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Pick ‘N’ Mix Textiles for Adults & Teens – Highland Park

Support sustainability and get creative with the Thread Exchange! đŸȘĄ This hands‑on programme encourages the re‑use of fabric and showcases how fun and accessible sewing can be. Using a specialised… Read More

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POSTPONED: Guardians of Tomorrow – animated movie

Sorry this event has been postponed due to an unforeseen venue issue. New dates TBA – please keep your eyes peeled! For the first time ever, Pacific Kids’ Learning‘s Annual… Read More

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Critter Crafts

In the heritage gardens at Howick Historical Village, get crafty and creative with natural and recycled materials! In this children’s workshop with educator and historical interpreter Linda Darby Coring, join… Read More

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Cyanotype Printing

Step back in time at Historical Village, when everything was homemade and homegrown and being in tune with the environment was an essential way of life. Compose leaves and other natural… Read More

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Te Reo ki Papakura – Zero Waste

Join us for our inspiring Te Reo Māori Workshops, where language, culture, and sustainable living come together. Dive into practical Zero Waste living, discovering everyday habits that reduce waste, honour… Read More

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Te Reo ki Papakura

Join us for our inspiring Te Reo Māori Workshops, where language, culture, and sustainable living come together. Explore Maramataka, the Māori lunar calendar, and learn how its rhythms can guide… Read More

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Candle making

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

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Kids Holiday Programme

🌾Get creative and go green at our Kids Craft Workshop! 🌾 Join us at SUSTAINABLE PAPAKURA for a fun, hands‑on session where tamariki turn EVERYDAY SCRAP RESOURCES into an item… Read More

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Butter Making

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

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Repair Cafe Papakura

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