Saturday 29th August 10:00am to 12:30pm
Join Sunnyvale Awa Neighbours and EcoMatters at 5 Awaroa Road to remove invasive weeds and rubbish around young native plantings beside Sunnyside Stream. Free; children need a supervising adult.
MORE INFO HERESaturday 29th August 10:00am to 12:30pm
Join Sunnyvale Awa Neighbours and EcoMatters at 5 Awaroa Road to remove invasive weeds and rubbish around young native plantings beside Sunnyside Stream. Free; children need a supervising adult.
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Sunday 27 September, 10.30am–11.30am
Bring seeds, seedlings, cuttings or produce to exchange at Rānui Library, 431 Swanson Road. Free; newcomers are welcome even if they have nothing to swap.
MORE INFO HERESunday 27 September, 10.30am–11.30am
Bring seeds, seedlings, cuttings or produce to exchange at Rānui Library, 431 Swanson Road. Free; newcomers are welcome even if they have nothing to swap.
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Wednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 September, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Hands-on volunteer sessions at the EcoMatters native plant nursery, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn. Tasks include potting seedlings, sowing seed, washing pots and weeding. Free.
MORE INFO HEREWednesday 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 September, 10:00am to 12:00pm
Hands-on volunteer sessions at the EcoMatters native plant nursery, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn. Tasks include potting seedlings, sowing seed, washing pots and weeding. Free.
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Sunday 6th September 11:00am to 2:00pm
A free, drop-in whānau day at Arataki Visitor Centre with trail activities, e-bike trials, bike safety checks, a scavenger hunt and the launch of an updated West Auckland cycling map. Each Healthy Cities Challenge entry helps plant a tree.
MORE INFO HERESunday 6th September 11:00am to 2:00pm
A free, drop-in whānau day at Arataki Visitor Centre with trail activities, e-bike trials, bike safety checks, a scavenger hunt and the launch of an updated West Auckland cycling map. Each Healthy Cities Challenge entry helps plant a tree.
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Sun 13 September, 10am-12pm
Join us at 515 Scenic Drive, Waiatarua for a hands-on morning of weeding and connection at the beautiful, historic Rose Hellaby House — perched at the top of Scenic Drive in Waiatarua. Help restore the gardens and enjoy stunning views over the Waitākere Ranges.
REGISTER ATTENDANCESun 13 September, 10am-12pm
Join us at 515 Scenic Drive, Waiatarua for a hands-on morning of weeding and connection at the beautiful, historic Rose Hellaby House — perched at the top of Scenic Drive in Waiatarua. Help restore the gardens and enjoy stunning views over the Waitākere Ranges.
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Thursday 3 September, 6.00pm–7.00pm, online
The Forest Bridge Trust ecologist Dr Virginia Moreno presents encouraging acoustic-monitoring results and explains what they mean for kiwi recovery and expansion beyond protected areas. Free Zoom event.
MORE INFO HEREThursday 3 September, 6.00pm–7.00pm, online
The Forest Bridge Trust ecologist Dr Virginia Moreno presents encouraging acoustic-monitoring results and explains what they mean for kiwi recovery and expansion beyond protected areas. Free Zoom event.
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Sun 13 September, 12-2pm
Join the Friends of Arataki Society for their winter Sunday Soup Lunch talks! Enjoy some warming soup while listening to a great line up of fascinating speakers Sunday 23 August: Robin Kewell From Pit to paradise-celebrating 25 years of the Eden Project.
MORE INFOSun 13 September, 12-2pm
Join the Friends of Arataki Society for their winter Sunday Soup Lunch talks! Enjoy some warming soup while listening to a great line up of fascinating speakers Sunday 23 August: Robin Kewell From Pit to paradise-celebrating 25 years of the Eden Project.
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Monday 14 September, 12.00pm–1.00pm, online
The Climate Change Commission presents national findings on exposure and vulnerability to climate hazards, with time for public questions. Free; a recording is planned.
MORE INFO HEREMonday 14 September, 12.00pm–1.00pm, online
The Climate Change Commission presents national findings on exposure and vulnerability to climate hazards, with time for public questions. Free; a recording is planned.
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Thursday 17 September, 7.30pm–9.00pm
University of Auckland researchers Josh Campbell and Dan Borja discuss moth diversity, camouflage research and how moth monitoring can support conservation. Free Third Thursday Talk at Rānui Community House, 474 Swanson Road; koha welcome.
MORE INFO HEREThursday 17 September, 7.30pm–9.00pm
University of Auckland researchers Josh Campbell and Dan Borja discuss moth diversity, camouflage research and how moth monitoring can support conservation. Free Third Thursday Talk at Rānui Community House, 474 Swanson Road; koha welcome.
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19 Sep 2026
WE’RE MARCHING FOR NATURE ✊🌳❤️ 19 Sep, 12pm, Aotea Square, Auckland!!! Let’s show our love for wild places by marching down Queen Street! Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & Bird are teaming up to do a March for Nature 🫡
MORE INFO HERE19 Sep 2026
WE’RE MARCHING FOR NATURE ✊🌳❤️ 19 Sep, 12pm, Aotea Square, Auckland!!! Let’s show our love for wild places by marching down Queen Street! Greenpeace Aotearoa and Forest & Bird are teaming up to do a March for Nature 🫡
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Ongoing Thursday Dates
Volunteer with Park Rangers – Conservation Weed Control at Karanga-ā-Hape / Cornwallis
MORE INFO HEREOngoing Thursday Dates
Volunteer with Park Rangers – Conservation Weed Control at Karanga-ā-Hape / Cornwallis
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Friends of Arataki - Monthly fundraising BBQ's!
The awesome Friends of Arataki Society will be holding a series of fundraising BBQs on the last Sunday of the month from 11am, at Arataki! Weather dependant! 🌭🌭
MORE INFO HEREFriends of Arataki - Monthly fundraising BBQ's!
The awesome Friends of Arataki Society will be holding a series of fundraising BBQs on the last Sunday of the month from 11am, at Arataki! Weather dependant! 🌭🌭
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Regular working bee days available
Would you like to join a regular working bee session? There's something for everyone.
MORE INFO HERERegular working bee days available
Would you like to join a regular working bee session? There's something for everyone.
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See what's coming up
If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from spreading into the native bush we love.
MORE INFOSee what's coming up
If you live in the Waitākere Ranges Local Board area, you can dispose of invasive weeds free of charge at the community weed bins and help prevent pest plants from spreading into the native bush we love.
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Year round dates available
There are a variety of workshops offering talks covering three different types of composting systems, traditional composting bins, worm farms, and Bokashi buckets. Visit their events calendar to find a workshop that suits your needs.
VIEW WORKSHOP DATES HEREYear round dates available
There are a variety of workshops offering talks covering three different types of composting systems, traditional composting bins, worm farms, and Bokashi buckets. Visit their events calendar to find a workshop that suits your needs.
VIEW WORKSHOP DATES HERE
This calendar by the Department of Conservation outlines which seeds are ready to collect when.
CALENDAR FOR SEED COLLECTINGThis calendar by the Department of Conservation outlines which seeds are ready to collect when.
CALENDAR FOR SEED COLLECTING
Find an event near you
Repair Café Aotearoa NZ brings communities together to fix their broken household items and personal belongings for free. This protects the environment, takes the fight to the cost-of-living crisis by saving money and raises awareness as well as teaching new skills - win, win, win, win!!
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Repair Café Aotearoa NZ brings communities together to fix their broken household items and personal belongings for free. This protects the environment, takes the fight to the cost-of-living crisis by saving money and raises awareness as well as teaching new skills - win, win, win, win!!
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Last Sunday of the month, 10am-2pm
Arts and crafts market with many treats.
MORE INFO HERELast Sunday of the month, 10am-2pm
Arts and crafts market with many treats.
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