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Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown, and sustainability was a way of life.   Experience some of the hard work done every day… Read More

Repair Café Workshop ♻️ Fix It, Don’t Toss It! 🛠 What’s a Repair Café? A community event where people come together to repair broken items, share skills, and reduce waste.… Read More

Join us for independent craft evenings where creativity and sustainability come together! Whether you love crochet, knitting, embroidery, sewing, quilting, or cross-stitch, this is your space to relax, connect, and… Read More

Do you have a broken toy, a bike that needs fixing, or a favourite outfit that needs some love to make it wearable again? Come along to our April repair… Read More

An after-school programme with a difference! Create items that can be REPURPOSED, REUSED, REDESIGNED and UPCYCLED with a focus on PROTECTING AOTEAROA and TAKING CARE OF TE TAIAO/ENVIRONMENT This series… Read More

Whānau Fun at Riviera Reserve – Conservation Hīkoi Join us for a free afternoon of discovery and connection with nature, in partnership with Ōtara Waterways and Lakes Trust! This family-friendly… Read More

Shop and Learn! The Pop Up Shop is an opportunity for the community to come and browse/purchase preloved clothes, plants, rongoa, arts and crafts. At the same time, we will… Read More

Learn practical skills to reduce waste and save money   Master decluttering, composting and simple repairs. Turn old items into new treasures! Week 1 starts Tuesday April 21 from 10am-1pm… Read More

Sorry, this event is currently sold out. You can register to join the waitlist  Join Nat Rose Te Hei (Te Whānau ā Apanui, Ngāti Porou, Tainui, Tūwharetoa) in this fun… Read More

Step into the garden and watch plants turn into colour! This workshop takes you from growing and harvesting dye plants, to mordanting fabric, to making a dye bath, and finally… Read More