Our Events

We’ve always got plenty of things happening, from repair workshops to community clean-ups.

If you’re interested in facilitating a skill workshop with us, please fill out this expression of interest form:

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Tip Shop Truck at Te Aro Zero Waste
Nov
29

Tip Shop Truck at Te Aro Zero Waste

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  • Google Calendar ICS

No vehicle no worries 😊 

The Tip Shop Truck will be at Te Aro Zero Waste at 2 Forrester’s Lane on the fourth Saturday of every month.

The Tip Shop team will be collecting any big, bulky, awkward and other forgotten reusable items.  

They’ll be taking furniture, building and gardening materials, books, and bric-a-brac. 

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Just Sew and Furoshiki Gift Wrapping
Dec
6

Just Sew and Furoshiki Gift Wrapping

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our final Just Sew of the year! Book online and bring along an item of clothing for repair. Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist with repairs such as holes, tears, hems, and missing buttons.

PLUS: To celebrate the holiday season we are offering a Furoshiki Gift Wrapping Station! Learn how to wrap your gifts the sustainable way, using beautiful fabrics repurposed from our Curtain Bank

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Wellington | Food Lovers Masterclass
Nov
18

Wellington | Food Lovers Masterclass

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Are you tossing out more food than you’d like? It’s time to change the way you think about food waste - and we’re here to help! Join this food lovers masterclass and learn how to store food like a pro.

This fun, interactive session will leave you with life-changing tips that will reduce food waste in your home and level up your kitchen game.

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Te Aro Zero Waste Repair Cafe
Nov
15

Te Aro Zero Waste Repair Cafe

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  • Google Calendar ICS

Come along to our final Repair Cafe for 2025!

Book your spot online and bring along one item for repair or maintenance - lightweight household items, small electrical appliances, gardening tools for sharpening, or that general item you've been meaning to have repaired. 

Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist you with fixes such as electrical faults, broken clasps, union/wedding ring repair, welding or general fix-up repairs.

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Upcycle your Wardrobe - make it yourself!
Nov
8

Upcycle your Wardrobe - make it yourself!

Are you an upcycler of fashion and looking for new ideas? Or have you seen it before and want to give it a go!

Back by popular demand, Dave Roil is leading another inspiring workshop full of creative ideas for transforming garments, curtains, and other everyday materials into unique, wearable pieces. 

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Just Sew
Nov
1

Just Sew

  • Te Aro Zero Waste Centre (Sustainability Trust) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our November Just Sew session! Repairing instead of replacing is a great way to take climate action in your own life – and pick up some handy skills whilst you’re at it!

Our skilled volunteers will help you with repairs such as missing buttons, rips, holes, hemming and patching. Confident with a needle? Use our DIY table and sewing machines to tackle your own repairs.

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EVENT CANCELLED: Tip Shop Truck at Te Aro Zero Waste
Oct
25

EVENT CANCELLED: Tip Shop Truck at Te Aro Zero Waste

  • Te Aro Zero Waste (Sustainability Trust) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

No vehicle no worries 😊 

The Tip Shop Truck will be at Te Aro Zero Waste at 2 Forresters Lane on the fourth Saturday of every month.

The Tip Shop team will be collecting any big, bulky, awkward and other forgotten reusable items.  

They’ll be taking furniture, building and gardening materials, books, and bric-a-brac. 

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The Power of Community - Dr Amanda Cahill
Oct
6

The Power of Community - Dr Amanda Cahill

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  • Google Calendar ICS

"What does it take for communities to lead the renewable energy transition - not just be consulted?"

If one person is positioned well to respond to that question, it is Dr Amanda Cahill.

Goodlife CollectiveSustainability Trust and WEAll Aotearoa are proud to be co-hosting Dr Amanda Cahill, founder of The Next Economy

Don't miss this opportunity to hear Amanda's insights from her work in Australia, which demonstrate how acting on climate change can help catalyse fairer, more regenerative wellbeing economies.

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Just Sew
Oct
4

Just Sew

  • Te Aro Zero Waste Centre (Sustainability Trust) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for our October Just Sew session! Repairing instead of replacing is a great way to take climate action in your own life – and pick up some handy skills whilst you’re at it!

Our skilled volunteers will help you with repairs such as missing buttons, rips, holes, hemming and patching. Confident with a needle? Use our DIY table and sewing machines to tackle your own repairs.

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Tip Shop Truck at Te Aro Zero Waste
Sept
27

Tip Shop Truck at Te Aro Zero Waste

  • Te Aro Zero Waste (Sustainability Trust) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

No vehicle no worries 😊 

The Tip Shop Truck will be at Te Aro Zero Waste at 2 Forresters Lane on the last Saturday of every month.

The Tip Shop team will be collecting any big, bulky, awkward and otherforgotten reusable items.  

They’ll be taking furniture, building and gardening materials, books, and bric-a-brac. 

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Clean and Care: Green Cleaning Workshop
Sept
13

Clean and Care: Green Cleaning Workshop

Want to ditch the toxic cleaners and learn how to DIY your own sustainable solutions - straight from your kitchen?

Join eco-lifestylist Stella Carruthers for a fun, hands-on workshop where you’ll learn to mix natural cleaning products, understand what to look for (and avoid) when shopping green, and take home sample-sized products to try at home.

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Just Sew
Sept
6

Just Sew

  • Te Aro Zero Waste Centre (Sustainability Trust) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Book online to secure your spot and come along to our September Just Sew session for 2025. Repairing rather than buying new is a great way to take climate action in your own life – and learn new skills along the way. 

Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist you with fixes such as missing buttons, tears, holes, hemming, and basic alterations.

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Spring Container Planting Workshop
Aug
30

Spring Container Planting Workshop

Grow Your Own Kai - In Containers From Your Own Compost.

Join this hands-on workshop to learn how to grow spring vegetables and herbs in containers - a flexible, low-cost way to turn even the smallest outdoor space into a productive food garden.

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Tip Shop Truck at Te Aro Zero Waste
Aug
23

Tip Shop Truck at Te Aro Zero Waste

No vehicle no worries 😊 

The Tip Shop Truck will be at Te Aro Zero Waste at 2 Forresters Lane on the fourth Saturday of every month.

The Tip Shop team will be collecting any big, bulky, awkward and otherforgotten reusable items.  

They’ll be taking furniture, building and gardening materials, books, and bric-a-brac. 

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Sustainability Trust Repair Cafe
Aug
16

Sustainability Trust Repair Cafe

Come along to our third Repair Cafe for 2025.

Book your spot online and bring along one item for repair or maintenance - lightweight household items, small electrical appliances, tech for repair, gardening tools for sharpening, or that general item you've been meaning to have repaired. 

Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist you with fixes such as electrical faults, broken clasps, union/wedding ring repair, welding or general fix-up repairs.

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Just Sew
Aug
2

Just Sew

  • Te Aro Zero Waste Centre (Sustainability Trust) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Book online to secure your spot and come along to our August Just Sew session for 2025. Repairing rather than buying new is a great way to take climate action in your own life – and learn new skills along the way. 

Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist you with fixes such as missing buttons, tears, holes, hemming, and basic alterations.

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Tip Shop Truck at Te Aro Zero Waste
Jul
26

Tip Shop Truck at Te Aro Zero Waste

No vehicle no worries 😊 

The Tip Shop Truck will be at Te Aro Zero Waste (formerly EcoCentre) at 2 Forresters Lane on the fourth Saturday of every month.

The Tip Shop team will be collecting any big, bulky, awkward and otherforgotten reusable items.  

They’ll be taking furniture, building and gardening materials, books, and bric-a-brac. 

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Quick Stitch Repairs - Handsew Workshop
Jul
19

Quick Stitch Repairs - Handsew Workshop

Learn to handsew and mend your clothes with confidence. Whether it’s a missing button, a split seam, or a saggy sock, this hands on workshop hosted by Carol covers simple, useful handsew skills that help your clothes last longer and stay out of landfill.

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Zero Wasters Winter Market!
Jul
12

Zero Wasters Winter Market!

  • Te Aro Zero Waste Centre (Sustainability Trust) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join us for a cosy mid-winter edition of our small-but-mighty reuse market.
Our Winter Market features secondhand and handmade stalls that celebrate resourcefulness, creativity, and community. Expect low-waste goods, friendly vibes, and (hopefully!) a hot drink to warm your hands.

✔️ Secondhand & handmade stalls
✔️ Central city location
✔️ Hot drinks (vendor TBC)
✔️ Accessible facilities & optional seating
✔️ Rain date in place

Free entry. All welcome. Come rethink waste with us.

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Just Sew
Jul
5

Just Sew

  • Te Aro Zero Waste Centre (Sustainability Trust) (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Book online to secure your spot and come along to our July Just Sew session for 2025. Repairing rather than buying new is a great way to take climate action in your own life – and learn new skills along the way. 

Our skilled volunteers will be here to assist you with fixes such as missing buttons, tears, holes, hemming, and basic alterations. There will also be a DIY table for those who are confident at sewing alone but may not have access to a machine at home.

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Winter Container Planting Workshop
Jun
28

Winter Container Planting Workshop

Want to grow your own fresh kai but only have a balcony, patio, or courtyard?

Join Lydia from Pickled Compost for a fun, practical session that will give you the skills and confidence to grow your own seasonal vegetables in the smallest spaces!

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