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Innovative EcoHub growing a sustainable future for people and nature. Join us.

For sustainable living, regenerating native biodiversity and learning opportunities about environmental sustainability, Kaipātiki Project makes it easy to live well within our Earth's limits.

Based on Auckland’s North, we operate a thriving native plant nursery and facilitate native ngahere, stream and estuary regeneration. Engage in meaningful conservation volunteering at our nursery, teaching garden and broader regeneration projects. Expand your knowledge through practical education and join our diverse events on sustainable living for all age groups.

Embrace zero waste initiatives and explore our native plant list for bulk purchases. Unlock corporate volunteering & sponsorship opportunities, become a member, and collaborate with us to build a greener world.

We believe that by working together, we can restore our native plants, birds, bugs and fish and regenerate the planet.

Welcome to Kaipātiki Project
Adult Learners' Week: What's the most surprising thing you've learnt in the garden?

What you might expect at a community day with Kaipātiki Project

Get involved. Join our volunteering whānau to get up close with nature, ranging from ngahere restoration, weeding, pest management, working with plants and edible garden. We have volunteering opportunities for businesses, individuals and families, schools, youth and community groups. Connect with others who share your sustainable living values and purpose. 

Learn about sustainable living and environmental sustainability. Our education and volunteering are experiential, practical and hands-on.

People of all ages and abilities are welcome! We love bringing diverse groups of people together.

No matter where you're at in your sustainable living journey, we're here to share and learn.

Upcoming Events
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Community Flood Resilience
07 November 2026
Glencourt Reserve Regeneration
WORKING BEE | Join in and help us make space for water, to keep our streams safe, healthy and flood-resilient! This month we’re working beyond our usual borders... Glencourt Reserve is a small natural...
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Regeneration
10 November 2026
Ōpuawānanga Regeneration Champions
WORKING BEE | Come and join us for a hands-on, behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to nurture and protect our local nature reserves!  Ōpuawānanga | Eskdale Park As regular volunteers led by expert...
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EcoFest
11 November 2026
Host Connect Hui: Creating EcoFest Together
Kaipātiki Project invites past, current and prospective EcoFest North Hosts to an in-person hui ahead of EcoFest 2027. The session is an opportunity to connect with fellow hosts, explore collaboration...
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Our Core Partners

Kaipātiki Project can only operate because of the generosity of our funders, partners and supporters. For a full list, please click here.

We are humbled by the aroha and the support of every single connection. THANK YOU!

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