Climate Action Festival

From 10–16 November 2025, the Bay of Plenty will come alive with creativity, kōrero, and climate action as Envirohub Bay of Plenty hosts the annual Climate Action Festival — a week celebrating the small steps and big ideas shaping a sustainable future for Aotearoa New Zealand.

Across Tauranga and the Western Bay, visitors can expect workshops, talks, eco-markets, art exhibitions, and hands-on activities that showcasing examples of climate action.

This year's event offerings include:

Ahead of the festival, the Climate Canvas: Art for Action competition is already open for entries. Artists of all ages are invited to express their vision for a thriving, climate-resilient Bay of Plenty through painting, sculpture, photography, or mixed media.

Finalist works will be showcased at The Cargo Shed (13–16 November), before moving to Matter Gallery for a public exhibition later in the month. The competition provides a creative platform for dialogue — turning personal expression into collective inspiration.

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