Container Deposit Scheme

March 2024 was a bad time for Waitemata Waste Away when the old-school refund scheme for bottles, cans and containers was put on the government “bonfire”. Apparently the government didn’t have time to vote on this bill as there were too many others with priority before the election. Designed to slash the amount of waste…

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Grey Lynn 2030 : Our first Repair Cafe

Grey Lynn 2030 held its first Repair Cafe on Saturday 18th Feb 2017 at the St Columba Hall on Surrey Crescent. Repair Cafe is a concept that came out of The Netherlands in 2009 and is about repairing items rather than discarding them as well as creating community spirit by having everyone come together for…

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Wellpark Reserve Community Weeding Bee Saturday 18 Jan

Wellpark Streamers have a community weeding bee at Wellpark Reserve this Saturday 18 January and we need volunteers. Can you help? Yes, we know it’s January and people are away BUT the weeds have not stopped for a holiday in Wellpark Reserve. Native Plants Smothered Suzanne says, “The native plants that we planted almost 20 years ago…

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Day of Transition – Resilience

Transitioners have more than 15 years of experience in community-led change. At times, it was joyful and fun, at times it was hard going. It was always an opportunity to learn and grow. To celebrate and amplify this wealth of knowledge and experience, we are thrilled to attend the Day of Transition Practise in April 2025 We…

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Sanctuary Gardens threatened with destruction

Media Release – 10 December 2024 Charitable society vs Crown legal case has implications for property rights in NZ A community-based charitable society Sanctuary Gardens,is taking the Crown to court to protect a caveat on land the Crown is trying to develop despite agreeing to its protection. This issue has major implications for property rights…

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Westmere Fest

We always love jumping on the bike to pop over to out for eats, treats and meets – and Westmere Fest looks like a fab reason to do so this Sunday, 3 November! Especially when there are dedicated cycleways! From noon to 8pm,  music, al fresco dining, a chance to shop and catch up with…

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