The wellness segment involved a panel discussion by six professionals in different modalities, a holistic first aid course, collaborative and kids' yoga classes and pecha kucha.
Ms Riches said they were pleased with this addition with full yoga classes and a sold out pecha kucha.
"I think everyone is into that sort of stuff and are keen to learn more about healthy living so it went down really well."
The earth bag, which was the headline feature for this year's event, also went down well with those who attended.
EIT students along with tutor Aaron Williams were involved in the construction of the wall prior to the event and got people to help them with the creation during the weekend.
"We are getting there with the wall and had lots of people help with the dumping of earth on to the wall but the rain definitely made it harder," Ms Riches said.
The wall was about promoting the construction, materials and practices of the past that are now being re-learned as people head towards a more sustainable and gentle lifestyle.
The natural, or earth buildings, are built using mostly non-industrial, minimally processed, locally available, and renewable, recycled or salvaged materials.
A variety of experts attended the show with bug man Ruud Kleinpaste taking the children on a critter tour, allowing people to get up close and personal with his wetas Dorothy and George.
"Ruud then went on to the panel so people could ask him lots of questions about whatever they wanted to know, which was quite interesting."
The Magpies also made a guest appearance helping children from the Child Cancer Foundation build their own gardens.
"They were like celebrities and helped the children build scarecrows and their own small garden where they decorated the boxes."
The gardens the children made were being delivered to their homes this week.