The Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival Programme by localecofest@gmail.com

Programme of

5th - 27th April, 2025

Kia ora! Welcome to the

Albert-Eden and Puketāpapa

Eco Festival

something new. Whether you learn a new skill, build on the skill set you already have, explore eco-friendly transportation options or volunteer at the local community garden everyone at the festival, including workshops

Mark your calendars and spread the wordthe Albert-Eden & Puketāpapa Eco Festival

Our Festival Themes:

What we eat, where it comes from, how it’s produced, and where it goes when we don’t eat it, can be powerful ways

Transport is the largest contributor to carbon emissions in Tāmaki Makaurau. Reaching our goal of halving emissions by 2030 requires a transformation in around our city.

Hold conversations with friends and whānau about everyday sustainable Hop off your devices, connect, , have fun with whanau and friends, get your hands dirty, green you backyard or local park, protect the natural environment, and seek

How was it made? Could you make it instead of buy it? How long will it last? How much power will it use? What will you do with

Events: Week One

Thursday 03 - Sunday 06

THURSDAY, 03

Bike Breakfast

Bike Auckland

7.30am - 9am

Mud Pie Deli, Point Chevalier

Join Bike Auckland for their monthly Bike Breakfast at Mud Pie Deli! We’ll come together to celebrate the awesome new cycle paths in the inner west!

Build a Hugelkulture Bed!

crops, listen to the plants, harvest kai (take some home!) and make new friends. No gardening experience or tools requiredsimply show up and lend a hand.

Open Lab: Compost & Microscopy

Growing Point

5pm -

25 Dignan Street, Point Chevalier

Gardens4Health/ANVIRO Bharatiya

Mandir Garden

10.30am - 11.30am

3 Arabi Street, Sandringham

Learn to divert wood and carbon to soil, and grow richer vegetable beds using the hugelkultur method.

Community Garden

Evening Mahi

An open session for all compost enthusiasts to check out their samples under the microscope, learn new sampling skills or refresh their approach, and connect with fellow growers. The lab is run by Rebecca Swan - Soil Food Web qualified technician and composting teacher, and is all about helping local gardeners get to know the soil microorganisms that are responsible for healthy crops, carbon storage, water holding and mauri.

Gardening at the Hub

Gribblehirst Community Hub

5.30pm - 7pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Dignan Street Community Garden

4pm - 6pm

25 Dignan Street, Point Chevalier

Shake off the day with a late arvo session in our tranquil and high vibe community garden. We’ll work together to tend to our

Show some love for our community garden by getting stuck in. Every drop-in session is a little different; you may help with demolishing old beds, building new beds, watering, weeding, composting, pest control, general tidying, sowing or planting. Gloves and tools available.

Meat-free Meal: Cooking Classes

Gribblehirst Community Hub

6pm - 9pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Learn to cook Curried Mug Dal, nutritious and versatile - a variety of noodles and Indian savouries are made from these beans. Contains vitamin B6. Bookings essential: coordinator@ghub.nz

Mindful Mending Workshops

FRIDAY, 04

Bike Hub Mount Roskill

9am - 1pm

740 Sandringham Road, Wesley

We offer free basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, bicycle advice, and more.

Sewing Repair Cafe

Epsom Chinese Association

9:30am - 12:30pm

Kimberley Room, 33, Kimberley Road, Epsom

We aim to repair clothes so they can continue to be worn, instead of going to landfill. Our volunteers can change zips, shorten trousers, help your dress to fit etc.

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

11.30am - 2.30pm

990 Great North Road

Meandering Lines: Using a combination of running stitches and couching, transform you clothing into works of art. Register christine@mphs.org.nz

SATURDAY, 05

Working Bee

Puketāpapa Climate Action, Friends of Oakley Creek and Global Hope Missions

9am - 11am

Walmsley Park (Meet at the Fale/Shelter)

Join Wendy and Dom for a working bee to care for our precious Oakley Creek. We’ll be removing invasive weeds, picking up rubbish, and helping to protect local plants and wildlife. Everyone is welcome—no experience necessary! Tools and morning tea provided.

E-Bike Trial

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

9am - 12pm

579 Manukau Road, Epsom

See if an E-bike suits your lifestyle with an E-Bike expert, alongside our action packed climate stall!

Greenwoods Corner Go

Green Eco Day

Greenwoods Corner Epsom

Business Association

9am - 12pm

579 Manukau Road, Epsom

This is a community-driven event designed to inspire sustainable living and ecoconscious choices with a free Bike Kitchen, and early morning bike ride to the event.

Rubbish and

Ngā Ringa o Te Auaunga - Friends of Oakley Creek

10am - 12pm

Entrance to Harbutt Reserve, end of Harbutt Avenue, Mt Albert

This will be a hands on working bee, mucking in to help further clean up our precious creek with a rubbish and weed removal session.

Working Bee

Bike Hub Mount Roskill

9am - 1pm

740 Sandringham Road, Wesley

We offer free basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, bicycle advice, and more.

Buy Secondhand First

Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9.30am - 1.30pm

485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price clothing!

ANVIRO Bharatiya Mandir Garden

10am - 12pm

254 Balmoral Road, Sandringham

Join the team to get this community garden in Sandringham up and running again. We are a new Eco Neighbourhood group, looking for people to join with us to grow food using permaculture principles next to the fabulous temple.

Team Up 2 Clean Up

Earth Action Trust

10am - 12pm Mt Roskill Library, 546 Mt Albert Road

Participate in our flagship program, dedicated to fostering a clean and green Auckland through community-driven street clean-ups. Register by email: T2CCoordinator@earthactiontrust.org.nz

Little Day Out

Mt Eden Village Centre

10am - 1pm

449 Mt Eden Road

Mt Eden’s community centre in the heart of the village welcomes you again for our annual Little Day Out - a day packed full of fun. This is a free family event including; a weird and wonderful animal zoo; free pony rides; crafts; biscuit decorating; a magic show; science display; soft materials play; live music and much more. The event has a non-commercial focus, the Book Nook has donated books and the Fabric of Play uses hand made equipment using clean second hand materials.

packed stall. Make a climate action sticker and a pledge on what you’d like to do for the climate.

Make a Beeswax Wrap

Aotearoa Sustainability Group

11am - 12pm

Gribblehirst, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Learn to make a beeswax wrap and help reduce single use plastic. Register here info@asgnz.org.nz

Energy Lab for Kids

Little Scientists

1.30pm - 3pm

The Fabric of Play

Mt Eden Village Centre

10am - 1pm

449 Mt Eden Road

The Fabric of Play will be in the Church during Little Day Out. It is a sensory play experience where kids get to be active and creative with handcrafted loose parts made with repurposed materials. Suitable for ages 18 months to 7 years, there is an emphasis on imaginative play and creativity. Come, relax, and leave your child to it!

CAN at Little Day Out

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

10am - 1pm

449 Mt Eden Road

Join us again this year with a fun

Mt Roskill Library, 546 Mt Albert Road

Join us for three exciting experiments for budding scientists, that revolve around different forms of energy.

Make Sticky Coconut Rice in Banana Leaves

Tiny Footprints 2pm - 4pm

Sandringham Community Centre, 20 Kitchener Road

$ Bring koha for Chef Alice

Learn how to prepare banana leaves for wrappers, cook a delicious sticky, salty coconut rice and learn the technique to wrap it ready for steaming.

Bring an apron, 1-2 take-away containers, a drinking bottle, pen & paper and Koha for chef Alice.

Auckland Central Vegan Potluck

Gribblehirst Community Hub

6:30 - 8:30pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

$4-$6 Koha

Join us for a friendly local plant-based potluck meal that is as much about sustainability as it is about community! Get to know others and be inspired by a diverse array of plant-based/vegan dishes. You don’t have to be vegan to join us but please ensure all food is vegan! Labelling the ingredients in your dish is helpful for other diners.

SUNDAY, 06

Gardening at the Hub

Gribblehirst Community Hub

9.30am - 11.30am

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Hands-on Composting

Gribblehirst Community Hub

10am - 11.30am

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Turn your kitchen scraps into compost! Learn about how we make compost for our community garden in our effective closed compost system. You may bring food scraps, lawn clippings, newspapers or corrugated cardboard to add to the compost. Please wear closed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a bit dirty. Bring garden gloves if you have them and a bucket to take home some compost.

Make Sweet Pumpkin Coconut Sticky Rice in Banana Leaves

Tiny Footprints

10am - 12pm

Sandringham Community Centre, 20 Kitchener Road

$10 Koha

You will learn how to prepare a simple delicious dessert made of sweet coconutpumpkin sticky rice topped with a scrumptious coconut caramel, all resting on banana leaves which infuse it with their subtle but typical aroma.

After the dish is accomplished, we will taste some together and if you have brought a container along you can take some home.

Bring an apron and a flat dish or takeaway container, a drinking bottle, pen & paper. Only 10 spots available. Please register: Tinyfootprint2020@gmail.com

The

Compost

Relay & The Harvest Hunt

Earth Action Trust

10am -

Cornwall Park District School

Join us at the Cornwall Park Fiesta! with plenty of other stalls and fun to be had, Earth Action Trust is joining in this year to run a race for sustainability.

Can you put your sustainability knowledge to the test quick enough to get on the leaders board? Come on April 6th to find out! Our stall will be stationed at the Community Gardens, at the school, behind the front fields.

Rainwater Harvesting Installation and Banana Swale Making

exploring how Bokashi composting can create fertile soil for sub-tropical and seasonal plants.

Eco Zone at CultureFest

Puketāpapa Climate Action 11am - 5pm War Memorial Park, 13 May Road, Mt Roskill

Visit the Puketāpapa Climate Action and Bike Hub stall at Culture Fest! Chat with us about living more sustainably, discover ways to get involved, take an e-Bike for a test ride, and bring your bike for a free safety check –plus, a chance to win a spot prize!

Tumeke Cycle Space

ANVIRO Bharatiya Mandir Garden

10:30am to 12:30pm 254 Balmoral Road, Sandringham

Join us for two hands-on sustainability activities in English and Hindi!

Rainwater Harvesting Installation with Laurie Dee

Discover how easy it is to collect rainwater for your garden! Laurie Dee will guide us through the installation of an Intermediate Bulk Container (IBC) system, demonstrating simple, effective techniques to harvest rainwater for sustainable gardening.

Creating a Banana Swale

Learn how to turn food waste into rich compost while enhancing water retention in your garden! We’ll be building a banana swale within an existing banana cluster,

Events: Week Two

Monday 07 - Sunday 13

MONDAY, 07

Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9am - 1pm

485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price clothing!

Cornwall Park Community Garden

Earth Action Trust 4pm - 5pm Cornwall Park District School

Weekly session of community gardening, building connection, skills and environmental stewardship.

TUESDAY,

08 Wesley Market

7am - 1.30pm

Wesley Community Centre

740 Sandringham Road

Visit Wesley Market for fresh, seasonal and locally-grown produce. Support our local farmers and vendors by purchasing quality and affordable items.

Bike Hub Mount Roskill

9am - 1pm 740 Sandringham Road, Wesley

We offer free basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, bicycle advice, and more.

Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U

Op Shop

9am - 1pm

485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price clothing!

WASTEWISE Waste 101

Wesley Community Centre 10am to 12pm Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Road

A talk on how to be wiser with your waste and find out more about residential waste services in your area. We will teach you how to make some DIY cleaning products using just a few simple ingredients, which will help reduce your use of plastic containers and won’t harm the environment.

Free. Workshop are limited to 15 people, register here: sasi.syedniyamathullah@ aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price clothing!

Bike Hub Mount Roskill

3pm - 6pm

740 Sandringham Road, Wesley

We offer free basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, bicycle advice, and more.

WEDNESDAY, 09

Forest Garden Tour & Volunteer Morning

Tā Tātou Māra Kai

9am - 12pm

Molley Green Reserve, Roskill South (access via Morrie Laing Ave)

Discover the magic of our community forest garden! Join us for an informative tour where you’ll learn about regenerative gardening practices. After the tour, we’ll get our hands in the soil, working together to care for the garden. No gardening experience necessary. Morning tea will be provided!

Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U

Op Shop

9am - 1pm

485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Gribblehirst Knitters

Gribblehirst Community Hub

10am - 12pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Gribblehirst knitters meet to share coffee/ tea, patterns, inspiration, conversation. Come along if you’d like to learn to knit, get a hand, or simply join a slow fashion moment. All levels welcome, and support is provided for new knitters.

Buy Secondhand First: Gifts for Good Shop

10am - 2pm

15 Marewa Road (on the site of Gracecity Church) Greenlane

The Gifts for Good shop will be open to shoppers every Wednesday - selling high quality designer fabric pieces, fabric homewares and accessories. This fabric is unwanted samples and deleted lines that would otherwise go to landfill.

Grow Your Own

EcoMatters

10.30am - 12pm

Mt Roskill Library 546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings

Join us in the world of microgreens, sprouts, and homegrown salads in this interactive workshop. Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to

harvest, and create a salad using freshly harvested greens with a wilted greens dressing.

Nature Friendly Craft

Kia Ora Nihongo Kids Club

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Gribblehirst, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive

$10pp

Create beautiful, eco-friendly projects, from magical egg carton fairies to cardboard birdhouses using natural materials like twigs and leaves. Connect with nature through fun and hands-on crafting. Email to register nihongokidsclub@gmail.com

Learn to Ride a Bike and Test an E-Bike

THURSDAY,

10 Connect4Climate Action Networking Breakfast

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

7.30am - 9am

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre, 990 Great North Road

Puketāpapa Climate Action and Wesley Community Centre

4pm - 6pm

740 Sandringham Road Ext, Mt Roskill

Join us at our drop-in event to learn how to balance, pedal independently, practice basic bike handling, and check your bike and helmet for safety. This event is perfect for anyone who hasn’t ridden before or hasn’t been on a bike in a while. Our friendly, experienced instructors will guide you step by step. You can bring your own bike and helmet or use ours.

Start your day off right by connecting with like-minded individuals who are passionate about tackling climate change and creating a sustainable future. This event provides a great opportunity to meet professionals, activists, and experts in the field, all while enjoying a delicious breakfast spread. 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.

Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9am - 1pm 485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price clothing!

Harakeke Wānanga at Waiōrea

Waiōrea Community Recycling

Centre – Pū Mātauranga Hub

10am - 12pm

990 Great North Road, Western Springs

Have you ever wanted to learn weaving? Or are you already a weaver looking to share your skills and kōrero? Relax, connect, and create while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit with others in your community. All skill levels welcome! These wānanga are a chance to weave, chat, and connect. Spaces are limited – RSVP now (christine@mphs.org.nz) and be part of this creative and welcoming gathering!

harvest kai (take some home!) and make new friends. No gardening experience is required - simply show up and lend a hand. Tools and equipment provided. Just bring something comfortable to wear and work in.

Gardening at the Hub

Gribblehirst Community Hub

5:30pm - 7pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Rongoā Workshop

10am - 12:30pm

Mt Roskill Library 546 Mount Albert Road

A Rongoā Workshop, exploring the philosophies, principles and practices of Māori Medicine.

Community Garden Evening Mahi

Meat-free Meal: Cooking Classes

Gribblehirst Community Hub

6pm - 9pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Learn to cook Curried Mug Dal, nutritious and versatile - a variety of noodles and

Dignan Street Community Garden

4pm - 6pm

25 Dignan Street, Pt Chevalier

FRIDAY, 11

Wesley Market

7am - 1.30pm

Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Road

Fresh, seasonal and locally-grown produce. Support our local farmers and vendors by purchasing quality and affordable items.

Waterview Bike Train: Street Clean Up

Buy Second Hand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U

Op Shop

9am - 1pm

485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price clothing!

Bike Hub Mount Roskill

9am - 1pm

740 Sandringham Road, Wesley

The Waterview Primary Bike Train

7.55am - 8:50am 11 Cadman Avenue, Waterview

The Waterview Bike Train kids and wider community are invited to celebrate the neighbourhood with a rubbish pickup event on the way to school! Prizes for attendees! Walk, bike, skate or scooter - this is an active modes event!

Puketāpapa Climate

We offer free basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, bicycle advice, and more.

Lower Waitītiko

Twilight Walk

Urban Ark - Manawa Taiao

6pm - 7.30pm

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre, 990 Great North Road

Action at Wesley Market

8am - 12pm

Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Road

Visit our stall at Wesley Market! Chat with us about practical ways to live more sustainably, discover easy actions you can take to make a difference, and enjoy a fun e-bike test ride. Plus, grab a free reusable tote bag from us and pick up your fresh produce while you’re at the market!

Do your bit for bat detection in inner west Tāmaki by wielding one of our handheld bat monitors as we follow Meola Creek (Waitītiko) from the point it emerges from under the Northwestern Motorway to just before Te Mahurehure Marae. We’ll be spotlighting in the stream along the way. We’ll almost certainly see tuna (eels) but who knows what else we’ll find?

All ages welcome (babies and toddlers might need to be carried).

Mindful Mending Workshops

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

11.30am - 2.30pm 990 Great North Road

Denim Patchwork Tote: Repurpose old, worn jeans into a robust patchwork tote bag with sturdy handles and plenty of room. Register christine@mphs.org.nz

Conservation Game Night

SATURDAY, 12

Citizen Science: Cornwall Park Bird

Cornwall Park

7am - Dusk

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub

Become a citizen scientist next time you visit the park. Join the Cornwall Park Bird Survey. For more information on how to join in visit cornwallpark.co.nz. The event runs from 12th April - 27th April.

Gribblehirst Community Hub

6pm - 10pm

Gribblehirst, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Connect over some fun board or card games. Conservation theme game night for Eco Fest features Flappy Families and New Zealand Menagerie. You may also choose to play other games from our collection or bring your own.

We will break for a community meal between games, so bring a plate to share.

Autumn Pruning and Fruit Tree Guilds

Heron Park Heritage Fruit Tree Orchard

9.30am - 12pm

Enter via Heron Park Car Park, Cadman Ave, Waterview. Orchard is situated just below the off leash dog area.

Judy Keats (Regenerative Permaculture Practitioner will demonstrate techniques for pruning a range of mature fruiting trees, including apples, plums and pears. Learn about the habits of these trees and the increased benefits of training the new growth for production. Consider planting a guild (a collection of plants - herbs, flowers, cover crops) under your fruit trees to add beauty and resilience to your ecosystem.

NB at completion of this workshop (approx 12noon) there will be a fun ‘seed bomb making’ activity for the kids using wildflower seeds.

Bike Hub Mount Roskill

9am - 1pm

740 Sandringham Road, Wesley

We offer free basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, bicycle advice, and more.

Buy Second Hand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9.30am - 1.30pm

iNaturalist Workshop

Urban Ark - Manawa Taiao

9.30am - 11am

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

Bring your phone and join Urban Ark –Manawa Taiao for a free workshop where we’ll get you started on iNaturalist - a “citizen science” app that allows you to add to the sum total of natural knowledge. This will be followed by some plant bingo.

Herbal Balm Workshop

Jane Wrigglesworth

9.30am - 11am

Epsom Community Centre

A hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to make a soothing herbal balm for cuts, scrapes, and minor skin irritations. Using healing herbs like calendula, plantain, and chamomile, we’ll guide you through the process of infusing oils, blending natural beeswax (or a vegan alternative), and creating a gentle, nourishing salve. Perfect for families, gardeners, and anyone looking to incorporate natural remedies into their daily routine. You’ll leave with your own tin of balm and the confidence to make more at home!

New 2 U Op Shop, 485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price clothing!

Tamariki Discover:

Cornwall Park

10am - 11pm

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub, Michael Horton Drive, Epsom

This short, fun guided walk is for curious minds who want to discover special taonga (treasure) in the park this autumn.

Working Bee

ANVIRO Bharatiya Mandir Garden 10am - 12pm 254 Balmoral Road, Sandringham

Group Bike Ride to Celebrate Pt Chev’s

New Lanes!

Bike Ōwairaka

10am - 12pm

Meet at Phyllis Reserve, Mt Albert

A family friendly ride along the Waterview shared path & fabulous new Pt Chev cycle lanes to Coyle Park (10km return).

Kids Only Market

The Creative Kids Collective 10am - 1pm Mount Eden War Memorial Hall, 489 Dominion Road, Mount Eden

The Kids Only Market is back for 2025! All stalls are led by kids who make, bake and create. The kids are the stall holders selling handmade upcycled, recycled and reusable creations. This market is a special Eco Edition, so please come along to show support for these fantastic entrepreneurs on their circular economy journey.

Stall registrations are open to all tamariki living within the Albert-Eden Local Board area. To register, email ptchevkidsmarket@gmail.com

Chook Kaitiaki- Learn about Keeping Chickens

The Re-Creators

10am-12pm

Fickling Convention Centre, 546 Mt Albert Road, Three Kings $5

Are you interested in raising chickens at home? Our DIY workshop covers everything you need to know to get started!

What to bring: A notebook, kai and water. Places are limited so book your place NOW. Don’t miss out! tasha@therecreators.co.nz

Sew a Pīwakawaka

Pt Chevalier Little Library and the Re-Creators

10am - 12pm Point Chevalier Library, 18 Huia Road

Would you like to make your own Pīwakawaka buddy? Join the Re-creators in this fun and sustainable workshop! Learn some basic sewing skills and upcycle fabric into a little Pīwakawaka. *Booking Required* ptchevsandringham@gmail. com

Bike Mechanic Training Workshop - Drivetrains

Tumeke Cycle Space

10am - 2pm

Gribblehirst, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

This training workshop is for those who want to learn bicycle repair. The workshop will cover what drives the bike along, including derailleurs, bottom brackets (hubs), cog clusters, chain sizing, and pedal cranks.

Kids Climate Action Sticker Making Event

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

10.30am - 12.30am

Mount Eden War Memorial Hall, 489 Dominion Road, Mount Eden

Kids Only Climate Action Sticker Making Event, led by kids, for kids.

Auckland Beekeepers Club Monthly Field Day

activities, and spot prizes. Each garden will hold a stall to showcase their mahi and harvests for the season. This event is free and open to the public. Gardens can apply by emailing gardens4health@ diabetesfoundationaotearoa.nz

Herbs for Living’, Start Growing Today!

Bee Friendly Waterview 1pm - 3pm

Heron Park, Waterview, enter via Cadman Ave Carpark.

Gribblehirst Community Hub 11am-1pm

Gribblehirst, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Come along to a field day with the Auckland Beekeepers Club at Gribblehirst Hub, where the hives will be opened, inspected, and managed as the season requires. Members of the public are welcome to join in - spare veils are available so you can stand safely alongside a hive and see inside. Following the hive opening, you are welcome to hear talks on beekeeping topics.

Harvest Festival

Gardens4Health

11am-2pm

Communities Feeding Communities, 1207 Dominion Road, Puketāpapa

A celebration and showcase of 30+ community gardens and gardening groups from across Tāmaki Makaurau. There will be community garden stalls, music, kai,

In this workshop, Judy Keats (Regenerative Permaculture Practitioner) will take us on a short weed walk to ID edible weeds in the area; she will then demonstrate how to grow various culinary and medicinal herbs from cuttings. Take home new perennial herbs for your collection.

Nb: Prior to this workshop, for the kids, there will be a fun ‘seed bomb making’ activity with wildflower seeds commencing at 12noon.

Gribblehirst Repair Café

1pm - 3pm

Gribblehirst, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

A Repair Café is a free pop-up event where local people bring in their broken or damaged belongings and local volunteer experts do their best to repair them. Bring your broken items you want to save from landfill. We will have stations for bike repairs, sewing/darning and general repairs. Have skills to share? Are you handy with tools, sewing, tinkering, or just want to help out? We’re looking for repairers and helpers to volunteer with us on the day. Email coordinator@ghub.nz to help.

SUNDAY, 13

Eric Armishaw Weeding

Tamariki Discover: Autumn

Cornwall Park

10am - 11am

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub, Michael Horton Drive, Epsom

Urban Ark - Manawa Taiao

9am - 11am

Meet by the playground at Eric Armishaw Reserve, 117 Walker Road

Join Pt Chev’s Second Sunday Weeders for this month’s visit to Eric Armishaw Reserve. Bring your favourite gardening gloves and secatuers if you have them, but we’ll also have spare gear you can borrow. And if you don’t have two hours to spare - drop in for as long as you can manage.

This short, fun guided walk is for curious minds who want to discover special taonga (treasure) in the park this autumn.

Tumeke Cycle Space

Gribblehirst Community Hub

12pm - 4pm

Gardening at the Hub

Gribblehirst Community Hub

9:30am - 11.30am

Gribblehirst, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Show some love for our community garden by getting stuck in, and join us afterwards for a cuppa to wind down. Every drop-in session is a little different; you may help with demolishing old beds, building new beds, watering, weeding, composting, pest control, general tidying, sowing or planting. Gloves and tools available.

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Join us for our regular Community Bike Workshop. We help you fix your bicycle!

How to Get Your School into Bike Trains

Bike Auckland

1.30pm - 4pm

Mt Roskill Library, 546 Mt Albert Road

Come learn about bike trains that are already happening throughout Tāmaki Makaurau from two established organisers - Emma McInnes, coordinator of the Waterview Primary School bike train and Dominic Ross, who has established successful bike trains for seven local schools in the Mt Roskill/Mt Albert area. We’ll workshop some ideas to get the skills and the knowledge you need to get bike trains into your school!

Restoring the Waitītiko

St Lukes Environmental Protection Society

2pm - 3pm

Mt Albert Library, 84 Saint Lukes Road

Join us for a talk around Restoring Waitītiko (Meola Creek), the unique lava rock ecosystem of Mt Albert, and get hands-on examples of the the area’s native plantlife.

Rayrays Spiced: Bold Flavours, No Waste

Cooking Class

The Community Collective

2pm - 3.30pm

Sandringham Community Centre, 18/20 Kitchener Road, Sandringham

Bringing together the idea of waste free eating and bold Sri-Lankan flavours lovingly prepared by Rehana. Tasting essential so bring your tastebuds. Bookings essential via albertedencan@gmail.com

Eco Zone at Eid Night Bazaar

Puketāpapa Climate Action and Bike Hub Mt Roskill

4pm - 7pm

Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall 15 May Road, Wesley

Come say hi to our team at the Eid Night Bazaar! We’re excited to chat about making a positive impact on the planet while offering free bike safety checks (bring your bike along!), Plus, we’ve got spot prizes!

Events: Week Three

Monday 14 - Sunday 20

MONDAY, 14

Buy Second Hand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9am - 1pm

New 2 U Op Shop, 485 Richardson Rd, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price Linen!

Youth Sewing class to teach young people basic sewing skills, which will help to develop their creative skills and lead them to start their own sewing projects. This is a two-week class during school holidays, starting 14th April. Book here: sasi. syedniyamathullah@aucklandcouncil. govt.nz

Conservation Conversation

Conservation Volunteers NZ 2pm - 4pm Mt Albert Library, 84 Saint Lukes Road

Guided Walk: Birds for Kids

Cornwall Park

10am - 11am

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub, Michael Horton Drive, Epsom

Gather your flock (whānau) and join experts from Birds New Zealand to learn about birds on a fun kids guided walk. Registration is required, visit cornwallpark.co.nz for more info. Suitable for 6+ years.

Youth Sewing Class

Wesley Community Centre/ Auckland Council 10am - 1pm

Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Road

Wendy John from Friends of Oakley Creek will share her experience in caring for Te Auaunga - Oakley Creek.

This event will feature an hour-long talk, followed by questions and conversations. The seminar will be delivered in English and translated into Mandarin.

Soil Making

NZ Ethnic Women’s Trust Community

3pm - 5pm 24A Bremner Avenue, Mount Roskill

Hands-on compost session, to learn how to make compost, and how it can be used to make flourishing soil. The session will involve composting food scraps from the local community market, and using compost to build garden beds and grow food.

Cornwall Park Community Garden Sessions

Earth Action Trust

4pm - 5pm

Cornwall Park District School

Weekly session of community gardening, building connection, skills and environmental stewardship.

TUESDAY, 15

Wesley Market

7am - 1.30pm

Wesley Community Centre 740 Sandringham Road

Visit Wesley Market for fresh, seasonal and locally-grown produce. Support our local farmers and vendors by purchasing quality and affordable items.

Buy Second Hand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9am - 1pm

New 2 U Op Shop, 485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price Linen!

Sustainability Scicence

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

9am - 3pm 990 Great North Road

Learn science and how to care for the environment with Natasha, a former chemistry teacher now working in the environmental space. Register with christine@mphs.org.nz

Button Embellishment and Stitch Over Stains

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

9am - 3pm

990 Great North Road

Learn to embellish your clothing with basic hand-stitching and salvaged buttons, and cover stains by hand sewing focal points with Tineswari. Register with christine@ mphs.org.nz

Garden Workshop

Auckland Libraries/ Gardens4Health

11am - 12pm Epsom Library, 195 Manukau Road

Take your first step into the world of gardening with Ali from Gardens4Health Diabetes Foundation.

Beginner Sewing Classes for Kids!

NZ Ethnic Women’s Trust

10am - 1pm

190 Stoddard Road

Koha please!

Join sewing facilitators at the Ethnic Women’s Trust, in collab with The Creative Kids Collective, for a 3 hour introduction to sewing at their headquarters in Wesley! Places are limited to 10 per session so book fast at info@nzethnicwomen.org

Rayrays Spiced: Bold Flavours, No Waste Cooking Class

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

6pm - 7:30pm

Wesley Community Centre, 740 Sandringham Road

Bringing together the idea of waste free eating and bold Sri-Lankan flavours lovingly prepared by Rehana from Rayray’s Spiced. This is about learning tips and tricks for loving food and hating waste alongside learning some delicious Sri-Lankan inspired recipes. Bookings essential. Book via albertedencan@gmail.com

Garden Workshop

Auckland Libraries/ Gardens4Health

11am - 12pm

Epsom Library, 195 Manukau Road

Take your first step into the world of gardening with Ali from Gardens4Health Diabetes Foundation.

Do It Yourself Mini Worm Farms for Kids

Pt Chevalier Little Library and the Compost Collective 10am - 11.30am

Point Chevalier Library, 18 Huia Road

Do you want to learn more about sustainable living and the benefits of composting? Join Adam and the Compost Collective and make a DIY mini worm farm to take home. Learn how to care for your worms and turn organic matter into compost. *Booking Required* ptchevsandringham@gmail.com

Bike Hub Mount Roskill

Organiser

3pm - 6pm 740 Sandringham Road, Wesley

We offer basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, advice, and more.

WEDNESDAY, 16

Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9am - 1pm

New 2 U Op Shop, 485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price Linen!

Making Bead Jewellery from Recycled Materials

designs crafted from reclaimed and upcycled materials.

Gribblehirst Knitters

Gribblehirst Community Hub

10am - 12pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Gribblehirst knitters meet 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 a slow fashion moment. All levels welcome, and support is provided for new knitters.

Ōwairaka Orchard

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

9am - 3pm

990 Great North Road

Create bead jewellery from recycled materials with Mandy, a lecturer and active participant in the Contemporary Jewellery community.

“Heart of Our Community” Upcycled Art Workshop

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

9am - 3pm

990 Great North Road

Lyn-Marie, founder of Dizzie Pixie, is a wellknown artist celebrated for her eclectic

Chilled out Weed-a-thon

Ōwairaka Orchard

10am - 12pm

Ōwairaka Park, Ōwairaka Ave, Mt Albert

A good old fashioned working bee in our community garden in Ōwairaka Park . For all ages and whānau in the area . Come support our local garden with a chilled out Weed-a -thon and maybe win a spot prize from our neighbourhood cafe Young George.

Auckland Zoo Workshop

Cornwall Park

10am - 1pm

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub

Discover unique backyard wildlife with the team from Auckland Zoo. Then use recycled materials to create enrichment items for your pets. No registration required.

Buy Secondhand First: Gifts for Good Shop

Gifts for Good Charitable Trust

10am - 2pm

15 Marewa Road (on the site of Gracecity Church) Greenlane

The Gifts for Good shop will be open to shoppers on Wednesdays 10am to 2pmselling high quality designer fabric pieces, fabric homewares and accessories. This fabric is unwanted samples and deleted lines that would otherwise go to landfill. We save about one tonne of fabric annually from going to landfill.

Do It Yourself Mini Worm Farms for Kids

Pt Chevalier Little Library and the Compost Collective 11am - 12.30am Point Chevalier Library, 18 Huia Road

Join Adam from Compost Collective and make your own DIY worm farm. Learn how to take care of your worms and turn your food scraps into compost which is a superfood for your garden! Please bring 2 ice cream containers with lids and a small bag of food scraps to feed the worms. To book, please come into the library or call 093770209

Nature Friendly Craft

Kia Ora Nihongo Kids Club

3.30pm - 4.30pm

Gribblehirst, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

$10 pp

Learn to Ride a Bike and Test an E-Bike

Puketāpapa Climate Action and Wesley Community Centre

4pm - 6pm

740 Sandringham Road Ext, Mt Roskill

Join us to learn how to ride the bike and can try out an e-Bike. Suitable for beginners and all riders.

Sewing Machine Parts & Maintenance Workshop

Gribblehirst Community Hub

7pm - 9pm

Gribblehirst, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Learn about the parts of a standard sewing machine, what they do, and how to care for them. No need to bring your machine, but you are welcome to bring it if you want to get hands-on. Our regular Sewing & Mending nights are on the first and third Wednesday of the month from 7-9pm.

THURSDAY, 17

Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9am - 1pm

New 2 U Op Shop, 485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price Linen!

Textile Weaving Workshop

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

9am - 3pm

990 Great North Road, Western Springs

Robyn is a collector of craft techniques. Learn to make an Amish knot toothbrush rug - perfect as a trivet, placemat, or cozy cat mat. Register here: christine@mphs.org.nz

Harakeke Wānanga

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

9am - 3pm

990 Great North Road, Western Springs

Come and give harakeke weaving a go! Learn the techniques, explore the many uses of harakeke, and weave your own piece to take home. Register: christine@mphs.org.nz

Film Screening

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

9am - 3pm

990 Great North Road, Western Springs

A family-friendly movie about sustainability, caring for our planet, and making a difference. Register: christine@mphs.org. nz

Harakeke Wānanga at Waiōrea

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre – Pū Mātauranga Hub

10am - 12pm

990 Great North Road, Western Springs

All skill levels welcome! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, these wānanga are a chance to weave, chat, and connect. Spaces are limited – RSVP now (email christine@mphs.org.nz) and be part of this creative and welcoming gathering!

Watercare and the Water Cycle

WaterCare

11am - 12pm

Mt Roskill Library, 546 Mount Albert Road

Your children will discover that water can exist in three different states: solid, liquid and gas. They will find out how this relates to the water cycle and how the water cycle works. They will also learn how to make a water cycle using simple materials and make their own in a bag.

Make your own Garden

Puketāpapa Climate Action and Wesley Community Centre 3pm - 4pm Wesley Community Centre 740 Sandringham Road, Mt Roskill

CAN stall at Epsom Library

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

11am - 2pm

Epsom Library, 195 Manukau Road

Visit our stall, make a pledge to the climate, or give us your scrap food recipe so we can create a booklet from our community for our community! And our e-bike will be there for a free trial too.

Eco Fest at Epsom

Library

Auckland Libraries

11am - 3pm

Epsom Library, 195 Manukau Road

Celebrate Ecofest at Epsom with an E-bike trial, bike repairs and free seed bomb workshop!

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn simple and effective ways to create your own natural garden fertilisers at home. We’ll cover a few easy methods to costeffectively feed your plants and improve your soil. Registration is required, book at puketapapaclimateaction@gmail.com

Community Garden

Evening Mahi

Dignan Street Community Garden 4pm - 6pm 25 Dignan Street

Shake off the day and clear your head with a late arvo & evening session in Point Chev’s tranquil and high vibe community garden. We’ll work together to tend to our crops, listen to the plants, harvest kai (take some home!) and make new friends. No gardening experience is required - simply show up and lend a hand.

Tools and equipment provided. Just bring something comfortable to wear and work in.

Gardening at the Hub

5:30pm - 7pm

SATURDAY,

19

Gribblehirst Community Hub

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Grow Your Own Microgreens

Gribblehirst Community Hub

6pm - 7pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Learn how to grow your own microgreens in our community garden and take home a punnet of superfood that is ready to eat in a week!

Meat-free Meal: Cooking Classes

Gribblehirst Community Hub

6pm - 9pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Learn to cook Curried Mug Dal, nutritious and versatile - a variety of noodles and Indian savouries are made from these beans. Contains vitamin B6. Bookings essential: coordinator@ghub.nz

Bike Hub Mount Roskill

9am - 1pm

740 Sandringham Road, Wesley

We offer FREE basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, advice, and more.

Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9.30am - 1.30pm New 2 U Op Shop, 485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price Linen!

Working Bee

ANVIRO Bharatiya Mandir Garden

10am - 12pm 254 Balmoral Road, Sandringham

Join the team to get this community garden up and running again. We are a new Eco Neighbourhood group and are looking for new people to come and join with us to grow food using permaculture principles next to the fabulous temple.

Compost Collective Workshop

Epsom Community Centre

10am - 12pm

202 Gillies Ave, Epsom

A Compost Collective Workshop & Chinese Fun Garden Activities!

SUNDAY, 2O

Gardening at the Hub

Gribblehirst Community Hub

9:30 - 11:30pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Earth Day Whānau Day

Mt Albert Library

11am - 1pm

Mt Albert Library, 84 St Lukes Road

Join us for a family friendly fun celebration of upcoming Earth Day! We will be featuring interactive stories that share aroha for our planet and songs for the whole family to enjoy and singalong. Stay and play afterwards as we create easy sustainable nature crafts together. All welcome!

Tamariki Imagination:

Birds

Cornwall Park

10am - 11am

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub

Can you flit like a pīwakawaka and sing like a tūī? Let’s go on an adventure in the park and imagine together. Registration is required, visit cornwallpark.co.nz for more info.

Events: Week Four

Monday 21 - Sunday 27

MONDAY, 21

Cornwall Park Community Garden

Earth Action Trust

4pm - 5pm

Cornwall Park District School

Weekly session of community gardening, building connection, skills and environmental stewardship.

TUESDAY, 22

Wesley Market

7am - 1.30pm

Wesley Community Centre 740 Sandringham Road

Visit Wesley Market for fresh, seasonal and locally-grown produce. Support our local farmers and vendors by purchasing quality and affordable items.

Bike Hub Mount Roskill

9am - 1pm

740 Sandringham Road, Wesley

We offer FREE basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, advice, and more.

Pedal & Plant: Earth

Day Celebration

Puketāpapa Climate Action

9am - 12pm

Mt Roskill Library 546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings

Bike Fix Station with Bike Hub Mt Roskill: Bring your bike along for expert tips and a free safety check. Plus, spot prizes to be won!

E-Bike Trials with Puketāpapa Climate

Action: Test out e-bikes, including models designed to carry children.

Conservation Talk with Urban Ark: Learn how you can help protect local wildlife by trapping and weeding in your community.

Seed Sowing: Plant your own seeds to take home and grow.

Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U

Op Shop

9am - 1pm

New 2 U Op Shop, 485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price Bric-a-Brac!

Biodiversity Revitalisation Talk

Learn about caring for animals at Epsom Library with people from the Auckland Zoo conservation team! There will be a special focus on dinosaurs.

Cuppa and chat with SCAN

Auckland Seniors Climate Action Network

10am - 11am

Point Chevalier Community Centre, 18 Huia Road, Point Chevalier

Urban Ark - Manawa Taiao

9am -12pm

Mt Roskill Library 546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION! Join us for a talk on Biodiversity Revitalisation, where we’ll explore the vital role of pest and invasive weed control in restoring urban ecosystems. Learn how targeted efforts in managing these threats, alongside the planting of native trees, can rejuvenate local biodiversity. Our expert speaker, will delve into successful strategies for enhancing green spaces, improving air quality, and supporting wildlife. This event is perfect for nature enthusiasts, environmental advocates, and anyone passionate about creating sustainable urban environments.

Learn Conservation with Auckland Zoo

Join the Seniors Climate Action Network members and find out about the network and how to get involved, based in AlbertEden, over a cuppa and biscuit. Please RSVP for catering numbers to seniorsclimateaction@gmail.com

Low Waste Holiday + DIY T-shirt bag

WasteWise

10am - 12am

Mt Roskill Library 546 Mount Albert Road

Join Wastewise for a Fun & Informative Holiday Waste-Reduction Session! Want to be a tidy Kiwi and reduce waste this Easter? Come along to our engaging Wastewise workshop, where we’ll share practical tips on minimizing holiday waste. Plus, get creative with a DIY T-shirt bag activity! Please bring your own old t-shirt to transform and reuse! This event is limited to 15 children ages 8+ as the session will involve the use of scissors. Call 09 377 0209 to book.

Auckland Libraries

10am -11am

Epsom Library, 195 Manukau Road

Beginners Sewing Class for Kids!

NZ Ethnic Women’s Trust

10am - 1pm

190 Stoddard Road Koha please!

Join sewing facilitator’s at the Ethnic Women’s Trust in collab with The Creative Kids Collective for a 3 hours introduction to sewing workshop at their sewing headquarters in Wesley! Places are limited to 10 per session so book fast. For 8 years to 16 years.

Climate Action Extravaganza! Bring your kids to this holiday event and let them express their climate concerns and solutions. While they make a sticker have a try of our free e-bike or make a pledge for a climate action that has been on your mind. We are also collecting scrap food recipes for our upcoming community recipe booklet - less waste, more delicious food.

Bike Hub Mount Roskill

3pm - 6pm

740 Sandringham Road, Wesley

We offer FREE basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, advice, and more.

Collage Workshop

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre

10.20am - 11.30am

Mt Albert Library, 84 Saint Lukes Road

Join the cool creative team from our local Waiōrea recycling centre for a free and fun session, creating cool collages from discarded magazines and paper. Stop on by for this super sustainable session and take home your very own personal masterpiece to show your family and friends!

WEDNESDAY,

23 Forest Garden Tour & Volunteer Morning

Tā Tātou Māra Kai

9am - 12pm

Molley Green Reserve, Roskill South (access via Morrie Laing Ave)

Kids Creating with Kids: Sticker Making

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

2pm - 4pm

Epsom Community Library, 195 Manukau Road, Epsom

Discover the magic of our community forest garden! Join us for an informative tour where you’ll learn about regenerative gardening practices. After the tour, we’ll roll up our sleeves and get our hands in the soil, working together to care for the garden. Everyone is welcome, no gardening experience necessary. Morning tea will be provided!

Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U

Op Shop

9am - 1pm

New 2 U Op Shop, 485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price Bric-a-Brac!

Gribblehirst Knitters

Gribblehirst Community Hub

10am - 12pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Gifts for Good Shop

10am - 2pm

15 Marewa Road (on the site of Gracecity Church) Greenlane

Open to shoppers every Wednesday - selling high quality designer fabric pieces, fabric homewares and accessories. This fabric is unwanted samples and deleted lines that would otherwise go to landfill.

Free E-Bike Trial

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

10am - 1pm

Mt Albert Library, 84 Saint Lukes Road

Thinking of using less carbon, leaving the car at home, getting a bike? Try our E-bike for a free ride to see if it is the lifestyle for you.

CAN stall: Make a Pledge to the Climate

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

11am-1pm

Mt Albert Library, 84 Saint Lukes Road

Visit us during the holidays when we will return with our action packed stall: make a pledge that suits you in our effort to reduce our carbon footprint, share your scrap food recipes with us for our upcoming community booklet, try our free e-bike and find out what events in Albert-Eden support our desire to use less CO2. Meanwhile your child can make a sticker expressing their climate thoughts with our Kids Creating with Kids event.

Sticker Making for Kids

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

11am-1pm

Mt Albert Library, 84 Saint Lukes Road

Come for an event for climate conscious kids and adults!

Nature Friendly Craft

Kia Ora Nihongo Kids Club

3.30pm - 4.30pm Gribblehirst, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

$10 pp

Learn to Ride a Bike and Test an E-Bike

THURSDAY,

24 Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9am - 1pm

New 2 U Op Shop, 485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price Bric-a-Brac!

Circular Seascapes with The Re-Creators

Puketāpapa Climate Action and Wesley Community Centre

4pm - 6pm Wesley Community Centre 740 Sandringham Road, Mt Roskill

Join us at our drop-in event to learn how to balance, pedal independently, practice basic bike handling, and check your bike and helmet for safety.

This event is perfect for anyone who hasn’t ridden before or hasn’t been on a bike in a while. Our friendly, experienced instructors will guide you step by step. You can bring your own bike and helmet or use ours.

We’ll also have a range of e-bikes available for you to try out and experience!

The Re-Creators

10am - 12pm

Mt Albert Library, 84 Saint Lukes Road

Kids will create beautiful circular seascapes using upcycled materials to celebrate Earth Day. This hands-on activity explores creativity while promoting sustainability! Perfect for 7-12 year old children.

CAN stall: Make a Pledge to the Climate

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

10am - 12pm

Point Chevalier Library, 18 Huia Road, Point Chevalier

Visit us during the holidays when we will return with our action packed stall: make a pledge that suits you in our effort to reduce

our carbon footprint, share your scrap food recipes with us for our upcoming community booklet, try our free e-bike and find out what events in Albert-Eden support our desire to use less CO2. Meanwhile your child can make a sticker expressing their climate thoughts with our Kids Creating with Kids event.

Harakeke Wānanga

Waiōrea Community Recycling Centre – Pū Mātauranga Hub

10am - 12pm

990 Great North Road, Western Springs

Have you ever wanted to learn or try weaving? Or are you already a weaver looking to share your skills and kōrero? Relax, connect, and create while enjoying a cuppa and a biscuit with others in your community. All skill levels welcome! Whether you’re a beginner or experienced, these wānanga are a chance to weave, chat, and connect. Spaces are limited – RSVP now (email christine@mphs.org.nz) and be part of this creative and welcoming gathering!

Rongoā Workshop Emma

Haslam

10am - 12:30pm

Mt Roskill Library 546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings

A Rongoā Workshop, exploring the philosophies, principles and practices of Māori Medicine.

Eco Day with AlbertEden CAN

Pt Chevalier Little Library

10am - 1pm

Point Chevalier Library, 18 Huia Road, Point Chevalier

Bring your kids to this holiday event and let them express their climate concerns and solutions. While they make a sticker at our ‘Kids Creating with Kids’ sticker-making session, have a go on our free e-bike or pledge a climate action that has been on your mind.

Add to our collection of scrap food recipes for our upcoming community recipe booklet - less waste, more delicious food!

Free E-Bike Trial

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

10am - 1pm

Point Chevalier Library, 18 Huia Road, Point Chevalier

Thinking of using less carbon, leaving the car at home, getting a bike? Try our E-bike for a free ride to see if it is the lifestyle for you.

Conservation

Conversation: Predator

Conservation Volunteers NZ and Urban Ark

2pm - 4pm

Epsom Library, 195 Manukau Road, Epsom

Aotearoa’s goal of becoming pest free by 2050 is a lofty one, but cities, scientists, iwi, and volunteers all over the country are hard at work making it happen. Learn more about the nationwide fight to save our natural biodiversity and the role you can play in your own backyard. This is a bilingual talk delivered in English and Mandarin.

Community Garden

Evening Mahi

Dignan Street Community Garden

4pm - 6pm

25 Dignan Street, Point Chevalier

Shake off the day and clear your head with a late arvo & evening session in Point Chev’s tranquil and high vibe community garden. Hosted by Bex and Luke, we’ll work together to tend to our crops, listen to the plants, harvest kai (take some home!) and make new friends. No gardening experience is required - simply show up and lend a hand.

Free E-bike Trial

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

5pm - 8pm

Garage Project Kingsland , 357 New North Road

Have you ever toyed with the idea of making the switch to an e-bike? Have a free trial to see if you love it as much as the people at our previous events! Whether you are thinking about your health, the climate or you just want to get ahead of the rush hour, we are here to answer your questions about e-bike related topics!

Vegan Night Market

The Vegan Society of New Zealand 5pm - 8.30pm

Garage Project Kingsland , 357 New North Road

Join us for our 2025 Vegan Night Markets! Where street meets flavour! Savour and sample the very best plantbased foods and indulge in sumptuous craft brews while soaking up the outdoor market vibes and live music! Stock up and shop at our fabulous indoor market, selling handcrafted artisan food, clothing and more. Bring your whanau, your besties and your doggy friends!

Gardening at the Hub

Gribblehirst Community Hub

5:30pm - 7pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Plant-Based Cooking with Foraged Plants

Puketāpapa Climate Action

6pm - 8pm

Lynfield Youth and Leisure Centre

16-18 Griffen Park Road, Mount Roskill

Join Dom from Puketāpapa Climate Action and Rehana Dayananda for a cooking demonstration where we’ll explore the world of foraged plants and create delicious, plant-based dishes using wild weeds. Learn how to identify edible plants in nature, how to incorporate them into your meals, and discover the incredible flavours that can be found just outside your door. Registration is required, book at puketapapaclimateaction@gmail.com

FRIDAY,

25

The Puketāpapa Edible Garden Cycle

Puketāpapa Climate Action and Wesley Community Centre 9am - 12pm

Wesley Community Centre 740 Sandringham Road Ext, Mt Roskill

Meat-free Meal: Cooking Classes

Gribblehirst Community Hub

6pm - 9pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Learn to cook Curried Mug Dal, nutritious and versatile - a variety of noodles and Indian savouries are made from these beans. Contains vitamin B6. Bookings essential: coordinator@ghub.nz

Join us for The Puketāpapa Edible Garden Cycle – a bike tour through vibrant community and home gardens in the area. See how locals are growing food, creating green spaces, and building connections in our community. We’ll visit 5 unique spaces on wheels, with cold drinks and ice blocks along the way, and plant-based sausages to finish.

Spaces are limited, and registration is required. We have some e-Bikes available to borrow. To register, email us at puketapapaclimateaction@gmail.com.

Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9am - 1pm

New 2 U Op Shop, 485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price Bric-a-Brac!

E-Bike Trial at the Balmoral Street Food Market

SATURDAY, 26

Buy Secondhand First: Half Price Weekly Sale

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

5.30pm - 8.30pm 164 Balmoral Rd, Mount Eden

Have you toyed with the idea of making the switch to an e-bike? We are here to offer you a free trial to see if you like the feel of it! Whatever your motivation, health, climate or beating rush hour traffic, we are here to answer all your e-bike related questions.

Bikes and Beers

Bike Auckland

6pm - 8pm

Brother’s Beer, 5 Akiraho Street, Mount Eden

Bikes & Beers is Bike Auckland’s monthly catch up for people who like bikes. Last Friday of every month. Come along for a natter with bikey types from all sorts of obscure backgrounds! Bike Auckland Members are entitled to a free bevvy at this event. No RSVP required — just turn up!

Roskill Community Trust - New 2 U Op Shop

9.30am - 1.30pm

New 2 U Op Shop, 485 Richardson Road, Mt Roskill

Stop by for a week of 1/2 price Bric-a-Brac!

Bike Hub Mount Roskill

9am - 1pm

740 Sandringham Road, Wesley

We offer FREE basic bike repairs, refurbished bike sales, advice, and more.

Composting Workshop

Compost Collective 10am - 12pm Tā Tātou Māra Kai Molley Green Reserve, Roskill South (access via Morrie Laing Ave)

Join Adam from Compost Collective for a fun, hands-on workshop and learn how to create your own static compost piles to grow nutrient-dense food! We’ll teach you how to turn everyday kitchen scraps and garden waste into rich, fertile compost to boost your garden’s health and productivity. Registration is required, book at puketapapaclimateaction@gmail.com

Community Creek Restoration with Ngā Ringa O Te Auaunga, Friends of Oakley Creek

Ngā Ringa O Te Auaunga

10am -

Creek area at back of 156 Stoddard Rd

Creek restoration session at the back of the Gull Filling Station on Stoddard Rd

Timeless Preloved Fashion Market

Timeless Market NZ

10am - 3pm

Mt Eden Village Centre

Happening every two months, this is your chance to shop high-quality, unique pre-loved fashion pieces for both men and women, all carefully selected for those who love style with a purpose. Want to be a stallholder? Email us at myprelovedmarket@gmail.com.

Build a Community

The Food Court -The Morningside Community

3.30pm - 6pm

705C New North Road Morningside Auckland

This workshop will aim to describe the process of turning a tennis court into a productive garden, and inspire people to

think outside the box and make it happen using all the basic knowledge and resources you have. There will be presentations from different people on different aspects of this process.

Free Vegan Cook Up

Food

Not Bombs

3:30 - 8:30pm

Gribblehirst, 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Join Food Not Bombs Tāmaki Makaurau for a vegan cook-up made with ingredients donated by community members who support their kaupapa of feeding people through love, mutual aid and non-violence. All welcome. Help out in the kitchen from 3:30pm or just drop in for a shared meal from 6pm.

SUNDAY, 27

Gardening at the Hub

Gribblehirst Community Hub

9.30am - 11.30am 5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Guided Walk: Ecology Identification

Cornwall Park

10am - 12pm

Huia Lodge Discovery Hub

Explore the ecology of Cornwall Park and become your own nature guide with ecologist Maddie. We will show you how to use various resources like field guides, apps, and keys to identify plants and animals so you can teach yourself about nature everywhere you go.

Working Bee

wine made from our very own grapes. Wine bottling around 11am, and pizza served from 12pm. BYO toppings (if you’d like) but we’ll provide GF pizza bases and sauce. Mauri ora!

Seed Library Launch, Crop Swap and Meet the Gardeners of Puketāpapa

Mt Roskill Library 11am - 1pm

ANVIRO Bharatiya Mandir Garden

10am - 12pm

254 Balmoral Road, Sandringham

Join the team to get this community garden in Sandringham/Balmoral up and running again. We are a new Eco Neighbourhood group and are looking for new people to come and join with us to grow food using permaculture principles next to the fabulous temple.

Woodfired Pizza & Community Wine Making

546 Mount Albert Road, Three Kings Come celebrate the Seed Library Launch, Crop Swap, and Meet the Gardeners of Puketāpapa! This exciting event brings together local gardening enthusiasts to share seeds, swap homegrown crops, and exchange tips for thriving gardens. Discover the wealth of knowledge from the passionate gardeners of Puketāpapa and learn how you can grow your own food sustainably. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or just starting out, this event offers a chance to connect with the community, get inspired, and contribute to the local green movement. Join us for a day of sharing, learning, and growing!

Gribblehirst Market

Gribblehirst Community Hub 12pm - 4pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Dignan Street Community Garden

11am onwards

25 Dignan Street, Point Chevalier

Last Sundays of the month are special in our community garden, and this one even more so! Join us for a woodfired pizza feast in our fabulous pizza oven, and help out with racking and bottling our first ever

Join us for market day! There will be indoor and outdoor stalls selling a range of homemade, home grown, artisan and preloved treasures. Want to run your own stall? Contact coordinator@ghub.nz for more details. Stall fees from $5.

CAN stall and E-Bike

Trial

Albert-Eden Climate Action Network

12 - 4pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Make a pledge for the climate, share a recipe for scrap foods for our upcoming recipe book or try our free e-bike. Find us at Gribblehirst Market for this and much more on how Albert-Eden can help us be more carbon conscious. Local action for global impact!

Vegan Night Market

The Vegan Society 5pm - 8.30pm Garage Project Kingsland, 357 New North Road

Savour and sample the very best plantbased foods and indulge in sumptuous craft brews while soaking up the outdoor market vibes and live music!

Stock up and shop at our fabulous indoor market, selling hand-crafted artisan food, clothing and more. Bring your whanau, your besties and your doggy friends!

Tumeke Cycle Space

Gribblehirst Community Hub

12pm - 4pm

5 Cabbage Tree Swamp Drive, Sandringham

Join us for our regular Community Bike Workshop. We help you fix your bicycle! Volunteer mechanics most welcome too!

Bonus Event!

MAY

FRIDAY, 02

Team Up 2 Clean Up

Earth Action Trust

1pm- 3pm

Mt Albert Library, 84 Saint Lukes Road

Team Up 2 Clean Up is Earth Action Trust’s flagship program, dedicated to fostering a clean and green Auckland through community-driven street clean-ups. These two-hour events are open to all age groups.

Vegan Food Truck Night

Pt Chev Community Centre 5-8pm Pt Chev Community Centre, 18 Huia Rd, Point Chevalier

A delicious evening of Vegan Food Trucks, from Food Truck Collective!