Aotea Square, scene of the School for Climate Change gathering in 2019, is the setting for this free, outdoor screening of the documentary I am Greta, coinciding with the celebration of Earth Day. Before the film starts, arrive a early and watch the inspiring local new short film, Rise, screening at 5.45 pm, in partnership with...
Every day, all around New Zealand, the dawn chorus tells us that our birdlife is one of our greatest treasures. Yet, New Zealand’s native birds are under threat from introduced predators such as possums, rats, and stoats. How can modern information technology help to solve this problem? The Cacophony Project...
A small display of vintage 20th century toys belonging to Paul Maringka is on display in the ballroom at Alberton until 30 May. In pristine condition with original boxes, these are wind-up, battery-operated, ‘rotate-o-matic’, with ‘magic’ piston action, bright colours, lights, sounds, boggling eyes and authentic design details. An informal...
EcoFest West 2021 marks a decade since this festival celebrating our natural environment and sustainable living first began. This year’s programme features a record 140 events, from interactive workshops to deepen your connection with nature, whānau friendly community events that celebrate and restore our natural environment, to experiences that share...
The annual Seaweek is to be held 6-14 March. See the Seaweek website to find out how to get details of the many events and a competition. The theme is Connecting with our Seas; Toi Moana ~ Toi Tangata – highlighting the diverse connections and interactions we have with the...
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...