Events Whangārei

Upcoming Events

Events proudly supported by Whangārei and Far North District Councils

Green Drinks
Green Drinks serves as a global grassroots networking initiative that brings together individuals monthly with a shared commitment to environmental sustainability in a relaxed social setting.
Held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. Hosting alternates between Eco Solutions and Tai Tokerau Timebank.
More details here.

SEPTEMBER

15th of September Green Drinks

This month we are collaborating with Community Education Whangarei and Chloe from Sanolifestyle to explore soapmaking along with many other cool courses available through CEW.

Chloe is a soap maker who started her journey with a simple mission to reduce the number of plastic bottles in her shower. Now she has her own soap studio making natural, plastic packaging free soaps that she sells all over Northland. She also teaches classes through CEW for those keen to get started on learning how to make their own! Come along for a demonstration on cold process soapmaking and a discussion on ways you can move towards a plastic free bathroom

6-7.30pm | Te Kamo High School, 1 Wilkinson Avenue, Whangarei. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

19th of September Second-hand September clothes swap

Get behind second-hand September and join us for a clothes swap! Instead of buying a new summer wardrobe, clean out what you're not wearing and replace it with quality pre-loved items.

So how does it work? Have a look at your current clothing. Is there anything that doesn't fit or doesn't spark joy that could be swapped? Clothes need to be clean and in a good condition. If any items need mending, bring them along to our free monthly Make and Mend sessions instead (see Ecosolutions website for more details). Clothes for all ages and genders are welcome.

Once you have a few items ready to swap, either drop them off to Chloe at He Awhi Rito Envirohub on a Tuesdays from 12pm-4pm or bring them along on the day. For alternative drop off times please contact Chloe on 027 287 8918

9am till 11am, He Awhi Rito, 8 First Ave, Whangarei

24th of September Make and Mend Workshop

This month we're maintaining the wardrobe with basic mending skills. Spring is a time for cleaning up, clearing out and getting things tidy, ready for summer. Hem those jeans, mend that hole in your favorite woolly jumper and reattach that button you just have not got around to fixing.

Bring your mending pile and we will tackle it together. Thanks to Intercept we have fabrics to choose from if you need some inspiration. All ages and skill levels welcome. Bring your own machine or use one of ours.

4.30-7pm, He Awhi Rito, 8 First Ave, Whangarei

26th of September Compost Workshop at Maunu Gardens

Kickstart your garden for spring! Join us for a FREE composting workshop.
This workshop is a practical compost-making demonstration, building a thermal compost pile and showing the process step-by-step from start to finish.

You will learn:
- How to build compost that stays aerobic.
- How to protect the organisms that drive soil fertility.
- How to understand temperature, oxygen, fungi, bacteria and biology as a complete living system.

10-12am at Maunu Gardens, 29 Cemetery Road, Maunu.

OCTOBER

6th October Silver Festival in conjunction with Timebank. A fun interactive day exploring waste minimisation activities with our Silver citizens. We'll cover recycling basics and how to make your own household cleaning products. Afternoon tea is provided.

2pm to 4pm, He Awhi Rito, 8 First Ave, Whangarei

29th of October Make and Mend Workshop

Our monthly social sewing event. Bring along your own project or join in our activity of the month.

4.30-7pm, He Awhi Rito, 8 First Ave, Whangarei

NOVEMBER

15th of November Green Drinks | 6-7.30pm | He Awhi Rito, 8 First Ave, Whangarei

24th of November Make and Mend Workshop

Our monthly social sewing event. Bring along your own project or join in our activity of the month.

He Awhi Rito Envirohub | 4.30-7pm

DECEMBER

Crafting a Zero Waste Christmas

Date TBC | 10-12:30pm | He Awhi Rito Envirohub
We're running a workshop to look at fun ways to reduce the amount of waste we create this Christmas. We'll be creating re-usable/compostable wrapping and decorations that's personalised to you and your whānau.
There will be a variety of craft stations and everything you make on the day you can take home with you for free.
There will be activities for all ages. Bring the whole family and get creative in reducing your waste this Christmas - while making everything more personalised and fun!
Entry is free and you get to keep everything that you make on the day.

Free entry with registration here.

A&P Summer Show
Come find us at the A&P show! We'll be there providing free recycling and waste advice. As well as answering all your questions about composting and making your own zero-waste products. If you've missed any of our events this year, this is your chance to ask us about any of them. We'll also have an activity station to keep the kids entertained while you chat to us.

When/Where

5th December | Barge Showgrounds
SH14 Whangārei
$15pp. Students $5, kids under 5 free.
More details here

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Far North:

Anō Anō - The Upcycle Space – 6 Bank Street, Kaitaia: Run events daily.
Find all the details here