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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:https://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
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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:https://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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SUMMARY:Pop Up Repair Cafe @ Healthy Home Healthy Planet Expo
DESCRIPTION:Pop-Up Repair Café\nGot something small that needs fixing? Bring it along and our volunteer fixers will see what they can do. We can help with simple repairs such as clothing and textile mending\, basic bike repairs\, bags\, toys\, small household items and other little fixes. Or simply take the chance chat to the team about more complex repairs we may be able to help with at our next regular Repair Cafe. \nVisit our Repair Café stand within the Healthy Home\, Healthy Planet Expo Sunday 23rd August\, 10am-3pm\, Pukeoware Hall. \nPlease note: This is a pop-up Repair Café\, so we’re limited to small repairs that can be completed with basic hand tools and equipment. Larger\, complex or workshop-based repairs won’t be possible at this pop-up event. \nThis mini repair cafe is being held as part of the Healthy Home\, Healthy Planet Expo. Our next repair monthly repair cafe is on Saturday 29th August\, 10am-1pm @ Waiuku Community Workshop & Tool Library\, Waiuku Zero Waste.   \n 
URL:https://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/pop-up-repair-cafe-aug26/
LOCATION:Pukeoware Hall\, 480 Baldhill Road\, Waiuku\, 2681\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,Repair Cafe
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Community Workshop & Tool Library":MAILTO:toollibrary@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
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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:https://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/waiuku-repair-cafe-aug26/
LOCATION:Waiuku Tool Library & Community Workshop\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Free,Repair Cafe
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SUMMARY:Bike Care Workshop with Bike Pukekohe
DESCRIPTION:Saturday 29 August | 2–3.30pm | Waiuku Zero Waste | $5 per person \nWant to feel more confident looking after your bike? 🚲 \nBike Pukekohe are bringing their popular Bike Care Workshop to Waiuku — and this one is hands-on! \nLearn some simple bike care skills that can help keep your bike running smoothly and save you money on repairs\, including: \n🔧 Basic bike care and maintenance\n🚲 How to safely take your wheel off\n💨 How to pump your tyres to the optimal pressure\n🛞 What to do if you get a puncture\n🧰 Practical tips and tricks to help you look after your bike \nBring your own bike and get hands-on while you learn. You’ll also receive a free bike chain oil and puncture repair kit to take home. \nSpaces are limited!\nThe last few Bike Pukekohe workshops have booked out\, so don’t leave it too late. \nBook your spot now for just $5 and learn the skills to keep your bike rolling. 🚲♻️ \nSaturday 29 August\n2–3.30pm\n$5 per person\nWaiuku Zero Waste Education Space
URL:https://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/bike-care-workshop-aug26/
LOCATION:Waiuku Zero Waste Education Space\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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ORGANIZER;CN="Waiuku Zero Waste Ltd":MAILTO:admin@waiukuzerowaste.co.nz
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DTSTART;TZID=Pacific/Auckland:20260830T140000
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SUMMARY:Container Gardening for Small Spaces
DESCRIPTION:Think you need a big backyard to grow food? Think again. \nThis practical Container Gardening workshop will show you how to successfully grow herbs\, vegetables\, and flowers in pots\, buckets\, tubs\, and other containers—making it ideal for small sections\, patios\, balconies\, decks\, and rental properties. \nWe’ll cover the essentials of setting up productive containers that are easy to maintain and can provide fresh food year-round. \nTopics include\n\nChoosing the right containers\nSoil and potting mix basics\nWatering and drainage\nWhat grows well in containers in Franklin\nSeasonal planting ideas\nBudget-friendly and reused container options\n\nSuitable for\nComplete beginners through to experienced gardeners looking for new ideas. \nWhat to bring\n\nA notebook if you’d like to take notes.\nQuestions about your own garden or growing space.\n\nYou’ll leave with practical tips you can put into action immediately\, whether you have a sunny balcony\, a small courtyard\, or just a few pots by the back door. \nSunday 30 August\, 2:00–3:30pm\nWaiuku Zero Waste Education Space\n5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku
URL:https://waiukuzerowaste.co.nz/event/container-gardening-for-small-spaces_aug26/
LOCATION:Waiuku Zero Waste Education Space\, 5 Hosking Place\, Waiuku\, 2123
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Gardening,Sustainable Living,Workshop
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