

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Plant Power: Wellness Day
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Join us at EcoMatters EcoHub for a nourishing day exploring good kai, mindful movement, creativity, connection, and climate-positive actions.

Support your physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing, with opportunities to connect, be active, take notice, and keep learning while caring for yourself and the planet.


On the Menu

10am–2pm (pop-in session)
Mindful Threads - a community art project with Tineswari Maruthamuthu (@themindfulmender)
Contribute to a collaborative wall hanging made from recycled and repurposed textiles, adding your own creativity to this sustainable, mindful artwork.

10.30–11.30am
The Power of Eating Plants with Luke Gabites - Planted Nutrition
Discover how eating more plants can support both your health and the planet. Luke explores the benefits of a plant-based diet - from improving wellbeing to reducing carbon emissions, conserving water, and easing pressure on food systems.
Supported by Whau Climate Action Network

11.45am–12.15pm
Harvest and Tour at EcoMatters Organic Teaching Garden with Meg Liptrot
Join Meg for a relaxed garden tour and harvest. Gather fresh pizza ingredients and salad greens while learning about seasonal growing and caring for the garden.

12.30–2pm
Woodfired Pizza Making with Thom Gabites - Plant-Based Chef
Get hands-on in this relaxed session making woodfired, plant-based pizzas. Led by Thom, it draws on his garden-to-table approach and love of food as a way to bring people together.

1.30–2.30pm
Good Food Good Mood with Jane Gabites and Luke Gabites
This session with Jane (psychologist) and Luke (clinical nutritionist) explores how our relationship with food affects mood, energy, and overall wellbeing. Drawing on their podcast Thrive: Mind &amp; Body, they share practical, approachable tips for eating to feel your best.

2.30–3.30pm
Move with Nature with Kris Walsh
A restorative movement workshop celebrating wellbeing in nature. Enjoy a gentle somatic warm-up and nature-inspired movement with music and shared rhythm. Inclusive for all, and held at the EcoHub and Olympic Park.

Things to note:

This is a fully plant-based event.
Catering includes one slice of plant-based pizza per attendee. Please note: we’re unable to accommodate additional dietary requirements.

Suitable for ages 14+

The ticket cost helps to cover our presenters’ time for the day. 


This event is part of EcoFest 2026 - a month-long, community-powered festival celebrating nature, sustainable living and everyday climate action across Tāmaki Makaurau. Discover practical ideas, inspiring events and ways to deepen your learning at ecofest.org.nz.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/plant-power-wellness-day/200029750884132
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, festivals, workshops, food-drinks, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 42

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand 0600
- **lat**: -36.90991
- **long**: 174.69122
- **full address**: 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand 0600, New Zealand

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Plant Power: Wellness Day
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/591a5b45fac6d6a8d4832096561263c8b95538eed668f7cc21fac2fe7822c908-rimg-w1200-h628-dc75a960-gmir?v=1775872890

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Plant Power: Wellness Day being held?
  - **A:** Plant Power: Wellness Day takes place on Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 05:30 am at 1 Olympic Place, New Lynn, Auckland, New Zealand 0600, New Zealand.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Plant Power: Wellness Day?
  - **A:** Plant Power: Wellness Day is organized by EcoMatters Environment Trust.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Plant Power: Wellness Day is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Plant Power: Wellness Day sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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