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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

Join the Sustainable Fashion Movement! Do you love fashion but hate waste? Want to give your clothes a second life? Sew Sustainable is your chance to learn practical skills that… Read More

Want to learn what climate change actually is? Or do you want to help tackle climate change but don’t have the time to become a climate scientist? PLAY YOUR PART… 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

Explore the gardens and discover the delicate art of flower-pressing in the beautiful setting of the Howick Historical Village! A favourite pastime of the Victorians, flowers, foliage and ferns were pressed and… Read More

Create your own kauri creation using recycled native timber and let your ideas lead the way. You will design, shape, sand, and finish your piece, turning beautiful reclaimed wood into… 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

Explore Chip Budding and Marcotting in this hands-on session with experienced gardener Ben Cheah, held in the EcoMatters Organic Teaching Garden. These simple, powerful and no cost propagation techniques are… Read More