15 March – 14 April 2024 | Tāmaki Makaurau
Been to an EcoFest event?
Nau mai, haere mai
Welcome to EcoFest! A month-long celebration of our unique environment and sustainable living across Tāmaki Makaurau, Auckland.
EcoFest is packed with interactive workshops, experiences and activities for all ages that celebrate and restore our natural environment and offer practical ways to live more sustainably.
Become an EcoFest event host!
Got a green idea? Event registrations are closed for this year, but let’s keep in touch! Join us as an event host for EcoFest 2025 and share your passion for nature and sustainability with Tāmaki Makaurau.
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Scroll to learn more about our five inspiring event themes
Waka Hourua / Clean Transport
Get moving with sustainable transport…
Take a journey of discovery into clean transportation methods that encourage sustainable mobility, drawing inspiration from Māori repurposing double-hulled ocean vessels (waka hourua) into coastal and river crafts upon their arrival to Aotearoa.
Kīnaki Kai Reka / Foodies’ Fix
Fill your plate with locally grown and crafted food…
Delve into the art of cultivating, preparing, and cooking food (kai), celebrating the role of processes and condiments/garnishes (kīnaki) that imbue ingredients with sweet palatable flavours (reka).
Te Whaihanga / Makers’ Mayhem
Meet local creators and get hands-on experiences…
Te Whaihanga embodies limitless creativity. Experience sustainability as something beautiful, memorable and lasting with opportunities to meet local creators, support community artists, and gain hands-on experiences.
Torohē Nuku / Explore Nature
Get out and explore the natural gems in our backyard…
Torohē Nuku invites you to explore nature’s unique features (torohē), connecting you with Nuku (an abbreviation of Papatūānuku/Mother Earth) to appreciate her beauty and contribute to her regeneration.
Mauri Noho / Conscious Living
Discover smarter ways to live the good life…
Mauri Noho inspires us to live in peace and harmony with ourselves, our environment and others, inviting us to settle (noho) and be mindful to tread lightly and leave a positive impact on the places we inhabit (mauri).
EcoFest Map
Explore our map below showcasing all the events across the region.
Have Your Say on Auckland’s Future
Auckland Council’s Long-term Plan 2024-2034 has opened for public consultation, giving Aucklanders the chance to have their say on the future of the city.
This is your opportunity to make your voice heard! You can call on Auckland Council to prioritise climate action and restoring nature by having your say online or in person. Feedback closes Thursday 28 March at 11.59pm.
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