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  1. 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: 500

    Register and find out more:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r.

    #SolarPunkSunday #FixIt #WashingMachineMaintenance #ReuseRestoreRepair #MakerFest
    #RepairFestival2026 #RightToRepair #WashingMachineRepairs

  2. We are out about the motu, where the mountains commune with the sky.

    #Aotearoa
    #MackenzieCountry

  3. 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

    abc.net.au/news/2026-09-06/unp

  4. #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:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #Katikati #RepairCafesAotearoa #RepairCafesNewZealand
    #FixIt #ReuseRestoreRepair #RepairFest #RepairFestival2026

  5. #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival

    12 - 13 Sept 2026
    10:00 am – 6:00 pm

    148 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:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
    #RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology

  6. #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival

    12 - 13 Sept 2026
    10:00 am – 6:00 pm

    148 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:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
    #RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology

  7. #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival

    12 - 13 Sept 2026
    10:00 am – 6:00 pm

    148 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:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
    #RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology

  8. #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival

    12 - 13 Sept 2026
    10:00 am – 6:00 pm

    148 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:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
    #RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology

  9. #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - #MakerFestival

    12 - 13 Sept 2026
    10:00 am – 6:00 pm

    148 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:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #RepairCafes #RepairNetworkAotearoa
    #RepairReuseRestore #STEMWanaTrust #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RenewablesNow #SolarPunk #RepairFestival2026 #BuildingCommunity #SustainableTechnology

  10. #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:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
    #RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity

  11. #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:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
    #RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity

  12. #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:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
    #RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity

  13. #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:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
    #RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity

  14. #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:
    repairnetworkaotearoa.org.nz/r

    #SolarPunkSunday #Mending #ClothingRepairs #RepairNetworkAotearoa
    #RepairReuseRestore #ReduceTextileWaste #TextileWaste #ZeroWaste #FixIt #RepairFestival #RepairFestival2026 #SupportRefugees #BuildingCommunity

  15. #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:
    eventbrite.co.nz/e/kids-only-m

    #SolarPunkSunday #YoungMakers #Creatives #HomemadeCrafts #Creativity #CraftFairs

  16. #Aotearoa / #NewZealand - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste Workshop: #Microgreens and #Sprouts

    Wednesday, September 9
    10:00am - 12:00pm

    Albany 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:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LibrariesRule #GrowYourOwnFood #GrowYourOwn

  17. 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...

  18. 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...

  19. 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...

  20. 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...

  21. 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...

  22. 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.

    blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026

    #Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara

  23. 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.

    blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026

    #Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara

  24. 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.

    blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026

    #Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara

  25. 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.

    blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026

    #Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara

  26. 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.

    blog.mikeriversdale.co.nz/2026

    #Aotearoa #NewZealand #BOTY #penguin #Kororā #bird #Wellington #TeWhanganuiATara

  27. More Prince Tui Teka:

    Prince Tui Teka - E Ipo: 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"

    #JukeboxFridayNight
    #Royalty #Aotearoa

  28. 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: 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.

    scoop.co.nz/stories/CU2609/S00

    #Royalty
    #JukeboxFridayNight
    #Aotearoa
    #Koroneihana

  29. "Across Aotearoa, young women and gender-diverse people are doing extraordinary things. They’re leading climate action, championing Māori and Pacific communities, advocating for mental health and hauora, and reimagining what leadership can look like.

    It’s these changemakers that Y25 celebrates."

    #Aotearoa #Youth #YoungLeaders #Leadership #Changemakers

    thespinoff.co.nz/partner/21-08

  30. #Auckland - #CompostCollective - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste : #ZestyCitrus#Helensville

    Friday, 28 August 2026
    10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    South Kaipara Good Food
    82 Mill Road, Helensville, Auckland, 0800

    "Come along to Pip’s Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with left over citrus, including Lemon Curd, zesty sprinkle and #OrangePeel cleaner.

    You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.

    Hosted by Love Food Hate Waste tutor Pip, and proudly brought to you by #EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.

    Spaces are limited so booking is essential."

    Learn more and to register:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LoveFood #Aotearoa #NewZealand #FoodWaste #FoodStorage #DIYCleaners #CitrusCleaners

  31. #Auckland - #CompostCollective - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste : #ZestyCitrus#Helensville

    Friday, 28 August 2026
    10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    South Kaipara Good Food
    82 Mill Road, Helensville, Auckland, 0800

    "Come along to Pip’s Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with left over citrus, including Lemon Curd, zesty sprinkle and #OrangePeel cleaner.

    You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.

    Hosted by Love Food Hate Waste tutor Pip, and proudly brought to you by #EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.

    Spaces are limited so booking is essential."

    Learn more and to register:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LoveFood #Aotearoa #NewZealand #FoodWaste #FoodStorage #DIYCleaners #CitrusCleaners

  32. #Auckland - #CompostCollective - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste : #ZestyCitrus#Helensville

    Friday, 28 August 2026
    10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    South Kaipara Good Food
    82 Mill Road, Helensville, Auckland, 0800

    "Come along to Pip’s Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with left over citrus, including Lemon Curd, zesty sprinkle and #OrangePeel cleaner.

    You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.

    Hosted by Love Food Hate Waste tutor Pip, and proudly brought to you by #EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.

    Spaces are limited so booking is essential."

    Learn more and to register:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LoveFood #Aotearoa #NewZealand #FoodWaste #FoodStorage #DIYCleaners #CitrusCleaners

  33. #Auckland - #CompostCollective - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste : #ZestyCitrus#Helensville

    Friday, 28 August 2026
    10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    South Kaipara Good Food
    82 Mill Road, Helensville, Auckland, 0800

    "Come along to Pip’s Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with left over citrus, including Lemon Curd, zesty sprinkle and #OrangePeel cleaner.

    You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.

    Hosted by Love Food Hate Waste tutor Pip, and proudly brought to you by #EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.

    Spaces are limited so booking is essential."

    Learn more and to register:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LoveFood #Aotearoa #NewZealand #FoodWaste #FoodStorage #DIYCleaners #CitrusCleaners

  34. #Auckland - #CompostCollective - Free #LoveFoodHateWaste : #ZestyCitrus#Helensville

    Friday, 28 August 2026
    10:30 am - 12:30 pm

    South Kaipara Good Food
    82 Mill Road, Helensville, Auckland, 0800

    "Come along to Pip’s Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with left over citrus, including Lemon Curd, zesty sprinkle and #OrangePeel cleaner.

    You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.

    Hosted by Love Food Hate Waste tutor Pip, and proudly brought to you by #EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.

    Spaces are limited so booking is essential."

    Learn more and to register:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LoveFood #Aotearoa #NewZealand #FoodWaste #FoodStorage #DIYCleaners #CitrusCleaners

  35. #Auckland -#CompostCollective - Free #LoveYourLeftovers workshop: #ZestyCitrus Session – Birkenhead

    Sunday, 16 August 2026
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    #BirkenheadLibrary
    Nell Fisher Reserve, Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, 0626, Auckland

    "Come along to Pip’s Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with left over #citrus, including zesty sprinkle and #OrangePeel cleaner.

    You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.

    Hosted by #LoveFoodHateWaste tutor Pip, and proudly brought to you by #EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.

    Most Compost Collective workshops are free to attend, though some special events may require a ticket fee."

    Learn more and to register:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LoveFood #LibrariesRule #Aotearoa #NewZealand #FoodWaste #FoodStorage #DIYCleaners #CitrusCleaners

  36. #Auckland -#CompostCollective - Free #LoveYourLeftovers workshop: #ZestyCitrus Session – Birkenhead

    Sunday, 16 August 2026
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    #BirkenheadLibrary
    Nell Fisher Reserve, Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, 0626, Auckland

    "Come along to Pip’s Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with left over #citrus, including zesty sprinkle and #OrangePeel cleaner.

    You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.

    Hosted by #LoveFoodHateWaste tutor Pip, and proudly brought to you by #EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.

    Most Compost Collective workshops are free to attend, though some special events may require a ticket fee."

    Learn more and to register:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LoveFood #LibrariesRule #Aotearoa #NewZealand #FoodWaste #FoodStorage #DIYCleaners #CitrusCleaners

  37. #Auckland -#CompostCollective - Free #LoveYourLeftovers workshop: #ZestyCitrus Session – Birkenhead

    Sunday, 16 August 2026
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    #BirkenheadLibrary
    Nell Fisher Reserve, Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, 0626, Auckland

    "Come along to Pip’s Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with left over #citrus, including zesty sprinkle and #OrangePeel cleaner.

    You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.

    Hosted by #LoveFoodHateWaste tutor Pip, and proudly brought to you by #EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.

    Most Compost Collective workshops are free to attend, though some special events may require a ticket fee."

    Learn more and to register:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LoveFood #LibrariesRule #Aotearoa #NewZealand #FoodWaste #FoodStorage #DIYCleaners #CitrusCleaners

  38. #Auckland -#CompostCollective - Free #LoveYourLeftovers workshop: #ZestyCitrus Session – Birkenhead

    Sunday, 16 August 2026
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    #BirkenheadLibrary
    Nell Fisher Reserve, Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, 0626, Auckland

    "Come along to Pip’s Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with left over #citrus, including zesty sprinkle and #OrangePeel cleaner.

    You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.

    Hosted by #LoveFoodHateWaste tutor Pip, and proudly brought to you by #EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.

    Most Compost Collective workshops are free to attend, though some special events may require a ticket fee."

    Learn more and to register:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LoveFood #LibrariesRule #Aotearoa #NewZealand #FoodWaste #FoodStorage #DIYCleaners #CitrusCleaners

  39. #Auckland -#CompostCollective - Free #LoveYourLeftovers workshop: #ZestyCitrus Session – Birkenhead

    Sunday, 16 August 2026
    11:00 am - 1:00 pm

    #BirkenheadLibrary
    Nell Fisher Reserve, Hinemoa Street, Birkenhead, 0626, Auckland

    "Come along to Pip’s Love Food Hate Waste workshop and get tips and tricks for what to do with left over #citrus, including zesty sprinkle and #OrangePeel cleaner.

    You’ll also get great advice about how to store your fresh food and leftovers, to help them last longer. Making the most of the food we have helps save money and is better for the environment.

    Hosted by #LoveFoodHateWaste tutor Pip, and proudly brought to you by #EcoMatters, thanks to Auckland Council.

    Most Compost Collective workshops are free to attend, though some special events may require a ticket fee."

    Learn more and to register:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #LoveFood #LibrariesRule #Aotearoa #NewZealand #FoodWaste #FoodStorage #DIYCleaners #CitrusCleaners

  40. Wow! Well, I learned a LOT about #Ontario this #SolarPunkSunday! I probably won't do another geographic focus for a few weeks (maybe it will be monthly?). Next week I'll be focusing on #Harvesting , #PreservingTheHarvest , and also #GardenPlanning ( #Australia and #Aotearoa / #NewZealand ), and whatever topics we come up with. Thanks to @MaQuest , @arielkroon (for some great Ontario resources), @jblue , and everyone who posted and boosted #TheFutureIsNow !

  41. #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:
    aotearoabiodivercity.org/desig

    #SolarPunkSunday #ClimateChangeAdaptation #GreenerCities #GreenCorridors #WildlifeCrossing #WaterIsLife #NatureHeals #SpendTimeInNature #Greenspaces

  42. @jeremy_pm

    " ... one of his own ministers who publicly accused the PM of giving the Indian PM a blow job on his recent trip to #Aotearoa #NewZealand."

    NZPol still has so much to give the world.

    "The next time you go to an ethno-nationalist rally to receive a foreign leader, take off your knee pads," Jones bellowed."

    Anthony Albanese take note!

    #Modi #NZIndia #India #ShaneJones #EthnoNationalist #AnthonyAlbanese #AusPol

  43. 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!✨

    patreon.com/violetblue/posts/p

    #ThreatModel #ThreatModelCovid #ThreatModelNewsletters #VioletBlue #COVIDnews #PublicHealth #CovidIsNotOver

  44. #Aotearoa / #NewZealand
    FREE #CompostingBasics Workshop – #ManurewaAuckland

    Sunday, 19 July 2026
    10:30 am - 12:00 pm

    #AucklandBotanicGardens
    102 Hill Rd, #Manurewa, 2105, #Auckland

    "Join us at Auckland Botanic Gardens for a FREE composting workshop, facilitated by Sue, to learn about the three different systems for #composting food and green waste in your #HomeGarden. You’ll get a great understanding of the basics of composting and see some of the systems in action in the #EdibleGarden.

    This workshop will be held in the Logan Campbell building, next to the edible garden.

    What to bring: optional ‘pen/paper’ to take notes.

    To help you on your way, all confirmed workshop participants get a 50% discount voucher to order a compost system through our website and, we’ll deliver it straight to your door.

    This course is proudly supported by Auckland Council, Auckland Botanic Gardens and delivered by the #CompostCollective."

    FMI and to register:
    compostcollective.org.nz/event

    #SolarPunkSunday #NewZealand #FoodScraps #Composting #CompostWorkshop #BuildingCommunity

  45. A ‘crisis communication gap’ threatens #IndigenousPeoples

    Dionne Phillips
    Updated Tue, July 14, 2026

    Excerpt: "Sara Wilson, a graduate communications researcher from Simon Fraser University in Canada, calls this a 'crisis communication gap' — something she highlighted in a submission to EMRIP's conflict study. Wilson previously worked in communications for the province of British Columbia's forest, land, and natural resources department, and also serves as a senior communications associate with Canada's National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation. Her research spotlights underfunding, language erasure from public systems, and exclusion from decision-making during crisis situations. Wilson cites devastating #wildfires and #floods as examples of dangerous communication failures.

    "In a report analyzing its response to 2023 wildfires, the government of the #NorthwestTerritories listed numerous concerns about how authorities communicated during the fire with #Indigenous individuals whose first language is not English. Its Official Languages Act recognizes 11 languages, but the government's alerts are issued only in English and French.

    "On its website, the government highlights its working relationship with Indigenous governments, organizations, and communities to 'co-develop and establish bilateral emergency and communications protocols, as requested, before the 2026 wildfire season.' Government officials did not respond to emails asking what stage of the process they are in. Its website notes that in the interim they have 'developed an Emergency Response Event Communication Protocol with Indigenous Governments to ensure clear communication between Indigenous Governments and the GNWT during emergency events.'

    "A paper published earlier this year by #ClimateCardinals, a youth-led climate organization, revealed that the overwhelming majority of the world's scientific publications are written in English. It argues that without more inclusive language, 'up to 6.5 billion people risk exclusion from climate policy, disaster preparedness, and access to critical information.'

    "In #Aotearoa #NewZealand, #Māori communities have been hit by increasingly devastating storms, like #CycloneGabrielle, which hit the country in February 2023, causing 11 deaths and billions of dollars in damage.

    "The cyclone exposed some key barriers to effective communication, according to a study released by Te Whāriki Manawāhine O Hauraki, a community resource center. It also praised the Māori-led mobilization to assist those impacted by the storm, which included setting up community centers. 'A truly effective response requires more than collaboration, it demands a #Tiriti-based framework [based on the Treaty of Waitangi] where Māori exercise decision-making authority over disaster preparedness and response in their own communities,' it reads.

    "Throughout Monday's session in Geneva, Indigenous delegates highlighted the potential of Indigenous knowledge and argued that better resources and communication would benefit the entire world."

    Read more:
    yahoo.com/news/world/articles/

    #IndigenousPeoples #LanguageBarriers #EnglishOnly? #EmergencyAlerts #WorldPol #ClimateChange #ClimateCrisis