• Ayrlies Wetlands Bird Walk – Mandarin

    Ayrlies Garden and Wetlands Potts Road, Whitford, Auckland

    Join us for a peaceful exploration of the Ayrlies Wetlands, a sprawling 14-hectare sanctuary that serves as a vital refuge for New Zealand’s birdlife. Originally a salt marsh, this area was transformed in 2001 into a thriving ecological haven featuring a 3.3-hectare lake and over 20,000 native plantings. Event Highlights Bird Watching: Discover over 80 […]

    Free
  • Weed Swap Day 2026

    Lloyd Elsmore Park Bells Road, Pakuranga Heights, Auckland

    Help protect our local biodiversity by clearing your property of invasive "eco-weeds" and replacing them with beautiful New Zealand natives! This community initiative makes it easy to dispose of difficult pest plants and gives you the tools to start your own native restoration at home. How It Works Clear Your Garden: Remove invasive pest plants […]

    Free

    Why Our Ecosystem is Special (Mandarin)

    Botany Library Level 1, Botany Town Centre, Auckland

    专题讲座:为什么我们的生态系统如此特别? Join us for an engaging workshop tailored specifically for our Chinese-speaking community. We will explore the unique biodiversity of the Howick Ward and discuss how we can work together to protect our local environment. 欢迎参加专为华社举办的生态环保专题讲座。我们将共同探索豪威克区(Howick Ward)独特的生物多样性,并讨论如何携手保护我们的家园环境。 What We Will Cover | 讲座内容 Unique Biodiversity: Why New Zealand’s birds, plants, and insects are found nowhere […]

    Free
  • Community Celebration – Everyone Welcome!

    Bucklands and Eastern Beaches Memorial Hall 48 The Parade, Bucklands Beach, Auckland

    Our Moth Plant Pod Competition Prizegiving is coming up on Tuesday 3 June and we would love to see members of our local community there as we celebrate the incredible collective effort that has gone into tackling moth plant across the Howick Ward this season. From schools and community groups to families and individual volunteers, […]

    Free
  • Postponed Fungi Foray: A guided Walk Through Howick’s hidden kingdom

    Murphys Bush Reserve 160 Murphys Road, Flat Bush, Auckland

    Ever looked twice at a rotting log and wondered what's actually going on down there? We certainly have! That's why we've collaborated with a local fungi legend and expert to come along and explore Howick's hidden fungi kingdom with us! Join us for a FREE family-friendly guided walk through Murphy's Bush to observe, marvel and […]

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  • 🀄️ 一副麻将,能告诉我们多少关于自然的故事?

    Highland Park Library 16 Highland Park Drive, Highland Park, Auckland 2010, Auckland

    麻将不仅仅是方寸之间的博弈与娱乐,其牌面演变与玩法逻辑中,深深印刻着古人对自然界的观察与互动。

    在本次跨界文化讲座中,我们将带您探索东方竹牌背后鲜为人知的自然奥秘:从传统麻将里的“鸟类密码”与“猫鼠博弈”,到钓鱼佬与水禽鸬鹚的捕鱼智慧;再到今天新西兰如何通过捕鼠战保卫本土鸟类,以及东方牌局文化如何为新西兰年度鸟类大选(Bird of the Year, BOTY)中的鸬鹚(Shag / Kawau)拉票助力!

    无论是对中国传统文化感兴趣,还是热爱生态与自然鸟类,这场兼具硬核知识与趣味的反差感讲座都不容错过。