Fest Eco West - 20 MARCH - 18 APRIL 2021 - EcoMatters
←
→
Page content transcription
If your browser does not render page correctly, please read the page content below
Bikes
Kai
EcoFest Nature
West Arts
20 MARCH - 18 APRIL 2021
HE ITI HAU MARANGAI, E TŪ TE PĀHOKAHOKA.
First comes the small storm, then comes the rainbow.
Nau Mai
Haere Mai EcoFest
West
Welcome to EcoFest West 2021
Tēnā koutou katoa, I want to thank our event hosts for
providing a myriad of opportunities for
Many things have been said about our
our community to draw together, and for
current times, but to say that we’ve
being so generous in sharing the skills
veered off the well-worn path would be
and knowledge we need for a better
a euphemism. Amid a global pandemic,
future. Thank you as well to our funders,
we find ourselves navigating an
the Henderson-Massey, Waitākere
unfamiliar thicket without a clear course
Ranges and Whau local boards, for
ahead - a place where we can’t rely on
making this festival possible. We don’t
mere routine, or habit, or the singular
take it for granted.
momentum of one foot in front of the
other to guide us. Last but not least, thank you to each of
you who turn up in support - to celebrate,
How do we go forwards, if we can’t see
to dig in, to sink your teeth into new
which way that is?
ideas. There would be no festival without
The festival, in its tenth year, helps to you.
provide the tools we need to meet the
Mauri ora!
crises before us. We hope to cast fresh
light on your purpose, in this place, with Damon Birchfield
these people, at this time. We also hope CEO, EcoMatters Environment Trust
it guides you to finding a new path that’s
more aligned with te taiao than ever
before, with all the richness that this
brings.
Festival Funders
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 3
Sustainable Transport Whānau Friendly
We encourage you to find low-carbon Looking for something to
ways to get to EcoFest West events where do with the family? Event listings with this
possible. symbol are suitable for kids – check the
Walk or ride your bike, or look for these age range directly with the event organiser
symbols to see which events have train or if not specified in the event listing.
bus stops within walking distance.
Leave Feedback and Win
Visit at.govt.nz to plan your journey.
Tell us what you loved and share what you
learned from EcoFest West, and go in the
draw to win eco-friendly prizes. Give us your
BUS TRAIN event feedback at ecofest.org.nz.
Covid-19 Alert Levels Share your photos! #ecofestwest
Many EcoFest West events will be available
at any Covid-19 alert level. However, some Contact EcoFest West
events may look different if alert levels EcoFest West is organised by EcoMatters
change. For up-to-date information about Environment Trust, and hosted by a range of
all events, and to read our Covid-19 Safety organisations in West Auckland.
Plan, visit ecofest.org.nz.
ecofestwest@ecomatters.org.nz
We recommend following all Ministry of ecofest.org.nz
Health guidelines at covid19.govt.nz. 09 826 4276
This booklet has been printed by Soar Print
on FSC paper.
4 Haere Mai / Welcome #ecofestwest
Festival Programme
Waka Hourua / Clean Transport................ 6
Kīnaki Kai Reka / Foodies' Fix...................... 8
Te Whaihanga / Makers' Mayhem.....10
Torohē Nuku / Explore Nature..................14
Mauri Noho / Conscious Living.............. 20
Introducing our Category Names
Waka Hourua / Clean Transport Torohē Nuku / Explore Nature
Waka Hourua are traditional double-hulled Torohē Nuku describes the exploration
ocean voyaging vessels. On arrival, these of land. Torohē means the detailed
vessels were split and the hulls used as examination of land features such as
waka pitau or coastal voyaging craft, and lakes, springs, streams and animals.
by removing the bargeboards, waka tiwai or Nuku is an abbreviation of Papatūānuku
river vessels were created. The name Waka (Mother Earth). One would explore in order
Hourua reminds us of how great voyages to establish an understanding of one’s
were made before the use of fossil fuels. surroundings and resources, and to identify
possible threats and how to mitigate them.
Kīnaki Kai Reka / Foodies' Fix
Kīnaki Kai Reka refers to all of the Mauri Noho / Conscious Living
wonderful things you can do with food such Mauri Noho describes a meaningful
as cultivation, preparation and cooking. existence living in peace and harmony with
The word kīnaki refers to ingredients, oneself, the environment and others. Noho
condiments and garnishes, kai refers means to settle and to dwell. In this context,
to food, and reka denotes a sweet and the word mauri reminds us to be conscious
palatable taste. of our surroundings, thoughts, words and
actions. It talks of respect for living things,
Te Whaihanga / Makers' Mayhem
and teaches us to tread lightly and leave
Te Whaihanga refers to the ability to
nothing but footprints.
create and imagine without limitation. It
is the ability to make something beautiful, Ngā mihi
memorable and lasting - a gift that can be Thank you to Tau Marsh for creating these
passed onto others. names in te reo Māori.
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 5
Waka Hourua / Clean Transport
Get moving with sustainable transport
combines cycle paths and road riding, so
NEW LYNN BIKE HUB you will need to be a confident rider. All bikes
Thursday-Sunday, 10am-2pm and e-bikes welcome! Brought to you by
EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn EcoMatters and Auckland Transport.
FREE
BIKE HENDERSON RIDE TO
HENDERSON BIKE HUB UPPER OPANUKU STREAM
Friday-Sunday, 10am-4pm Saturday 20 March, 10.30am-2.30pm
Falls carpark, 14 Edmonton Road, Henderson Bike Hub, 14 Edmonton Road,
Henderson Henderson
FREE
FREE
Visit the EcoMatters Bike Hub in New Lynn Join us for an extended guided bike ride
or Henderson for free advice on basic bike from the EcoMatters Bike Hub in Henderson
maintenance and access to tools. We offer to the upper reaches of the Opanuku
safe cycling advice and guidance as well as Stream. Sustainable/vegan-friendly lunch
free cycling maps and we have fun novelty provided. Moderate fitness level or e-bike
bikes on-site for people to try. recommended. Brought to you by Bike
Henderson.
NEW LYNN GUIDED BIKE RIDE
Saturday 17 April, 9am-12pm
New Lynn Bike Hub, 1 Olympic Place, New
Lynn
Bookings required: bit.do/newlynnride
FREE
Join us on a 25km ride along some great
cycle trails in West Auckland. This loop
6 Waka Hourua / Clean Transport #ecofestwest
Oratia Stream to Bodega Eatery on Parrs
BIKE HENDERSON RIDE TO Cross Road and back.
ARATAKI VISITOR CENTRE
KIDS LEARN TO RIDE
Sunday 21 March, 10.30am-2.30pm
Henderson Bike Hub, 14 Edmonton Road, Saturday 17 April, 10am-12pm
Henderson Avondale Central Reserve, 1971 Great
North Road, Avondale
FREE
FREE
Join us for an extended guided bike ride
from the EcoMatters Bike Hub in Henderson Attend a drop-in session to teach your kids
to Arataki Visitor Centre via Oratia Stream. how to ride a bike. Whether starting on a
Sustainable/vegan-friendly lunch provided. balance bike or making the transition to a
Moderate to high fitness level or e-bike pedal bike, the team is there to help your
recommended. Brought to you by Bike kids get riding. Brought to you by Auckland
Henderson. Transport.
BIKE TE ATATŪ RIDES EASY GUIDED BIKE RIDES
Bookings required: biketeatatu.org.nz Wednesdays, 10-11.30am
Brought to you by Bike Te Atatū Henderson Bike Hub, 14 Edmonton Road,
Henderson
Causeway Birding
FREE
Saturday 27 March, 10am-12.30pm
Harbour View Beach Reserve carpark, These weekly rides are intended to help
Harbour View Road, Te Atatū Peninsula people build more confidence in their riding
FREE and/or to discover Henderson cycling routes.
The rides will be 5km long and relatively easy,
Join Auckland Council’s bird expert Chris mostly on off-road cycle trails. For ages 10+.
Bindon for a fascinating guided ride starting Brought to you by EcoMatters.
at Te Atatū Peninsula and winging along the
Northwestern Cycleway causeway and back. BASIC BIKE MAINTENANCE
Learn about the area’s unique coastal birdlife. WORKSHOP
Henderson Markets and Coffee Ride Wednesday 14 April, 7-9pm
Saturday 17 April, 9-11am New Lynn Bike Hub, 1 Olympic Place, New
Harbourview-Ōrangihina Reserve, Te Atatū Lynn
Peninsula Bookings required:
FREE brent@ecomatters.org.nz
FREE
This is a slow, family-friendly ride along
Henderson Creek Path and back. We’ll stop This is a two-hour workshop covering basic
for coffee at the Falls Bistro and check out Te bike maintenance, including an overview of
Puna Markets and the EcoMatters Bike Hub parts of a bike, inflating tyres, puncture repair,
before returning. chain lube, as well as brake/gear checks and
Twin Streams and Tapas Ride tuning. Brought to you by EcoMatters.
Sunday 11 April, 2-5pm
Harbourview-Ōrangihina Reserve, Te Atatū
Peninsula
FREE
A cruisy Sunday afternoon ride from Te Atatū
along the Henderson Creek Path and the
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 7
Kīnaki Kai Reka / Foodies' Fix
Fill your plate with locally grown and crafted food
TE ATATŪ FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS GROW YOUR OWN GREENS
Friday 2 April, 4.30-8.30pm AND COOKING WORKSHOP
Te Atatū South Community Centre, Friday 16 April, 10.30am-2pm
247 Edmonton Road, Te Atatū South EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn
FREE Bookings required:
A tasty selection of Auckland’s best food amanda@ecomatters.org.nz
trucks, music and entertainment. Free FREE
activities for kids with The ReCreators’
A waste-focussed workshop where you
upcycled craft workshop and pop-
up games. Stay a while and enjoy the will learn how to improve your health by
fun community vibes. Brought to you growing quality food on your doorstep and
by Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays. save money. Covering effective food storage
ideas, taking waste out of landfill and making
TE MĀKETE healthy and delicious recipes to share.
Saturday 27 March, 9am-1pm Brought to you by Love Food Hate Waste.
Hoani Waititi, 441 West Coast Road,
Glen Eden
FREE
Bring the whānau and support Māori business
- everyone is welcome. Live entertainment,
Māori cuisine and artists. Bring your water
bottle to refill. Free parking and wheelchair
accessible. Brought to you by Te Mākete.
8 Kīnaki Kai Reka / Foodies' Fix #ecofestwest
DINNER AT FRENCH BAY THE ART OF FORAGING
Saturday 27 March, 5-9pm Saturday 3 & Sunday 4 April, 10am-1pm
French Bay Yacht Club, Titirangi and 2-5pm
FREE Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School, 5 Helios
Place, Titirangi
Dinner at French Bay is back again for our $89 adult, $29 child, bookings required:
last dinner of the season, with delicious street mamakan.com
food, live music and one of the best views by
the beach at the stunning French Bay Yacht
Club. Brought to you by Love Street Food NZ. Celebrate the land and its seasons by joining
the autumn walks of foraging native plants of
SOURDOUGH BREAD
New Zealand. During the guided three-hour
Saturday 27 March, 9am-1pm tour, your senses will be awakened by seeing,
Rutherford College,16 Kōtuku Street, smelling, touching and tasting seasonal native
Te Atatū Peninsula plants. Brought to you by Mamakan.
$69, bookings required:
TE PUNA MARKET
rutherfordcomed.co.nz or 09 834 4103
Saturdays, 8.30am-1pm
Falls carpark, 14 Edmonton Road,
Sourdough breads are well-known and have Henderson
been loved in Europe for many centuries. FREE
Come and learn the secrets of making
delicious loaves and rolls using rye and A neighbourhood food market focused on
wholemeal flour and take home a sourdough creating a place of wellbeing, connection
starter at the end of the course. Brought to and kai, in partnership with local people in
you by Rutherford College. Henderson. We offer an assortment of stalls,
including fresh fruits and vegetables, breads,
FORAGE AND FEAST craft, street food and natural made products.
Saturday 17 April, 2-5pm Brought to you by Kai West Auckland.
EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn
$20, bookings required via Eventbrite
Join naturopath Paloma Velásquez for
health-boosting ideas using seasonal produce
(including weeds!) to make a memorable EST 2002
BRASSERIE
plant-based feast. In this workshop you’ll go
foraging in the organic garden at EcoMatters, BEST VIEW IN AUCKLAND
followed by getting together for a shared
Show this Ad to receive a 15% discount
meal. Brought to you by EcoMatters and the
on any Mountainside Benedicts
Whau Low Carbon Network.
or Breakfast of Champignon
09-8148727
elevationbrasserie.co.nz
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 9
Te Whaihanga / Makers' Mayhem
Meet local creators and gets hands-on in DIY workshops
ECO MARKET BOOKBINDING: MAKE YOUR OWN
Saturday 10 April, 10am-2pm UPCYCLED JOURNAL
Te Atatū Peninsula Community Centre, Saturday 20 March, 10.30am-12.30pm
595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn
FREE $10, bookings required via Eventbrite
Love local and locally handmade? Here’s the
market for you! A stunning array of the very Get crafty and make a beautiful, personalised
finest in kiwi creativity awaits at our artisan upcycled journal with Cindy Kawana from
market with an eco-conscious focus. Easy Hangarua. An awesome skill to have, perfect
motorway access or reach us by bike or bus. for gifts, a school sketchbook or journaling!
Brought to you by Te Atatū Peninsula Artisan Brought to you by EcoMatters.
& Handmade Market.
DIY MAKE A LOOM & WEAVE
DIY BEAUTY BUTTERS & BALMS Wednesday 31 March, 3.30-5pm
Sunday 28 March, 2-4pm Te Manawa, 11 Kohuhu Lane, Westgate
Te Manawa, 11 Kohuhu Lane, Westgate Bookings required: therecreators.co.nz
Bookings required: therecreators.co.nz FREE
FREE
Join The ReCreators in this fun, eco-friendly
Using all natural materials, join The workshop. Using all upcycled materials,
ReCreators and learn how to create beautiful create yourself a loom and then weave to
and eco-friendly beauty butters and balms. create a beautiful gift for yourself or a loved
This workshop is for ages 16+. Brought to you one. All materials included, families welcome.
by Te Manawa. Brought to you by Te Manawa.
10 Te Whaihanga / Makers' Mayhem #ecofestwestDIY WORKSHOPS UPCYCLED BOTTLE PLANTER
Rutherford College, 16 Kōtuku Street, Saturday 27 March, 2-3pm
Te Atatū Peninsula Blockhouse Bay Library, 578 Blockhouse
Bookings required: rutherfordcomed.co.nz Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay
or 09 834 4103
FREE
Brought to you by Rutherford College
Come make a cute planter out of a
recycled plastic container to grace
Beeswax Wraps your home or garden. Brought to
Sunday 21 March, 9-10.30am you by Blockhouse Bay Library.
$39
Reduce plastic waste! Kimberly will show you FOREST PUPPET +
how to make your own reusable beeswax RECYCLED PAPER MAKING
food wraps, a beautiful alternative to plastic
cling film. Course fee includes materials for
Saturday 10 April, 10.30am-3pm
your very own beeswax wraps to take home. Corban Estate Arts Centre, 2 Mt Lebanon
Lane, Henderson
Candle Making with Soy Wax
Sunday 28 March, 10am-2pm $45, bookings required: ceac.org.nz or
$99 09 838 4455
Learn how to prepare, fragrance, pour and
look after soy wax candles, using your own
Without the need for plastic or chemical
recycled containers, glasses, or jars. This
glues, children will construct a puppet using
is a hands-on class designed for people
wanting to use natural products, which are dried forest foliage. They will also learn the
environmentally friendly and will not break the wonderfully tactile practice of how to turn
bank. pulp into sheets of textured handmade paper.
Raranga - Flax Weaving All materials provided, for ages 6-12. Brought
Saturday 10 April, 9.30am-3.30pm to you by Corban Estate Arts Centre.
$59 MAKE YOUR OWN MINI WORM FARM
This one-day course will suit anyone who is
Wednesday 31 March, 3.30-4.30pm
interested in learning how to weave using
harakeke (flax) and traditional Māori tikanga Blockhouse Bay Library, 578 Blockhouse
(cultural values and practices). Learn about Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay
different harakeke varieties, harvesting and Bookings required:
preparation techniques and how to make a compostcollective.org.nz
variety of small kete and containers. FREE
Balms and Lip Balm Making
Wednesday 31 March, 6.30-8.30pm Come to the library and make your very
$55 own mini worm farm from recycled
Learn to make a basic balm and how to materials. Worm farms are a great way
tweak the recipe to fit particular needs, such to turn food scraps into organic fertiliser
as sports, arthritis and skin healing balms. instead of landfill. We will also have a half
You will also learn how to create lip balms, hour session with the Compost Collective
including how to flavour and tint them. providing information, support and advice.
Brought to you by Blockhouse Bay Library.
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 11NATURE JOURNALING TE TĪMATANGA HOU:
Saturday 20 March, 10am-12pm A NEW BEGINNING
Falls Park rotunda, 22 Alderman Drive, Saturday 10 April, 10am-4pm
Henderson Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School, 5 Helios
Sunday 18 April, 10am-12pm Place, Titirangi
Olympic Park playground, Wolverton Bookings required:
Street, New Lynn titirangiearthfestival.com
$10 adult, $5 child 5-12yrs, bookings KOHA
required: A day of creative action with artist Mike
contact@lesleyalexanderart.com O’Donnell, partner Trish Waugh and
installation artist Ekarasa Doblanovic.
Experience storytelling, sound, laughter,
Nature journaling is sketching or writing your making clay vessels with local clays and soils
response to nature. This fun and relaxing as offerings to the land and local waters.
practice helps you connect more closely Brought to you by Titirangi Earth Festival.
with plants, trees, birds and other natural
things. Bring a sketchbook, pencils, crayons, JOURNAL MAKING
watercolours. Brought to you by Lesley Saturday 27 March, 2-5pm
Alexander Art. Te Atatū Peninsula Community Centre,
POWER TOOLS 101 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula
Saturday 10 April, 10.30am-2.30pm $35, bookings required:
34 Rānui Avenue, Rānui therecreators.co.nz
$70, bookings required:
therecreators.co.nz Create your own unique wire bound journal
or notebook that you will treasure, made out
of materials that are often discarded. In this
You will learn basic woodworking skills, how
workshop you will collage your own journal.
to safely use tools and tips that will help you
Brought to you by The ReCreators.
get started on your own creative project. You
will leave with your own upcycled chopping SEW A SKIRT
board. Tools include drill, jig saw and sanders. Saturday 27 March, 9.30am-12.30pm
Brought to you by The ReCreators. Te Atatū Peninsula Community Centre,
FURNITURE RESTORATION 595 Te Atatū Road, Te Atatū Peninsula
Saturday 17 April, 10.30am-2.30pm $35, bookings required:
34 Rānui Avenue, Rānui therecreators.co.nz
$70, bookings required:
therecreators.co.nz Tired of fast fashion? Can’t find a skirt that
fits you or your personality? Come and learn
how to make your own skirt with Bea. You will
In this workshop, The ReCreators will teach
need basic sewing machine skills to join in. All
you how to restore wooden furniture and fabric will be provided. Brought to you by The
safely use tools and materials. You will learn ReCreators.
how to strip, sand, clean, stain and either
oil, wax or lacquer. Brought to you by The
ReCreators.
12 Te Whaihanga / Makers' Mayhem #ecofestwestWhat do 8,880 upcycled
2L plastic milk bottles put to
new use look like?
Take the train to Britomart to visit Kōkako’s
coffee bar, and its special counter, on
Level 1 of Commercial Bay to find out.
organic
coffee
roastersTorohē Nuku / Explore Nature
Get out and explore the natural gems in our backyard
NATIVE NURSERY POTTING WORKSHOP GROWING MATUKU LINK
Mondays, 10am-12pm Sunday 21 March, 10am-1pm
EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn Matuku Link, 111 Bethells Road, Waitākere
FREE FREE
Learn all about how native plant propagation Bring your family to help out at our wetland
can contribute to protecting our land and conservation project Matuku Link: potting up
streams. The seeds you nurture will be plants in the nursery, weeding, spotting eels,
used in stream restoration projects in the wētā and pīwakawaka, or take a stroll along
local area. Bring a hat, sunscreen and a our new boardwalk. All followed by a lovely
snack to keep you going. Brought to you by
shared lunch. Brought to you by Matuku Link.
EcoMatters.
RONGOĀ MĀORI WĀNANGA MILAN RESERVE NATURE WALK
Saturday 27 March, 2-3pm
Saturday 17 April, 10am-12.30pm
Glendene Reserve via Barnfield Place, Milan Reserve, Milan Drive, Glen Eden
Glendene FREE
Bookings required: Join us for the opening of the new Nature
pamela@ecomatters.org.nz Walk in Milan Reserve. Take a walk in this
FREE little native bush gem in Glen Eden and learn
the names of the native trees growing here,
This wānanga will provide a peek into the
world of rongoā rākau, traditional Māori including rimu, kauri and tōtara. Brought to
plant medicine. We will explore a selection of you by Friends of Milan Reserve.
native plants and discuss key philosophies,
principles and processes of rongoā Māori.
Brought to you by EcoMatters.
14 Torohē Nuku / Explore Nature #ecofestwestWaitākere River, as a fundraiser for eco-
MANUTEWHAU AWA CLEAN UP restoration project Matuku Link. All gear and
Saturday 17 April, 10am-12.30pm training provided for a two-hour trip, starting
Leataata Preschool, 91-93 Moire Road, 9am, 11am, 1pm or 3pm. For ages 12+.
Massey Brought to you by Matuku Link.
FREE
FAMILY DAY
Please join EcoMatters, Massey Matters Sunday 11 April, 10am-3pm
and Leataata Preschool with our annual West Lynn Garden, 73 Parker Avenue, New
Manutewhau Stream clean up. A fun activity Lynn
for the whole family to show some love to $3, under 2yrs free
our local environment. Free sausage sizzle
afterwards. Please wear covered footwear.
Come and take part in the Tree Trail and
VIP KAYAK DAY MATUKU LINK Butterfly Hunt. Information sessions
Saturday 27 March, 9am-3pm start on the hour in the Butterfly House,
Matuku Link, 111 Bethells Road, Waitākere set in 2.5 hectares of beautiful gardens.
$60, bookings required: Fun activities for children. Bring a
matukulink.org.nz/kayakday picnic. Sausages, drinks, plants for sale.
Brought to you by West Lynn Garden.
Only once a year private properties allow
access to Te Henga Wetland over the
Bring in your
containers, fill
up and save!
Come and see us in our
Eco Store & Refill Hub
3/3 Workspace Drive
Hobsonville
Check online for
opening hours
@greengoddessnz
greengoddess.co.nz
All Green Goddess products are sensitive skin safe, cruelty free, septic safe and the range is 98% vegan.
Our laundry bags are home compostable and all liquids are available in bulk–packaging can be returned for reuse/recycling.
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 15WHAU RIVER CLEAN UP FRESHWATER FRENZY!
Saturday 20 March, 10am-12.30pm Saturday 27 March, 10am-2pm
EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn Falls Park, 22 Alderman Drive, Henderson
Bookings required: FREE
alanah@ecomatters.org.nz
FREE
Freshwater Frenzy is a free, fun-filled family
event celebrating our precious freshwater. See
Join us on the Whau River to remove rubbish and learn about bugs and fish that live in our
from our waterways. Wear covered shoes awa, play games, go on a bike tour and take
and old clothes. This event is supporting Te part in kids arts activities. Brought to you by
Wai Ora o Te Whau (Healthy Waters of the Community Waitākere.
Whau). Nau mai, haere mai! Brought to you by
Seaweek and EcoMatters. CREATURES OF THE NIGHT
Monday 22 March, 7-10pm
LOVE YOUR STREAM DAY
Blockhouse Bay Recreational Reserve,
Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am-12pm Rathlin Street, Blockhouse Bay
Glen Eden Bookings required:
Bookings required:
jacqui@nzbutterflies.org.nz
alanah@ecomatters.org.nz
KOHA
FREE
NZ has more than 1800 moth species,
Help bring health back to our urban streams
with 90% being unique. They’re important
by joining Pam or Alanah on our Love Your
pollinators and in decline. Join Anthony Darby,
Streams Days. As well as learning about
who has been studying moths and other
stream restoration and monitoring, you will
invertebrates for 50+ years, to find out what’s
be sure to have a good time working with
here in your local park. Brought to you by
like-minded people caring for our streams.
Brought to you by EcoMatters. Moths and Butterflies of NZ Trust.
16 Torohē Nuku / Explore Nature #ecofestwestWAIKUMETE STREAM CLEAN UP RESTORATION PREPARATION
Wednesday 24 March, 9am-12pm Thursday 25 March & 8 April, 10am-12pm
72 Savoy Road, Glen Eden Whau River
Bookings required: Bookings required: info@whauriver.org.nz
alanah@ecomatters.org.nz FREE
FREE
Preparation of a restoration site prior to
Join us on the Waikumete Stream to remove planting enables the native plants to get off to
a good start and thrive. Preparation involves
rubbish from our waterways. Wear covered
removing weeds and mulching. Please come
shoes and old clothes. Nau mai, haere mai!
along and lend a hand. Everyone is welcome.
Brought to you by EcoMatters, Project Twin
Brought to you by Whau River Catchment
Streams and Seaweek. Trust.
NGĀ HĪKOI O NGĀ PEKAPEKA MONITOR OUR STREAM WATERS
Multiple dates, 7-9pm Sunday 28 March, 10-11.30am
Henderson Valley Road, Henderson Blockhouse Bay Recreational Reserve,
Bookings required: Rathlin Street, Blockhouse Bay
facebook.com/CommunityWaitakere
Saturday 10 April, 10-11.30am
FREE
Margaret Griffen Park, 16 Griffen Park
Come along to learn, and listen to native Road, Mt Roskill
pekapeka tou roa (long-tailed bats) in this Bookings required:
educational night bush walk. These bilingual justine@whauriver.org.nz
hīkoi (Te Reo/English) will take place FREE
throughout February, March and April, see
Facebook for more info. Brought to you by Have you always wondered how healthy our
Community Waitākere. local waterways are? Come along to a stream
water event to see how the water is tested
and find out what we are testing for. Brought
to you by Whau River Catchment Trust.
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 17NIGHT WALKS WITH NATURE COMMUNITY GARDEN RAMBLE
$12 adult, $6 child, $30 family (2 adults, 2 Saturday 27 March, 10am-12pm
children), bookings required: 09 892 4777 385 Don Buck Road & 28 Woodside Road,
Massey
FREE
Zig Zag Track
Thursday 25 March, 7-9pm A wonderful opportunity to visit two
Zig Zag Track, 104 Park Road, Titirangi established community gardens: Triangle Park
Community Teaching Garden and Woodside
Join Frazer Dale (Auckland Sustainable
Community Garden. Come meet the people
Schools educator) for a night time discovery
behind the greenery with garden tours and
walk in your neighbourhood. Explore the Zig
special activities in each location.
Zag Track in Titirangi with new eyes. Learn
about the native flora and hunt for nocturnal LITTER PICK ALONG THE WHAU
invertebrates.
Sunday 18 April, 10am-12pm
Arataki Nature Trail
Riversdale Reserve, 123 Riversdale Road,
Friday 26 March, 7-9pm
Avondale
Arataki Visitor Centre, 300 Scenic Drive,
Bookings required:
Oratia
justine@whauriver.org.nz
Join renowned professional entomologist Dr.
FREE
Peter Maddison for an expert guided night
walk and see the wonders of the biodiversity Stop the litter flowing into the Whau River.
of the Waitākere Ranges. You can pick up litter while admiring the
Kakamatua Beach Walk scenery and artworks along the way. Start at
Saturday 27 March, 7-9pm Riversdale and end up at McNaughton Way.
Kakamatua Inlet carpark, Huia Road, Huia Brought to you by Whau River Catchment
Dr. Robert Hoare (Landcare/Manaaki Whenua) Trust.
will co-lead this night walk, seeking a variety AUTUMN GARDENING WORKSHOP
of moth species. On our walk through
the forested area we will look for special Wednesday 24 & 31 March, 7 & 14 April,
nocturnal insects like Cambridgea. Saturday 17 April, 10am-12pm
Triangle Park, 385 Don Buck Road, Massey
Matuku Link
FREE
Sunday 28 March, 7-9pm
Matuku Link, 111 Bethells Road, Waitākere Come join us for a morning of seed-raising,
Auckland Museum expert curators, John Early sowing, planting, harvesting, composting,
and Ruby Moore, will co-lead this walk. John worm farming and more autumn garden
will concentrate on forest invertebrates and projects. This is a great opportunity to share
biodiversity while Ruby will delve into exciting your knowledge, learn new skills and gain
freshwater wonders! practical experience with organic gardening.
Brought to you by Triangle Park Community
Teaching Garden.
18 Torohē Nuku / Explore Nature #ecofestwestinteresting plants and insects along the way.
URBAN STREAM RESTORATION Brought to you by Whau River Catchment Trust.
PROJECT
TAI HARURU LODGE OPEN DAY
Saturday 10 April, 10am-12.30pm
Atkinson walkway, 65 Atkinson Road, Sunday 11 April, 9.30am-12.30pm
Titirangi 92 Garden Road, Piha
Bookings required: Bookings required:
alanah@ecomatters.org.nz kereruchris@gmail.com
KOHA
FREE
A guided walk along the Waikumete Stream Come and visit our open day at Tai Haruru
to learn how this urban stream has been Lodge, which is owned by Forest and Bird
restored. You’ll learn how to make a native Waitākere and located only a few minutes’
planting plan, identify what’s growing here walk from Piha beach. Brought to you by
and remove weeds so your native plants and Forest and Bird Waitākere.
birds can thrive. Please wear covered shoes. SILENT DISCO CITY CLEAN UP
Brought to you by EcoMatters.
Saturday 20 March, 9-11am
WALK AND COLLECT Swanson Reserve, Swanson Road,
PHOTOS OF WILDLIFE Swanson
$3, bookings required:
Saturday 20 March, 9-11.30am
silentdisco-citywalk.com
Craigavon Park, 85 Connaught Street,
Blockhouse Bay
Bookings required: Tune into the natural habitat and choose
justine@whauriver.org.nz from one of the music channels. Walk, dance
FREE and pick up rubbish along Swanson and
Waiomoko Streams. At the end of the walk
An opportunity to wander and take photos we’ll enjoy a guided meditation. Brought to
of the lovely coastal scenery from Green Bay you by Papaya Stories, Conscious Action and
to Blockhouse Bay Beach. Stephen Thorpe Seaweek.
from iNaturalist will be joining us to point out
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 19Mauri Noho / Conscious Living
Discover smarter ways to live the good life
Dr. Nicole van der Laak holds a PhD in
NGĀ KARANGA O NGĀ WĀHINE TOA materials science from Cambridge University
$10 per session and is the Senior Commercialisation Manager
Bookings required via Eventbrite at Wellington UniVentures. In this talk, Nicole
Brought to you by EcoMatters will reflect on what she has learnt about
innovation and her journey to sustainability.
Dr. Karlo Mila
Join the conversation with four wāhine toa
Thursday 8 April, 7-8.30pm
or women leaders about what they learned
from 2020. Hear their call to bring us to where Online/EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New
we need to be psychologically, spiritually Lynn
and physically, to tackle the social and Dr. Karlo Mila is an award-winning poet whose
environmental challenges of our time. work focuses on Pasifika culture, heritage
Dee West and worldview. Her poems have been widely
Thursday 25 March, 7-8.30pm published. Her latest book is called Goddess
Online/EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Muscle. Karlo will reflect on what 2020 meant
Lynn for her and read from her new work.
Dee West is the co-founder of ChargeNet, the Robin Taua-Gordon
largest privately owned electric vehicle (EV) Thursday 15 April, 7-8.30pm
charging network in the world. Dee will be Online/EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New
sharing the story of going from globe-trotting Lynn
EV champion to her new focus on hyper local Robin Taua-Gordon is the Education,
sustainability solutions. Environment and Heritage Manager at Te
Dr. Nicole van der Laak Kawerau ā Maki and has a deep knowledge
Thursday 1 April, 7-8.30pm of the history of her iwi. Robin will share her
Online reflections about what Covid-19 has meant
for her and the tribe.
20 Mauri Noho / Conscious Living #ecofestwestREVERSING GLOBAL WARMING DIY RAINWATER HARVESTING
Wednesday 7 April, 7-9pm 20 March - 18 April
Online event Online at any time
Bookings required: Bookings required via Eventbrite
connect.pachamama.org/ecofest KOHA
FREE
It falls! It’s free! Catch it while you can! Get
In this workshop you will learn about Project access to a video of our rainwater harvesting
Drawdown’s 100 solutions that together can
presentation, featuring step-by-step
reverse global warming by 2050, as well as
instructions on how to set up your own rain
connect with people in your community to
find new possibilities for addressing global barrel system with Laurie Dee. Brought to you
warming. Brought to you by Pachamama by EcoMatters.
Alliance Aotearoa. TOUR OF EARTHSONG
THE ONE BIN CHALLENGE ECO-NEIGHBOURHOOD
Saturday 10 April, 10am-12pm Saturday 10 April, 10am-12pm
25 Amber Avenue, Glen Eden Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood,
$10 per household, bookings required:
457 Swanson Road, Rānui
practicallygreennz@gmail.com
$10 adult (cash), kids free
Bring the whole family and get on board
with the One Bin Challenge. Whether you are Come on a guided tour of Earthsong, an
starting out or are already a waste pro, you innovative housing development of 32 homes
will leave with a variety of tips to help you and common facilities that demonstrates
reduce your household waste. Brought to you leading-edge sustainable design and
by Practically Green. community self-governance. Brought to you
by Earthsong Eco-Neighbourhood.
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 21In an inspiring, practical workshop at Hope
WATERWISE WORKSHOP Garden, Tanya Ruka invites you to join
Sunday 11 April, 10.30-11.30am a conversation about three Te Ao Māori
EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn concepts: māramatanga - enlightenment,
Bookings required: kaitiakitanga - guardianship, manaakitanga
homes@ecomatters.org.nz - respect. Experience practical application of
FREE
these principles through water, soil and plant
life.
High water bills? Want to be a water-
conscious kiwi? We’ll run through all possible HEALTHY HOMES ON A BUDGET
ways of saving water in your home, including Sunday 18 April, 10-11am
showing how to fit your own water saving EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn
devices. Brought to you by EcoMatters and
Bookings required:
Watercare Services Ltd.
homes@ecomatters.org.nz
RARANGA RERENGA RAUROPI: FREE
WEAVING BIODIVERSITY
Join us for an interactive event full of budget-
Sunday 21 March, 10.30am-1pm
friendly tips on keeping your home warm and
Hope Garden, 8 Riverbank Road, New Lynn
dry. This event has something for everyone,
Bookings required:
whether you’re flatting, renting or owning a
amanda@ecomatters.org.nz
house. Brought to you by EcoMatters.
FREE
Zero
Waste
Event
Grants
Now
Available
It's quick and easy
to apply for up
to $200 to make
your community
event zero waste.
Find out more at zerowasteevents.org.nz/grant
22 Mauri Noho / Conscious Living #ecofestwestCOMPOSTING WORKSHOP PEST FREE WAITĀKERE RANGES
Monday 22 March, 6.30-8pm ALLIANCE HUI
EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn Saturday 20 March, 10am-12.30pm
Thursday 15 April, 6.30-8.30pm Matuku Link, 111 Bethells Road,
Rānui Community Centre, 474 Swanson Waitākere
Bookings required: bit.do/pfwra
Road, Rānui
FREE
Bookings required:
compostcollective.org.nz Do you have an interest in biodiversity
FREE restoration within the Waitākere Ranges?
Come along for a walking-talking tour of
These workshops will be facilitated by Judy Matuku Link. There will be an opportunity to
and offer an introduction to the three basic network with other like-minded individuals
composting systems that can be used in your over a light lunch afterwards. Brought to you
home and garden: traditional composting by Pest Free Waitākere Ranges Alliance.
bins, worm farms and bokashi buckets.
Participants will receive a $40 voucher.
Brought to you by Compost Collective.
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 23COMPOST SYSTEMS TOUR GROWSPACE SEMINAR
Saturday 10 April, 11am-12.30pm Wednesday 24 March, 6.30-8.30pm
Triangle Park, 385 Don Buck Road, Massey Online/EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place,
Bookings preferred: New Lynn
compostcollective.org.nz Bookings required via Eventbrite
FREE KOHA
Judy Keats will take you on a tour of the A presentation of a radical permaculture
compost systems in operation at the Triangle design for an urban public park with multi-
Park Community Teaching Garden. This talented designer and fabricator, Baptiste
will include a viewing of the worm farm and Natali. This vertical food system is more
compost system, a Bokashi demonstration energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly
and processing systems for noxious weeds. than conventional agriculture. Brought to you
Brought to you by Compost Collective. by EcoMatters.
SOLAR POWER OR SOLAR HOT WATER? ORGANIC GARDENING SESSIONS
Wednesday 7 April, 6.30-8.30pm Fridays, 11am-2pm
Online EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn
Bookings required via Eventbrite Bookings required:
KOHA meg@ecomatters.org.nz
FREE
Get impartial, expert advice on solar power
and hot water in this webinar featuring Help out and get skilled-up in organic
environmental solar engineer Eric Jansseune. gardening. We’ll be pruning, planting seasonal
Brought to you by EcoMatters and supported vegetables/herbs, and building up soil, as
by the Whau Low Carbon Network. well as composting, mulching, weeding and
WASTE FREE PARENTING looking after paths and lawns. Brought to you
by EcoMatters.
Tuesday 13 April, 6.30-8.30pm
Kelston Community Centre, 126 Awaroa RESOURCE RECOVERY
Road, Sunnyvale AND RECYCLING
$15 per person or couple, bookings Mondays & Wednesdays, 10am-2pm
required via Eventfinda Unit E, 489 Rosebank Road, Avondale
Bookings required:
Attend Kate Meads’ longest-running and most thomas@ecomatters.org.nz
popular workshop to become inspired and FREE
entertained about ways you can minimise
Support our leading waste-minimisation
waste in your home whilst babies are around!
project by helping sort materials for reuse or
Topics include reusable cloth nappy basics,
recycling, to keep these items out of landfill.
where your waste goes and much more!
You’ll get to know our fun and friendly Zero
Brought to you by Waste Free with Kate.
Waste Team and become a waste guru in the
process. Brought to you by EcoMatters.
Plenty of eco events also on the North Shore!
kaipatiki.org.nz/ecofest
24 Mauri Noho / Conscious Living #ecofestwestAUTUMN COMPOSTING TIMEBANKING COMES
WITH BIODYNAMICS TO AUCKLAND
Starting Saturday 20 March Tuesdays 6 & 13 April, 6.30-8.30pm
Online and some in person support EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn
$180 per family, bookings required via Bookings preferred:
Eventbrite kristen@clickonline.co.nz or 021 522616
Learn to transform your green waste into FREE
biodynamic compost with coaching to get
you started in your own garden. This is a Timebanking lets people share and exchange
four-week course, including a site appraisal, skills where time is the currency. This
biodynamic preparations, two self-paced simple idea helps build connections within
online courses and four online group coaching a community, shares skills and supports
meetings. Brought to you by Blue Borage. people in helpful ways. Learn more about
timebanking in this workshop. Brought to you
PRUNING by Timebanking Auckland.
Saturday 27 March, 9.30-11am MYRTLE RUST AND OUR NGAHERE
Triangle Park, 385 Don Buck Road, Massey
$29, bookings required: Saturday 10 April, 2-4pm
rutherfordcomed.co.nz or 09 834 4103 Te Uru Learning Centre, 420 Titirangi Road,
Titirangi
FREE
Come along and receive hands-on, practical
advice on how to prune everything from A hui-panel discussion on myrtle rust,
apples and pears to berries and currants. in relation to how we/communities can
Learn how to increase your fruit production address it and how the arts and artists can
and control the shape of trees. Please bring be engaged in responding to this threat.
a pair of secateurs and loppers if you have Presenters will include iwi/hapu, scientists,
them. Brought to you by Rutherford College. conservationists and artists. Brought to you
by Te Uru Gallery.
NO SPACE TO COMPOST? SHARE YOUR WASTE.
DOWNLOAD THE FREE SHAREWASTE APP
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 25for local food security. Learn about the
GARDENING WITH THE SEASONS principles of food forest design, including site,
Saturday 20 March, 10am-12pm aspect, soil and plant choice considerations
Triangle Park, 385 Don Buck Road, Massey with landscape architect and organic gardener
$25, bookings required: Carl Pickens. Brought to you by EcoMatters
triangleparkgarden@gmail.com and Whau Low Carbon Network.
GROWING HERBS
Winter planting will be the focus of this Saturday 20 March, 10am-12pm
workshop, with emphasis on soil fertility, crop Rutherford College, 16 Kōtuku Street,
planning and crop selection for transitioning
Te Atatū Peninsula
from one season to the next. Learn everything
$35, bookings required:
you need to know to build confidence in your
growing skills. Brought to you by Triangle Park rutherfordcomed.co.nz or 09 834 4103
Community Teaching Garden.
This course will take you through the
URBAN FOOD FOREST DESIGN multifunctional nature of herbs, how to
Saturday 10 April, 10.30am-3pm grow them and how to look after them.
EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn We will suggest some familiar and
$15, bookings required via Eventbrite perhaps unfamiliar herbs to try. Students
will take away their own herb after the
workshop, so they can start growing.
Food forests can play a big part in the vision Brought to you by Rutherford College.
HOW LARGE IS
YOUR IMPACT ON
THE PLANET?
Heavy? Or hardly at all?
Take our quiz and discover
your carbon footprint.
www.futurefit.nz
26 Mauri Noho / Conscious Living #ecofestwestvolunteers to make a difference! Can you see
THE BIO EPIPHANY yourself helping with events, administration,
Sunday 11 April, 11am-1pm networking, PR, lobbying, software
The Trade Hub, 44e Portage Road, development or social marketing? All ages
New Lynn and skill levels welcome! Brought to you by
Bookings required via Eventbrite Doughnut Economics Advocates NZ.
KOHA
URBAN BEEKEEPING WITH
This is an interactive focus on our internal KAIWHENUA HONEY
biology, from the inner working of our cells Sunday 28 March, 10.30am-12pm
to the orchestra of processes throughout our
Falls carpark, 14 Edmonton Road,
bodies, all the way to our innate powers of
healing and self-efficacy. Presented by Rasam
Henderson
Moghimi and brought to you by Sunny Sunday. $10 individual, $30 family, bookings
required via Eventbrite
AN INTRODUCTION TO
DOUGHNUT ECONOMICS
Come and join Victoria and Peter to see how
Tuesday 30 March, 7-8pm bees are cared for and how honey is extracted
EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn at this urban apiary. Kaiwhenua Honey is a
FREE sustainable, family-run honey business based
in Henderson with apiaries located in West
Hear about the work DEANZ is doing to
Auckland. Brought to you by EcoMatters.
stop environmental degradation. We seek
PEST PLANT ROADSHOW • TITIRANGI
• WAIATARUA
• PIHA
Community conversations about invasive weeds • HUIA
♥ Get to know your pest plants
♥F
ind out which weeds you should
bin, bag or put in a barrel
♥T
ips for keeping kauri safe
♥F
ree services to support weeders
Venues and dates at
ecomatters.org.nz/weedbins
FREE *Local residents only, T's & C's apply, stock limited.
WEED
BAG*
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 27Event Calendar
SAT 20 MARCH SAT 27 MARCH
8:30am Te Puna Market................................... 9 8:30am Te Puna Market................................... 9
9:00am Silent Disco City Clean Up................ 19 9:30am Pruning.............................................. 25
9:00am Walk And Collect 9:00am Sourdough Bread................................ 9
Photos Of Wildlife............................. 19 9:00am Te Mākete........................................... 8
10:00am Gardening With The Seasons.......... 26 9:00am VIP Kayak Day Matuku Link............. 15
10:00am Growing Herbs.................................. 26 9:30am Sew A Skirt........................................ 12
10:00am Nature Journaling............................. 12 10:00am Community Garden Ramble............. 18
10:00am Pest Free Waitākere 10:00am Causeway Birding............................... 7
Ranges Alliance Hui......................... 23 10:00am Freshwater Frenzy!........................... 16
10:00am Whau River Clean Up........................ 16 2:00pm Milan Reserve Nature Walk.............. 14
10:30am Bookbinding: Make Your Own 2:00pm Upcycled Bottle Planter.................... 11
Upcycled Journal.............................. 10 2:00pm Journal Making................................. 12
10:30am Bike Henderson Ride To 5:00pm Dinner At French Bay.......................... 9
Upper Opanuku Stream...................... 6 7:00pm Night Walks With Nature
- Kakamatua Beach......................... 18
SUN 21 MARCH
9:00am Beeswax Wraps................................ 11 SUN 28 MARCH
10:00am Growing Matuku Link....................... 14 10:00am Monitor Our Stream Waters............. 17
10:30am Raranga Rerenga Rauropi: 10:00am Candle Making With Soy Wax.......... 11
Weaving Biodiversity........................ 22 10:30am Urban Beekeeping with
10:30am Bike Henderson Ride Kaiwhenua Honey............................. 27
To Arataki Visitor Centre.................... 7 2:00pm DIY Beauty Butters & Balms............. 10
7:00pm Night Walks With Nature
MON 22 MARCH - Matuku Link................................... 18
10:00am Native Nursery Potting Workshop... 14
10:00am Resource Recovery And Recycling.. 24 MON 29 MARCH
6:30pm Composting Workshop.................... 23 10:00am Native Nursery
7:00pm Creatures Of The Night..................... 16 Potting Workshop............................. 14
10:00am Resource Recovery
WED 24 MARCH And Recycling................................... 24
9:00am Love Your Stream Day...................... 16
9:00am Waikumete Stream Clean Up........... 17 TUE 30 MARCH
10:00am Easy Guided Bike Rides ..................... 7 7:00pm An Introduction To
10:00am Autumn Gardening Workshop.......... 18 Doughnut Economics....................... 27
10:00am Resource Recovery And Recycling.. 24
6:30pm Growspace Seminar......................... 24 WED 31 MARCH
9:00am Love Your Stream Day...................... 16
THU 25 MARCH 10:00am Easy Guided Bike Rides...................... 7
9:00am Love Your Stream Day...................... 16 10:00am Autumn Gardening Workshop.......... 18
10:00am Restoration Preparation................... 17 10:00am Resource Recovery
7:00pm Ngā Karanga o Ngā Wāhine Toa And Recycling................................... 24
- Dee West........................................ 20 3:30pm Make Your Own Mini Worm Farm.... 11
7:00pm Night Walks With Nature 3:30pm DIY Make A Loom & Weave.............. 10
- Zig Zag Track................................. 18 6:30pm Balms And Lip Balm Making............ 11
FRI 26 MARCH THU 1 APRIL
11:00am Organic Gardening Sessions........... 24 9:00am Love Your Stream Day...................... 16
7:00pm Night Walks With Nature 7:00pm Ngā Karanga o Ngā Wāhine Toa
- Arataki Nature Trail........................ 18 - Dr. Nicole van der Laak.................. 20
28 Event Calendar #ecofestwestFRI 2 APRIL SUN 11 APRIL
4:30pm Te Atatū Food Truck Fridays...............8 9:30am Tai Haruru Lodge Open Day.............19
10:00am Family Day.........................................15
SAT 3 APRIL 10:30am Waterwise Workshop.......................22
8:30am Te Puna Market...................................9 11:00am The Bio Epiphany..............................27
10:00am The Art Of Foraging............................9 2:00pm Twin Streams And Tapas Ride...........7
2:00pm The Art Of Foraging............................9 MON 12 APRIL
SUN 4 APRIL 10:00am Native Nursery Potting Workshop...14
10:00am The Art Of Foraging............................9 10:00am Resource Recovery And Recycling..24
2:00pm The Art Of Foraging............................9 TUE 13 APRIL
TUE 6 APRIL 6:30pm Timebanking Comes To Auckland...25
6:30pm Waste Free Parenting Workshop.....24
6:30pm Timebanking Comes To Auckland...25
WED 14 APRIL
WED 7 APRIL
9:00am Love Your Stream Day......................16
9:00am Love Your Stream Day......................16 10:00am Easy Guided Bike Rides......................7
10:00am Easy Guided Bike Rides......................7 10:00am Autumn Gardening Workshop..........18
10:00am Autumn Gardening Workshop..........18 10:00am Resource Recovery And Recycling..24
10:00am Resource Recovery 7:00pm Basic Bike Maintenance Workshop...7
And Recycling...................................24
6:30pm Solar Power Or Solar Hot Water?.....24 THU 15 APRIL
7:00pm Reversing Global Warming...............21 9:00am Love Your Stream Day......................16
6:30pm Composting Workshop....................23
THU 8 APRIL 7:00pm Ngā Karanga o Ngā Wāhine Toa
9:00am Love Your Stream Day......................16 - Robin Taua-Gordon........................20
10:00am Restoration Preparation...................17
FRI 16 APRIL
7:00pm Ngā Karanga o Ngā Wāhine Toa
- Dr. Karlo Mila..................................20 10:30am Grow Your Own Greens
And Cooking Workshop......................8
FRI 9 APRIL 11:00am Organic Gardening Sessions...........24
11:00am Organic Gardening Sessions...........24 SAT 17 APRIL
SAT 10 APRIL 8:30am Te Puna Market...................................9
9:00am Henderson Markets
8:30am Te Puna Market...................................9
And Coffee Ride..................................7
9:30am Raranga - Flax Weaving....................11
9:00am New Lynn Guided Bike Ride...............6
10:00am Monitor Our Stream Waters.............17 10:00am Autumn Gardening Workshop..........18
10:00am The One Bin Challenge.....................21 10:00am Kids Learn To Ride..............................7
10:00am Tour Of Earthsong 10:00am Manutewhau Awa Clean Up.............15
Eco-Neighbourhood..........................21 10:00am Rongoā Māori Wānanga...................14
10:00am Urban Stream Restoration Project...19 10:30am Furniture Restoration........................12
10:00am Eco Market........................................10 2:00pm Forage And Feast...............................9
10:00am Te Tīmatanga Hou:
A New Beginning..............................12
SUN 18 APRIL
10:30am Power Tools 101...............................12 10:00am Healthy Homes On A Budget...........22
10:30am Forest Puppet + Recycled 10:00am Litter Pick Along The Whau..............18
Paper Making....................................11 10:00am Nature Journaling.............................12
10:30am Urban Food Forest Design ..............26 MULTIPLE DATES
11:00 am Compost Systems Tour....................24 Autumn Composting With Biodynamics.......... 25
2:00pm Myrtle Rust And Our Ngahere..........25 DIY Rainwater Harvesting.................................. 21
Ngā Hīkoi O Ngā Pekapeka............................... 17
More events and details at ecofest.org.nz 29Meals in Steel Drinks Collective
Meals in Steel is a
100% New Zealand Looking for an
owned and family authentic, organic New
operated business. Zealand kombucha to
With a wide range of stock in your venue?
high-quality, food-grade Never diluted, not
stainless steel lunch from concentrate and
boxes and bottles, you 100% full of natural
can feel great about goodness. Get in touch
how you store your today.
food!
www.mealsinsteel.nz www.drinkscollective.nz/get-in-touch
Zero Waste Network The Green Collective
Looking for quality
We represent NZ sustainable products
community enterprises that support emerging
working towards zero designers and donate
waste. Our mission is to back to community
connect, educate, enable groups? Our product
and inspire, and to be a range is growing with
unifying voice at local, reusable products
regional and central designed to last.
government levels. Code: ECOFEST
for 10% off
www.zerowaste.co.nz www.thegreencollective.co.nz
Refill Nation SustainaBLAH
Shop waste-free for
fresh wholefoods,
Plastic ain’t fantastic.
protein powders,
SustainaBLAH is! We’ve
pet foods, eco
got the good stuff –
cleaners, homewares,
eco-friendly options
kombucha, pasture
to replace plastic
eggs, fresh milk, oil
things that don’t last.
& vinegars, grind-
When you want to be
your-own coffee AND
eco-friendly, we’ve got
peanut butter.
what you need!
Te Atatū & Titirangi
(opening April).
www.refillnation.co.nz www.sustainablah.co.nzEat Well, Live Well!
AUCKLAND - 20 & 21 March
Register online for a FREE TICKET with code ECOFEST at healthylivingshow.co.nz
27 & 28 MARCH
AUCKLAND - ASB SHOWGROUNDS
Tickets at gogreenexpo.co.nz
USE CODE ECOFEST ONLINE TO UNLOCK A
FREE TICKETNgā Karanga o
Ngā Wāhine Toa
Thursday Evening Speaker Series
Join the conversation with four wāhine toa (female leaders)
about what they learned from 2020 and their hopes for 2021.
Dee West Dr. Nicole van der Laak
ChargeNet Senior
Co-founder Commercialisation
Thursday 25 March, Manager, Wellington
7-8.30pm UniVentures
Online and Thursday 1 April,
EcoMatters 7-8.30pm
Online
Dr. Karlo Mila
Photo: Pati Solomona Tyrell
Pasifika Poet and Robin Taua-Gordon
Programme Director, Education, Environment
Mana Moana, and Heritage Manager,
Leadership NZ Te Kawerau ā Maki
Thursday 8 April, Thursday 15 April,
7-8.30pm 7-8.30pm
Online and Online and
EcoMatters EcoMatters
Bookings via eventbrite.co.nz
Venue: Online and EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn
EcoFest West is organised by EcoMatters Environment
Trust thanks to support from Henderson-Massey,
Wāitakere Ranges and Whau local boards.
EcoFest EcoMatters aims to connect people and place, and to
West nurture kaitiakitanga (guardianship).
We support the community with knowledge and tools
to care for nature, grow food, reduce waste, ride and fix
bikes, and live more sustainably.
We run workshops, host events and provide opportunities
for hands-on environmental action in Auckland. Find out
more at ecomatters.org.nzYou can also read
