnyvale. We’ll remove some gnarly invasive weeds from around the young plants. \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 Awa Neighbours and EcoMatters\, and supported by the Henderson-Massey Local Board and Auckland Council Healthy Waters.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/sunnyvale-stream-care-session-4/
LOCATION:18 Sunnyside Rd\, Sunnyvale\, 18 Sunnyside Road\, Sunnyvale\, Auckland\, 0612
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 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 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. \nSupported by EcoMatters and Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters department. \nQuestions? Email pamela@ecomatters.org.nz.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/green-bay-stream-care-session-3/
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:20251109T103000
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SUMMARY:Creative Clay Kitchen Series: Make a Small Colander or Berry Bowl
DESCRIPTION:Join potter Jackie Muller and make a special item for your kitchen in workshop 3 of our kitchen series. In this workshop we will explore the making of a small colander or berry bowl. \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 (held\, sold out)\nWorkshop 3. Small colander or berry bowl – 9 Nov (book now) \nJoin us for these fun\, hands-on beginners pottery workshops. These items are lovely plastic-free additions to the sustainable home and make a special gift. \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\n \nThank you to the Creative Communities Scheme for supporting these workshops. \n  \nPlease note: \n\nFor adults or children ages 12+\nMax 12 attendees\n15 min is included for clean-up of own work stations.\n\nClay creations will be fired in Jackie’s kiln for pick up 2-3 weeks after the workshop.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/creative-clay-kitchen-series-make-a-small-colander-or-berry-bowl/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events
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SUMMARY:Titirangi 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/titirangi-weed-bin-weekend/
LOCATION:Zig Zag Track\, Atkinson Park\, Park Road\, Auckland\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Glen Eden 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/glen-eden-weed-bin-weekend-2/
LOCATION:Konini Primary School\, 44 Withers Road\, Glen Eden\, Auckland\, Auckland\, 0602\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Spring Flowers - Pollinators and Companions for Garden Health
DESCRIPTION:Who doesn’t love flowers? Spring is a beautiful time in the garden! \n*NEW DATE – due to ilness we have postphoned the workshop until Saturday 15th November* \nIn this workshop: \n– Learn about the natural approach to flower growing \n– How does a diversity of perennial flower species benefit the environment and improve the soil ‘sponge’ \n– Harness the benefits of a floriferous garden (producing many flowers) for the birds and bees \n– How can growing flowers benefit my food garden? \nEve and Meg’s top tips and their favourites (easy-to-grow\, cut for the vase\, wild or beneficial flowers) \nAfter tea/coffee break we will head outside. \n– Get hands-on and learn techniques for propagation of flowering plants \n– Learn how to establish a wildflower garden and find out how we are developing EcoMatters community kai berm and pollinator pathway. \nBONUS \n– Take home a punnet of Eve’s cut flower faves\,\n– plus a punnet of beneficial pollinator blend flowers sown on the day.\n** First five bookings receive a tuber to plant from one of Eve’s beautiful dahlias! **\nNB. A selection of plants will be available to purchase at the end of the workshop. \nPlease bring:\n– Gloves\n– Sturdy covered shoes / boots\n– Raincoat / hat\n– Water bottle / snacks\nTea / coffee provided \nAbout: \nEcoMatters Organic Teaching garden is a space where our community can join in and learn about a range of sustainable gardening ideas in one location. \nEve Clarke (pictured below) has a background in flower growing with her business ‘Forage Flowers’ and has recently joined EcoMatters as nursery manager with the Nature Team. \n \nMeg Liptrot (pictured below in EcoMatters wildflower berm garden) has a background in sustainable horticulture\, is coordinator of EcoMatters teaching garden and is former garden columnist for the Herald on Sunday.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/spring-flowers-pollinators-and-companions-for-garden-health/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Christmas Shopping Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a very special evening of Christmas shopping with a difference. \nDiscover locally crafted gifts and sustainable living items at the EcoMatters Store and give gifts with purpose this year. Enjoy refreshments and special offers as you browse our curated range. \nEvery purchase helps us continue our local environmental work\, so shopping with us shows you care for our community too.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/sustainable-christmas-shopping-event-3/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events
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SUMMARY:Fruitvale Stream Clean Up
DESCRIPTION:Come along and help save Scroggy Stream from rubbish and invasive weeds at this community stream clean up. 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. We’ll finish with a cuppa and chocolate biscuits together at the end. \n\n\nSupported by the Whau Local Board and Auckland Council Healthy Waters. \nEdit: Kia ora. Our weeding bee is now a stream care session\, which will include removing rubbish and invasive weeds. Same time\, same place – we hope to see you there!
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/fruitvale-weeding-bee-3/
LOCATION:Matangirua/Chettle Reserve\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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SUMMARY:Sunnyvale Stream Care Session and Picnic
DESCRIPTION:Nau mai\, haere mai! Come along and show some love to the Waari Stream in Sunnyvale. We’ll remove some gnarly invasive weeds from around the young plants. \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 our end-of-year picnic – 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 Awa Neighbours and EcoMatters\, and supported by the Henderson-Massey Local Board and Auckland Council Healthy Waters.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/sunnyvale-stream-care-session-and-picnic/
LOCATION:16b Wattle Rd\, Sunnyvale\, 16b Wattle Road\, Sunnyvale\, Auckland\, 0612
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20251130T120000
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SUMMARY:Wrap: A Mindful Stones Adventure
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a nature and craft adventure! \nTake a nature walk through EcoMatters gardens\, collecting sticks\, feathers and leaves. Then using traditional wrapping techniques you will turn these natural treasures into beautifully decorated Zen Stones. \nThis workshop blends creativity and mindfulness\, using natural fibres and found materials to wrap stones while sharing stories of the journey and the place. \nA beautiful Zen gift or decoration option as we head into the festive season. \n\nMax 15 attendees\nThis workshop is suited for adults and young people 12+\nChildren aged 7–11 may attend with a caregiver under a Child & Caregiver Ticket (one ticket covers one child and one accompanying adult).\n\nBook your ticket here: https://events.humanitix.com/wrap-a-mindful-stones-adventure \nAbout \nThis is an artist collaboration with Emma Hinton and Yoko Inishi. \nEmma Hinton \n(Ngāti Maniapoto) is an experienced storyteller\, facilitator and celebrant based in Waitakere. \nEmma founded The Light Library\, where she curates workshops and books\, and is the publisher of ‘Finding Grace / Kimihia a Grace’\, a bilingual picture book. \nShe is passionate about the power of storytelling to shape our future and well-being. \nYoko Onishi \nis a micro-macramé artist born and raised in Japan\, where she developed a deep appreciation for traditional culture and handmade crafts inspired by nature. \nShe discovered macramé\, one of the oldest crafts in the world\, and teaches children and adults how to create beautiful macramé pieces. \nYoko’s work blends macramé techniques with the natural beauty of crystals\, capturing the harmony between human creation and the natural world. \n  \nSupported by Creative Communities Scheme \n 
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/wrap-a-mindful-stones-adventure/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
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