Leafy Lab - 11th November 2026

Leafy Lab | Where Auckland’s Green Industry Meets

Wednesday 11 November 2026
Horse & Trap, Mt Eden

Leafy Lab is back this November — bringing together the people who plan, grow, design, build, manage, study and care for Auckland’s living environment.

More than just a networking event, Leafy Lab is a place to connect, learn, challenge ideas and develop better solutions together. It’s an opportunity to step outside your usual corner of the industry, hear different perspectives and have conversations that can lead to better outcomes for Auckland's living environment.

What to expect

We’ll keep things relaxed, practical and conversational, with an evening that includes:

Networking – Meet people from across Auckland’s green industry and make new connections.

Two guest speakers – Hear from Tim Welch from Auckland University and Nic Thomson from Iceberg, bringing valuable knowledge and insights to the conversation. More information about our speakers and their topics will be released soon.

Time to talk – There’ll be plenty of opportunity to continue the conversation, ask questions and connect with others between sessions.

Drinks & nibbles – Your ticket includes two complimentary drinks, generously provided by Greencycle, plus nibbles throughout the evening. A cash bar is also available.

Whether you're a practitioner, designer, planner, asset manager, business owner, apprentice, or simply interested in the future of Auckland's living environment, Leafy Lab is a place for you.

Come along, meet people outside your usual network, challenge ideas, share what you know and discover practical ways we can work together to create better outcomes for Auckland’s living environment.

Leafy Lab — where Auckland’s green industry meets.

With thanks to our supporters

Greencycle — Drinks Sponsor
Auckland Council — Supporter
Treetools — Stallholder
NZARB — Supporter