Kaipātiki Project

EcoFest 2026

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Speaker Series: Stories of our native species

Lean about native watercress, glowworms, giant worm and freshwater mussels

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Growing a greener future together.

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Join workshops and events that build skills for sustainability and biodiversity.

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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.

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What's On

Courses and events in conservation and sustainable living. A wide range of activities on offer. Join us, contribute, learn and share.

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Find out about our wide range of volunteer opportunities for individuals, schools and youth groups, businesses and community groups.

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From planting more natives, to running a youth education programme or running a restoration day, every dollar contributes to a wider community.

Working with Businesses

Strengthen team cohesion with our corporate volunteering programmes. We also offer tailored sponsorship and corporate gifting solutions. Partner with us to benefit your business and the community.

What's On

Courses and events in conservation and sustainable living. A wide range of activities on offer. Join us, contribute, learn and share.

Volunteer

Find out about our wide range of volunteer opportunities for individuals, schools and youth groups, businesses and community groups.

Donate Today

From planting more natives, to running a youth education programme or running a restoration day, every dollar contributes to a wider community.

Working with Businesses

Strengthen team cohesion with our corporate volunteering programmes. We also offer tailored sponsorship and corporate gifting solutions. Partner with us to benefit your business and the community.

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.

Stream Care Day

21 April 2026

STREAM MONITORING | Join us and become an agent of change for good, caring for our precious awa!
This session focuses on stream monitoring and collecting stream samples.
Join us in caring for our...

Fashion Reimagined Movie Screening

21 April 2026

MOVIE SCREENING |
Bridging Auckland's EcoFest and a Global Fashion Movement.
Kaipātiki Project and Fashion Revolution invite you to join us for an evening dedicated to quality over quantity at...

In Search of the North Auckland Giant Worm

22 April 2026

SPEAKER SERIES | Have you seen DUNE? Those worms are colossal—but did you know Aotearoa has its own giants? They might not be tractor-eating, but they’re impressive enough to spark your...

Stream Care Day

21 April 2026

STREAM MONITORING | Join us and become an agent of change for good, caring for our precious awa!
This session focuses on stream monitoring and collecting stream samples.
Join us in caring for our...

Learn more

Fashion Reimagined Movie Screening

21 April 2026

MOVIE SCREENING |
Bridging Auckland's EcoFest and a Global Fashion Movement.
Kaipātiki Project and Fashion Revolution invite you to join us for an evening dedicated to quality over quantity at...

Learn more

In Search of the North Auckland Giant Worm

22 April 2026

SPEAKER SERIES | Have you seen DUNE? Those worms are colossal—but did you know Aotearoa has its own giants? They might not be tractor-eating, but they’re impressive enough to spark your...

Learn more

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The Long Wait for Miro

There's a tray in Kaipātiki Project nursery that has been quietly sitting for three years. The label hasn't changed. The mix has been kept moist through summer droughts and Auckland winters. Volunteers have peered at it, poked at it gently and walked away again.

From Seedling to Steward

"I feel so grateful that our work here in the nursery at Kaipātiki Project is available and supported by the community," says Nicola Guthrie, the Nursery Manager at Kaipātiki Project on Auckland’s North.

A Greener Festive Season

Simple steps to keep the season joyful — and kind to nature. While the festive season can be hard on Papatūānuku — with increased waste, transport and energy use — there are also many ways to keep the spirit of the festive season alive, while caring for nature.

The Long Wait for Miro

There's a tray in Kaipātiki Project nursery that has been quietly sitting for three years. The label hasn't changed. The mix has been kept moist through summer droughts and Auckland winters. Volunteers have peered at it, poked at it gently and walked away again.

From Seedling to Steward

"I feel so grateful that our work here in the nursery at Kaipātiki Project is available and supported by the community," says Nicola Guthrie, the Nursery Manager at Kaipātiki Project on Auckland’s North.

A Greener Festive Season

Simple steps to keep the season joyful — and kind to nature. While the festive season can be hard on Papatūānuku — with increased waste, transport and energy use — there are also many ways to keep the spirit of the festive season alive, while caring for nature.

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