Community
by Natalie Lambourne
Bike Hubs Spark Chain Reaction for Cycle-Loving Family
The doors were only just open at the Bike Hub Pakuranga when Melissa Ezekiela arrived with her extended family, excited about the arrival of a local space focused on helping… Read More
by admin
Avondale residents build community while restoring Te Auaunga – Oakley Creek
Nestled in Avondale is a hidden oasis where Te Auaunga – Oakley Creek crests around and brushes up against ordinary backyards. On its riverbanks, weedy areas have been replanted with… Read More
by ecomatters
TITIRANGI ENVIRONMENT CHAMPION KEEN TO SEE MORE NEIGHBOURS ON BOARD
A community environment champion is encouraging other locals to care for their neighbourhood reserves and parks, saying it’s a great way to learn more about our native plants. Read More
by ecomatters
Inspiring care for our local awa
Long-standing EcoMatters team member Pamela Gill, our Principal: Restoration, Community and Iwi Relationships, shares her thoughts on being part of Te Hau o Te Whau, a joint project enabling our… Read More
by Michela Enna
Lunch from the Garden – Pesto Kale Salad Recipe
Megan Cole has been on a journey to reduce her household’s waste for the last few years. When she came across a “Grow your own greens” workshop by Love Food… Read More
by Michela Enna
The journey of a food waste champion
Food waste is a massive problem in New Zealand. Households alone send 157,398 tonnes of food waste to our landfills each year, enough to feed the population of Dunedin for… Read More
by admin
Seven events to kick start your sustainable lifestyle journey
Want to live a more sustainable lifestyle but not sure where to start? EcoFest West offers a great opportunity to learn practical ideas to make sustainable living easy. The first step on… Read More
by admin
Introducing the event categories for EcoFest West 2021
If you’re new to EcoFest West, we’d like to introduce you to the five event categories that make up Auckland’s biggest environmental festival. The month-long festival runs from Saturday 20… Read More
by Anna Kary
Film festival fundraiser helps continue environmental work
A desire to remember a friend by giving other like-minded people the chance to enjoy a selection of short films about outdoor pursuits has raised almost $3,000 for EcoMatters. John… Read More
by Anna Kary
Learning goes hand in hand with teaching for family
Food is a family affair for Bindi Chouhan, and it’s no different when it comes to sharing tips and ideas for Love Food Hate Waste. Bindi, her mother Mina, and… Read More