Upcoming events.
Check out these upcoming events. We look forward to seeing you there!
Visible mending
Stitch it, don't ditch it!
Learn various ways to repair and revamp your clothes using patching and embroidery techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, you’ll leave with the skills (and confidence!) to turn wear and tear into wearable art.
What to bring: clothes to mend, assorted scraps of fabric, hand-sewing needles, threads e.g. cotton, sashiko/embroidery thread. Don’t worry, we will provide extra threads and fabrics if you don’t have any in your craft stash.
Bring along a well-loved item and discover the joy of slow fashion and sustainable style.
Maximum number of participants 10.
What a load of rubbish
What a load of rubbish.
Your bin is full of secrets, and we’re about to spill them!
We’ll debunk recycling myths and walk you through where your rubbish goes.
Whatever your question, we’ll dish the dirt.
No judgment.
Just a whole lot of ‘how did I not know this sooner?’
We believe that even one change can add up to make a big difference.
Free DIY bokashi workshop
Join Pip in the Learning Hub next to the Less Waste shop, for a hands-on DIY Bokashi workshop. You’ll build your own Bokashi bin and learn how to use it confidently at home.
We’ll cover materials, setup, and everyday use, so you can start composting food scraps straight away.
All participants receive a 50% discount voucher to order a compost system through our website, with delivery straight to your door, plus the option to add a free rat trap with your purchase.
Proudly supported by Auckland Council and delivered by Compost Collective.
DIY low-waste Halloween
Join Mahurangi Wastebusters for a fun, hands-on workshop where we’ll turn fabric scraps, old T-shirts and toilet rolls into spooky Halloween creations.
👻 Fabric Scraps Mini Ghost Garland
Turn leftover fabric scraps into a cute (or creepy!) mini ghost garland to decorate your home for Halloween.
🎃 Toilet Roll Jack-o'-Lanterns
Got empty toilet rolls? Don't bin them! We’ll transform them into mini jack-o'-lanterns using simple craft techniques.
👜 No-Sew T-Shirt Goodie Bag
Bring along an old T-shirt and turn it into a reusable Halloween goodie bag, no sewing required!
It’s a simple way to give an old piece of clothing a new purpose and create something you can use again and again.
It’s a chance to get crafty and have some fun reusing everyday materials!
This event is for 5 year olds and older, book for your children (adult must accompany them).
Fun with flax - free educators session
Discover the art of traditional flax weaving in this hands-on beginner’s session designed especially for educators.
Perfect for ECE teachers, school teachers and home educators, this workshop will introduce you to the basics of working with harakeke and simple traditional weaving techniques that you can take back and share in your own learning environment.
Learn new skills, connect with this beautiful natural material, and gain ideas and confidence to incorporate weaving experiences into your teaching and learning.
No previous weaving experience needed, just come along ready to learn, create and give it a go!
Low-waste gift wrapping
Get ready for the festive season without all the extra rubbish!
Join us for a fun, practical workshop all about low-waste gift wrapping. Discover creative ways to wrap beautiful gifts using reusable, recyclable and repurposed materials, and pick up ideas you can use at home to help keep unnecessary waste out of landfill.
Bring along your gifts, get creative, and leave with some fresh inspiration for a more thoughtful festive season, because beautiful wrapping doesn’t have to come with a bin full of rubbish!
Visible mending
Stitch it, don't ditch it!
Learn various ways to repair and revamp your clothes using patching and embroidery techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, you’ll leave with the skills (and confidence!) to turn wear and tear into wearable art.
What to bring: clothes to mend, assorted scraps of fabric, hand-sewing needles, threads e.g. cotton, sashiko/embroidery thread. Don’t worry, we will provide extra threads and fabrics if you don’t have any in your craft stash.
Bring along a well-loved item and discover the joy of slow fashion and sustainable style.
Maximum number of participants 10.
Make a bag with Fabric Rescue
Make a bag with Fabric Rescue
A group dedicated to saving and distributing fabrics, textiles and all things sewing into the community while supporting community projects around dress making, fabric and garment up-cycling. Providing sewing spaces, education and developing projects.
Clothes swap
Join us for a relaxed afternoon of good company, tasty snacks, and a chance to refresh your wardrobe, without spending any money!
Bring along any unwanted clean, good-quality clothes and find some new ones. There are no limits on how much you can bring or take. The goal is simply to keep great clothes in circulation and out of landfill.
The swap kicks off at 12:15pm sharp, so make sure you arrive on time for the best selection.
It's first in, first served, with no holds or dibs, so everyone gets a fair chance to find something they love.
Whether you're coming to clear out your wardrobe, discover a few hidden gems, or simply enjoy some yummy snacks and a chat with your community, we'd love to see you. This event is completely free.
Decon-structed denim day
Enjoy a creative sewing day to reinvent-redesign-reimagine-repurpose anything in denim.
Come stitch, swap, and share – we’d love to see you there!
"Saving Fabric from Landfill and keeping sewing going"
Bring your sewing machine, and any denim garments you want to rework.
Bring your lunch and a cup, coffee and tea will be provided
Wellsford Town Cleanup
Spend an hour helping clean up Wellsford town on the first Sunday of June and help us keep this town beautiful.
A family-friendly community event — all ages welcome. Hi-vis vests, rubbish bags, and rubbish pick-up sticks provided. Snacks provided afterwards.
Waste-Ed with Kate
LEARN about what happens to our waste once it leaves the curbside.
ACQUIRE tips/tricks and life hacks that will help you deal with/manage your waste better.
BE CHALLENGED to reduce your waste.
Don't miss out on this opportunity full of witty humor, reality checks, and encouragement that may also challenge your thinking around trash! Secure your spot in this seminar today by buying a ticket.
Cloth nappies, parenting, and more
If you’re ready to save money, gain confidence in cloth nappies, and leave a better planet for your children, this workshop is a must-attend. With expert advice and actionable tips, you’ll walk away feeling empowered to start making sustainable parenting choices today. Don’t miss out on this chance to laugh, learn, and make meaningful steps toward eco-friendly parenting.
Raising the next generation sustainably doesn’t have to be overwhelming!
The great big love your leftovers cook-off
Gather a team of friends or colleagues and put your cooking skills to the test as you transform forgotten fridge finds and pantry staples into something delicious. Expect teamwork, plenty of laughs, spot prizes throughout the evening, and a prize for the winning team.
We’ll provide the ingredients, and we’ll all enjoy a meal together at the end.
To help keep things running smoothly (and reduce waste!), please bring:
– 2 good knives and a couple of chopping boards per team.
– Your own picnic set (plates, cups, cutlery, etc.) to enjoy your meal from.
Tickets: $25 per table (4–5 people per group) includes all your under-bench staple ingredients. Booking is essential: https://compostcollective.org.nz/.../the-great-big-love.../
Don’t have a team? Email Pip and we’ll try to connect you with one. Pip@compostcollectove.org.nz
This Love Food Hate Waste event is supported by Mahurangi Waste Busters and Auckland Council and delivered by Compost Collective, helping us bring our community together to reduce food waste and have fun doing it.
We can’t wait to see you there and cook up some leftover-loving goodness!
Visible Mending
Stitch it, don't ditch it!
Have you got a favourite top with a hole or a pair of jeans that need some love? Instead of sending it to landfill, give it a creative second life!
As part of Ecofest 2026, we're excited to bring you this hands-on Visible Mending Workshop. You’ll learn various ways to repair and revamp your clothes using patching and embroidery techniques. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned stitcher, you’ll leave with the skills (and confidence!) to turn wear and tear into wearable art.
What to bring: clothes to mend, assorted scraps of fabric, hand-sewing needles, threads e.g. cotton, sashiko/embroidery thread. Don’t worry, we will provide extra threads and fabrics if you don’t have any in your craft stash.
Bring along a well-loved item and discover the joy of slow fashion and sustainable style.
Maximum number of participants 10.
Annual Fabric Rescue Market
FABRIC RESCUE MARKET
Calling all fabric lovers, crafters, and upcyclers!
Join us for a special Fabric Rescue Market, a fundraising event in support of Fabric Rescue projects and education. Whether you're looking to refresh your fabric stash, discover unique crafting materials, or connect with like-minded creatives, this event is for you!
Cloth Nappies, Parenting & More
Don't throw your hard-earned cash in the bin by using disposable nappies! Whether you're expecting, struggling with cloth nappies, or curious about reusable baby products, this workshop has everything you need to kickstart your eco-parenting journey.