Connecting people to environmental activities

Welcome to Ecoevents a website designed to connect people to environmental events happening in the Auckland Region. We highlight a variety of events from restoration planting days to organic gardening workshops. Community groups also extend their invitations to volunteers who contribute to the environment and community sustainability. Come and join us!

Want to get involved?

You can see all events and activities listed on the Events Calendar page, or click on your preferred calendar date to find out what is happening on that day, or use the search function for find events by activity type, region or keyword. You can find nearby groups or organisations that are keen to connect with people like you on the Member Organisations page.

Looking to attract more people to your project?

If you are a group or organisation wanting to promote your event or share news, you can sign up here to be a contributor. It’s easy – and you will receive training and support.

Resources and action

Conservation  Week, National Cleanup Week and International Coastal Cleanup Day

Join in National Clean Up week and Coastal Clean Up Day 2010

Conservation Week from 12-19th September, Keep NZ Beautiful National Clean Up Week from 17-24th September and International Coastal Cleanup Day on 25th September 2010 are opportunities for people to take action to enhance streamsidesbeaches and sea and help to combat marine debris.
 
Promote your Auckland region cleanup event on Ecoevents and register on the National Cleanup Week website to receive a pack to help you run your event and bags to collect rubbish and recyclables. 
 
See our new Ecoevents coastal cleanup page to:

  • Learn about marine debris and why beach cleanups are so important.
  • Access useful tools and resources to help you organise and promote beach cleanups including a Litter Hotspots map.
  • Find out about beach cleanup events in the Auckland region.
  • Follow some useful links to websites and videos that can tell you more about marine debris.

ASB Community East Coast Bays Clean Up

 
Sep
17
 
Sep
17

Join the party and help clean East Coast Bays beaches.  Assemble at Constellation Drive, Albany.

For further information and to contact the event organiser, link to this event on the National Clean Up Week website.

Auckland Waterfront Cleanup

9:00am
Sep
17
4:00pm
Sep
17

Clean up sidewalk and beaches from Auckland Ferry terminal to St Heliers,  including Mission Bay, Kohimaramara Beach and St Heliers Beach.

Meet at the Ferry building, downtown Auckland at 9am. 

The HazMobile Collection

10:00am
Sep
04
2:00pm
Sep
04

The HazMobile is a free service for householders who want to dispose of their unwanted hazardous materials safely and responsibly. The HazMobile visits a public car park on specific dates to receive household and garden chemicals, waste oil, batteries, lead based paints and other products that can potentially harm people or the environment.

What is marine debris?

 
Sep
24
 
Sep
24

This video shows impact of marine debris and ghost nets on marine mammals, NOAA’s approach, and ends with a reduce reuse recycle message.

Kauri Glen and Cecil Eady Reserves Walk About

9:30am
Nov
28
11:30am
Nov
28

Kauri Glen is one of the oldest bush reserves on the Shore which includes trees such as taraire, totara, kauri, tawa, rewarewa and maire. Kiekie and nikau are abundant in this sub-tropical rainforest. Smaller species of note are pate and karapapa.

Manukau Bird Watching Trip

10:00am
Oct
24
5:00pm
Oct
24

Join us for this adventure by meeting up in the car park at the junction of Creamery and Greenwood Roads, Mangere Bridge.

Green Film Festival: Fresh

4:00pm
Oct
31
6:00pm
Oct
31

Kaipatiki Project, the Environment Centre of the North Shore, presents an environmental film festival for all Aucklanders to enjoy in association with Academy Cinemas and Good magazine. Visit www.kaipatiki.org.nz for festival programme details.

Green Film Festival: The Unnatural History Of The Kakapo

4:00pm
Oct
24
6:00pm
Oct
24

The Unnatural History Of The Kakapo

A portrayal of one of New Zealand’s most internationally famous conservation successes, this is the award-winning story of our native Kakapo’s rescue from the brink of extinction.

Green Film Festival: Veer

4:00pm
Oct
17
6:00pm
Oct
17

Veer explores the fast-growing bicycling culture in the US. An optimistic movie, with application to the very real challenges faced by Auckland cyclists, this film may well inspire you to get “on yer bike!”

Green Film Festival: Taking Root - The Vision Of Wangari Maathai

4:00pm
Oct
10
6:00pm
Oct
10

Taking Root: The Vision Of Wangari Maathai

Taking Root tells the story of the Green Belt Movement of Kenya and its founder Wangari Maathai, the first environmentalist and first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.