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.

Next event:  
Tuesday 18 August | 6-7.30pm | He Awhi Rito Envirohub | 8 First Ave, Whangarei

We all know about magazines, but who’s heard of ‘zines’, or simple mini booklets?

And do you know what an Ojo de Dios is?

Find out what they are by coming along to August Green Drinks and making some of your own!

Zines are usually mini booklets of 8 small pages made from a A4 piece of paper, they are great for creative expression as each is unique to its creator. You can tell a story, write a poem, create a comic, write your favourite recipe with comments and sketches, describe a feeling that you’d like to share - the possibilities are endless! The great thing about zines is that you can photocopy them and make gifts for others to share or to swap. They are a wonderful low-cost, small foot-print activity that really delights both the creator and the reader!

You can get as fancy as you like and make a little booklet with a textile cover. EcoSolutions has lots of fabric and a sewing machine that will be available.

Ojo de Dios for Matariki Stars 

An Ojo de Dios (Eye of God) is a traditional spiritual weaving craft created by the Huichol and Tepehuan indigenous peoples of western Mexico. Traditionally made by wrapping vibrant yarn around a wooden cross, the centre eye represents a spiritual portal to see and understand unknown things, while the four points symbolize earth, fire, air, and water.

There is an interesting parallel in Māori culture as Matariki, which is short for Ngā Mata o te Ariki, translates directly into "The Eyes of God".

What to bring:  Your curiosity, creative energy and a pencil / pen / crayons or two and maybe a story you want to tell through a zine.

Nyree and EcoSolutions will supply the rest.

This evening is open to all ages, so bring your whanau and imagination to make for a fun, lively, creative evening in collaboration with Creative Northland.

Nyree Sherlock, is a passionate creator and zine making is one of her many creative skills. She’ll be guiding us through making a zine as well as an Ojo de Dios!

Snacks and drinks provided.

AUGUST

Make & Mend Drop-in Sewing

Wednesday, 26th August | He Awhi Rito Envirohub | 4.30-7pm

We will assist you in bringing your projects to life when you come and sew socially with us. 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. 

SEPTEMBER

5th of September Compost Workshop/11-1/ Kick start your compost for spring!

Location TBC. If you would like to host this workshop at your community compost hub let us know!

19th September Silver Festival in conjunction with Timebank. A fun interactive day exploring waste minimisation activities with our Silver citizens.

20th of September Make and Mend/He Awhi Rito Envirohub | 4.30-7pm

Join us for this fun supported sewing group. Bring your own project to sew. 

OCTOBER

18th of October Make and Mend/He Awhi Rito Envirohub | 4.30-7pm

NOVEMBER