EcoMatters Environment Trust

Green Bay Stream Care Session
2026-05-01 09:30 - 12:00 (Pacific/Auckland) | Bridge on Portage Road, opposite Suburbs Rugby Club, 130 Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland
Come along to save the Waitahurangi Awa from pest plants and rubbish, and to help this stream that flows through Titirangi Golf Club to thrive. We’ll be meeting at the bridge opposite Suburbs Rugby Club, 130 Portage Road, New Lynn.

Gumboots or closed-toe, sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a hat, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided). Kids welcome but must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Supported by EcoMatters and Auckland Council’s Healthy Waters department.

Questions? Email pamela@ecomatters.org.nz.

Organic Gardening Sessions
2026-05-01 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-22 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-29 11:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-05 11:00 - 14:00 | EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand
Get involved with myriad seasonal organic gardening activities. You’ll learn about seed sowing and collection, propagation, growing veggies and herbs, managing a pollinator garden, pruning an established food forest, and building healthy soil. You can even share in the harvest. Bring a pair of sharp secateurs if you have them and dress for any weather including a sturdy pair of enclosed shoes or boots, gloves, hat plus your drink bottle and lunch.
Confirm with Meg: meg@ecomatters.org.nz

Rongoā Māori workshop
2026-05-02 09:30 - 12:30 | EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand
Discover the traditions of Rongoā Rākau in this hands-on workshop exploring Māori plant-based healing. Learn key principles, native plant identification, and how these taonga are gathered and used.

We’ll also share a practical kōrero connecting Rongoā Rākau with the landscapes around us. Learn how these plants can help stabilise stream edges, reduce erosion, and support the land to absorb heavy rainfall – protecting our awa while creating habitats for native biodiversity.

This session offers a chance to connect with te taiao and be part of building a more resilient future.

Workshop in collaboration with Earth Action Trust. Thanks to Healthy Waters, Whau Local Board, and support by Whau Wildlink.

Mornings by the Stream in Glen Eden
2026-05-06 09:15 - 12:15, 2026-05-07 09:15 - 12:15, 2026-05-13 09:15 - 12:15, 2026-05-14 09:15 - 12:15, 2026-05-20 09:15 - 12:15, 2026-05-21 09:15 - 12:15, 2026-05-27 09:15 - 12:15, 2026-05-28 09:15 - 12:15 and 2 more dates | Glen Eden Streams – TBC – varies each day, Glen Eden
Join EcoMatters stream rangers Pam and Alanah as we care for one of the beautiful waterways in the heart of Glen Eden. As well as learning about the environmental restoration of our streams, you’ll get to work alongside others who want to see nature thrive.
This is a great way to make community connections, while enjoying our hidden natural gems. You can come for as long as you like.
Wear sturdy shoes and bring gardening gloves if you have any.
RSVP to find out where you’ll be meeting each day –
For Wednesdays, RSVP to pamela@ecomatters.org.nz
For Thursdays, RSVP to alanah@ecomatters.org.nz
This is part of Project Twin Streams, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Every Bite - Cook with Confidence, with the Deaf Wellbeing Society’s Natasha
2026-05-06 17:30 - 20:30 | Auckland Deaf Society, 16 Hillsborough Road, Hillsborough, Auckland, 1042, New Zealand
Come and cook with Natasha! She has made over 220 recipe videos in New Zealand Sign Language (NZSL).
We will learn easy recipes together. We will share kai and have fun.
This event is for Deaf and hard of hearing people. Family members and friends are welcome too.
There will be an NZSL interpreter.
Watch a New Zealand Sign Language translation about this event here.
What will happen on the night?

Learn about Every Bite
Watch Natasha cook
Share kai together
Win spot prizes

This event is suitable for people aged 14 and above.
What is Every Bite?
Every Bite is a four-week programme run by EcoMatters Environment Trust. It helps you:

Use food well
Waste less food
Save money

We will keep in touch along the way. Then we will meet again at the end.

Dundale Stream Care Session
2026-05-09 10:00 - 12:30 | Council reserve area in front of 66a Dundale Avenue, Blockhouse Bay, 66a Dundale Avenue, Blockhouse Bay
Nau mai, haere mai! Come and help us at the Whau Stream to clean up rubbish and debris plus do some mulching, so we can get it ready for planting. Be a part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa that flows well in changeable weather, is more resilient in heavy rain and drought, and helps move water quickly to the sea.
Kids welcome but must be supervised. Sturdy closed-toe shoes are required, and gardening gloves, a rain jacket and a sun hat are advised.
Questions? Email pamela@ecomatters.org.nz or ring 021 308 257.
Hosted by the Dundale Eco Neighbourhood and supported by EcoMatters and Auckland Council Healthy Waters.

Native Seedling Sessions
2026-05-13 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-27 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 12:00 | EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, Auckland, 0600, New Zealand
Come and get hands on at the EcoMatters native plant nursery! Seedling Sessions are a regular volunteer session where you’ll help care for and grow native plants that support local restoration projects.
Each Wednesday we spend time pricking out and potting up seedlings, sowing seeds, washing pots, weeding and pitching in with other tasks around the nursery.
Closed-toe, sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a hat, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided).
Questions? Email eve@ecomatters.org.nz

Glen Eden Weed Bin Weekend
2026-05-16 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 | Konini Primary School, 44 Withers Road, Glen Eden, Auckland, Auckland, 0602, New Zealand
Got invasive weeds? Live close to the Waitākere Ranges? Get rid of them at your local community weed bin.
Bins will be onsite from Saturday 8am, and an EcoMatters team member will be there to provide weed advice Saturday 9am-3pm.
To find out is and isn’t accepted, and when and where to find the bins, visit ecomatters.org.nz/weedbins
Funded by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board and supported by Auckland Council.

Titirangi Weed Bin Weekend
2026-05-16 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 | Zig Zag Track, Atkinson Park, Park Road, Auckland, New Zealand

Try an ebike for free - Glen Eden Community Market Pop Up
2026-05-16 09:00 - 12:00 | Glen Eden Community House, 13 Pisces Road, Glen Eden, New Zealand
Considering an ebike but not sure if it’s right for you? Join us at Glen Eden Community Market for a free chance to take one for a ride and find out.
Our pop up stall will introduce you to the Go Ebike loan scheme we run through our Bike Hubs. At the market, you can take a quick test ride and chat with us about whether an ebike could work for your commute, errands or the school run. Then, if you want to, you can sign up to try other ebikes for an extended free loan of two weeks.

Save money on petrol and parking
Reduce your carbon footprint
Improve your physical and mental health
Get where you want to go quickly (without getting sweaty)
Easier to tackle hills or longer distances
Cargo ebikes or ebikes with child seats for the school run or errands

Come say hi to us at the Glen Eden Community Market or find out more about ebike loans at ecomatters.org.nz/ebikes
Thanks to the Waitākere Ranges Local Board for making this pop up possible!

Bishop Stream Planting at Ceramco Park
2026-05-28 09:15 - 12:15 | 120 Glendale Road, Glen Eden – Meet in the lower car park, 120 Glendale Road, Glen Eden, 0602
Nau mai, haere mai! Join us at Bishop Stream to put native plants in the ground, which can add stability to the stream banks, absorb water in heavy rain, and provide a healthy habitat for our native birds and critters.
All ages welcome, but kids must be supervised. Please wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or gumboots, and bring a hat, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided).
Questions? Email pamela@ecomatters.org.nz or text 021 308 257.
A big thanks to Dave Walley for the generous donation of native plants for this Glen Eden stream side area.
This is part of Project Twin Streams, and supported by the Waitākere Ranges Local Board.

Little Muddy Creek Stream Care Session
2026-05-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Brick Bridge on Huia Road, Opp Tangiwai Reserve, 200 Huia Rd, Titirangi
Nau mai, haere mai! Join us at Waituna stream where it flows into Little Muddy Creek (Paruiti Awa). We will be doing some preparation to get this area ready for planting.
Be a part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa that flows well in changeable weather, is more resilient in heavy rain and drought, and helps move water quickly to the sea.
Bring a hat, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any, and wear sturdy closed-toe shoes.
Meet at the Brick Bridge on Huia Road (opp Tangiwai Reserve). The best place to park is on Landing Road.
This event is a collaboration between Waima to Lainghom Pest Free Zone and EcoMatters and supported by Auckland Council Healthy Waters.

Sunnyvale Stream Care Session
2026-05-30 10:00 - 12:30 | 5 Awaroa Road, Sunnyvale, 5 Awaroa Road, Sunnyvale, Auckland
Nau mai, haere mai! Come along and show some love to the Sunnyside Stream in Sunnyvale. We’ll remove some gnarly invasive weeds from around the young plants and clean up any rubbish.
Be a part of transforming this stream into a thriving awa that flows well in changeable weather, is more resilient in heavy rain and drought.
Please bring sunscreen, a hat and rain jacket if you have one, and wear sturdy closed-toe shoes or boots. Kids must be accompanied by supervising adults.
Questions? Email alanah@ecomatters.org.nz or text 021 308 268.
This event is hosted by Sunnyvale Awa Neighbours and EcoMatters, and supported by the Henderson-Massey Local Board.

Arbor Day at Waitahurangi Awa
2026-06-05 09:30 - 12:00 | Bridge on Portage Road, opposite Suburbs Rugby Club, 130 Portage Road, New Lynn, Auckland
Nau mai, haere mai! To celebrate Arbor Day, we’ll be planting four kāhikatea alongside the Waitahurangi Awa. We’ll also be removing pest plants and rubbish to help this stream, which flows through Titirangi Golf Club, thrive.
We’ll be meeting at the bridge opposite Suburbs Rugby Club, 130 Portage Road, New Lynn.

Gumboots or closed-toe, sturdy footwear is essential. Please bring a hat, rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any (some gloves will be provided). Kids welcome but must be accompanied by a supervising adult.

Supported by EcoMatters and the Whau Local Board.

Questions? Email pamela@ecomatters.org.nz.

Arbor Day Planting in New Lynn
2026-06-06 10:00 - 12:30 | Clark St Common, Wolverton St, New Lynn, Wolverton Street, Auckland
Nau mai, haere mai! We’re celebrating Arbor Day by getting trees into the ground and we’d love to for you to join us there. Come along to plant native plants on the banks of the Waitahurangi Awa in New Lynn, and bring it one step closer to becoming a thriving habitat for native birds and fish.
It’s a challenging site, so a reasonable level of fitness is required, and participants must be aged 12+. You’ll need to wear gumboots or sturdy closed shoes. Please bring a rain jacket and gardening gloves if you have any. After our mahi we will finish with a BBQ.
Meet at 10am at EcoMatters EcoHub, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn and we will head over to the planting site at Clark St Common together.
This event is a collaboration between EcoMatters, the Tree Council, the New Zealand Arboricultural Association (NZ ARB) and supported by the Whau Local Board & Whau Wildlink.
