EcoFest 2023 Events
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Fair Food Volunteering
12:15 pm
Saturday, 18 March 2023
2/624 Rosebank Road, Avondale
Come down and join us for a volunteer shift at Fair Food, where we are passionate about feeding people, not landfills. We’re powered by hundreds of volunteers who lovingly hand-sort fresh food and prepare it for our partner charities to distribute to people in need.
Hosted by:
Fair Food

Ecopots in Seconds
10:00 am
Saturday, 18 March 2023
Avondale Library, 93 Rosebank Road, Avondale
Pop into the library and our staff will show you how to make your own ecofriendly plant pots in just seconds. You can put these pots directly into your garden plots! Garden mix and seeds provided.
Hosted by:
Avondale Library

Library Seed Swap
9:00 am
Saturday, 18 March 2023
Avondale Library, 93 Rosedale Road, Avondale
Seeds are the little suitcases that store the evolution of plant species and the culture of their growers - Josie Jeffery. Share and exchange seeds and growing tips with your neighbours through the Avondale Library Seed Swap. The Seed Swap will operate throughout the month during the library's opening hours.
Hosted by:
Avondale Library

Autumn Gardening Workshop
10:00 am
Friday, 24 March 2023
Triangle Park Community Teaching Garden, 385 Don Buck Road, Massey
Come join us for a morning of seed-raising, sowing, planting, harvesting, composting, worm farming and more autumn garden projects. This is a great opportunity to share your knowledge, learn new skills and gain practical experience with organic gardening. Bring sturdy shoes.
Hosted by:
Triangle Park Community Teaching Garden

Just Eat It Film Screening
7:30 pm
Friday, 24 March 2023
The Art of Living Centre, 93 Lansford Crescent, Avondale
Join a group of like-minded people to watch this eye-opening, informative film documentary that tackles the issue of food waste from farm to retail & to the back of the fridge.
Suitable for children & families. Dress comfortably & feel free to bring beanbags, cushions, blankets & anything to make you more comfy. Teas & plant-based refreshments will be provided. This will be a zero-waste event.
Hosted by:
The Art of Living Foundation NZ

Beginner Bike Skills
9:00 am
Friday, 24 March 2023
Exact location in Avondale will be provided on registration
This course is great for beginners. You’ll learn how to balance on a bike and pedal independently, 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. Ages 18+.
Hosted by:
Auckland Transport

Natural Dyes Workshop
10:00 am
Friday, 24 March 2023
RE: MAKER SPACE, 7/6 Westgate Drive, Massey
Do you fancy learning how to make your own natural dyes? Our ancestors used to dye all their cloth naturally using plant materials, leaves, roots, bark and flowers, as well as veggies, fruits and insects. Even though natural dyeing takes longer and the results cannot always be predicted, this method allows you to produce the most magical, intense and bright colours ever!
Hosted by:
The ReCreators

Repair Café
11:00 am
Friday, 24 March 2023
New Lynn Community Centre, 45 Totara Avenue, New Lynn
Come along to the Repair Café to get your items repaired for FREE!!
Our volunteer repairers are ready to help repair your items such as:
- Small appliances (blenders, hairdryers etc)
- Clothing that needs fixing (please bring clean clothes)
- Smaller furniture pieces that need to be repaired
- Bikes that need to be serviced
- Toys
- Laptops and other electronics
Hosted by:
Doughnut Economics Advocates New Zealand

Upcycled Basket Making Workshop
1:00 pm
Saturday, 25 March 2023
1/22 Islington Avenue, New Lynn
Learn how to make an eye catching, fun fabric scrap basket with Elizabeth of STAY WILD NZ. Made entirely of fabric scraps otherwise going to landfill. Choose your own fabric and colourway and make something really unique. Bring your own sewing machine if preferred.
Hosted by:
Fashion Rebellion Aotearoa

Rongoā Māori Wānanga in the Whau
1:30 pm
Saturday, 25 March 2023
EcoMatters, 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn
Please note that this wānanga is sold out with people on the waiting list.
Join Emma Haslam (Ngāi Te Rangi and Ngāti Hauā) and explore the medicinal properties of native plants, as well as the tikanga for their harvest and use. This Wānanga is supported by the Whau Local Board.
Hosted by:
EcoMatters Environment Trust

Grow Your Own Greens
10:00 am
Saturday, 25 March 2023
Blockhouse Bay Library, 578 Blockhouse Bay Road, Blockhouse Bay
Learn practical tips towards reducing food waste and clever storage ideas to keep your food fresh for longer. We’ll discuss the importance of eating fresh, locally-grown food, the health and environmental benefits of this with a hands-on demonstration of setting up or enlivening your own garden.
Hosted by:
Love Food Hate Waste

Make Your Own Zero Waste Dog Treats
1:30 pm
Saturday, 25 March 2023
Glen Eden Recreation and Community Centre, 44 Glendale Road, Glen Eden
Do you want great dog treats without the plastic packaging? Learn how to make healthy, tasty treats that your dog will love, zero waste style, with Sarah from Bark Dog Training.
We'll be making several different flavours of treats. Please bring four small lidded jars or containers (about 1 cup capacity) for mixes to bake at home as well as some treat samples to take home for your dog.
Hosted by:
Bark Dog Training