Events Whangārei

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 15th July | 6-7.30pm | He Awhi Rito Envirohub - 8 First Ave, Whangārei.

Julie Luiten from The Whare Manaakitanga (The House of Love & Kindness) will join us to share stories about the impacts The Clothing Shed and Book Barn are having on the local community. FREE services, clothing and food are offered to those in need. Donations of clothing are key to the success of this project, as is the supply of kai from Aroha Gardens, and the big team of loyal volunteers that support this cause.

July:

Plastic Free July Info Stall
10 July, Woolworths Okara Park, 11am-1pm

Plastic Free July Workshop

27 July, He Awhi Rito Envirohub, 8 First Ave, 9am-12pm

Join us to make some fun and easy alternatives to those pesky plastic products that do harm to our environment. In the mix is DIY beauty & cleaning products, bamboo straws and beeswax wraps. Bring your own (small) jars for samples to take home.

Learn more here

August:

Make & Mend
tbc

September:

Compost Workshop
tbc

Volunteer Northland Volunteer Fair

20 September (more info to come)

Silver Festival Recycling Talk
tbc

Greendrinks Environmental Quiz Night
tbc

October:

Make & Mend
tbc

November:

December:

Crafting A Zero Waste Christmas
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A&P Whangarei Show

6 December, Barge Park

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