Gather a group of friends and don your finery to celebrate and savour the traditional ritual of high tea at Auckland’s Alberton. Enjoy dainty sandwiches, scones, savouries and cakes with a showcase of luxury teas from Harney & Sons, served from vintage bone china and antique silverware on tables adorned with...
6, 13, 20 & 27 March 2021, via Zoom This webinar will discuss how to address the climate tragedy. Leading thinkers in psychotherapy and science will participate in the enquiry regarding the environmental, social and political changes that are coming with climate change and what we can do now to...
In this webinar, Charles Massy will discuss the basics and importance of regenerative agriculture practices and how these have huge implications for addressing key Earth systems and the Anthropocene crisis (biodiversity, water, land-use, climate, integrated phosphorus-nitrogen cycles, soil etc.). He will also discuss the implications of healthy food, off healthy...
EcoFest North is an annual community festival filled with environmental events, activities, workshops, and sustainable living actions. The aim of the event is to offer a diverse month-long, interactive, and educational platform for people, families and other communities to feel a re-connection to their nature and our environment as a...
New Zealand’s Largest Green Living & Sustainable Lifestyle Show is dedicated to promoting a healthy, environmentally sound, sustainable lifestyle for New Zealanders. Eco home/building, food and beverages, advisory services, supplements, organic products, health and wellness, beauty and personal care, household products, pet products, gardening, grocery and many more categories are...
Heritage shopping experience at Alberton 10am – 2pm – free entry Shop local for all your Christmas gifts this year in the quaint garden setting at Auckland’s historic Alberton. At the next Market Day, local makers will be selling handcrafted goods such as jewellery, candles, homewares, soap, beauty products, toys...
The Mission Bay Kohimarama Residents Association is holding a public meeting to discuss: Auckland Transport’s modified proposal to improve pedestrian and cyclists’ safety in Mission Bay The noise and fireworks issue at Mission Bay, particularly overnight The proposed Ryman Retirement Village adjacent to Selwyn College and John Rymer Place Representatives...
Bring a picnic for a family day out in Highwic’s beautiful gardens. With live music and a wide range of children’s Christmas activities, enjoy tea and a festive treat in the café or try craft beer or a Christmas cocktail. As well as stalls of crafts, books, preserves and plants,...
Our AGM this year will include a presentation by Edward Bennett. Edward will give an illustrated talk on castle architecture in Auckland, including such buildings as Firth’s Castle, Fort Takapuna, the High Court, Bishop’s Palace, Algie’s Castle and the historic Mt Eden Prison. Edward has been giving lectures and tours...
Friends of Regional Parks are organising a visit to Te Rau Puriri Regional Park on 27 October. Explore the park with park rangers and discuss the concept plan under development. Meet at 10am at the ranger depot 2911 South Head Rd. Please email bronwen.turner@forparks.org.nz to RSVP you’re coming. Photo: North...