Get your upcycled and sustainably-made glad rags on and join the fun - EcoDay is back. Taking place Sunday 15 April at EcoMatters Environment Trust and the surrounding park in New Lynn, this free event is packed with entertainment for all ages. The music stage features:
11am DJ Alisha (Funk/World)
12pm Creative Souls Drumming Workshop
1pm Nia Vavao (Acoustic/Solo)
2pm DJ Alisha
2.30pm Lily Oostendorp (Acoustic/Solo)
3pm DJ Alisha
This year we are also introducing a second stage, jam-packed with inspirational speakers, workshops and panel discussions. Speakers will include Cameron Sims from Plant Culture on using hemp-based products, Zero Waste Josephine, and EcoMatters’ own Sarah Jane Murray, who will present ‘The Ultimate Guide to Recycling’. The seminars and panel discussions will explore localising food economies, ‘What Are We Doing with the Waitakere Ranges'’ and the future of architecture.
We will also have the usual crowd-pleasers of course - music, kids’ activities, food trucks and eco-friendly market stalls all nestled in our beautiful park. Come on your bikes and join in EcoDay's first ever Velodrome Bike Party.
Quality upcycled, organic and fair trade products will be sold by local businesses alongside an array of food and coffee to tempt the taste buds. Like previous years, EcoMatters is lucky to be working with local Kelston Boys High School in running a ‘Wash Against Waste’ food court, one of the initiatives in place to achieve a zero waste event.
As a great family day out, there will be plenty of activities to get the little ones involved, including the chance to get up close with reptiles and insects as well as kid-friendly activations throughout the day.
When: Sunday 15th April, 11am- 6pm
Where: EcoMatters Environment Centre & Olympic Park, New Lynn
Entry: Free
Bring: Cash, BYO coffee cup & water bottle
Public transport: 9 minute walk from New Lynn Transport Centre
