Upcoming Events
Whangārei:
Events proudly supported by Whangārei District Council
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 EcoSolutions and Tai Tokerau Timebank.
More details here.
Next event:
Tuesday 21 October | 6.00-7.30pm | He Awhi Rito Envirohub - 8 First Ave, Whangārei.
October Green Drinks
Whangārei October Green Drinks is featuring Michael Champtaloup, Senior Advisor Community Readiness and Recovery for Fire and Emergency, Kaitohutohu Matua Noho Rite Me Te Whakarauora Hapori, Te Tai Tokerau.
He will be talking on “Wildfire Awareness and Preparedness” for our properties:
- Protecting your property from wildfire
- Being prepared before a wildfire occurs
- How to reduce the risk of a wildfire
- Landscaping for wildfire safety - eg low flammability plants
- Case studies eg Port Hills, Pegasus Beach, Mareakakaho
- How to check whether it’s safe to light a fire and if you’ll need a fire permit at checkitsalright.nz(external link).
- Advice for people who might get caught near a wildfire
This will be an extremely interesting and valuable evening.
It has the potential to place us at an advantage in the event of a summer fire, minimising the destructive effects to our properties and lives.
Tuesday 21st Oct at the usual time of 6pm – 7.30pm
at He Awhi Rito, with snacks and drinks courtesy of Tai Tokerau Timebank
Make & Mend Workshop
Our project for this month is making bags with purpose - a drawstring style pouch, a phone size cross shoulder bag or a water bottle holder. You can choose the style to suit your needs. A selection of fabrics has been generously donated by Intercept, these are limited, as are trims for handles. Bring a pair of old jeans if that would suit your bag style and consider finding a trim that would make the perfect handle.
Sunday 19 October | 10-12pm | He Awhi Rito Envirohub, 8 First Ave, Whangārei
November:
December:
Crafting A Zero Waste Christmas
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Crafting a Zero Waste Christmas
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.
Held at He Awhi Rito Envirohub | 8 First Avenue
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
6 December | Barge Showgrounds
SH14 Whangārei
$15pp. Students $5, kids under 5 free.
More details here
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