Upcoming Events
Whangārei:
Volunteering Northland celebrates the volunteer community in Te Tai Tokerau by hosting a day focused on volunteering, entertainment and making connections with local organisations doing amazing work in our community.
The Volunteer Fair is a free, family-friendly event that includes food, entertainment, and micro-volunteering opportunities. By bringing together volunteers and organisations from all backgrounds, we want to create a space where everyone can find a cause they believe in and feel a sense of belonging in their community
Come along and find EcoSolutions along with the rest of He Awhi Rito Envirohub to see what we do and how you can get involved.
Sat 22 June 2024, 9:00am–12:30pm | Whangārei Central Library, 5 Rust Avenue
More details here.
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. More details here.
Next event: Tuesday 18th June, 6:00-7:30pm at He Awhi Rito Envirohub, 8 First Avenue. Drinks and snacks provided.
Love Food Hate Waste Seasonal Workshop Series
Join us for a fun workshop showing you ways to use up all your food so that nothing goes to waste. You'll get to taste what we make on the night, as well as receiving a free seasonal cookbook & storage tips guide.
Kamo High School Cooking Rooms | 1 Wilkinson Avenue
-Wed 10 Apr, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
-Wed 19 Jun, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
-Wed 4 Sep, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
-Wed 27 Nov 2024, 5:30pm – 7:30pm
More details here
Make and Mend
A seasonal workshop hosted on both a Thursday evening and a Sunday afternoon once a quarter.
No experience required. Bring along your own sewing machine or use ours.
Focus will be on the activity of the month.
Experienced sewers looking to create in a social setting (with no guidance) are also welcome.
Fabrics/equipment donated to us by participants and Intercept.
Held at He Awhi Rito Envirohub | 8 First Avenue
Free entry with registration here.
Plastic Free July:
Eco Flow Period Workshop
Join us to create your own reusable pads in this free workshop during the school holidays. Learn how to sew your own eco-friendly products using items you might already have at home in a fun and inclusive atmosphere
Thursday 18th July 2 -4pm | He Awhi Rito Envirohub, 8 First Avenue
Free entry with registration here.
Plastic Free July Workshop
Come join us for a free interactive workshop where you'll learn how to find easy plastic alternatives for your home, school & work.
You'll create your own products, such as beeswax wraps, household cleaners, beauty products & more!
BYO clean jars and old beauty containers to fill up with new products to take home with you.
This is a great chance to learn and share ideas around how to reduce the amount of plastic used in everyday life
Saturday 9am - 12pm | He Awhi Rito Envirohub, 8 First Avenue
Free entry with registration here.
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