Zero Waste / Para Kore
A zero waste world is one where resources are valued and nothing is wasted. Northcote residents and businesses have the potential to lead the way in protecting Papatūānuku and inspiring others to reach the goal of a zero waste Auckland by 2040.
Visit Zero Waste Hub: 26 Pearn Place, Northcote
Open every THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 10am - 2pm.
Pop in with questions on how to reduce waste, make sustainable choices and keep things in use for longer. We run workshops, events and are open for a chat to:
- Show you how to recycle, compost and repair.
- Offer easy zero waste tips.
- Answer zero waste questions.
Hub Activities
We are looking for volunteers to have the hub regularly open. If you are interested, please email Robyn at [email protected] or follow THIS LINK to sign up or ask questions about volunteering.
We recycle many odd bits. Welcome to drop them off when we're open.
- Old curtains: As a curtain collection point for Habitat For Humanity, Northern Region, we want to instill a second life to your pre-loved curtains. Your curtains will be cleaned, adjusted and provided to families who need them to help keep their home warm. Please note we cannot take blinds – roman blinds or venetian blinds.
- Small batteries, such as AAs, AAA or similar.
- Oral care packaging, including toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes.
- Polystyrene: Please make sure it's clean.
- Coffee capsules.
- Ink cartridges.
What can you do
- Visit the Zero Waste Hub in Northcote
- Attend workshops and events
- Recycle correctly and compost your food scraps
- Fix the broken and share the unwanted
- Use your own takeaway cup and container
- Buy secondhand
- Volunteer to help out
Courses
Earth Beat Festival 2023
26th of March 2023
Hosted by Earth Beat Aotearoa
Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai, welcome
Fiercely independent and pioneering, Earth Beat Festival NZ is the place where you play, learn, revitalise, make new connections and return to the world grounded and inspired!
Earth Beat is a family camping wonderland accessible to all generations.
Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai, welcome
Fiercely independent and pioneering, Earth Beat Festival NZ is the place where you play, learn, revitalise, make new connections and return to the world grounded and inspired!
Earth Beat is a family camping wonderland accessible to all generations.
Campbells Bay Beach Clean Up
26th of March 2023
Hosted by The Clean Up Crew
Following recent weather events in Auckland, it’s even more important that we get out onto our beaches and clean them up. Please do try to arrive at 9am for the briefing. We will provide gloves and buckets.
Following recent weather events in Auckland, it’s even more important that we get out onto our beaches and clean them up. Please do try to arrive at 9am for the briefing. We will provide gloves and buckets.
Amorino Park - Volunteer Morning
26th of March 2023
Hosted by Restore Hibiscus and Bays
Join us in releasing the native plants (planted last winter) from weeds, and then move on to tackling some of the other invasive weeds in this beautiful park overlooking the Orewa Estuary.
Join us in releasing the native plants (planted last winter) from weeds, and then move on to tackling some of the other invasive weeds in this beautiful park overlooking the Orewa Estuary.
Bee Sanctuary Compost Hub Launch Party
26th of March 2023
Hosted by The UoA Bee Sanctuary
We are installing beautiful Carbon Cycle bins at the UoA Bee Sanctuary, this will take our compost hub to a whole new level!
You are warmly invited to come take part in the installation process, to help flatten the ground with mulch, and to ask experts as...
We are installing beautiful Carbon Cycle bins at the UoA Bee Sanctuary, this will take our compost hub to a whole new level!
You are warmly invited to come take part in the installation process, to help flatten the ground with mulch, and to ask experts as...
Sandy Sunday Whānau Fun
26th of March 2023
Hosted by Devonport Peninsula Trust
Let's make the most of Raumati and get out and enjoy our beautiful beaches together over two glorious Sundays.
Let's make the most of Raumati and get out and enjoy our beautiful beaches together over two glorious Sundays.
Oneoneroa Eco-corridor Team
27th of March 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Our plantings provide a habitat for wetland birds, clean the water and protect shellfish from silt.
Our plantings provide a habitat for wetland birds, clean the water and protect shellfish from silt.
Mountains, Volcanoes, Coasts and Caves
27th of March 2023
Hosted by Bruce Hayward & Geoff Chapple
Join Bruce Hayward and Geoff Chapple as they guide the audience through 100 natural wonders and some of the extraordinary landforms of our remarkable country. No booking needed.
Join Bruce Hayward and Geoff Chapple as they guide the audience through 100 natural wonders and some of the extraordinary landforms of our remarkable country. No booking needed.
Eskdale Restoration Day - EcoFest
28th of March 2023
Hosted by Kaipātiki Project
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Nursery Team
28th of March 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Our nursery team meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm - 3pm (12. 30 pm for a shared lunch). Please contact Lance on 027 3596722 before attending if this is your first time.
Our nursery team meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm - 3pm (12. 30 pm for a shared lunch). Please contact Lance on 027 3596722 before attending if this is your first time.
Guided Walk of Spinella Reserve
29th of March 2023
Hosted by Pest Free Kaipātiki
Join ecologist and plant lover Bella Burgess on a guided walk of Spinella Reserve. Learn about the different plants and animals that call this park home and how you can help them to thrive. This event is limited to 25 participants.
Join ecologist and plant lover Bella Burgess on a guided walk of Spinella Reserve. Learn about the different plants and animals that call this park home and how you can help them to thrive. This event is limited to 25 participants.
Longmead Reserve - Volunteer Morning
29th of March 2023
Hosted by Restore Hibiscus and Bays
Many mature trees in this reserve are being overcome by climbing invasive weeds, and the ‘ginger and arum lily forest' need clearing before native planting takes place this year.
Many mature trees in this reserve are being overcome by climbing invasive weeds, and the ‘ginger and arum lily forest' need clearing before native planting takes place this year.
Friends of Oratau Reserve - Volunteer Morning
29th of March 2023
Hosted by Friends of Oratau Reserve - Greenhithe Ecology Network
Join local residents in restoring this reserve.
Activities include removing pest plants from recently planted natives. No conservation skills required.
Bring a drink, hat, drink, gloves and insect repellent. Morning tea is provided.
Join local residents in restoring this reserve.
Activities include removing pest plants from recently planted natives. No conservation skills required.
Bring a drink, hat, drink, gloves and insect repellent. Morning tea is provided.
Wakakura Weeding
29th of March 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Weeding in afternoon with pleasure and afternoon tea.
To register, please email [email protected] org. nz or text/call 027 359 6722. For updates on RTH's activities, sign up to their weekly newsletter or join the Facebook group!
Weeding in afternoon with pleasure and afternoon tea.
To register, please email [email protected] org. nz or text/call 027 359 6722. For updates on RTH's activities, sign up to their weekly newsletter or join the Facebook group!
At the Back of the Fridge, & Shopping with a List
30th of March 2023
Hosted by Love Food Hate Waste
Join Pip, from Love Food Hate Waste, and learn tips to make the most of your leftovers, including shopping with a list, so you can feed your family for less.
Join Pip, from Love Food Hate Waste, and learn tips to make the most of your leftovers, including shopping with a list, so you can feed your family for less.
Beginers guide to bird identification and monitoring
30th of March 2023
Hosted by Pupuke Birdsong Project
Learn how to identify common birds found in our neighbourhoods, and monitoring methods for bird counts and predators. The course will stop at 5 local reserves from Sunnynook to Milford. To register email: [email protected] org.
Learn how to identify common birds found in our neighbourhoods, and monitoring methods for bird counts and predators. The course will stop at 5 local reserves from Sunnynook to Milford. To register email: [email protected] org.
Zero Waste Living Workshop
30th of March 2023
Hosted by Mahurangi Wastebusters
Zero Waste Living event:
Tips and tricks to reduce your waste
make a DIY cleaning product that you can take home with you
Refreshments provided!
Please bring a jar or spray bottle to take home the DIY cleaning product with you!
No booking needed.
Zero Waste Living event:
Tips and tricks to reduce your waste
make a DIY cleaning product that you can take home with you
Refreshments provided!
Please bring a jar or spray bottle to take home the DIY cleaning product with you!
No booking needed.
Friends of Wainoni Park - Volunteer Morning
30th of March 2023
Hosted by Greenhithe Ecology Network - Friends of Wainoni Park
We will be caring for native bush areas in Wainoni Park, removing pest plants from native planting areas and looking after a community edible garden. Bring a drink, sunhat and wear shoes with good grip. Morning tea supplied.
We will be caring for native bush areas in Wainoni Park, removing pest plants from native planting areas and looking after a community edible garden. Bring a drink, sunhat and wear shoes with good grip. Morning tea supplied.
Nature Journaling Workshop
30th of March 2023
Hosted by Lesley Alexander
Have a look at the natural world around you - then look again - what do you see, hear, smell? Become more connected with the natural world around you by documenting your discoveries in words and pictures.
Have a look at the natural world around you - then look again - what do you see, hear, smell? Become more connected with the natural world around you by documenting your discoveries in words and pictures.
Eco Art Botanical Monoprinting
31st of March 2023
Hosted by Laura Donkers
This art and nature blend is a unique creative workshop led by acclaimed New Zealand eco-artist Laura Donkers.
This art and nature blend is a unique creative workshop led by acclaimed New Zealand eco-artist Laura Donkers.
Bat Detection Training Evening
31st of March 2023
Hosted by Pest Free Kaipātiki
Are you bat-curious?
Would you like to learn how you can join the search for bats living in Auckland? Come along to a bat detection training session to learn how to find these amazing animals.
Are you bat-curious?
Would you like to learn how you can join the search for bats living in Auckland? Come along to a bat detection training session to learn how to find these amazing animals.
Community Art Collab with Reusable Resources
31st of March 2023
Hosted by Reusable Resources
As part of the whānau orientated Beach Haven Block Party, Reusable Resources will be hosting quick fire painting sessions onto large repurposed card.
The finished artworks will be put together to create a community based mural. No booking needed.
As part of the whānau orientated Beach Haven Block Party, Reusable Resources will be hosting quick fire painting sessions onto large repurposed card.
The finished artworks will be put together to create a community based mural. No booking needed.
Community Art Collab
31st of March 2023
Hosted by Reusable Resources
As part of the whānau orientated Beach Haven Block Party, Reusable Resources will be hosting quick fire painting sessions onto large repurposed card. The finished artworks will be put together to create a community based mural.
As part of the whānau orientated Beach Haven Block Party, Reusable Resources will be hosting quick fire painting sessions onto large repurposed card. The finished artworks will be put together to create a community based mural.
Ngau-te-ringaringa - Eco-Corridor Team
31st of March 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
This Ngau-te-ringaringa Eco-corridor includes some mature plantings especially at Wakakura and small areas of Achilles reserve, significant planted forest at Ngateringa park as well as newly planted areas along Seabreeze road, in the golf course (Alison Park), around the pump track, and at Plymouth Reserve.
This Ngau-te-ringaringa Eco-corridor includes some mature plantings especially at Wakakura and small areas of Achilles reserve, significant planted forest at Ngateringa park as well as newly planted areas along Seabreeze road, in the golf course (Alison Park), around the pump track, and at Plymouth Reserve.
E-Bike Maintenance
1st of April 2023
Hosted by Auckland Transport
This fun, interactive workshop takes the mystery out of your e-bike –- from naming basic parts to fixing a flat tyre. Bring your own e-bike if you can.
This fun, interactive workshop takes the mystery out of your e-bike –- from naming basic parts to fixing a flat tyre. Bring your own e-bike if you can.
Bayside Drive Reserve - Volunteer Morning
1st of April 2023
Hosted by Restore Hibiscus and Bays
Join Friends of Bayside Drive Reserve in removing invasive weeds so that native trees can flourish, and preparing areas ready for native planting in the winter – the first ever planting day in this pretty reserve.
Join Friends of Bayside Drive Reserve in removing invasive weeds so that native trees can flourish, and preparing areas ready for native planting in the winter – the first ever planting day in this pretty reserve.
Eco-lust - an ecopoetry workshop
1st of April 2023
Hosted by Devonport Library
Join us for this workshop of ecopoetry, a chance to discuss poets and writers responses to environment and connections to place. Led by writer Lou Clement, participants will discuss a range of works and complete a writing exercise to create their own poetry.
Join us for this workshop of ecopoetry, a chance to discuss poets and writers responses to environment and connections to place. Led by writer Lou Clement, participants will discuss a range of works and complete a writing exercise to create their own poetry.
Eskdale Restoration Day - EcoFest
1st of April 2023
Hosted by Kaipātiki Project
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Te Ara Awataha Greenway Celebration
1st of April 2023
Hosted by Eke Panuku and supported by Kaipātiki Project
Did you ever think that such a concrete jungle could have a secretly thriving ecosystem?
Northcote's new greenway and housing development is pioneering sustainable development in Auckland.
Did you ever think that such a concrete jungle could have a secretly thriving ecosystem?
Northcote's new greenway and housing development is pioneering sustainable development in Auckland.
Spinella Reserve Working Bee
1st of April 2023
Hosted by Pest Free Kaipātiki
Keen to get stuck in and help improve nature?
Want to meet like minded people, or just get your green gym workout on with some cathartic weeding?
Join us for a working bee in Spinella Reserve.
Keen to get stuck in and help improve nature?
Want to meet like minded people, or just get your green gym workout on with some cathartic weeding?
Join us for a working bee in Spinella Reserve.
Kids Learn 2 Ride
1st of April 2023
Hosted by Auckland Transport
Help your kids learn to bike or improve their skills at our free drop-in sessions. Our friendly, qualified instructors will help boost their confidence and bike-handling skills, whether they're starting on a balance bike or moving up to pedals.
Help your kids learn to bike or improve their skills at our free drop-in sessions. Our friendly, qualified instructors will help boost their confidence and bike-handling skills, whether they're starting on a balance bike or moving up to pedals.
Eco Art Botanical Monoprinting
1st of April 2023
Hosted by Laura Donkers
This art and nature blend is a unique creative workshop led by acclaimed New Zealand eco-artist Laura Donkers.
This art and nature blend is a unique creative workshop led by acclaimed New Zealand eco-artist Laura Donkers.
Start Your Own Sustainable Vegetable Garden
2nd of April 2023
Hosted by Nomadic Permaculture
Kick-start your vegetable garden, using Permaculture principles. The lessons can be applied to any site, large or small and the methods are suitable for all climates. The course takes up to six weeks to complete, although it is completely self-paced.
Kick-start your vegetable garden, using Permaculture principles. The lessons can be applied to any site, large or small and the methods are suitable for all climates. The course takes up to six weeks to complete, although it is completely self-paced.
Compost Hub & Teaching Garden Open Day
2nd of April 2023
Hosted by Kaipātiki Project
We’re opening our doors to showcase and talk about our Teaching Garden, our Compost Hub and how they work together. Pop in and see how you can be part of our volunteering crew or compost with us.
We’re opening our doors to showcase and talk about our Teaching Garden, our Compost Hub and how they work together. Pop in and see how you can be part of our volunteering crew or compost with us.
Birkdale Bokashi Workshop
2nd of April 2023
Hosted by Compost Collective
Still not sure the best way to dispose of your food scraps?
This introduction to Bokashi composting will show you just how easy it is to turn your food scraps to soil! This is a small space, no mess, no flies and no smell solution.
Still not sure the best way to dispose of your food scraps?
This introduction to Bokashi composting will show you just how easy it is to turn your food scraps to soil! This is a small space, no mess, no flies and no smell solution.
Winstones Cove - Volunteer Morning
2nd of April 2023
Hosted by Restore Hibiscus and Bays
Join this awesome group at Winstones Cove in taking out the invasive weeds that are threatening the precious native habitat. You can treat yourself to a swim at the end of the event, at this gorgeous and very private little beach.
Join this awesome group at Winstones Cove in taking out the invasive weeds that are threatening the precious native habitat. You can treat yourself to a swim at the end of the event, at this gorgeous and very private little beach.
Oneoneroa Eco-corridor Team
3rd of April 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Our plantings provide a habitat for wetland birds, clean the water and protect shellfish from silt.
Our plantings provide a habitat for wetland birds, clean the water and protect shellfish from silt.
Nursery Team
4th of April 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Our nursery team meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm - 3pm (12. 30 pm for a shared lunch). Please contact Lance on 027 3596722 before attending if this is your first time.
Our nursery team meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm - 3pm (12. 30 pm for a shared lunch). Please contact Lance on 027 3596722 before attending if this is your first time.
Eskdale Restoration Day - EcoFest
4th of April 2023
Hosted by Kaipātiki Project
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Wakakura Weeding
5th of April 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Weeding in afternoon with pleasure and afternoon tea.
To register, please email [email protected] org. nz or text/call 027 359 6722. For updates on RTH's activities, sign up to their weekly newsletter or join the Facebook group!
Weeding in afternoon with pleasure and afternoon tea.
To register, please email [email protected] org. nz or text/call 027 359 6722. For updates on RTH's activities, sign up to their weekly newsletter or join the Facebook group!
Movie Screening: For the Blue
5th of April 2023
Hosted by Mahurangi Wastebusters
For the Blue is a film made by a group of young New Zealanders between the ages of 18 and 25 who are passionate about our ocean and saving it from plastic waste.
For the Blue is a film made by a group of young New Zealanders between the ages of 18 and 25 who are passionate about our ocean and saving it from plastic waste.
Longmead Reserve - Volunteer Morning
5th of April 2023
Hosted by Restore Hibiscus and Bays
Many mature trees in this reserve are being overcome by climbing invasive weeds, and the ‘ginger and arum lily forest' need clearing before native planting takes place this year.
Many mature trees in this reserve are being overcome by climbing invasive weeds, and the ‘ginger and arum lily forest' need clearing before native planting takes place this year.
Friends of Oratau Reserve - Volunteer Morning
5th of April 2023
Hosted by Friends of Oratau Reserve - Greenhithe Ecology Network
Join local residents in restoring this reserve.
Activities include removing pest plants from recently planted natives. No conservation skills required.
Bring a drink, hat, drink, gloves and insect repellent. Morning tea is provided.
Join local residents in restoring this reserve.
Activities include removing pest plants from recently planted natives. No conservation skills required.
Bring a drink, hat, drink, gloves and insect repellent. Morning tea is provided.
PFK Restoration Tool Assembly Day
6th of April 2023
Hosted by Pest Free Kaipātiki
Handy and want to aid nature?
Help ready the tools we use to protect the environment from introduced pest plants and animals.
Handy and want to aid nature?
Help ready the tools we use to protect the environment from introduced pest plants and animals.
New Volunteer Induction Session
6th of April 2023
We provide volunteer opportunities in our nursery and garden. A variety of tasks are available to suit different people. To ensure you have the best possible experience we ask you to join a Volunteer Induction Session before starting to volunteer.
Friends of Wainoni Park - Volunteer Morning
6th of April 2023
Hosted by Greenhithe Ecology Network - Friends of Wainoni Park
We will be caring for native bush areas in Wainoni Park, removing pest plants from native planting areas and looking after a community edible garden. Bring a drink, sunhat and wear shoes with good grip. Morning tea supplied.
We will be caring for native bush areas in Wainoni Park, removing pest plants from native planting areas and looking after a community edible garden. Bring a drink, sunhat and wear shoes with good grip. Morning tea supplied.
Ngau-te-ringaringa - Eco-Corridor Team
7th of April 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
This Ngau-te-ringaringa Eco-corridor includes some mature plantings especially at Wakakura and small areas of Achilles reserve, significant planted forest at Ngateringa park as well as newly planted areas along Seabreeze road, in the golf course (Alison Park), around the pump track, and at Plymouth Reserve.
This Ngau-te-ringaringa Eco-corridor includes some mature plantings especially at Wakakura and small areas of Achilles reserve, significant planted forest at Ngateringa park as well as newly planted areas along Seabreeze road, in the golf course (Alison Park), around the pump track, and at Plymouth Reserve.
Campbell Glade Reserve - Volunteer Morning
8th of April 2023
Hosted by Restore Hibiscus and Bays
Weeding and planting have made a visible difference over the past year that local volunteers have been working at Campbell Glade Reserve. Join this happy team to make this reserve even more special.
Weeding and planting have made a visible difference over the past year that local volunteers have been working at Campbell Glade Reserve. Join this happy team to make this reserve even more special.
Dodgy Weeds and What to do with them
8th of April 2023
Hosted by Kaipātiki Project
Get your minds busy and your hands dirty and help restore Cadness Loop Reserve at our upcoming weed identification workshop and activity!
Learn all about dodgy weeds and what to do with them, including how they get into pristine sites and how to spot them when they're small with...
Get your minds busy and your hands dirty and help restore Cadness Loop Reserve at our upcoming weed identification workshop and activity!
Learn all about dodgy weeds and what to do with them, including how they get into pristine sites and how to spot them when they're small with...
Pest Free Kaipātiki - Community Toolshed Open Day
8th of April 2023
Hosted by Pest Free Kaipātiki
Help protect our natural environment and special wildlife by making your patch pest free by borrowing the right equipment to control invasive predators. Visit for advice on pest control, planting or restoration and if you live in Kaipātiki - borrow tools, traps or resources.
Help protect our natural environment and special wildlife by making your patch pest free by borrowing the right equipment to control invasive predators. Visit for advice on pest control, planting or restoration and if you live in Kaipātiki - borrow tools, traps or resources.
Pacific Parade Coastal Reserve - Restoration Day
8th of April 2023
Hosted by Restore Hibiscus and Bays
Join us to enhance the natural habitat next to the sanctuary of Shakespear Regional Park to encourage rare native species to spread their wings along the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. What to bring/wear: gardening gloves, water bottle, snacks, rain coat, sunblock, sturdy shoes/boots.
Join us to enhance the natural habitat next to the sanctuary of Shakespear Regional Park to encourage rare native species to spread their wings along the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. What to bring/wear: gardening gloves, water bottle, snacks, rain coat, sunblock, sturdy shoes/boots.
Narrow Neck Beach Clean Up
8th of April 2023
Hosted by The Clean Up Crew
Never done one of these?
No problem, we'll explain the ins and outs of it at 8. 30, then we'll grab a group photo and off we go.
Never done one of these?
No problem, we'll explain the ins and outs of it at 8. 30, then we'll grab a group photo and off we go.
Eskdale Restoration Day - EcoFest
8th of April 2023
Hosted by Kaipātiki Project
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Oneoneroa Eco-corridor Team
10th of April 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Our plantings provide a habitat for wetland birds, clean the water and protect shellfish from silt.
Our plantings provide a habitat for wetland birds, clean the water and protect shellfish from silt.
Eskdale Restoration Day - EcoFest
11th of April 2023
Hosted by Kaipātiki Project
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Nursery Team
11th of April 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Our nursery team meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm - 3pm (12. 30 pm for a shared lunch). Please contact Lance on 027 3596722 before attending if this is your first time.
Our nursery team meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm - 3pm (12. 30 pm for a shared lunch). Please contact Lance on 027 3596722 before attending if this is your first time.
Wakakura Weeding
12th of April 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
Weeding in afternoon with pleasure and afternoon tea.
To register, please email [email protected] org. nz or text/call 027 359 6722. For updates on RTH's activities, sign up to their weekly newsletter or join the Facebook group!
Weeding in afternoon with pleasure and afternoon tea.
To register, please email [email protected] org. nz or text/call 027 359 6722. For updates on RTH's activities, sign up to their weekly newsletter or join the Facebook group!
Speaker Event: The Role of Trees in Mitigating Climate Change
12th of April 2023
Hosted by Upper Waitematā Ecology Network
Join us for this special evening speaker event!
How can trees help us in the face of climate change?
Professor Len Gillman will shine some light on the complexities of our silent citizens.
Join us for this special evening speaker event!
How can trees help us in the face of climate change?
Professor Len Gillman will shine some light on the complexities of our silent citizens.
Longmead Reserve - Volunteer Morning
12th of April 2023
Hosted by Restore Hibiscus and Bays
Many mature trees in this reserve are being overcome by climbing invasive weeds, and the ‘ginger and arum lily forest' need clearing before native planting takes place this year.
Many mature trees in this reserve are being overcome by climbing invasive weeds, and the ‘ginger and arum lily forest' need clearing before native planting takes place this year.
Walking into the night: experiencing darkness and the natural world
13th of April 2023
Hosted by Annette Lees
If you have ever wondered what goes on at night beyond the lit-up boundaries of our human world, then this special event is for you.
If you have ever wondered what goes on at night beyond the lit-up boundaries of our human world, then this special event is for you.
Walk in nature and feel the healing power of the plants!
13th of April 2023
Hosted by the Forest Bridge Trust
Alex is our botanical expert in the Predator Control team, he has extensive knowledge about the region and its native flora and fauna, big and small.
Kauri Park School Working Bee - Release the Trees!
14th of April 2023
Hosted by Pest Free Kaipātiki
Keen to get stuck in and help improve nature?
A wholesome event to nurture your soul and the planet.
Keen to get stuck in and help improve nature?
A wholesome event to nurture your soul and the planet.
Growing Greens - Food Demo using Greens
14th of April 2023
Hosted by Love Food Hate Waste
Join Pip, from Love Food Hate Waste, and learn how to grow your own fresh greens, for smoothies, salads, meals and more!
Dig in at this fun, free local workshop where you’ll learn all our top tips and tricks to grow vibrant green veggies in your...
Join Pip, from Love Food Hate Waste, and learn how to grow your own fresh greens, for smoothies, salads, meals and more!
Dig in at this fun, free local workshop where you’ll learn all our top tips and tricks to grow vibrant green veggies in your...
Ngau-te-ringaringa - Eco-Corridor Team
14th of April 2023
Hosted by Restoring Takarunga Hauraki
This Ngau-te-ringaringa Eco-corridor includes some mature plantings especially at Wakakura and small areas of Achilles reserve, significant planted forest at Ngateringa park as well as newly planted areas along Seabreeze road, in the golf course (Alison Park), around the pump track, and at Plymouth Reserve.
This Ngau-te-ringaringa Eco-corridor includes some mature plantings especially at Wakakura and small areas of Achilles reserve, significant planted forest at Ngateringa park as well as newly planted areas along Seabreeze road, in the golf course (Alison Park), around the pump track, and at Plymouth Reserve.
Beach clean-up at Goat Island Marine Reserve
15th of April 2023
Hosted by Mahurangi Wastebusters
Come and help us with a beach clean-up at the beautiful Goat Island Marine Reserve. Meet outside the public toilets. We will provide picker-uppers and high viz vests.
Come and help us with a beach clean-up at the beautiful Goat Island Marine Reserve. Meet outside the public toilets. We will provide picker-uppers and high viz vests.
Nature Journaling Workshop
15th of April 2023
Hosted by Lesley Alexander
Have a look at the natural world around you - then look again - what do you see, hear, smell? Become more connected with the natural world around you by documenting your discoveries in words and pictures.
Have a look at the natural world around you - then look again - what do you see, hear, smell? Become more connected with the natural world around you by documenting your discoveries in words and pictures.
Eskdale Restoration Day - EcoFest
15th of April 2023
Hosted by Kaipātiki Project
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.
Wellsford Town Clean-up
16th of April 2023
Hosted by Mahurangi Wastebusters
Come join us picking up rubbish around Wellsford town every third Sunday of the month, 9-10 am. We provide rubbish picker-upper sticks and hi-viz vests. We meet at the Wellsford Public toilets. No need to book, just show up. Or call Jerusha on 020 40701588.
Come join us picking up rubbish around Wellsford town every third Sunday of the month, 9-10 am. We provide rubbish picker-upper sticks and hi-viz vests. We meet at the Wellsford Public toilets. No need to book, just show up. Or call Jerusha on 020 40701588.
Start Your Own Sustainable Vegetable Garden
16th of April 2023
Hosted by Nomadic Permaculture
Kick-start your vegetable garden, using Permaculture principles. The lessons can be applied to any site, large or small and the methods are suitable for all climates. The course takes up to six weeks to complete, although it is completely self-paced.
Kick-start your vegetable garden, using Permaculture principles. The lessons can be applied to any site, large or small and the methods are suitable for all climates. The course takes up to six weeks to complete, although it is completely self-paced.
Otanerua Reserve EcoFête
16th of April 2023
Hosted by Restore Hibiscus and Bays
Come and find out about local community-led conservation!
Guided nature walks
Learn about ecological restoration
predator control
pest plant management
Find out about home composting options
Learn how to test water quality and meet some of the stream's macroinvertebrate life (bugs!) with Whitebait Connection
Meet local conservation heroes, including Hector the...
Come and find out about local community-led conservation!
Guided nature walks
Learn about ecological restoration
predator control
pest plant management
Find out about home composting options
Learn how to test water quality and meet some of the stream's macroinvertebrate life (bugs!) with Whitebait Connection
Meet local conservation heroes, including Hector the...
Speedy Bush Reserve - Volunteer Morning
16th of April 2023
Hosted by Restore Hibiscus and Bays
Join us in the picturesque Speedy Bush Reserve to remove invasive weeds to support the restoration of native habitat. What to bring/wear: gardening gloves, water bottle, snacks, rain coat, sunblock, sturdy shoes/boots. All tools supplied. RSVP on Facebook, email [email protected] org.
Join us in the picturesque Speedy Bush Reserve to remove invasive weeds to support the restoration of native habitat. What to bring/wear: gardening gloves, water bottle, snacks, rain coat, sunblock, sturdy shoes/boots. All tools supplied. RSVP on Facebook, email [email protected] org.
Fernglen Native Plant Gardens Open Day
16th of April 2023
Hosted by Fernglen Native Plant Gardens
Fernglen Native Plant Gardens are unique gardens with tracks and walks under native bush canopy. Take a botanical tour around the gardens at 10:00am or 1pm. Register at fernglen. [email protected] com or phone 021 236 5800.
Fernglen Native Plant Gardens are unique gardens with tracks and walks under native bush canopy. Take a botanical tour around the gardens at 10:00am or 1pm. Register at fernglen. [email protected] com or phone 021 236 5800.
New Volunteer Induction Session
4th of May 2023
We provide volunteer opportunities in our nursery and garden. A variety of tasks are available to suit different people. To ensure you have the best possible experience we ask you to join a Volunteer Induction Session before starting to volunteer.
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