6 April - 5 May 2024
The Community Collective are proud to be bringing the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival back to our neighbourhood.
Supported by Albert-Eden Local Board, Puketāpapa Local Board and the Auckland Council’s Climate Action Teams; this festival shows what the power of collaboration can achieve between community champions, local libraries and community centres.
At its core, the Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival aims to connect locals, create networks and see climate action solutions at a localised level.
Meet your neighbours, discuss what local solutions to climate change we can take together, for a more connected community moving towards a greener, more sustainable future.
We invite you to get involved and try out something new. Whether you learn a new skill, build on the skill set you already have, explore eco-friendly transportation options like EBiking or volunteer at the local community garden working bee. There will be something for everyone at the festival, including workshops just for the tamariki.
Mark your calendars and spread the wordthe Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival awaits. Follow our socials for updates!
Together, we can make a difference!
Ngā mihi maioha, Heather and Natalie
KAI / EAT
What we eat, where it comes from and how it’s produced can be a powerful way to reduce our carbon footprint.
GROWING BANANAS
Monday 8 April
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Sandringham Community Centre
Learn how simple and beneficial it can be to grow your own bananas, even in smaller spaces or containers.
Please pre-order a $20 banana plant to take home on the day.
Participation cost: $15-25 self-assessed Register at: tinyfootprint2020@gmail.com
Sponsored and supported by SPiCE
BUILD A GARDEN BED USING RECLAIMED WOOD
Wednesday 10 April
10.30am - 1.30pm
Gribblehirst Community Hub, Sandringham
Build a bed for your garden using reclaimed wood and take home your creation. Learn woodworking skills with power tools safely and effectively with The ReCreators. $15 per person
Tickets: Through The ReCreators Facebook or humanitix
VEGETARIAN ETHNIC COOKING
Saturday 4 May 10am - 12pm
Communities Feeding Communities 1207 Dominion Rd, Mt Roskill
Discover how easy it is to make delicious, plant-based vegetarian dishes. Learn to make healthy, traditional recipes with Ethnic Women's Trust. Register at: admin@nzethnicwomen.org
PRACTICAL PRESERVING at HOME: VEGETABLE STOCK POWDER
Wednesday 10 April 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Sandringham Community Centre
Who doesn't love a hearty broth?
Learn to make your own vegetable/stock powder; the ingredients, what veg you can use and the process, information on food dehydrators. Small sample to take home. Participation cost: $25-35 self-assessed Register at: tinyfootprint2020@gmail.com Sponsored and supported by SPiCE
VEGAN FOOD TRUCK NIGHT
Friday 3 May 4pm - 8pm
Pt Chev Community Centre
Join us to experience some of the best vegan food trucks in Auckland, live music, plenty of seating and great community vibes.
KAI / EAT
CHOOK KAITIAKI
Thursday 18 April
10.30am - 12.30pm
Fickling Convention Centre, Three Kings
Find out all you need to know about raising chickens at home with The ReCreators.
Upcycle a chook manor, food options, bylaws, escapees, cleaning, breeding and managing pests.
Bookings required: therecreators.co.nz
FREE COMMUNITY MEALS
Monday’s
6.30pm - 8pm
Wesley Comm Centre, Tarapunga Room, 740 Sandringham Rd, Mt Roskill
Free warm meal to start the week together at Wesley Community Centre. All welcome. Dine in and enjoy the delicious menu.
Provided by Brentwood Community Outreach.
PRACTICAL PRESERVING at HOME: HOMEMADE HEALTHY KIMCHI
Monday 29 April 5.30pm - 8pm
Communities Feeding Communities, 1207 Dominion Rd, Mt Roskill
Learn how easy it is to make fermented kimchi - 3 versions: napa cabbage , Daikon raddish and choko kimchis. We will talk about it, make it, taste it and if you bring 2-3 small tight containers, you can take a little goodness home to share. Participation cost: $39-$49 self-assessed Register at: tinyfootprint2020@gmail.com
Sponsored and supported by SPiCE
FOOD TOGETHER: POP UP SHOP
Friday’s 1pm - 3pm Roskill South Hub 56 Glass Rd, Mt Roskill 1pm - 4pm Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre 990 Great North Rd, Pt Chev 3pm - 5pm Gribblehirst Community Hub
Come to the hub for your box of fresh fruit and veg for $15. Bring a resuseable supermarket bag. Secure your Foodtogether bag by ordering thru Foodtogether website.
KAI / EAT
VEGAN COOK UP
Friday 12 April
3.30pm - 7pm
Gribblehirst Community Hub
Food Not Bombs Tāmaki Makaurau invite you to attend a vegan cook-up made with ingredients donated by community members/businesses who support the kaupapa of feeding people through love, mutual aid and non-violence.
Help out in the kitchen from 3:30pm or pop in for a shared meal from 6pm. All welcome
FREE KAI
Thursday’s
5.30pm - 6.10pm
Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Rd, Mt Roskill
Free kai at Wesley Community Centre. All welcome.
Dine in and enjoy the delicious menu. Provided by LIFE Community Kitchens.
KOHA APPAREL
Thursday 2 May
6pm - 7pm
Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Rd, Mt Roskill
Providing clean, quality clothing to the vulnerable and marginalised within our community.
At Wesley Community Centre alongside a meal from LIFE Community Kitchen. All welcome.
LOVE FOOD HATE WASTE
Tuesday 23 April 10am - 11.30am Epsom Library
Kiwi's waste 3.2 billion dollars worth of food every year?
Come along and learn what practical steps you can do to reduce your waste.
Register at: epsomlibrary@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
PRACTICAL PRESERVING at HOME: 101 on all THINGS PRESERVING
Tuesday 30 April
5.30pm - 7.30pm
Sandringham Community Centre
Food Preserving for all levels of knowledge. Join Ellen, from Tiny Footprint, in a 2hr workshop to learn all about preserving, pickling, brining, dehydrating, bottling, canning, brewing and more.
Ellen will bring all her preserving gadgets, explain how they work, pros and cons of them and will recommend the best starting options.
Homemade samples available for tasting. Participation cost: $25-35 self-assessed Register at: tinyfootprint2020@gmail.com
Sponsored and supported by SPiCE
NEKE / MOVE
Transport is the largest contributor to carbon emissions in Tāmaki Makaurau. Reaching our goal of halving emissions by 2030 requires a transformation in the way we move around our city.
BIKE EXTRAVAGANZA
Saturday 6 April and 27 April
11am - 1pm Greenwoods Corner, Epsom
Bring your bike for a check up with Josca, while trying an e-bike with Dominic. Come to see if an e-bike suits your lifestyle. With Albert-Eden Climate Action Network (CAN).
BIKE HUB: MT ROSKILL
Tuesday’s
9am - 1pm & 3pm - 6pm
Friday’s and Saturday’s 9am - 1pm
Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Rd
Bring your bike along for basic bike repairs and advice, as well as refurbished bike sales.
LOVE MY BIKE SAFTEY CHECK & TRY AN E-BIKE
Sunday 7 April Keith Hay Park
Bring your bike for a free safety check. Test out a range of E-bikes on the shared bike paths around Keith Hay Park. Ask our E-bike expert all your questions. With Puketāpapa Climate Action Network (CAN).
BRONZE BIKE SKILLS: AT TRANSPORT
Sunday 7th April 10am-12pm 1pm-3pm Waterview
Bronze Bike Skills is great for beginners. You’ll learn how to balance on a bike and pedal independently plus some basic bike handling skills and heaps more
It’s a great option for anyone that hasn’t ridden before or for anyone who hasn’t been on a bike in a while. Suitable for over 14yrs. Bigfoot Adventures, delivers this course on behalf of Auckland Transport. Register at: AT Transport Courses & Events
NEKE / MOVE
BIKE KITCHEN: MAY ROAD
Thursday’s
4.30pm - 6.30pm
142 May Rd, Mt Roskill
Volunteer run community bike kitchen offering quick repairs to minor issues to get you back on your bike. No charge for repairs and, if possible, with your help.
BIKE MAINTENANCE:
AT TRANSPORT
Thursday 18 April
6pm - 8pm Mt Albert
Our Bike Maintenance course shows you what each part of a bike is, how it works, and how to maintain your bike.
Suitable for over 14yrs.
Bigfoot Adventures, delivers this course on behalf of Auckland Transport Register at: AT Transport Courses & Events
DITCH THE CAR
Friday 22 March 5pm - 7.30pm
Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre 990 Great North Rd, Pt Chev
With parking issues, traffic congestion and environmental concerns - is it time to start considering alternatives in Auckland?
Come along and ponder these questions with a panel of transport experts.
Hosted by Bike Grey Lynn. Refreshments included in $10 ticket Register at: humanitix
Sunday 14 April 2pm - 4pm
Three Kings Tennis Pavilion 560 Mt Albert Rd, next to Mt Roskill Library
An afternoon of free activities for the whole whānau.
Bike safety check
Have a ride on a cargo bike
Paint your carbon footprint
Enjoy a Niceblock
No bookings required.
NEKE / MOVE
E-BIKE EXPERIENCE:
AT TRANSPORT
Saturday 27th April
9am - 12pm & 1pm - 4pm
Waterview
The E-Bike Experience is for anyone confident on a regular bike who would like to test out an electric bike.
Have a ride on an open court space and then try the shared paths. Suitable for over 14yrs.
Bigfoot Adventures delivers this course on behalf of Auckland Transport.
Register at: AT Transport Courses & Events
TUMEKE CYCLE SPACE
Every Sunday 12pm - 4pm
Gribblehirst Park, Sandringham
Community bike workshop. Bring your bike down and have a go to repair yourself while being supported by the expert volunteers.
FAMILY BIKE RIDE & PICNIC IN THE MĀRA
Saturday 20th April
10am - 1pm
Meet at Mt Roskill Bike Hub
Bike Ride starting at Mt Roskill Bike Hub, biking along Te Auaunga/Oakley Creek and find a picnic spot before carrying on to Tā Tātou Māra Kai, Molley Green Reserve. Garden tour, shared picnic, activities for kids - make seed balls and paint garden climate art.
Bring a bike and kai to share. We will have a handful of bikes to borrowget in touch. First come, first serve Puketāpapa Climate Action & Bike Hub Mt Roskill
Register at: AT Transport Courses & Events
TRY AN E-BIKE
Saturday 13 April
11am - 1pm
Epsom Library
Try an E-Bike! Ask all your questions of our EBike expert.
With Albert-Eden Climate Action Network (CAN)
PŪNGAO / ENERGY
Improving the energy efficiency of your home not only reduces emissions, it plays a vital role in making sure whānau can enjoy warm, dry and healthy homes
ECO PLAY CHALLENGE
Tuesday 9 April 11am - 12pm
Wesley Community Centre
Tuesday 9 April 3.30pm - 4.30pm
Pt Chev Library
Thursday 18 April 10.30am - 11.30am
Mt Albert Library
Sunday 21 April 10.30am - 11.30am
Mt Roskill Library
Wednesday 1 May 11.30am - 12.30pm
Wesley Community Centre
Learn how to make carbon-friendly changes to help save the planet
Join this fun 1 hour workshop to hear real stories, play games and learn ways to make enivronmentally friendly changes to your lifestyle
Recommended for adults and kids aged 11+ Register at: jana.mohan@gmail.com or with the library team in person.
EXHIBITION:
KNITTED DISHCLOTHS using CLIMATE DATA
8 - 18 April
Epsom Library
View climate change visually as data collected from the Albert-Eden Local Board area is knitted into dishcloths. Produced by Community String Knitting Adventures.
Proudly funded by the Albert Eden Neighbourhood Arts.
INFO STALL: ALBERT-EDEN CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK (CAN)
Saturday 13 April 11am - 1pm
Epsom Library
Speak to us about ways to take local action to make a global difference and help get your carbon footprint even smaller. Find out what is on offer within Albert-Eden. Plus our E-Bike expert will be there. Come and try an E-Bike!
TUPU / GROW
Get outside, have fun with family or friends and get your hands dirty, greening up your backyard, local or regional park
WATERVIEW BEE PROJECT
Saturday 6 April
2pm - 3.30pm
Waterview
Join Megan Adam, an at home wildflower gardener, for a workshop in the park to learn about Bee and Butterfly Wildflower Gardens and how to grow them. Grab some seeds to get started!
WAIRAKI STREAM WORKING BEE PLANT MAINTENANCE
Saturday 6 April
945am - 12pm
Meet at Skate Bowl, Wairaki Lynfield Reserve
Join in for plant maintenance, weeding around the native trees, at Wairaki Lynfield Reserve, alongside the stream. Migrant Conservation are partnering with Friends of Wairaki Stream. Register thru: Conservation Volunteers website
COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Saturday 6 April
6.30pm - 8.30pm
Epsom Community Centre, Royal Oak
Introduction to the three most common and easy compost systems.
Traditional cold compost Worm farms and Bokashi buckets
Facilitated by Judy from Compost Collective. Register through: Compost Collective website. Supported by Auckland Council
KIDS BEACH CLEAN UP
Wednesday 17 April
10am - 11.30am
Eric Armishaw Coastal Walk, Walker Rd, Pt Chev
Walk the beach together picking up rubbish. Organised by Pippin, age 7years, who is passionate about keeping our parks and beaches litter-free.
Bring gloves and rubbish bags.
BYO picnic at 11.30 - 12pm
TUPU / GROW
STREET CLEAN UP & PLANT ID
TEAM UP 2 CLEAN UP
Sunday 28 April
10am - 12pm
Meet at Mt Roskill Library
A fun street clean-up and plant identification around Mt Roskill Library with Earth Action Trust and Conservation Volunteers NZ. Get involved in supporting your local ecosystem by clearing the litter, learning about the affects of man-made pollution on our environment
This event is suitable for the whole family Light refreshments provided Register at: Conservation Volunteers website
NGAHURU WORKING BEE
Sunday 5 May
NZ Ethnic Women’s Trust Garden, 24 Bremner Avenue, Mt Roskill
Come along to our ngahuru (autumn) working bee at the NZEWT Community Garden.
Learn skills in regenerative agriculture and discover what you can grow and how you can prepare your garden for winter. We are also planning to harvest some of our autumn crop at this workshop. Let's plant together! Let's be inspired! Let's enjoy our beautiful natural world! Roskill lesssss grow!
DIY WORM FARMS
Friday 12 April 10.30am - 11.30am
Pt Chev Library
DIY IN-GROUND WORM FARMS for FAMILIES
Wednesday 17 April 2pm - 3pm Epsom Library
DIY MINI WORM FARMS for KIDS
Tuesday 23 April 10.30am - 11.30am
Mt Albert Library
Saturday 4 May 2pm - 3.15pm
Mt Roskill Library
Come and discover how easy it is to compost with worm farms with Judy from Compost Collective.
Make your own worm farm to take home. Learn how to turn your organic matter into compost and what you can feed the worms Register through: Compost Collective website Supported by Auckland Council
TUPU / GROW
MARAMATAKA-BASED FARM PLANNING
Sunday 5 May
NZ Ethnic Women’s Trust Garden, 24 Bremner Avenue, Mt Roskill
Learn about the Maramataka lunar calendar and how to incorporate Mātauranga Māori into your māra kai. By using these principles to influence your sowing, planting and harvesting, you will experience a greater connection to nature and likely receive a greater yield. You don't need to be a seasoned gardener to attend this workshop, as it is aimed at both beginners and experts. This workshop will be run by Kelly Francis, a passionate gardener from Whenua Warrior.
FRIENDS OF OAKLEY CREEK / TE AUAUNGA WORKING BEE
Friday’s 9am - 12pm
Meeting point to be decided
Join our volunteers on a range of tasks at sites along the creek. Activities include planting, invasive weed control, and creek clean-up.
Contact Wendy info@oakleycreek.org.nz or 027 232 6454 to find out where we are working as the site varies each week.
Refreshments are provided, including delicious home baked goodies!
GARDEN TOUR & WORKING BEE WEAVING SESSION
Saturday 20 April
10am Garden: 1pm Harekeke
Tā Tātou Māra Kai, Molley Green Reserve, Mt Roskill
We'll start with a tour of the garden then do some mahi in the garden together; weeding, mulching and planting.
Followed by harakeke harvesting and weaving.
It's a great opportunity to get outside, share knowledge, get to know your neighbours and improve your hauora (wellbeing).
All ages welcome, tools provided. Bring a plate of kai to share for morning tea.
FRIENDS OF OAKLEY CREEK / TE AUAUNGA PLANTING
Sunday 5 May
10am - 12pm
Meeting point to be decided
Join Friends of Oakley Creek, Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga to help restore our beautiful awa. Join us for our first planting of the season in Waterview Glades. Please get in touch re meet point as it will be dependent on conditions leading up to the day. No booking required.
Contact Wendy John 027 232 6454 info@oakleycreek.org.nz
Refreshments are provided, including delicious home baked goodies!
TUPU / GROW
FRIENDS OF OAKLEY CREEK / TE AUAUNGA WORKING BEE
Sunday 7 April
10am - 12pm
Harbutt Reserve, end of Harbutt Ave
Join Friends of Oakley Creek, Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga to help restore our beautiful awa. Get to know our native trees and the invasive weeds that threaten them and find out how you can do your bit for the creek and your local environment.
Meet at Harbutt Reserve, follow shared path south-west to the end of mown area.
No booking required.
Contact Wendy John 027 232 6454 info@oakleycreek.org.nz
Refreshments are provided, including delicious home baked goodies!
MOTH PLANT COLLECTION COMPETITION
1 April - 5 May
Help stop the spread of this invasive weed in and around Sandringham. Teams collect as many moth plant pods and vines as they can over April.
3 categories - Primary and Intermediate, High School and Community. Cash prizes! Free native plant for teams who drop pods to our collection point on the final day, Sunday 5 May.
Another awesome event from: SPICE - Sandringham Project in Community Empowerment angela@spice.org.nz
PLANT PROPAGATION WORKSHOP
Tuesday 30 April
10am - 11am
Wesley Community Centre
Join the Puketāpapa Climate Action team for this hands on workshop to learn how to grow from seeds. Learn how you can grow your own new plants for free from seeds, cuttings and divisions.
Each participant takes home plants ready for their autumn garden
FRIENDS OF OAKLEY CREEK / TE AUAUNGA RESTORATION
Tuesday’s
9.30am - 12pm
Waterview Heritage Area
Waterview Reserve, Waterbank Cres
Help restore the tidal stretch of Te Auaunga - an area rich in history and biodiversity.
Find out about this fascinating place and meet new people, while we work to control the invasive weeds that threaten this taonga.
Meet at the car park next to Waterview Reserve on Waterbank Crescent.
Contact Sandra: 0211667647
sndrmaclean@yahoo.co.uk for more info or feel free to turn up.
Refreshments are provided, including delicious home baked goodies!
TUPU / GROW
TE AUAUNGA / OAKLEY CREEK CONNECTING PEOPLE with PARKS
Tuesday 23 April
830am - 330pm
Unitec, Bldg 076, Gate 3, 127 Carrington Rd, Mt Albert
Connect with your local park and join in on a range of tasks from planting, weed control, litter clean-ups.
Conservation Volunteers NZ welcome biodiverstity back to our urban park. Partnering with Friends of Oakley Creek. Register thru: Conservation Volunteers website
LET’S MAKE SEED BALLS
Thursday 18 April
Molley Green Reserve / Tā Tātou Māra Kai
Hands on workshop suitable for young children learning to make seed balls to take home.
TĀ TĀTOU MĀRA KAI GARDENING
Thursday’s 9.30am - 12pm
Molley Green Reserve / Tā Tātou Māra Kai
Come along to our working bee, join in with the jobs to be done on the day. Help with some weeding and mulching.
GARDENING WORKING BEE
Tuesday’s & Thursday’s 930am - 1130am
Community Feeding Communities
1474 Dominion Rd, Mt Roksill
Come along to our regular gardening session followed by morning tea. All the kai we grow supports our Kai Space. We will be planting, sowing, harvesting, composting and mulching. It takes a team effort to keep our community garden thriving. No gardening experience needed. Come and join the team.
RAT TRAPPING with URBAN ARK
Saturday 20 April
10am - 12pm
Mt Eden Village Centre 449 Mt Eden Rd, Opp Circus Circus
Do you live inner west of Auckland and keen to join a local predator-free group? Already trapping but not having success? Drop by the Urban Ark stall, speak to the experts to get some tips to boost your confidence and pick up a free rat trap. Possum traps are available as loan items.
If you live around Maungawhau/Mt Eden we invite you to join the Maungawhau
Ecologiocal Halo, a buffer zone to protect and enhance the diversity of native bird and plant life around the maunga.
Alongside Recycled Tyre Belts and Zero Waste Lifestyle tips with Sarah.
TUPU / GROW
RONGOĀ HIKOI AND INTRO TO ECO ENZYMES
Saturday 4 May
10am - 1pm
Gribblehirst Community Hub
Lisa from Natures Fold will lead a walk through the local ngāhere and speak about how we can look after our environment, while we are enjoying our natural spaces. Learn about native plants and what they have been used for, past and present.
Lisa will then demonstrate the use of Eco Enzymes as shown to her by the Senguan Zheng whānau, from Malaysia. In traditional Māori form this event will begin and end with a karakia.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Ko au te whenua, te whenua ko au. Look after our earth and our earth will look after us.
INTRODUCTION TO RARANGA / FLAX WEAVING
Wednesday 24 April 12.30pm - 3pm
Gribblehirst Community Hub
Raranga with Rewa Grimsdale. Learn how to harvest harakeke according to tikanga Māori, and techniques to make putiputi (flowers), a piupiu tag, and a small kete. This is an all-ages workshop with space for caregivers to relax and enjoy a cuppa in our lounge area.
Register at: coordinator@ghub.nz
GARDENING WORKING BEE
Saturday 27 April 10am - 12pm
Community Feeding Communities 1474 Dominion Rd, Mt Roksill
Come help out in our beautiful community gardens and micro food forest
Learn more about what we are doing to support our community. We will be:
Mulching the food forest
Planting and sowing vegetables in our community gardens
Turning compost
Eating some great food What to bring
Gardening gloves (or use ours)
Shoes and clothes your happy to get a little dirty and do some gardening in Sunblock
Water bottle
A plate to share (optional)
HOKO / SHOP
Think before you buy. How was it made, how long will it last, how much power will it use, what will you do with it once you no longer want it?
SEWING WORKSHOP
UPCYCLED FABRIC APRON
Saturday 6 April 10am - 12pm
Ethnic Women’s Trust Sewing Room 190 Stoddard Rd, Mt Roksill
Whether you're a beginner or have some sewing experience, you'll be guided by the skilled instructors from NZ Ethnic Women's Trust on up-cycling fabric to make an apron. Register at: admin@nzethnicwomen.org
KIDS MARKET
Saturday 13 April
10am - 12pm
WAIKŌWHAI SCOUTS
GARAGE SALE RECYCLING BONANZA
Saturday 4 May 10am - 1pm
Waikōwhai Scout Den, Bob Bodt Reserve, Dominion Road Ext
Help recycle by donating goods. Come along to support us and purchase super low cost goodies. Clothes, games, books, household items. Who knows what treasures we will have!
TRASH TO FASHION WORKSHOP
Friday 19 April 1.30pm - 3.30pm Epsom Library
Make you own fashion masterpiece from trash and recyclable materials. Register at: epsomlibrary@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz Runway will be on Saturday 20 April.
TRASH TO FASHION RUNWAY
Communities Feeding Communities, 1207 Dominion Rd, Mt Roskill
A special event for kids, run by kids! Up-cycle, recycle, barter, buy, and swap! An event from The Storehouse and Communities Feeding Communities. To book a stall: cfc@psn.org.nz
Saturday 20 April 1pm - 3pm Epsom Library
Show off your amazing couture fashion! Workshop is on Friday 19 April.
HOKO / SHOP
SEWING REPAIR CAFE
Friday 19 April 1pm - 4pm
Epsom Library
Friday 3 May 9.30am - 12.30pm
Kimberley Room, 33 Kimberley Rd, Epsom
Sunday 5 May 10am - 3pm
Mt Eden Village Centre
449 Mt Eden Road, opp Circus Circus
Extend the life of your favourite garment. Repairs and alternations to your pre-loved items, ie zips and trousers shortened.
Please supply zips and buttons and bring a koha for the volunteers from Chinese Conservation Education Trust and Epsom Chinese Association. No new garments.
Reloving the preloved.
GENTLY LOVED MARKET: TEENS
Saturday 4 May
10am - 1pm
Western Springs Garden Hall, 956 Great North Rd, Western Springs
Teens are taking over the market! The stall holders will be selling thrifted, preloved clothing, accessories, books, plants, treats and so much more.
JUNK PLAY with RECYCLED LOOSE PARTS
Saturday 6 April 10am - 1pm
Mt Eden Village Centre
Junky Monkeys repurposes junk into resources for creative play and promotes a cultural shift towards reduce, reuse, recycle and a circular economy.
Part of Mt Eden Village Centre
Little Day Out, a free family-fun day.
TAKIRUA with NAT ROSE
Friday 5 April 12pm - 3pm
Pt Chev Library
Friday 19 April 12pm - 3pm
Gribblehirst Community Hub
A hands on workshop catered to all ages and ethnicities. Learn the basic tikanga and protocols on harakeke and their uses and how to
HOKO / SHOP
ECO-FRIENDLY TOY CREATION
Sunday 21 April
12pm - 3pm
Mt Albert Library
Create eco-friendly toys using unsold clothing with Object Reborn Upcycle Art Studio.
Ignite your passion for eco-consious creations as you uncover the story each piece of fabric tells and your toy takes shape.
Suitable for all skill levels, Only imagination is required.
UPCYCLED DENIM TOTE
Saturday 6 April 1pm - 3pm
Gribblehirst Hub
Make an upcycled denim tote bag. Oreen from Redeemed Gifts and Creations will present an introduction to textile upcycling before demonstrating how to make your own upcycled tote bag.
Materials supplied, or bring your own textiles/clothing to repurpose.
MY PRELOVED MARKET
Saturday 27 April
10am - 3pm
Mt Eden Village Centre
449 Mt Eden Road, opp Circus Circus
High quality pre-loved, vintage and retro clothing, shoes, bags, jewellery and accessories. Live music and more! Fashion treasures for a reasonable price.
Reigstration at: coordinator@ghub.nz
COMMUNITY SEWING CLASS
Wednesday’s & Thursday’s 10am - 1pm
Wesley Community Centre
Introduction for beginner sewers.
Learn to sew simple patterns. Register at: nzewtsewingp@gmail.com
HOKO / SHOP
WESLEY MARKETS
Tuesday’s and Friday’s
7am - 12pm
Wesley Community Centre
Auckland’s original week-day market. This beloved Mr Roskill Farmers Market has the freshest fruit & veggies. Plus bric-a-brac, clothing, plants and much more.
Bring cash and your reuseable shopping bags.
SEWING AND MENDING
Wednesday 17 April & 1 May
7pm - 9pm
Gribblehirst Community Hub
Sewing and Mending at Gribblehirst Hub. Mending is a great way to care for the planet: it makes clothes last longer, you can refashion them or adapt them to different bodies, the list is endless.
BELT FROM RECYCLED RUBBER
Saturday 20 April
10am - 12pm
Mt Eden Village Centre
449 Mt Eden Road, opp Circus Circus
Learn about upcycling bicycle tyres with Lucas from Recycled Rubber Craft. Have a go and make your own one-of-akind belt from pre-cut tyres - will require holes to be punched and rivets installed. Charges will apply.
Alongside Urban Ark - rat trapping and Zero Waste Lifestyle with Sarah.
$5 FILL A BAG SALE
It is the perfect antidote to fast fashion and its cost to our society.
Whether you are a beginner or someone more experienced, this group is here to support you on your mending journey. Bring your own projects to sew or mend.
Some machines and equip available. Koha appreciated.
Sunday 5 May
9am - 4pm
Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre
Pū Mātauranga (Education Hub)
990 Great North Rd, Pt Chev
Fill a bag for $5 with quality clothing, shoes, books and toys. Bring your reusable supermarket bag. Be part of the sustainable shopping revolution. You won’t want to miss this!
KŌRERO / TALK
Make a difference by starting a conversation with your friends and whānau to help make sustainable living a consideration everyday
KNOW YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD ŌWAIRAKA
Saturday 6 April
10am - 12pm
Meet at Young George, Hendon Rd
Social gathering for new and existing locals to meet and connect and learn what is in the neighbourhood while sharing kai and conversation.
Food and free activities will be provided. Part of Ōwairaka Social Cohesion Project.
CLIMATE 101:
The ONLINE SESSION with an EXPERT
Monday 15 April 7pm - 8.30pm
Online Zoom Meeting
Join Greer Rasmussen, Auckland Council's Senior Low Carbon Specialist, for Climate 101!
Facilitated by Heather Lyall from Albert-Eden Climate Action Network. Get an overview of what climate action is and how to take effective action from an Auckland perspective
Perfect for community organisations and people interested in effective actions. Email for zoom link: albertedencan@gmail.com
CONNECT 4 CLIMATE ACTION NETWORKING BREAKFAST
Tuesday 9 April
7.30am - 9am
Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre 990 Great North Rd, Pt Chev
Connect with like minded innovators, agents of change and action makers. Forge connections that can lead to exciting collaborations and funding opportunities. Whether you're an environmental enthusiast, a business leader or simply curious about climate action, this event is open to all who want to make a positive impact.
With Albert-Eden Climate Action Network Register at: eventbrite
WEAVE
A BOOKMARK
Sunday 28 April 12pm - 2pm
Gribblehirst Community Hub
Weave a bookmark or bracelet at Gribblehirst Market.
Cathy from Weavers and Makers will share weaving techniques with harakeke (NZ flax) and upcycled materials, building resilience through mindful making activities.
This a free whānau-friendly activity No booking required
KŌRERO / TALK
CLIMATE PICNIC & ORCHARD WORKING BEE
Sunday 21 April
12.30pm - 3.30pm
Ōwairaka Park Orchard, Ōwairaka Ave
Come and hang out together Ōwairaka!
Jump in and do some weeding, talk about climate action and meet your neighbour's. Bring some kai and your picnic blanket. We encourage you to walk and ride your bike to our epic neighbourhood picnic!
CLIMATE ACTION STICKERS CREATIVE KIDS CLIMATE ACTION
Tuesday 16 April
3pm - 5pm
Mt Albert Library
Thursday 18 April
2pm - 4pm
Epsom Library
Bring your kids to make climate action stickers for their bikes or your car!
Led by arty kids for climate action via The Creative Kids Collective.
MOVIE NIGHT: OUTGROW THE SYSTEM
Thursday 11 April
5.30pm - 9pm
Mt Albert Senior Citizens Hall, Rocket Park, Mt Albert
OUTGROW the SYSTEM - a documentary about transitioning to a sustainable economic system, by Cecilia Paulsson & Anders Nilsson. Join Wellbeing Alliance NZ and Degrowth Aotearoa NZ for a documentary screening of Outgrow the System, popcorn included, an after movie discussion panel and chance to network to join in the movement for change!
ALBERT-EDEN CLIMATE ACTION NETWORK: INFO STALL
Saturday 4 May 11am - 1pm
Mt Albert Library
Albert-Eden CAN is coming to you with info on events that help reduce our carbon footprint. Speak to us about ways to take local action to make a global difference.
KŌRERO / TALK
NATURAL PAINT MAKING
Wednesday 17 April 12.30pm - 3.30pm
Gribblehirst Community Hub
Join Cathy from Weavers and Makers to make paint from natural pigments. From gathered materials, make pigments using easy processes for you to make your own paint.
Suitable for older children and adults.
This workshop is sustainable and has little impact on the environment. Respectful of cultural customs relating to use of earth pigments.
ZERO WASTE WORKSHOP
Saturday 20 April
10am - 12pm
Mt Eden Village Centre
449 Mt Eden Rd, Opp Circus Circus
WEAVERS AND MAKERS
Wednesday 10 April & 1 May 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Gribblehirst Community Hub
Weavers and Makers meet at Gribblehirst Hub for self-led making sessions
Enjoy social connection while you work on your own craft project. Free entry during EcoFestival. Koha appreciated.
Join our Zero Waste Workshop and embark on a sustainable lifestyle journey! Learn practical tips for reducing waste, creating eco-friendly habits and making conscious choices in daily life. Engage in hands on activities and discover ways to minimise your environmental footprint. Together, lets build a greener, waste-free future!
Alongside Urban Ark - rat trapping and Recycled Tyre Belt Making with Lucas.
GRIBBLEHIRST KNITTERS
Wednesday’s 10am - 12pm
Gribblehirst Community Hub
Gribblehirst Knitters meet at Gribblehirst Hub every Wednesday to share coffee/tea, patterns, inspiration, conversation.
Come along if you'd like to learn to knit, get a hand or simply join in.
All levels welcome, and support will be provided for new knitters
Koha appreciated.
KŌRERO / TALK
SLOW STITCHING
Sunday 20 April
1pm - 2pm
Gribblehirst Community Hub
Slow Stitching with Oreen from Redeemed Gifts & Creations will present an introduction to textile upcycling before demonstrating slow stitching methods to complete a small project. Materials supplied, or bring your own textiles/clothing to repurpose. Register at: coordinator@ghub.nz
ECO FESTIVAL AT MT EDEN
Saturday 20 April
10am - 12pm
Mt Eden Village Centre
449 Mt Eden Rd, Opp Circus Circus
VICTORIA HALL RE-OPENING & COMMUNITY GARDEN OPEN DAY
Saturday 6 April
4pm - 6pm
Communities Feeding Communities
1207 Dominion Rd, Mt Roskill
Explore our community garden and nature play area at the re-opening of Victoria Hall Find out about Communities Feeding Communities. Formalities followed by food, entertainment and kids activities. RSVP for catering & activities: cfc@psn.org.nz
Join Urban Ark, Recycled Tyre Belt Making and Zero Waste Lifestyle tips all happening at Mt Eden Village Centre. Drop in to get tips on rat trapping from the experts. Find out about Maungawhau Ecologiocal Halo, a buffer zone to protect and enhance the diversity of native bird and plant life around the maunga.
Have a go at making a belt from recycled tyres, charges apply. Learn practical tips for reducing waste and create eco-friendly habits to minimise your environmental footprint.
POWER TOOLS: INTRO TO DIY
Thursday 4 & 11 April 10am - 2.30pm Gribblehirst Hub
Start your DIY journey with WomenzShed. Learn some basic skills with power tools and grow your confidence so you can do your own maintenance, repairs and upgrades. Book thru: humanitix $245
FESTIVAL EVENTS CALENDAR
SAT 6 APRIL
Bike
WED 10 APRIL
Build Garden Bed
Make Vegetable Stock Powder Gribblehirst Knitters
Weavers
THURS
SUN 7 APRIL
MON 8 APRIL
TUE 9 APRIL
SAT 13 APRIL
Plant-Based Vegetarian Cooking
Climate
Kids Market
Paranga Kararai
Bike
Climate Action Info Stall
SUN 14 APRIL Tumeke
MON 15 APRIL
Climate 101: Online with an Expert
TUE 16 APRIL
WED 17 APRIL
Kids
THURS
FRI 19 APRIL
Sewing Repair Cafe
Trash to Fashion Workshop
Food Together Pop up Shop
Oakley Creek Working Bee
Wesley Market
Weaving wIth Nat Rose
Bike Hub Mt Roskill
Trash
Garden Tour, Working Bee and Weaving
Slow Stitching
Zero Waste Lifestyle Tips
Make Belt from Recycled Tyres
Rat Trapping
Bike Hub Mt Roskill
SUN 21 APRIL
Eco
Climate Picnic & Orchard Working Bee
Climate
MON 22 APRIL
TUE 23 APRIL
DIY Mini Worm Farms for Kids
Oakley Creek, Connect People & Parks
Oakley Creek, Restoration
Love Food Hate Waste
Bike Hub: Mt Roskill
Wesley Market
Gardening Working Bee
Gribblehirst Knitters
Sewing
Eco
Gribblehirst Knitters
Weavers and Makers
My Pre-Loved Market
Bike
Bike Hub Mt Roskill
Street
DIY
Gently
Rongoa
Tumeke
$5
Ngahura
Oakley
Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival is made possible through the support and funding from:
