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SUMMARY:Waiuku Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Show your things some TLC\, bring along your broken items to this free community event.\nOur team of skilled volunteers will help you repair your much loved household items\, keeping them out of landfill and saving you money.\n\nWe’ll have tea\, coffee and a bite available while you wait and learn alongside a volunteer. We want to make repairing your items accessible; this is a free community event with koha greatly appreciated.\n\nThings we can help repair:* Wooden furniture & toys* Clothing and textiles* General household items* Small electrical goods eg lamps\, toaster\n* Bikes\n* Jewelry and eye glasses\n\nHow it works: Pack your broken item and come by to the Waiuku Community Workshop between 10 and 1. Fill in a form so we can figure out how to help Grab a cuppa and wait your turn for a volunteer Sit with your volunteer to learn how they’ll fix your item Walk away with a hopefully repaired or mended item Spread the word and Let others know!\n\nThe more you can repair the less you need to throw away and buy again!
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/waiuku-repair-cafe-jun27/
LOCATION:Waiuku Tool Library & Community Workshop\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Repair Cafe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Community Workshop & Tool Library":MAILTO:toollibrary@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260628T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260628T120000
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SUMMARY:Upcycle Your Wardrobe Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Upcycle Your Wardrobe – 2-Part Workshop Series\nSunday 28 June\n10am – 12pm\n$10 \nDo you have clothes hanging in your wardrobe that no longer feel like “you”? Maybe they don’t quite fit right anymore\, feel a bit plain\, need repairing\, or simply haven’t been worn in years — but you’re not ready to part with them. \nInstead of buying new\, come learn how to transform what you already own into something you’ll love wearing again. \nThis relaxed workshop is all about giving clothing a second life through creativity\, repair\, and simple alterations. Bring along a few garments from your wardrobe and explore ideas such as: \n\nSimple alterations and fit adjustments\nAdding embellishments or creative details\nVisible mending and repairs\nTurning unloved pieces into something fresh and wearable again\nBuilding confidence to experiment with your clothing\n\nWhether you’re completely new to sewing and upcycling or already enjoy crafting and making\, this workshop is designed to be welcoming\, practical\, and inspiring. \nYou don’t need to be “good at sewing” — just bring your curiosity and a willingness to have a go. \nWhat to Bring\n\n2–4 clothing items you’d like to work on\nAny fabric scraps\, trims\, buttons\, lace\, patches\, or embellishments you already have at home (optional)\nBasic sewing kit if you have one\n\nCost\n$10 \nSpaces are limited\, so registrations are required.
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/upcycleyourwardrobe/
LOCATION:Waiuku Zero Waste Education Space\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Zero Waste Ltd":MAILTO:admin@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260704T133000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260704T153000
DTSTAMP:20260621T084918Z
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SUMMARY:DIY Apothecary Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of creating your own natural household and personal care products in this hands-on DIY Apothecary workshop. Learn simple\, low-waste recipes using natural ingredients\, and take home samples and practical ideas to help reduce packaging waste in your everyday life. \nWhether you’re new to DIY or already making your own products\, this workshop is a great opportunity to get hands-on\, save money\, and connect with others interested in sustainable living. \nSuitable for adults and teens. \nPlease bring along a selection of clean jars and containers\, including some small jars for storing beauty products. All other materials will be provided.
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/diy-apothecary-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T092806Z
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SUMMARY:School Holiday Workshop - Make Your Own Notebook
DESCRIPTION:Get creative these school holidays by transforming reclaimed materials into your very own handmade notebook. Participants will learn simple bookbinding techniques while giving new life to surplus paper\, card\, and other rescued materials. \nA fun\, hands-on activity for children and families that encourages creativity\, reuse\, and waste reduction. Everyone will take home their own unique notebook. \nThis is a Drop-in Session suitable for school-aged children. Children should be accompanied by an adult. \n  \n 
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/school-holiday-workshop-make-your-own-notebook/
LOCATION:Waiuku Zero Waste Education Space\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Free Workshop,Kids Activity,School Holidays
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Zero Waste Ltd":MAILTO:admin@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260715T120000
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SUMMARY:School Holiday Workshop - What's in Your Backyard?
DESCRIPTION:Ever wondered what creatures are visiting your backyard after dark? Drop in and discover how to identify the wildlife and pest species living around your home using a range of simple monitoring tools. \nExplore tracking tunnels\, chew cards\, paw prints\, bite marks\, and trap tunnels\, and learn how these tools can help you understand what is happening in your backyard. We’ll also cover the basics of backyard trapping and how pest control helps protect our precious native wildlife and you’ll get to build your own trap tunnel to take home. \nThis hands-on session is perfect for curious kids\, families\, and anyone interested in nature\, biodiversity\, and conservation. \nDrop in anytime between 10am and 12noon and explore and create at your own pace. \nSchool Holiday Workshop – What’s in Your Backyard?\nWednesday 15 July | 10am–12 noon (Drop-in Session) \nThis session will be run by the Waiuku Predator Trap Library and Predator Free Franklin.
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/school-holiday-workshop-whats-in-your-backyard/
LOCATION:Waiuku Zero Waste Education Space\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Workshop,Kids Activity,School Holidays,Trap Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Predator Trap Library":MAILTO:waiuku@predatorfreefranklin.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260719T140000
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SUMMARY:Waiuku Predator Trap Library - Open Afternoon
DESCRIPTION:The Waiuku Predator Trap Library is back!Sunday 19 July | 2pm–4pm \nBorrow\, return\, or learn more about predator traps at our monthly Trap Library session. Whether you’re already trapping or keen to get started\, our team can help you choose the right trap\, provide advice on trap placement and maintenance\, and answer any questions you may have. \nTogether\, we can help protect our native birds and biodiversity\, one backyard at a time.
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/waiuku-predator-trap-library-jul26/
LOCATION:Waiuku Tool Library & Community Workshop\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Trap Library
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260720T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260720T203000
DTSTAMP:20260621T102837Z
CREATED:20260621T102837Z
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SUMMARY:Waiuku 'UFO' Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Have a project tucked away at home that you’d love to finish? Bring along your UnFinished Object (UFO) and join us for an evening of relaxed crafting and conversation. \nWhether you knit\, crochet\, sew\, mend\, scrapbook\, or create in another way\, everyone is welcome. Share ideas\, learn from others\, and enjoy some dedicated creative time in good company. \nUFO Crafting CircleMonday 20 July | 7pm–8.30pm \nOur Crafting Circle is held monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month\, so if you can’t make this month\, there’s always next month!
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/waiuku-ufo-crafting-circle-jul26/
LOCATION:Waiuku Zero Waste Education Space\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Zero Waste Ltd":MAILTO:admin@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260725T120000
DTSTAMP:20260621T005350Z
CREATED:20260621T005246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260621T005350Z
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SUMMARY:Waiuku Repair Cafe
DESCRIPTION:Show your things some TLC\, bring along your broken items to this free community event.\nOur team of skilled volunteers will help you repair your much loved household items\, keeping them out of landfill and saving you money.\n\nWe’ll have tea\, coffee and a bite available while you wait and learn alongside a volunteer. We want to make repairing your items accessible; this is a free community event with koha greatly appreciated.\n\nThings we can help repair:* Wooden furniture & toys* Clothing and textiles* General household items such as ornaments\, frames… * Small electrical goods eg lamps…\n* Jewellery and eye glasses\n\nHow it works: Pack your broken item and come by to the Waiuku Community Workshop between 10 and 1. Fill in a form so we can figure out how to help Grab a cuppa and wait your turn for a volunteer Sit with your volunteer to learn how they’ll fix your item Walk away with a hopefully repaired or mended item Spread the word and Let others know!\n\nThe more you can repair the less you need to throw away and buy again!
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/waiuku-repair-cafe-jul-26/
LOCATION:Waiuku Zero Waste Education Space\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Repair Cafe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Zero Waste Ltd":MAILTO:admin@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260801T120000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260801T140000
DTSTAMP:20260722T040206Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T040206Z
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SUMMARY:Waiuku Sewing Repair Circle
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed Sewing Repair Circle at Waiuku Zero Waste. \nThis is a hands-on community session where you can bring along clothing or small textile items that need a little attention — a missing button\, a torn seam\, a loose hem\, or a favourite item that deserves a second life. \nWhether you’re a complete beginner or already comfortable with a sewing machine\, our friendly repair experts will be there to help you learn simple repair techniques and build confidence in mending your own clothes. \nBring along:\n– Clothing or small textile items to repair\n– Any matching thread\, buttons\, zips\, or patches you already have\n– Your own sewing kit if you’d like (sewing machines\, and basic equipment like scissors\, thread\, pins\, needles will also be available to use) \nSuitable for Adults and teens. Beginners welcome. \nWhy repair?\nRepairing clothing is one of the easiest ways to reduce waste\, save money\, and get more wear from the items you already own.
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/waiuku-sewing-repair-circle-aug26/
LOCATION:Waiuku Zero Waste Education Space\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free Workshop,Sewing Circle
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Zero Waste Ltd":MAILTO:admin@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260809T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260809T120000
DTSTAMP:20260723T000040Z
CREATED:20260723T000040Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260723T000040Z
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SUMMARY:Jeans into Bags Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Got a pair of jeans that are too worn to wear but too good to throw away? In this creative upcycling workshop\, you’ll learn how to turn old jeans into a sturdy bag. \nWe’ll guide you through the process step-by-step\, including cutting\, shaping\, sewing\, and adding finishing touches. \n  \nThis workshop is ideal for beginners and anyone interested in reducing textile waste through practical sewing projects. \n  \nBring along\n\nOne clean pair of old jeans (adult size works best)\nFabric scissors if you have them\nA sewing machine if you’d like to use your own (machines will also be available)\n\nSuitable for\nAdults and teens. \nBy the end of the workshop\, you’ll take home your own handmade denim bag and the skills to keep experimenting with textile upcycling.
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/jeans-into-bags-workshop/
LOCATION:Waiuku Zero Waste Education Space\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Zero Waste Ltd":MAILTO:proejcts@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260816T140000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260721T233637Z
CREATED:20260721T230049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T233637Z
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SUMMARY:Waiuku Predator Trap Library Monthly Open Day
DESCRIPTION:The Waiuku Predator Trap Library is back!\nSunday 16 August  | 2pm–4pm \nBorrow\, return\, or learn more about predator traps at our monthly Trap Library session. Whether you’re already trapping or keen to get started\, our team can help you choose the right trap\, provide advice on trap placement and maintenance\, and answer any questions you may have. \nTogether\, we can help protect our native birds and biodiversity\, one backyard at a time.
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/waiuku-predator-trap-library-aug26/
LOCATION:Waiuku Tool Library & Community Workshop\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,Trap Library
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Predator Trap Library":MAILTO:waiuku@predatorfreefranklin.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260817T190000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260817T203000
DTSTAMP:20260722T000738Z
CREATED:20260721T235008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T000738Z
UID:4012-1786993200-1786998600@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
SUMMARY:UFO Crafting Circle
DESCRIPTION:Have a project tucked away at home that you’d love to finish? Bring along your UnFinished Object (UFO) and join us for an evening of relaxed crafting and conversation. \nWhether you knit\, crochet\, sew\, mend\, scrapbook\, or create in another way\, everyone is welcome. Share ideas\, learn from others\, and enjoy some dedicated creative time in good company. \nUFO Crafting Circle\nMonday 17 August | 7pm–8.30pm \nOur Crafting Circle is held monthly on the 3rd Monday of each month\, so if you can’t make this month\, there’s always next month!
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/ufo-crafting-circle-aug26/
LOCATION:Waiuku Zero Waste Education Space\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Zero Waste Ltd":MAILTO:proejcts@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260823T150000
DTSTAMP:20260722T221213Z
CREATED:20260722T221122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T221213Z
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SUMMARY:Healthy Home\, Healthy Planet Expo
DESCRIPTION:Discover simple\, practical ways to create a healthier home\, save money\, and reduce your impact on the environment at the Healthy Home\, Healthy Planet Expo. \nHealthy Home\, Healthy Planet Expo \nSunday 23 August\, 10am-3pm \nPukeoware Hall \nThis FREE community event brings together local organisations\, businesses and experts to showcase everyday actions that make a real difference. \nWhether you’re looking to cut your power bills\, reduce food waste\, improve your home’s warmth\, travel more sustainably\, or make better use of local walking and cycling options\, you’ll find plenty of ideas and inspiration. \nCome and chat with organisations including Bike Pukekohe\, Love Food Hate Waste\, The Compost Collective\, the Tread Lightly Caravan\, Franklin Trails\, Lightforce Solar\, Blackbarn Insulation\, and more. \nExplore interactive displays\, ask questions\, collect practical resources\, and discover local initiatives that can help you take the next step. \nThere’s no pressure to change everything overnight. The Healthy Home\, Healthy Planet Expo is all about showing how small\, achievable changes can add up to healthier homes\, lower household costs\, and a more resilient community. \nWhether you’re just getting started or looking for your next sustainable swap\, there’s something here for everyone. \nFree entry. All welcome.  \nRegister for reminders and event updates or check out the Expo event listing on the Waiuku Zero Facebook Page for more info as the event gets closer.
URL:http://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/waiuku-healthy-home-healthy-planet-expo-aug26/
LOCATION:Pukeoware Hall\, 480 Baldhill Road\, Waiuku\, 2681\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Zero Waste Ltd":MAILTO:admin@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
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