Sustainable Backyards
Sustainable Backyards – Sustainable Living in the BOP
Sustainable Backyards is a Bay of Plenty programme that inspires people to make positive, practical changes at home. Through events, workshops and local projects, we share ideas and skills for healthier homes, thriving gardens and more sustainable everyday living. Whether you’re just starting out or already taking action, Sustainable Backyards connects you with local knowledge, people and inspiration.
What to expect this year:
Sustainable Backyards is back for its 22nd year and has got lot of exciting new activities for you this March (and some returning favourites of course!)
- Get hands-on with the environment through beach cleans, bush walks, and garden tours.
- Connect with your community at film screenings, and guided tours.
- Explore sustainable living with clothing swaps and eco-friendly sales.
and so much more to come…
Our calendar is still in the planning stages, but once confirmed you will be able to head over to our What’s On section of this website for the full details of each event, or you will be able to grab a ticket through the Humanitix ticketing website
Would you like to host an event?
We are currently looking for events to be part of the Sustainable Backyards Calendar.
Click here for more info and to submit your event
Check out the details from our last event below
2026 TAURANGA CALENDAR – Click image to expand
2026 WESTERN BOP CALENDAR – Click image to expand
2026 ROTORUA CALENDAR – Click image to expand
2026 Competitions
WIN a nights stay at Watercliff Eco-Cabins in Ōmanawa
Sustainable Backyards 2026 is almost upon us! To celebrate, we are giving away a night’s stay for two at the beautiful Watercliff, a stunning eco-friendly cabin nestled amongst the cliffs and rivers of Ōmanawa.
HOW TO ENTER:
✨Head to our Facebook page or Instagram page and find the competition post
✨Follow Sustainable Backyards Bay of Plenty & Envirohub Bay of Plenty on that platform
✨Like that post
✨Tag your mates in the comment section. Each friend mentioned counts as an entry
✨The winner will be drawn on March 2nd
Check out the Watercliff Stay website 👇
https://www.watercliffstay.com/
2026 Competitions
Tag us in your photos and WIN!
Snap, tag & win at any Sustainable Backyards event this March!
Prize 1: The best photo (judged by Envirohub BOP staff) wins!
- 1 family pass (2 adults 3 kids) to The Redwoods Treewalk! (Valued at $164)
Prize 2: Most photos posted wins
- 2 x adult tickets for a Dolphin & Wildlife Cruise valued at $350!
How to enter:
Take a photo at a Sustainable Backyards event
Post it on Instagram/Facebook (grid/profile, NOT stories!)
Tag us Sustainable Backyards Bay of Plenty + #sustainablebackyards
Only enter if your profile is public!
Entries close 31st March, 2026. Ready to win? Let’s see those photos!
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