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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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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T091500
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260422T121500
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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 \nNote: Over the Summer period the Wednesday sessions will run 9.15am-12.15pm and Thursday sessions will run at the earlier time\, 8-11am. \nThis is part of Project Twin Streams\, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board. \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/mornings-by-the-stream-in-glen-eden-6/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Glen Eden Streams – TBC – varies each day\, Glen Eden
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,EcoMatters Events at EcoFest,Nature,Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260325T120000
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SUMMARY:Native Seedling Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Come and get hands on at the EcoMatters native plant nursery! Seedling Sessions are a regular volunteer session where you’ll help care for and grow native plants that support local restoration projects. \nEach Wednesday we spend time pricking out and potting up seedlings\, sowing seeds\, washing pots\, weeding and pitching in with other tasks around the nursery. \nClosed-toe\, sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a hat\, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided). \nQuestions? Email eve@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/seedling-sessions-3/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,EcoMatters Events at EcoFest,Nature,Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T080000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260416T110000
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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 \nNote: Over the Summer period the Thursday sessions will run at the earlier time\, 8-11am. \nPlease note there is no Mornings by the Stream on 23rd April. \nThis is part of Project Twin Streams\, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board. \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/mornings-by-the-stream-in-glen-eden-7/2026-03-26/
LOCATION:Glen Eden Streams – TBC – varies each day\, Glen Eden
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,EcoMatters Events at EcoFest,Nature,Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T150000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T190000
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SUMMARY:Different Dinners
DESCRIPTION:Try simple and tasty plant-powered dinners! \nAre you interested in cooking plant-based meals but not sure where to start? Looking for inspiration to change your usual recipes? Join our Different Dinners project and learn how to make simple and affordable vegetarian meals. \n\nThis free programme invites you and your whānau to explore the delicious possibilities of plant-powered meals\, promising an adventure for your taste buds and a step towards a more sustainable and healthier lifestyle.\nHow it works: \n\nSign up to join the programme\nPick up your free goodie box with hero ingredients and recipe booklet\nCook at least four recipes across four weeks\nShare your experience and go in the draw to win prizes!\nComplete the challenge to receive a $15 EcoMatters Store voucher\n\nThe programme is free to take part in\, but registration through Humanitix is essential\, to get a free ingredient box and recipes. You’ll be given a choice of pick up times and dates when you register.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/different-dinners/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260326T160000
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SUMMARY:Native Planting Workshop at Ranui Library - CANCELLED
DESCRIPTION:26/03 – Sorry this event is cancelled due to the weather\, check back to see a new date soon. \nJoin the Ranui Library for a whānau friendly native planting workshop and kōrero with Alanah and Eve from EcoMatters. Learn about local native plants\, why they matter\, and how planting supports our whenua and waterways. A great way for whānau to learn\, connect\, and grow together. You’ll even get to take a native plant seedling home to plant in your own garden. \nSpaces are limited so make sure you register via the link while you can. This event is suitable for all ages (10+). \nSupported by the Henderson-Massey Local Board. \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/native-planting-workshop-at-ranui-library/
LOCATION:Rānui Library\, 431 Swanson Road\, Ranui\, Auckland
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,EcoMatters Events at EcoFest,Nature,Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T093000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T120000
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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-8/
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:20260327T110000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260327T140000
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SUMMARY:Organic Gardening Sessions
DESCRIPTION:Get involved with myriad seasonal organic gardening activities. You’ll learn about seed sowing and collection\, propagation\, growing veggies and herbs\, managing a pollinator garden\, pruning an established food forest\, and building healthy soil. You can even share in the harvest. Bring a pair of sharp secateurs if you have them and dress for any weather including a sturdy pair of enclosed shoes or boots\, gloves\, hat plus your drink bottle and lunch. \nConfirm with Meg: meg@ecomatters.org.nz
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/organic-gardening-sessions-2/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Food
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T123000
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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 and clean up any rubbish. \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. \nWe finish by sharing food at the end of our mahi. \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.
URL:https://ecomatters.org.nz/event/sunnyvale-stream-care-session-2/
LOCATION:18 Sunnyside Rd\, Sunnyvale\, 18 Sunnyside Road\, Sunnyvale\, Auckland\, 0612
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,Nature
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T103000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T123000
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SUMMARY:Saving Auckland's Heritage Fruit Trees: Healthy Soil\, Healthy Trees
DESCRIPTION:Learn practical ways you can support food trees and resilient green spaces in your own neighbourhood. \nJoin Savannah Carter-Green (Kai Rākau Project)\, \nMatthew Priestley (Brotherwood)\, \nand David Stejskal (Auckland Council Urban Forest\, Arboriculture and Ecology team)\nfor a session exploring two connected streams of their work: \n\nthe ‘Kai Rākau Food Tree Project’ a living library of heritage fruit trees\, sub-tropical food trees and rongoā species\, and…\nthe collaborative programme protecting historic orchard remnants across the Upper Harbour\n\nHear how these significant trees have been located\, rescued and cared for; why they matter culturally\, historically and environmentally; and how community partnerships are helping them thrive. \nLearn how soil structure\, compaction and low carbon levels affect fruit-tree health. \nDiscover practical solutions with simple indicators to assess soil improvement over time. \nProceeds from this workshop will help support the Kai Rākau Food Tree Project \nABOUT \nSavannah Carter-Green is the founder of the Kai Rākau Project (est. 2010) under the umbrella of the Sustainable Paremoremo Charitable Trust. She leads the creation of a living library of heritage food trees\, rare subtropicals\, and rongoā rākau across 3.5 acres within the 100-acre Sanders Reserve. \nMatthew Priestley is the director of Brotherwood Ltd and leads the soil-health and orchard-restoration work for Auckland Council’s heritage fruit-tree programme.  \nDavid Stejskal Urban Forest\, Arboriculture and Ecology Manager\, Auckland Council \nDavid leads Auckland Council’s Urban Forest\, Arboriculture and Ecology team\, a group of specialists focused on caring for the region’s trees\, green spaces and ecological systems. \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/saving-aucklands-heritage-fruit-trees-healthy-soil-healthy-trees/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,EcoMatters Events at EcoFest,Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260328T150000
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SUMMARY:Practical Methods To Propagate Fruit Trees
DESCRIPTION:Explore two ways of propagating fruit trees in this hands-on session with experienced gardener Ben Cheah\, held in the EcoMatters Organic Teaching Garden. \nTogether\, we’ll go through the steps of chip budding  (grafting a growth bud to a rootstock) and marcotting (growing roots on a stem while the stem’s still attached to the parent plant). \nThese simple\, powerful and low-cost propagation techniques are ideal for plants that are not dormant — including tropical fruit trees\, citrus\, and temperate fruit trees that are actively growing in summer to early autumn. Discover how to grow new fruit trees in your community\, using these cost effective methods. \nABOUT \nBen grew up in a tropical orchard in Malaysia and is an avid amateur gardener. He has taught Tropical Agriculture in Malaysian schools. \nWith wide experience and diplomas in Horticulture and also Permaculture Design\, he has often been called to give talks and workshops for garden clubs and community gardens. \n  \n \nPhoto credits: Ben Cheah (main); \n123RF (fruit photos – apples and figs) \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/practical-methods-to-propagate-fruit-trees/
LOCATION:EcoMatters\, 1 Olympic Place\, New Lynn\, Auckland\, 0600\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:EcoMatters Events,EcoMatters Events at EcoFest,Food,Torohē Nuku/Explore Nature
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