Kaipātiki Project

Share in nature's revival and support our work.

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Join us to restore our native plants, birds, bugs and fish.

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EcoFest North 21

A month-long series of eco-events. Celebrate with us!

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Join our Teaching Garden volunteers and enable community to grow food locally.

Teaching Garden

Order native plants in bulk. All eco-sourced and chemical-free. Complimentary expert advice is on us!

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Conservation and environmental sustainability courses and events for all.

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Share in nature’s revival with us. We’re a sustainable living one-stop shop.

For sustainable living, restoring native biodiversity and learning about environmental sustainability, Kaipātiki Project makes it easy to live well within our Earth's limits.

Based on Auckland’s North, we lead native bush regeneration and grow native plants, provide conservation volunteering opportunities at our nursery, teaching garden and in our wider restoration projects. We also offer practical education and organise events about sustainable living for different age groups. We have an online shop where you can buy bulk plants, offer a range of corporate sponsorship opportunities, recycling initiatives and a membership option.

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We believe that by working together, we can restore our native plants, birds, bugs and fish and regenerate the planet.

We have a range of ways to get involved. Join our volunteering whānau to get up close with nature. From bush restoration, weeding and trapping to growing and planting, many hands make light work. We have volunteering opportunities for businesses, individuals and families, schools and youth groups and community groups. Connect with others who share your sustainable living values and purpose. Give back to the community and feel the wonder of making a difference to our local environment.

Learn about sustainable living and environmental sustainability. Feel great while learning with others and helping our natural world. Learn new sustainable living skills at our Auckland's North EnviroHub or at events and courses across the region. Our education and volunteering is practical and hands on - you’ll literally get your hands dirty!

People of all ages and abilities are welcome! We love bringing diverse groups of people together.

No matter where you're at in your sustainable living journey, we're happy to share and learn.

What's On

Courses and events in conservation and sustainable living. A wide range of activities on offer. Join us, contribute, learn and share.

Volunteer

Find out about our wide range of volunteer opportunities for individuals, schools and youth groups, businesses and community groups.

Donate Today

From planting more natives, to running a youth education programme or running a restoration day, every dollar contributes to a wider community.

Sponsor our Work

Would you like to contribute towards restoring nature and living lightly on this planet? Then get in touch and see how we can work together.

What's On

Courses and events in conservation and sustainable living. A wide range of activities on offer. Join us, contribute, learn and share.

Volunteer

Find out about our wide range of volunteer opportunities for individuals, schools and youth groups, businesses and community groups.

Donate Today

From planting more natives, to running a youth education programme or running a restoration day, every dollar contributes to a wider community.

Sponsor our Work

Would you like to contribute towards restoring nature and living lightly on this planet? Then get in touch and see how we can work together.

28 February 2021

Takutai Moana Watts returns in 2021 to deliver an intermediate level raranga workshop. This workshop will refresh on tikanga practices and will also feature and highlight on dyes and muka extraction. The 3 days of learning with Takutai will culminate with the weaving of a kete whaikairo. Learn some new skills or extend your weaving skills.

Please note that as a minimum skill requirement, we require you to be confident and already capable to weave the following:

Putiputi - flower
Kono – food basket
Kopaki – 2 corner basket
Takitahi – single weave
Whiri – 3 plait

Venue: Kaipātiki Environment Hub, 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Dates:
28 February, 9am - 3pm (6 hours)
6 March, 10am - 2pm (4 hours)
7 March, 9am - 3 pm (6 hours)

Registrations close on 26 February 2021.

Beach Clean-up

06 March 2021

Two events on the same day:
Location 1: Takapuna Beach
Location 2: Wairau Estuary

We will provide:
Gloves, rubbish sacs, hand sanitiser, First Aid trained staff and kit, transport of rubbish to the relevant area, drink stations.

What you need to bring:
Sturdy shoes (hiking boots are best), raincoat (if required) and warm clothes, filled water bottle, snacks, hat, dry top if you like (we might get rained on)

Run for a cleaner coastline

07 March 2021

Waterbourne Festival encourages people to get active on the land, on the water, or both. They believe in sustainable environments and sustainable bodies. This fun run or walk is a chance to not just look after our country but to do something good for your own health. Being active can be hard but the fun run is a safe zone for people of all abilities to give back to their bodies. We want to help you to achieve new goals because nature and exercise just go hand and hand. Kaipātiki Project is proud to be part of this run and will receive $5 from every ticket thanks to Waterbourne Festival and Blue Carbon Project! Have fun!

Harakeke Workshop Series – Intermediate Level Raranga

28 February 2021

Takutai Moana Watts returns in 2021 to deliver an intermediate level raranga workshop. This workshop will refresh on tikanga practices and will also feature and highlight on dyes and muka extraction. The 3 days of learning with Takutai will culminate with the weaving of a kete whaikairo. Learn some new skills or extend your weaving skills.

Please note that as a minimum skill requirement, we require you to be confident and already capable to weave the following:

Putiputi - flower
Kono – food basket
Kopaki – 2 corner basket
Takitahi – single weave
Whiri – 3 plait

Venue: Kaipātiki Environment Hub, 17 Lauderdale Road, Birkdale

Dates:
28 February, 9am - 3pm (6 hours)
6 March, 10am - 2pm (4 hours)
7 March, 9am - 3 pm (6 hours)

Registrations close on 26 February 2021.

Learn more

Beach Clean-up

06 March 2021

Two events on the same day:
Location 1: Takapuna Beach
Location 2: Wairau Estuary

We will provide:
Gloves, rubbish sacs, hand sanitiser, First Aid trained staff and kit, transport of rubbish to the relevant area, drink stations.

What you need to bring:
Sturdy shoes (hiking boots are best), raincoat (if required) and warm clothes, filled water bottle, snacks, hat, dry top if you like (we might get rained on)

Learn more

Run for a cleaner coastline

07 March 2021

Waterbourne Festival encourages people to get active on the land, on the water, or both. They believe in sustainable environments and sustainable bodies. This fun run or walk is a chance to not just look after our country but to do something good for your own health. Being active can be hard but the fun run is a safe zone for people of all abilities to give back to their bodies. We want to help you to achieve new goals because nature and exercise just go hand and hand. Kaipātiki Project is proud to be part of this run and will receive $5 from every ticket thanks to Waterbourne Festival and Blue Carbon Project! Have fun!

Learn more

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Kaipātiki Project recognised at Mayoral Conservation Awards 2020

In a company of amazing volunteers, community groups, Auckland Local Boards’ representatives, former Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Kaipātiki Project joined the celebrations of Mayoral Conservation Awards on 28 November 2020.

Movember meets Mulch

Kaipātiki Project has teamed up with Nick Molcsan, a young Project Manager with a vision, for an unusual mission connecting Movember with Mulch!

As an environmental organisation, Kaipātiki Project can provide as much mulch as Nick and his mates can lift, but is always looking for volunteers to help it spread...

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Barfoot & Thompson supports us

We are delighted to welcome on board our newest sponsor, Barfoot & Thompson. Auckland’s largest real estate agency works across all the regions that we do, and are very supportive of our mission.

Kaipātiki Project recognised at Mayoral Conservation Awards 2020

In a company of amazing volunteers, community groups, Auckland Local Boards’ representatives, former Auckland Deputy Mayor Penny Hulse and Auckland Mayor Phil Goff, Kaipātiki Project joined the celebrations of Mayoral Conservation Awards on 28 November 2020.

Movember meets Mulch

Kaipātiki Project has teamed up with Nick Molcsan, a young Project Manager with a vision, for an unusual mission connecting Movember with Mulch!

As an environmental organisation, Kaipātiki Project can provide as much mulch as Nick and his mates can lift, but is always looking for volunteers to help it spread...

Barfoot & Thompson supports us

We are delighted to welcome on board our newest sponsor, Barfoot & Thompson. Auckland’s largest real estate agency works across all the regions that we do, and are very supportive of our mission.

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