 Some places quietly build a reputation over decades. Then the rest of the world catches up.
A huge congratulations to One Tree Grill on being recognised in the inaugural Michelin Gguide New Zealand. It is a remarkable achievement and a well-deserved recognition of the consistency, creativity and hospitality that have made this restaurant a favourite for so many locals. For years, One Tree Grill has been a place where birthdays are celebrated, anniversaries are marked and memorable meals are shared. Now it has earned recognition on one of the world's most respected culinary stages. Congratulations to the entire team on this incredible milestone. We're proud to have you as part of our corner of Auckland. World class dining right here in Greenwoods Corner, Epsom.  Greenwoods Corner Epsom Business Association held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on 25 May 2026, bringing local business owners and members of the Albert-Eden Local Board together to look back and reflect on a year packed with fun, creativity, and neighbourhood pride.
From our hugely popular Greenwoods Corner Spring Festival to our annual Christmas Stencil Displays and Competitions we've had a lot going on locally and a great deal to celebrate. This year there were several new additions to Greenwoods Corner's calendar of events, including the colourful and vibrant Eco Easter Celebration, our recent Mother's Day Giveaway and our ongoing community partnership with The Blues. It's been a year full of moments that have brought people into the village and reminded everyone why Greenwoods Corner is such a special place. The AGM was a chance to celebrate our successes and acknowledge the hard work of the many people who helped make them happen. Even better — we’re just getting started. Greenwoods Corner Epsom Business Association is already planning a full line-up of events, competitions, and activities for the year ahead. There’s plenty in the pipeline, and we can’t wait to bring even more energy and connection to the village. Here’s to another year of community spirit and good times at Greenwoods Corner!  Thank you to everyone that entered our Mother's Day Luxury Hamper Giveaway and congratulations to our winner!
 A little love, just for her
This Mother’s Day, Greenwoods Corner village has come together to create something truly special. We’re giving away a beautifully curated luxury hamper valued at $746, filled with thoughtful treats from some of your favourite local businesses, all designed to celebrate the incredible women in our lives. From self-care and style to a few little luxuries, this hamper is all about giving back to the women who give so much. How the Giveaway Works Starting Tuesday 28 April, we’ll be revealing the hamper one layer at a time across our social channels. Each day brings a new surprise… and a new chance to enter. Here’s how to take part: • Each day, we’ll reveal one set of items in the hamper • Simply comment on the daily post with your guess of what’s inside (just for fun!) • Nominate one special person — a Mum, Grandmother, Aunty, or a special woman who helps raise and support our families • Tell us why she deserves to win • You can enter once per day on Facebook and once per day on Instagram • One nomination per entry Feel free to tag your special person — after all, it takes a village What You Could Win? A stunning Mother’s Day hamper valued at $746, featuring gifts generously provided by our local businesses, including: • Ambience Beauty Spa • Exile Hair Design • Simply Wonderful Clothes • Browns Boutique • The General Epsom All beautifully presented and ready to make someone feel truly appreciated Key Dates • Competition opens: Tuesday 28 April • Entries close: Midnight, Sunday 5 May • Winner announced: Wednesday 30 April (via our social channels) • Prize collection: From Exile Hair Design by 5pm, Friday 9 May Ready to Join In? Head over to our social channels and start entering from Tuesday 28 April because someone special deserves to be celebrated — and it might just be your nomination that makes her day. Click here for full terms and conditions. Why We’re Doing This? At Greenwoods Corner, we believe in celebrating our community, and the women who hold it together. This is our way of saying thank you. From our village to yours. We were so impressed by the creativity, resourcefulness and eco-spirit that came through in every single entry to our Eco Easter Recycled/Sustainable Art Competition and by the enormously high standard of entries we received in our Eco Easter Colouring Competition.
Choosing winners was no easy task, and we would like to say a big thank you to our wonderful judge, Jack Tan from the Albert-Eden Local Board, for generously giving his time. We truly appreciate it! With the above said, it is our great pleasure to announce this year's winners... ECO EASTER RECYCLED/SUSTAINABLE ART COMPETITION : 1ST PLACE — Alice Neill, Age 10 An egg carton transformed into the most delightful Easter basket — complete with painted eggs, a sweet little bunny and a handwritten Happy Easter sign. 2ND PLACE — Max Wakim (Age 9) & Chris Wakim (Age 45) A father and son collaboration. A beautiful Easter egg collage crafted entirely from natural materials — acorns, berries, moss and leaves. Nature at its finest! 3RD PLACE — Paula Adams, Age 29 Ingeniously crafted from hospital paper plates — a gorgeous hatching Easter chick bursting with colour and creativity. Proof that amazing art can come from anywhere! ECO EASTER COLOURING COMPETITION : 1ST PLACE — Abby Li, Age 7 "Clean colours and tidy technique. Vibrant and beautiful effort. Your bunny pops out of the page." — Jack Tan 2ND PLACE — Raquel Karunanayake, Age 9 "Rich colours and nice detail — clearly time was taken to bring the Easter Bunny to life. Your selection of colours for the eggs wins me over." — Jack Tan 3RD PLACE — Heidi T, Age 7 "Innovative use of the bright nose to bring a 3D effect to the art piece. Light colours in a balanced way is so good and appealing to the eye." — Jack Tan A huge THANK YOU to every single person who entered and embraced the eco-creative spirit this Easter. We'll be sharing snippets of all our amazing entries on our socials shortly — keep an eye out, because every single one deserves to be celebrated! Greenwoods Corner came alive this past weekend as it hosted its first Easter Celebration, bringing together creativity, sustainability, and community spirit.
Families and locals were treated to a busy market day featuring arts and crafts, delicious food and competitions. The Creative Kids Collective and local artisans were out in force, showcasing the incredible talent and amazing skills present within our community. Many items for sale were made from recycled or sustainable materials, highlighting a strong focus on environmentally friendly practices, which was great to see. The Easter Bunny was a crowd favourite, handing out chocolate eggs to locals and visitors of all ages. The Albert-Eden Climate Action Network (CAN) also helped many aspiring artists enter into our two Easter Competitions by exercising their creative skills on the day of the event. These entries, together with those submitted online are currently being compiled for judging and the winners will be announced shortly. Thank you to everyone that attended our Easter Celebration in the Corner. Following the success of this first Easter event, organisers are already looking forward to welcoming everyone back again, hoping to make it a much-loved annual tradition for the community.  Families across Auckland are invited to celebrate Easter with a sustainable twist at the Greenwoods Corner Eco Easter Celebration, taking place on Saturday 28th March from 9am-12pm at Greenwoods Corner in Epsom. As part of the Albert-Eden & Puketapapa Eco Festival, the community event will bring together local arts and crafts, market stalls and competitions designed to inspire families to think differently about sustainability while enjoying a great morning out together. Hosted by Greenwoods Corner Epsom Business Association, the event reflects the village's strong focus on community connection and environmental awareness. Visitors can enjoy a variety of activities on the day: come and meet the Easter Bunny - who will be handing out chocolate Easter Eggs; discover a range of stalls hosted by local businesses and artisans alongside art and craft stalls presented by the Creative Kids Collective; and participate in creative competitions designed to encourage sustainable thinking. Two competitions will run as part of the event:
Participants are invited to create Easter-themed artwork by either entering a colouring-in competition or creating their own masterpiece using recycled or sustainable materials. Prizes include LEGO packs, Easter treats and vouchers from local businesses. Entries close end of the day, Saturday 28th March 2026. A popular feature of the event will also be the Echo Tech E-Waste Egg Exchange, where visitors can bring along small unwanted electronic items and swap them for chocolate Easter eggs, helping divert waste from landfill. Click here for a full list of what e-waste can be exchanged. The event aims to celebrate the season, make sustainability approachable and fun for families and highlight the importance of reducing waste and reusing materials creatively. Greenwoods Corner Epsom Business Association Chairperson Dominique Bonn, says the event is about bringing the community together while promoting practical ways to care for the environment. "The Eco Easter Celebration is a chance for families to come together, have fun and learn simple ways we can all make more sustainable choices. Greenwoods Corner has always been about community, and this event is a wonderful way to celebrate that." Click here for a list of stalls and stallholder locations. Event : Greenwoods Corner Eco Easter Celebration Date: Saturday, 28th March 2026 Time: 9:00am - 12pm Location: Greenwoods Corner Village, Epsom See our EVENTS page for further details.   Create an Easter-themed artwork using recycled or sustainable materials, take a photo or scan the artwork and then email it to [email protected] for the chance to win some great prizes!
Think big, bold and eco-friendly. Click here for further competition information, terms and conditions.  Simply download your preferred image below, print a copy, and get colouring! Once you're done, photograph or scan your entry and email it to [email protected] for the chance to win some great prizes!
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