# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026: Innovating today for the generations ahead
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 am – Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: There is something powerful that happens when people come together for nature.

Join Ōrākei Local Board and passionate nature advocates Mandy Kupenga & Cassie Roma for a heart-led afternoon celebrating the people, projects, and possibilities nurturing the whenua and wai of the local board area. Whether you’re simply curious, deeply passionate, or ready to roll up your sleeves, this is your invitation to connect, learn, and be part of something bigger.

Spend the afternoon surrounded by caregivers, changemakers, and everyday heroes who are quietly (and not so quietly) restoring and protecting our environment. Hear inspiring kōrero from local speakers, experience short environmental films, and meet the incredible groups already doing meaningful work in our community.

✨ What to expect:
• Inspiring talks from local leaders and innovators
• Interactive stage sessions
• A special film room featuring powerful local stories
• VR (Virtual reality) experiences exploring our marine and forest environments
• Hands-on displays including trapping, planting, eco-living and more
• Stalls showcasing local groups, experts, and community initiatives
• Spot prizes and amazing giveaways
• Light refreshments to enjoy along the way

🎬 Film highlights:
• Heal the Hauraki – powerful local storys featuring inspiring people & communities creating change for the restoration and protection of the Hauraki Gulf.
• Think Like a Forest – a 2025 NZ documentary following the Recloaking Papatūānuku movement to restore over 2 million hectares of native forest through regenerative, nature-based solutions.

🗣️ Featured speakers include:

Jessica Hiscox (Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei) – a passionate kaitiaki sharing insights into local restoration plans and the innovative use of technology alongside mātauranga Māori.

Hugo Geddes (Auckland Council) – offering a fascinating bird’s-eye view of our natural spaces through drone technology used to monitor and protect special reserves.

This forum is about connection — between people, place, and purpose. It’s about celebrating what’s already happening, learning from one another, and discovering how each of us can play a part in caring for Te Taiao.

Bring your whānau, bring your curiosity, and come be part of a growing community working together for the generations ahead.

🌿 EcoFest is powered by community — and together, we can continue to grow its accessibility, inclusivity, and impact year after year.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/Ōrākei-enviro-forum-2026-innovating-today-for-the-generations-ahead/200029905754045
- **Event Categories**: business, entertainment, sports
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 92

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Auckland
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: Akarana Marine Sports Centre
- **lat**: -36.850122538061
- **long**: 174.81046493594
- **full address**: Akarana Marine Sports Centre, Akarana Eatery, 10 Tamaki Dr, Orakei, Auckland 1071, New Zealand, Auckland

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026: Innovating today for the generations ahead being held?
  - **A:** Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026: Innovating today for the generations ahead takes place on Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 03:00 am to Sun, 19 Apr, 2026 at 07:00 am at Akarana Marine Sports Centre, Akarana Eatery, 10 Tamaki Dr, Orakei, Auckland 1071, New Zealand, Auckland.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026: Innovating today for the generations ahead?
  - **A:** Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026: Innovating today for the generations ahead is organized by Ōrākei Local Board.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Ōrākei Enviro Forum 2026: Innovating today for the generations ahead is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. 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. With 90+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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