Ditch single-use plastic film and learn to make your own reusable beeswax wrap! Wastebusters is collaborating with our local libraries to bring our popular beeswax wrap making workshops to Wānaka, Hāwea, Frankton and Queenstown Libraries this July. Limited to 15 people per workshop. To book please call in to a participating library or call them: […]
Calling all business owners, operators and staff members! As our region works towards a carbon zero future, join the conversation and start taking action at a morning workshop designed to tackle waste and reduce carbon emissions. Wastebusters and Lake Wānaka Tourism together are hosting a session for local businesses where you will be able to […]
Dr Compost’s free gardening workshop will give you the know how to turn your backyard into a productive local food hub. This free Dr Compost gardening workshop will take you through everything you need to know to get a veggie garden started and to maximise your harvest. Dr Compost's top tips come from 20+ years […]
Dr Compost’s free gardening workshop will give you the know how to turn your backyard into a productive local food hub. This free Dr Compost gardening workshop will take you through everything you need to know to get a veggie garden started and to maximise your harvest. Dr Compost's top tips come from 20+ years […]
Wastebusters $1 Day is back! Saturday 14th October, 9am-5pm Everything inside our reuse shop is just $1…yep, that’s right! Absolutely everything will be just $1 an item all day. Clothing, accessories, shoes, kitchenware, linen, books, bric-a-brac, arts & crafts, everything that’s out for sale will be just $1! What about the front yard items? Well, […]
Wastebusters' Repair Revolution is back for Spring 2023 and Whakatipu's first event is kicking off in Frankton, at Te Atamira on Sunday 15th October. Do you love stuff and hate waste? Do you want to renew, revive, and repair your broken things to give them a new lease on life and keep them out of […]
Find out how to reduce waste and feed your soil at Dr Compost’s free composting workshop. Healthy soil grows healthy plants, and a great way to feed your soil (and reduce your waste) is by composting your kitchen scraps and garden waste. Dr Compost's top tips come from 20+ years of growing and composting in […]
Find out how to reduce waste and feed your soil at Dr Compost’s free composting workshop. Healthy soil grows healthy plants, and a great way to feed your soil (and reduce your waste) is by composting your kitchen scraps and garden waste. Dr Compost's top tips come from 20+ years of growing and composting in […]
Get ready for summer with Wastebusters! Saturday 21st October, 9am-5pm at Wastebusters We have a huge range of awesome secondhand goodies to get you and the whānau ready for another beautiful summer here in Aotearoa. Whether you’re after tramping gear or designer labels, sports equipment or a new rad shirt - we’ve got you covered! […]
Wastebusters’ Repair Revolution is back! Join us for some good old repair therapy, Saturday 4 November, 11am-3pm at the Wānaka Community Workshop and Fabricate. We want to help you renew, revive, and repair your broken treasures to give them a new lease of life and keep them out of landfill. The Repair Revolution isn’t just […]
Wastebusters’ Repair Revolution is back! Join us for some good old repair therapy, Saturday 18 November, 11am-3pm at the Luggate Community Hall. We want to help you renew, revive, and repair your broken treasures to give them a new lease of life and keep them out of landfill. The Repair Revolution isn’t just about fixing […]
Experience the magic of the season at the Wastebusters’ Sustainable Christmas Market! Our yard will be transformed into a merry wonderland filled with sustainable products from talented local artists and conscious crafters. From stunning jewellery to delectable food, sustainable clothing to lush plants and so much more! Shop mindfully while supporting local businesses this festive […]