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Online Workshop - #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Why can't I fix my #WashingMachine?
15 Sept 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
"How New Zealanders are getting a bad deal on repair – and what the UK shows is possible.
When a washing machine fails, dirty laundry piles up while owners wait weeks for an authorised repairer. Even simple faults can become expensive repairs once call-out fees and labour charges are added.
Yet many common repairs are straightforward. Replacing a door gasket, detergent hose or drain pump doesn't require specialist qualifications – just basic tools, practical skills, and access to the right information and parts.
We investigated ten popular washing machine brands in New Zealand, grading each manufacturer on whether owners can access repair manuals and purchase spare parts. We found a pattern of barriers that prevent owners from carrying out simple repairs themselves.
Then we repeated the investigation in the UK using the same manufacturers.
The results were dramatically different. Many brands that restrict repair support in New Zealand provide UK consumers with detailed manuals, online parts catalogues, stock availability and direct ordering.
The barriers to repair are not technical or logistical. Manufacturers already have the systems needed to support repair – they simply choose not to make them available to New Zealand consumers."
Audience: Open to all
Cost: Free entry
Venue: This is an online event
Maximum Capacity: 500Register and find out more:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/why-can't-i-fix-my-washing-machine%3F--how-new-zealanders-are-getting-a-bad-deal-on-repair-%E2%80%93-and-what-the-uk-shows-is-possible.#SolarPunkSunday #FixIt #WashingMachineMaintenance #ReuseRestoreRepair #MakerFest
#RepairFestival2026 #RightToRepair #WashingMachineRepairs -
#Aotearoa / #NewZeland - #SewingMachine General Maintenance Workshop
19 Sept 2026
10:40 am – 12:00 pm569 Ferguson Street, Terrace End, Palmerston North 4410, New Zealand
"Join us for this workshop alongside our 19 September #PalmerstonNorth #RepairCafé, at the Palmerston North Community Leisure Centre, as part of #RepairFestivalAotearoa.
The workshop will cover:
Cleaning your sewing machine
Oiling and what not to oil, type of oil to use
Setting tensions
Needle and thread selectionDaryl will have sewing machines there to demonstrate. He says that most problems with sewing machines are related to dirt, needles and not oiling properly.
Please feel free to bring along fabric or material which gives an example of your sewing challenges. So if your overlocking is not nice and even, or you have challenges with grinning stitches (where it pulls apart after sewing)."
#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesAotearoa #RepairCafesNewZealand #FixIt #SewingMachineMaintenance #ReuseRestoreRepair #MakerFest
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Timaru #RepairCafé
13 Sept 2026, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
55c Redruth Street, Redruth
Timaru 7910
New Zealand"One small repair can save money, reduce waste, and keep a favourite item going for years longer.
Every second Sunday of the month, the #SouthCanterbury #EcoCentre turns into a busy little workshop powered by generous community volunteers. One volunteer might be fixing a lamp, another patching someone’s favourite jeans, while nearby a bike gets tuned up and someone learns a new sewing skill over a cup of tea.
Our volunteer repairers help give broken, damaged, and well-loved items a second chance. It’s also a chance to learn new skills, build community connections, and share conversations with others."
Learn more:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/timaru-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafesAotearoa #RepairCafesNewZealand #FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #MakerFest #RepairFestival2026
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We are out about the motu, where the mountains commune with the sky.
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As the Northern Hemisphere heads into Autumn, the "good" news for those of us living up here at the top of the world just keeps getting "better"
#ElNiño #Australia #Aotearoa -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #RepairCafeKatiki
12 September, 2026
2nd Saturday of the month, from 9:30am - 12pm.
2 Wedgewood Street, Katikati, New Zealand, 3129
"What is a Repair Café?"
A pop up place where you bring your broken belongings for repair (if possible) with help from our skilled volunteer fixers, for FREE!
It’s all about repairing things together, while enjoying a cuppa and a chat.
Registration: No registration needed.
Audience: Open to all
Accessibility: Public transport, #Whānau friendly and #MobilityAccessible
Cost: Free entry (Koha warmly welcomed)
Venue: Katikati Community Baptist Church
Maximum Capacity: 200 "FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/katikati-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Katikati #RepairCafesAotearoa #RepairCafesNewZealand
#FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairFest #RepairFestival2026 -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival
12 - 13 Sept 2026
10:00 am – 6:00 pm148 Durham Street, #Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
"Innovate. Create. Electrify the Future.
#STEM #WanaTrust proudly presents our first ever #MakerFest ! A #SustainableTech event that aims to inspire #innovation and #EnvironmentalResponsibility by developing and showcasing #RenewableEnergy and electrification projects to a broad audience.
Maker Festival will also have a dedicated #RepairCafé over the 2 event days.
Registration: Register for this event and find out more by heading to the learn more button or here
Audience: While the festival is about hands-on learn by doing, #MakerFest is suited to older rangatahi and young adults. We welcome all ages, but some activities will be unsuitable to those under 12 years of age. Please check our programme for the day for more info on what to expect to avoid disappointment.
Accessibility: Public transport, #WhānauFriendly and #Mobility #accessible
Cost: Free entry
Venue: 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
Maximum Capacity: 1600"FMI and to register:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/maker-festival-tauranga-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Owairaka #ClothingRepair
11 Sept 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Range View Road, Mount Albert, #Auckland 1025
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across Auckland (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help reduce textile waste in Aotearoa."
FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/owairaka-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Owairaka #ClothingRepair
11 Sept 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Range View Road, Mount Albert, #Auckland 1025
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across Auckland (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help reduce textile waste in Aotearoa."
FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/owairaka-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Owairaka #ClothingRepair
11 Sept 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Range View Road, Mount Albert, #Auckland 1025
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across Auckland (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help reduce textile waste in Aotearoa."
FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/owairaka-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Owairaka #ClothingRepair
11 Sept 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Range View Road, Mount Albert, #Auckland 1025
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across Auckland (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help reduce textile waste in Aotearoa."
FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/owairaka-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #Owairaka #ClothingRepair
11 Sept 2026, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Range View Road, Mount Albert, #Auckland 1025
"Come and get your clothing repaired for free and support our communities who come from refugee backgrounds.
Every 2nd Thursday, we hold 4 different clothing repair events across Auckland (including at this location) which are all run by women who come from a refugee background.
We provide free clothing repairs for up to 2 garments, and the repairs done enable our community to gain valuable work experience and help reduce textile waste in Aotearoa."
FMI:
https://www.repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/repair-festival-2026/owairaka-clothing-repair-caf%C3%A9#SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
#RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity -
#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Kids Only Market
The Creative Kids Collective
Saturday 19 September • 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Western Springs Garden Community Hall
#Auckland"Over 50 stalls at the Kids Only Market where you can buy, sell, and trade all your favourite toys and books. Check out the art and baking.
Welcome to the Kids Only Market!
This event is all about young hustlers setting up their own stalls to sell what they have made and created. From handmade crafts, art, plants, jewellery to baking, coffee and Pokemon cards. There's something for everyone.
Come along and support these young business minds. Join us for a day of shopping, supporting local talent and enjoying the creativness of our community."
FMI:
https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/kids-only-market-tickets-1998360525125?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#SolarPunkSunday #YoungMakers #Creatives #HomemadeCrafts #Creativity #CraftFairs
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste Workshop: #Microgreens and #Sprouts
Wednesday, September 9
10:00am - 12:00pmAlbany Community Club
575a Albany Highway
Albany 0632"Join Pip for this interactive Love Food Hate Waste workshop at Albany Community Hub and discover the world of microgreens & sprouts.
Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest.
Microgreens have nutritional value and are also a cost effective green food that you can grow in your home all year round, saving plastic and food waste.
Participants will make their own tray of microgreens to take home so please bring a SMALL plastic container and lid such as a shallow take away container.
This #LoveFoodHateWaste workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council and delivered by #CompostCollective.
Spaces are limited, booking is essential."
FMI and to register:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-love-food-hate-waste-workshop-microgreens-sprouts-albany/
#SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #GrowYourOwnFood #GrowYourOwn -
In my #blog
New Zealand political satire is alive, but on social mediahttps://jackyan.com/blog/2026/09/new-zealand-political-satire-is-alive-but-on-social-media/ #NZpol #politics #humour #CarpoolCoalition #NZ #Aotearoa
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Bird of the Year 2026: voting is now open!
And just like in the general election, there will also be a party-based vote this year. -
before internet porn we only had… playboys in the bush
https://fishriderrecords.bandcamp.com/album/playboys-in-the-bush
#BandcampFriday The Puddle #aotearoa #ōtepoti
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It's that time of the year in AoNZ when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
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It's that time of the year in AoNZ when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
Bird Of The Year: Little Pengu... -
It's that time of the year in AoNZ when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
Bird Of The Year: Little Pengu... -
It's that time of the year in AoNZ when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
Bird Of The Year: Little Pengu... -
It's that time of the year in AoNZ when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
Bird Of The Year: Little Pengu... -
It's that time of the year in Aotearoa New Zealand when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
https://blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026/09/bird-of-year-little-penguin-korora.html
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
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It's that time of the year in Aotearoa New Zealand when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
https://blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026/09/bird-of-year-little-penguin-korora.html
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
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It's that time of the year in Aotearoa New Zealand when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
https://blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026/09/bird-of-year-little-penguin-korora.html
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
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It's that time of the year in Aotearoa New Zealand when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
https://blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026/09/bird-of-year-little-penguin-korora.html
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
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It's that time of the year in Aotearoa New Zealand when family members are split, friends lose friends, and all over the motu people can't believe other people didn't vote for the LITTLE PENGUIN / KORORĀ in the Bird Of The Year.
https://blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026/09/bird-of-year-little-penguin-korora.html
#Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara
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More Prince Tui Teka:
Prince Tui Teka - E Ipo: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q5Khir_cOPQ
Next to Prince Tui Teka in this video, holding the gold record, is the great waiata composer
Ngoi Pēwhairangi, who wrote the lyrics of "E Ipo" and also "Poi E" -
Sistema Aotearoa is among orchestras performing at Koroneihana (Coronation) 2026, currently in progress at Tūrangawaewae Marae in honour of Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Po. See more info below.
Sistema Aotearoa / Tiki Orchestra - Dvorak, New World Symphony, 2nd movement, arr. and conducted by Jess Hindin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tLr1XG3K8zw
More info:
Orchestras across Aotearoa unite for Kotahitanga Koroneihana performance in a first-of-its kind to perform for Te Arikinui Kuini Ngā Wai Hono i te Po at the Kīngitanga Coronation celebrations at Tūrangawaewae Marae Ngāruawāhia. The in-person performance is set to gather members of the Auckland Philharmonia, Sistema Aotearoa Māori and Pasifika students from Ōtara and its sister organisation Arohanui Strings+ from Wellington.
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jeff simmonds - the queen of love and beauty and the veiled prophets ball
https://jeffsimmonds.bandcamp.com/track/the-queen-of-love-and-beauty-at-the-veiled-prophets-ball
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Honoring the #Movements and People who Inspire us. #Warriors, #Writers and #Dreamers -- A Thread Runs Through Them. #CensoredNews 20th Anniversary.
'Know who you are, and never let anyone take your power from you.'
By #BrendaNorrell, Censored News, August 30, 2026
"We're coming up on our 20th anniversary at Censored News, and we are honoring the warriors, leaders, writers and dreamers who make Censored News possible.
When the Mohawks came for the border summit in 2006 and 2007, it was, as they say in the movie Casablanca, the beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Along with the Mohawks, leaders, writers and dreamers through the years became a sort of collective which makes Censored News what it is, a service to #IndigenousPeople and #HumanRights.
We lost many of our best, #Lakota Warrior Woman #DebWhitePlume, our longtime friend #KleeBenally, our French translator #ChristinePrat, and many more. But thanks to those who keep sharing their work, we keep Censored News going. This summer our page views increased by millions, thanks to their labors of love.
Today, we celebrate the movements and people who inspire us, as we celebrate our 20 Year Anniversary at Censored News."
Read more:
https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2026/08/honoring-movements-and-people-who.htmlTo donate - [email protected] via PayPal. Link to donations page:
https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2019/08/donate-to-censored-news.html#IndigenousNews #ReaderSupportedNews #MicheleCook #OfeliaRivas #FloydWesterman #TohonoOodhamNation #BorderPatrol #Diné #Navajo #IndigenousActivists #LandDefenders #WaterDefenders #LandIsLife #WaterIsLife #MniWiconi #Marcos #Mexico #Chiapas #Maori #Aotearoa #IndigenousResistance #NoBorders #LeaveItInTheGround #StandWithStandingRock #StandingRock
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste Workshop: Love Your #Leftovers – #Papakura
Saturday, 29 August 2026
1:00 pm - 3:00 pm#SustainablePapakura Base
67 O’Shannessey St , Papakura"Join Lisa at the lovely hosts base Sustainable Papakura for a Love Food Hate Waste workshop focused on making the most of the food you already have. Explore practical ways to use leftovers creatively, make ingredients stretch further, save money and reduce #foodWaste .
Lisa will share recipes, ideas and samples, including leftovers #hummus, #aquafaba chocolate mousse, egg-free #LemonCurd and #MiniQuiches made with leftover roast vegetables and ingredients from the fridge. You’ll get plenty of inspiration for using up leftovers and making food work harder for future meals.
Bring a small container if you’d like to take home a sample.
This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by #AucklandCouncil and delivered by #CompostCollective.
Spaces are limited, booking is essential.
To register:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-love-food-hate-waste-workshop-love-your-leftovers-papakura/#SolarPunkSunday #LoveFood #HateWaste #FoodWaste #FoodStorage #ZeroWaste #ZeroWasteRecipes
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Nutrition programs work better when they include #Indigenous food knowledge
Researchers found nutrition programs work better when they include Indigenous food knowledge, local languages, and traditional practices.
By Raquel Brandao, July 24, 2026
Excerpt: "Cameras, cooking and conversation
"Some things worked. #Storytelling, #workshops, and #CookingDemonstrations turned up again and again across the 39 studies, alongside #TalkingCircles, #ShortFilms and #SmartphoneApps.
"The common thread is direction. Each of these methods lets people speak in their own words rather than sit and receive instruction.
"In #NewZealand ( #Aotearoa ), researchers built a mobile health app together with #Māori and #Pasifika partners. The language, the stories, and the pictures all came from the communities the app was meant for.
"Speaking with Earth.com, Rao described a project she led. 'In my own work, and one of the papers reviewed, I have used cameras and #DigitalTools with young women and men in an Indigenous community in #India to document their traditional food knowledges by speaking to the elders, visiting the forests and local markets, talking to women engaged in #foraging and #FoodPreparation.'
"That project is one of the 39 studies in the review. An earlier paper followed ten Santhal young people in eastern India who were trained to make films.
"They made nearly 50 films and screened them in their own villages. Older relatives supplied much of what went into them.
Elders as teachers
"Who holds the knowledge matters as much as what the knowledge is. #Elders, #healers, #farmers, and #women each carry different parts of it.
"None of it arrives as a curriculum. It moves between generations through cooking, gathering and long conversation, which is exactly what a nutrition leaflet cannot carry.
" 'Reclaiming and recognising #IndigenousKnowledge , values and practices to address the different elements of nutrition and health involves recognising intergenerational and wider social relations, and engaging everyone from the elders, healers, educators and farmers to service providers, policymakers and academics, to together raise issues and find solutions,' said Rao.
"Traditional foods carry knowledge of the local landscape in a way nothing else does. The review treats them as practical resources rather than heritage."
#SolarPunkSunday #Technology #IndigenousCommunities #TraditionalKnowledge #TraditionalDiets #FoodForests #Foraging #SharingKnowledge #PreservingCulture #TraditionalEcologicalKnowledge #FoodKnowledge #TraditionalFoods
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#AuklandNZ - Free #LoveFood #HateWaste Workshop – #Microgreens and #Sprouts – Devonport
Sunday, 9 August 2026
#DevonportLibrary
2 Victoria Road, Devonport, 0624, Auckland"Join Sarah Williams at Devonport Library for this Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – grow your own micro-greens and sprouts.
Learn how to cultivate these nutritious greens at home, from seed to harvest. Participants will make their own tray of micro-greens to take home so please bring a plastic container and lid such as a shallow take away container.
Micro-greens and sprouts have nutritional value and are also a cost effective green food that you can grow in your home all year round, saving plastic and food waste.
We’ll get hands on and make dips and dressings using the micro-greens and back of the fridge items – showing you how to get creative with reducing food waste.
The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including #MealPlanning and how to store fresh produce to help it last longer.
This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by #AucklandCouncil, Devonport Library and is delivered by #CompostCollective."
#SolarPunkSunday #Workshops #Aotearoa #NewZealand #GrowYourOwn #GrowYourOwnFood
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - The case for #WildlifeCorridors, bridges & belts
Connected networks of vegetated or aquatic spaces that enable movement of species across fragmented urban landscapes.
Excerpt: "#ClimateChange – #VegetatedCorridors contribute to #UrbanCooling and #microclimate regulation, supporting #ClimateAdaptation benefits alongside #biodiversity outcomes.
#HumanWellbeing – Access to connected, #biodiverse #GreenSpaces is associated with improved psychological wellbeing and restorative experiences.
#Freshwater security – Riparian and #BlueGreenCorridors can improve #stormwater attenuation, #WaterQuality, and #flood #resilience while supporting aquatic and terrestrial connectivity."Read more:
https://aotearoabiodivercity.org/design-strategies/green-wildlife-corridors-bridges-and-belts/#SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeAdaptation #GreenerCities #GreenCorridors #WildlifeCrossing #WaterIsLife #NatureHeals #SpendTimeInNature #Greenspaces
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THREAT MODEL: COVID 🦠
for July 16th, 2026
by independent journalist @violetblue- #Cyclosporiasis outbreak, the largest in US history, soars past 5000 cases over at least 31 states
- #Ebola 's true infection count believed by the #WHO to be 2-4x official numbers
- #H5N1 cause of death for over 1.2M hens in Utah, as #Aotearoa #NewZealand beings vaccinating their endangered birds
- #Covid counts inch up worldwide as #SummerWave2026 starts its upward curve
- 2020-2022 study of 1.1M grandparents shows family birthday parties drive Covid risk
- New study shows #herpes simplex virus reactivation linked to #LongCovid
- Sunday 7/19: @AirSupportProject online skillshare for those stressed about masking in a "post-Covid" world
...and much more.
✨THREAT MODEL is free to read -- please help keep it accessible to all by becoming a patron, even $1 a month makes a difference!✨
https://www.patreon.com/violetblue/posts/pandemic-roundup-163958948
#ThreatModel #ThreatModelCovid #ThreatModelNewsletters #VioletBlue #COVIDnews #PublicHealth #CovidIsNotOver
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#Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste Workshop: Peels, Stems and Pulp – #DevonportAuckland
Sunday, 19 July 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pm#DevonportLibrary
2 Victoria Road, Devonport, 0624, Auckland
"Join Sarah Williams at Devonport Library for this free Love Food Hate Waste Workshop – peels, pulp and stems.These are parts of fruit and vegetables that are usually thrown away or composted but are often edible. This would suit those who are already on their food waste reduction journey and want to learn more as well as those new to the subject. We’ll get hands on and explore some techniques that can easily be replicated at home.
The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid food waste in the kitchen including meal planning and how to store fresh produce to help it last longer.
This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by Auckland Council, #DevonportLibrary and is delivered by #CompostCollective."
FMI and to register [space is limited]:
https://compostcollective.org.nz/events/free-love-food-hate-waste-workshop-peels-stems-and-pulp-devonport/#SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #FoodScraps #BuildingCommunity
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What can I do in response to the #FuelSupply Crisis in #Aotearoa / #NewZealand?
When the Trucks Stop - A community #MutualAid guide for fuel-constrained New Zealand - open for your input!
Mar 19, 2026
"At the time of writing, New Zealand has roughly 20 to 27 days of physical onshore fuel stocks. We import 100% of our refined fuel. The Strait of Hormuz crisis has already triggered Force Majeure declarations from Gulf and Asian suppliers, and the late March escalation has destroyed refining infrastructure that will take years to rebuild, if it is rebuilt at all.
Government will do what government does: triage. Hospitals, police, essential freight corridors. That is appropriate. But it means communities are largely on their own for everything else - food distribution, transport, heating, health access, economic survival. Civil Defence is built for earthquakes and floods, not for a slow-onset nationwide supply chain collapse with no clear end date.
So we wrote a guide.
When the Trucks Stop: Mutual Aid Arrangements for a Fuel-Constrained New Zealand is a practical briefing covering ten areas where communities can organise now to meet basic needs if fuel imports fall to zero or near-zero for weeks or months. It covers food production and distribution, water, energy, transport, health, economic alternatives like #timebanking and local currencies, communication, governance, and the specific needs of vulnerable populations.
It is not theory. It draws on real precedents - #Cuba’s #SpecialPeriod, the #LytteltonTimeBank after the #ChristchurchEarthquake, #PuertoRico’s community #microgrids after #HurricaneMaria, #Ukraine’s rapid #UrbanFarming response. These are places where people faced severe fuel or supply disruption and found ways through it. Not comfortably. Not without suffering. But they made it work, and the common thread in every case was community-level organisation that was already in place, or was built fast, before the worst hit.
The document plans for the worst case whilst hoping for a better outcome. The arrangements it describes cost almost nothing to establish and strengthen communities regardless of whether severe disruption eventuates. If it does, they could prove decisive.
This is a living document and we want your input. The Google Doc version is open for comments. If you know of resources, models, organisations, or practical experience that should be included, please add a comment or get in touch. We will edit contributions into the guide as they come in. This is a community document for community use. It is published under a Creative Commons CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 licence - share it, adapt it, translate it, print it out and pin it to the noticeboard at your local dairy.
What you can do this week:
- Read the guide
- Share it with your community group, church, marae, sports club, school community, or neighbourhood
- Call a meeting - even five people is enough
- Contact a local farmer and ask if they’d supply your community directly in a crisis
- Set up a communication channel - a group chat, a phone tree, a physical noticeboard
- Comment on the doc with resources, corrections, or experience we should includeThe time for preparation is before you need it. That time is now."
https://wiseresponse.substack.com/p/what-can-i-do-in-response-to-the
#SolarPunkSunday #CrisisResponse #ClimateCrisis #EmergencyPreparedness #Resiliency #BuildingCommunity #FoodSecurity #FuelCrisis #Polycrisis
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#NewZealand #Aotearoa - #CommunityPantry Locations
"Finding community pantries near me is becoming a priority for many New Zealand families navigating the rising cost of living and seeking to reduce food waste through community-led sharing initiatives. These #PātakaKai (food storehouses) operate on the principle of ‘take what you need, leave what you can,’ providing a vital safety net that fosters #manaakitanga (hospitality and care) within our diverse neighborhoods from Northland to Southland.
The concept of the community pantry has evolved rapidly in Aotearoa. What started as a few informal ‘#SharingSheds’ has grown into a sophisticated national network of Pātaka Kai.
In the current economic climate, #FoodInsecurity affects a broad demographic of New Zealanders. These pantries provide immediate, #BarrierFreeAccess to nutrition without the stigma often associated with traditional #WelfareQueues.
Moreover, these locations are hubs for #sustainability. By redirecting surplus #garden produce and supermarket ‘best-before’ items, they play a critical role in the #CircularEconomy of our local regions.
'The Pātaka Kai movement is more than just food; it is about restoring dignity to our communities and ensuring that no one goes hungry while our land produces so much abundance.' — Community Leader, NZ #FoodSovereignty Project.
- Reduces local #FoodWaste significantly.
- Strengthens neighborhood social ties.
- Provides 24/7 access to emergency food supplies.
- Encourages the sharing of home-grown organic produce."Learn more:
https://nzfamilies.org.nz/community-pantry-locations/#SolarPunkSunday
#FoodSecurity #FoodSharing #ZeroHunger #ZeroWaste #MutualAid #FarmToTable #GardenToTable #BuildingCommunity #ManaakiKai #Kai #GrowYourOwnFood #GYO #GrowYourOwnKai #Sustainability -
#NewZealand #SecondHandClothing Stores Building Sustainable Fashion Communities
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April 10th, 2026"The second hand clothing industry in New Zealand has transformed from humble charity shops into vibrant retail destinations that champion #sustainability while creating thriving community hubs. These businesses are proving that #PreLovedFashion can be both profitable and purposeful, building loyal customer bases while addressing environmental concerns about #FastFashion waste.
"From #Auckland’s trendy Ponsonby strips to #Wellington’s bohemian Cuba Street, second hand retailers are redefining what it means to shop consciously. These stores have become gathering places where fashion enthusiasts discover unique pieces, environmental advocates support circular economy principles, and budget-conscious shoppers find quality garments at accessible prices.
The Economic Success of #CircularFashion Retail
Second hand clothing stores across New Zealand are experiencing remarkable growth, with many reporting year-on-year increases in both foot traffic and sales. This success stems from their ability to offer genuine value while meeting growing consumer demand for sustainable shopping options.
Independent retailers like #TheWarehouseProject in #ChristchurchNZ and #RecycleBoutique in #AucklandNZ have built successful business models by curating high-quality #PreOwnedClothing. They source inventory through #consignment programmes, direct purchases from customers, and partnerships with fashion-conscious donors who want their unwanted items to find new homes rather than landfills.
These businesses generate revenue through multiple streams: direct sales of curated clothing, consignment commissions, and increasingly popular styling services. Many have expanded beyond basic retail to offer wardrobe consultations, personal shopping experiences, and even clothing swap events that build community engagement while driving sales.
Environmental Impact and Community Responsibility
The environmental benefits of second hand clothing retail extend far beyond individual transactions. According to Environment New Zealand, #TextileWaste represents a significant portion of household waste, making clothing reuse programmes essential for reducing landfill burden.
Local second hand stores divert thousands of garments from waste streams annually. Shops like #KindStore in #HamiltonNZ and #HuntersAndCollectors in #DunedinNZ process hundreds of clothing items weekly, extending product lifecycles and reducing demand for new textile production. This approach significantly decreases water usage, chemical processing, and carbon emissions associated with manufacturing new garments.
Beyond environmental benefits, these stores contribute meaningfully to their local communities. Many employ local staff, support charitable causes through donation programmes, and provide affordable clothing options for families facing financial constraints. Some stores dedicate specific days or sections to supporting local families in need, creating social safety nets within commercial frameworks."
Read more:
https://nzbio.org.nz/new-zealand-second-hand-clothing-stores-building-sustainable-fashion-communities/#SolarPunkSunday #SecondHandStores #UsedClothing #NewZealand #Aotearoa
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#NewZealand / #Aotearoa #CropSwap
Toha atu toha mai / I share with you, you share with me
"Crop Swap gatherings are for everyone who is happy to share. Just bring your garden's and kitchen's surplus, turn up in time (or even a little earlier to help with the set up), display your treasures nicely, walk around and admire your fellow crop swappers goodies, mix and mingle, share your best jam recipe and enjoy the presence of people who find joy in the moneyless exchange of #MotherNature's abundance. Once everyone is officially welcomed and the sharing is opened you are invited to mindfully take what you are interested in. Everything is there to go to a new home. Take your time and keep other's in mind, the slow ones, the children, the elders, so that everyone has the chance to fill their baskets with beautiful food. After this please help with the clean up, get home safely and tell everyone, how awesome it was. Next time, bring a friend!
Find a crop swap
Starting a Crop Swap hub in your area is super easy. All you need is a venue and the people. Depending on your climate, the season and the people you want to share with a Crop Swap gathering can be anywhere, in a hall, a sports club, a school, a cafe, a garage, in a park, under a pavilion or even in your living room. To make it accessible for everyone it is good to have parking close by. To make it attractive for families consider a space where children can run around safely. Having tables and a few chairs available is helpful to accommodate the needs of people with different abilities. Once you found a venue (and don't get caught up in that too much as you can always change it) invite your future fellow crop swappers. Again, possibilities are endless. There are community newspapers, school newsletters, letter box leaflets, information boards in garden centres, shops, libraries and environment centres, emails, Facebook and, of course, good old word of mouth invitations. Set a date and time for your first gathering and enjoy the flow."
FMI:
https://www.cropswap.co.nz/homeFind a crop swap near you:
https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/viewer?mid=1NX83ZYcJnIWBWHJ5OxZj0O88rf5vTZQ&ll=-35.646960488828775%2C175.03470622077114&z=8#SolarPunkSunday #SeedExchange #FoodSharing #SeedSharing #FoodSwap #BuildingCommunity
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#GulfHarborNZ - Love Food Hate Waste Workshop : #Pickling Seasonal Produce – Gulf Harbour
Free
Sunday, 28 June 2026
10:30 am - 12:00 pmGulf Harbour Yacht Club
1299 Laurie Southwick Parade, Gulf Harbour, 0930"Join Sarah Williams at the Gulf Harbour Yacht Club for this Love Food Hate Waste workshop. Pick up clever tips and tricks for making the most of seasonal abundance including an easy citrus cleaning product. You’ll also learn how to pickle your excess vegetables to stock up your fridge with healthy, delicious food you can enjoy all year round.
The workshop will also cover practical advice on how to avoid #FoodWaste in the kitchen including better storage and #MealPlanning.
Bring some small clean jars if you’d like to take home a sample of the citrus cleaner and vegetable pickles.
This Love Food Hate Waste workshop is proudly supported by #Auckland Council, Gulf Harbour Yacht Club and is delivered by #CompostCollective."
#SolarPunkSunday #FoodPreservation #FoodSecurity #ZeroWaste #NewZealand #Aotearoa
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https://e-tangata.co.nz/comment-and-analysis/te-tiriti-duplicity-honoured-abroad-but-dismissed-at-home/ :
'#Aotearoa is facing its sharpest constitutional crisis in modern history, as the government professes adherence to Te Tiriti abroad while dismantling it at home, writes international legal practitioner Nicola #Hoobin.''In signing the landmark New Zealand-#India Free #Trade Agreement in April this year, the current #coalition #government exported the #Treaty yet again, embedding a dedicated “Cultural, Traditional Knowledge and Economic Cooperation Chapter” that requires all actions to be executed in a “manner consistent with the Treaty of #Waitangi”.
'.....the contradiction it presents to domestic strategy creates a fatal blind spot.
'In New Zealand public law, courts frequently look to international treaties signed by the executive as extrinsic evidence to interpret the scope of the Crown’s fiduciary obligations.
'So, for example, if #iwi launch #judicial #reviews against the rollbacks of the 19 targeted #statutes — which cover critical resource management, #biosecurity, and primary #industries — the #FTA texts become powerful legal levers.
'The Crown cannot easily look a High Court judge in the eye and argue that statutory Treaty obligations are vague, unworkable, or a threat to democratic certainty when the executive branch has formally executed international documents telling the UK and EU the exact opposite.
'The explicit acknowledgments in the EU and UK agreements effectively block the Crown from downplaying the constitutional status of Te Tiriti in a domestic courtroom.
'This inescapable double standard shifts the ultimate burden of accountability from global panels directly onto our domestic judiciary.
'Will the New Zealand courts now hold the Crown strictly accountable for its own #international admissions, enforcing the principle that a sovereign government can’t legally define Te Tiriti as a cornerstone of our constitution to the rest of the world while treating it as entirely disposable at home?...' -
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