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SUMMARY:Loose Threads Social
DESCRIPTION:You’re warmly invited to our Loose Threads Social this September at Verve! \nIf you joined us last time\, you already know how cosy and welcoming this event is. If you’re new\, here’s the gist: \nLoose Threads is a relaxed night out where you bring your own clothes to mend\, meet lovely people\, and spend a couple of hours doing something wholesome. Think paint-and-sip or a local knitting club: the same easy\, social vibe\, just centred around mending. \nHosted at the lovely Verve\, this is your space to finally tackle that item sitting in your “to-fix” pile\, with extra support if you need it. This isn’t a formal workshop or lesson\, but we’ll have a few fantastic volunteers on hand to share tips if you get stuck on a tricky repair. It’s simply a friendly\, zero-pressure space to hang out and get your mending done. \nGrab a drink\, settle in\, and enjoy a gentle evening. Come solo or bring a friend; either way\, you’ll be in great company. \nEvent Details \n\nWhen: Tuesday\, 29 September | 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM\nWhere: Verve\nCost: Free (Registration required)\nRegister here: events.humanitix.com/loose-threads-social-2026\n\n  \nWhat to bring: \nBring the piece of clothing you’d like to fix and any sewing supplies you have on hand. (Don’t worry if you don’t have much; we’ll have extra tools and supplies to share!) \nThis Resourceful Communities event is proudly supported by the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Zero Waste District Programme.
URL:https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/event/loose-threads-social-2/
LOCATION:Verve\, 40 Helwick Street\, Wanaka\, 9305\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Summer Fair 2026
DESCRIPTION:Summer’s on its way\, and we’re kicking things off with a big day at Wasties. \n\nOur Summer Fair is your chance to get ready for long days\, warm weather and making the most of our beautiful backyard\, without buying new.\n\nWe’ll be bringing out heaps of summer gear\, including:\n\n∙Summer clothing∙Adventure and watersport gear∙Tramping and camping gear∙Wetsuits∙Summer accessories∙Shoes∙Kids’ gear∙And plenty more\n\nCome down for a rummage\, hunt out some great secondhand finds and get yourself sorted for whatever summer has in store.\n\nWe’ll have good music playing\, plenty to look through and all the usual Wasties goodness. Make a morning of it\, bring your mates and see what you can find.\n\nA few things to know before you come:\n\n∙ Traffic management will be in place on the day and our onsite carpark will be closed\, so please carpool\, walk or bike where you can.∙ Please enter via the pedestrian entrance. Just look for the yellow Wasties flag!∙Our reuse and recycling drop-off lane will also be closed for the day. If you have items to drop off\, we’d really appreciate you holding onto them until the following Monday.\n\nCome get summer-ready with Wasties and give some great gear another adventure. 
URL:https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/event/summer-fair-2026/
LOCATION:Wastebusters in Wānaka\, 189 Ballantyne Road\, Wanaka\, Otago\, 9384\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Dr Compost Workshop - Spring Planting (Wānaka)
DESCRIPTION:A thriving veggie garden starts with healthy soil\, and healthy soil starts with the right recipe. Whether you’re starting from scratch and want to know what and when to plant\, or wondering why your plants aren’t quite thriving\, Dr Compost has the tips and tricks to get you growing. \nIn this free workshop\, you’ll learn how to create productive veggie gardens in raised beds\, containers\, buckets – or even right in the middle of your lawn. Dr Compost will share his soil recipe for success\, favourite gardening equipment and tips for protecting your plants from the Central Otago elements. \nHealthy soil grows healthy plants. Discover the secrets to successful composting and learn how to turn your food and garden waste into rich\, garden-loving goodness. We’ll cover different composting methods\, from hot and cold compost to compost tumblers and bins\, and how to get the balance of carbon and nitrogen just right. \nWith more than 20 years’ composting and gardening experience\, Hāwea’s Ben Elms (aka Dr Compost) brings plenty of practical know-how\, humour and answers to your gardening questions. \nSpaces are limited\, so book your free ticket today! \nThe Dr Compost home-composting project is funded by Queenstown Lakes District Council and delivered by Wastebusters to reduce organic waste in landfill.
URL:https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/event/spring-planting-grow-your-garden-wanaka/
LOCATION:St John Wanaka\, 4 Link Way\, Wānaka\, 9305\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Dr Compost Workshop - Spring Planting (Queenstown)
DESCRIPTION:A thriving veggie garden starts with healthy soil\, and healthy soil starts with the right recipe. Whether you’re starting from scratch and want to know what and when to plant\, or wondering why your plants aren’t quite thriving\, Dr Compost has the tips and tricks to get you growing. \nIn this free workshop\, you’ll learn how to create productive veggie gardens in raised beds\, containers\, buckets – or even right in the middle of your lawn. Dr Compost will share his soil recipe for success\, favourite gardening equipment and tips for protecting your plants from the Central Otago elements. \nHealthy soil grows healthy plants. Discover the secrets to successful composting and learn how to turn your food and garden waste into rich\, garden-loving goodness. We’ll cover different composting methods\, from hot and cold compost to compost tumblers and bins\, and how to get the balance of carbon and nitrogen just right. \nWith more than 20 years’ composting and gardening experience\, Hāwea’s Ben Elms (aka Dr Compost) brings plenty of practical know-how\, humour and answers to your gardening questions. \nSpaces are limited\, so book your free ticket today! \nThe Dr Compost home-composting project is funded by Queenstown Lakes District Council and delivered by Wastebusters to reduce organic waste in landfill.
URL:https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/event/dr-compost-workshop-spring-planting-queenstown/
LOCATION:Sherwood Queenstown\, 554 Frankton Road\, Queenstown\, 9300\, New Zealand
CATEGORIES:Events calendar
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SUMMARY:Bike Basics 101 DIY
DESCRIPTION:A little bike know-how can go a long way. \nBike Basics 101 is a free\, friendly evening all about helping you understand your bike\, build your repair skills and feel more confident getting out and riding. \nTed from Racers Edge will kick things off with a Bike 101 session\, covering the essential fixes every rider should know\, how to keep your bike running well and prevent problems in the first place\, and what to carry with you on every ride. Questions are very welcome! \nWe’ll take a break halfway through for a drink and some snacks\, then open things up for more questions and detailed demos. Ted will be joined by Joel and Kerry from Bike Glendhu and Simon from Wastebusters\, giving you the chance to get up close\, have a chat and learn more about the things you want to know. \nWhether you’re fairly new to biking or you’ve been riding for years but usually leave repairs and maintenance to someone else\, you’re very welcome. \nThe idea is simple: give you practical skills\, help you feel more confident having a go at repairs yourself\, and get more of us out enjoying our bikes. \nThursday 22 October | 5.30–8pm\nB.social\nFree\, registration required via Humanitix: events.humanitix.com/bike-basics-diy-101/tickets \nThis isn’t a bring-your-bike repair workshop\, so you can leave your bike at home for this one! \nThis Resourceful Communities event is proudly supported by Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Zero Waste District Programme.
URL:https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/event/bike-basics-101/
LOCATION:b.social\, 60 Anderson Road\, Anderson Heights\, wanaka\, 9305\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Dr Compost Workshop - Summer Harvest (Wānaka)
DESCRIPTION:Summer is the time to make the most of your veggie garden — and keep your soil healthy. Whether you’re wondering what to do with your kitchen scraps\, when to harvest your veggies\, or what to plant next\, Dr Compost has the tips and tricks to keep things growing. \nIn this free workshop\, you’ll learn how to tell when your veggies are ready to harvest\, what to do with your harvest\, and what to plant next. We’ll also explore growing in glasshouses and tunnel houses\, with tips for keeping plants happy and productive through the summer. \nDiscover the secrets of Bokashi composting and learn how to make your Bokashi bucket a success\, without the dreaded smells or failures. We’ll also explore worm farms\, from simple worm tubes to Hungry Bins\, and find out how these wriggly helpers can turn your food scraps into garden goodness. \nWith more than 20 years’ composting and gardening experience\, Hāwea’s Ben Elms (aka Dr Compost) brings plenty of practical know-how\, humour and answers to your gardening questions — including how to build healthy soil and grow nutrient-dense vegetables. \nSpaces are limited\, so book your free ticket today! \nThe Dr Compost home-composting project is funded by Queenstown Lakes District Council and delivered by Wastebusters to reduce organic waste in landfill.
URL:https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/event/dr-compost-workshop-summer-harvest-wanaka/
LOCATION:St John Wanaka\, 4 Link Way\, Wānaka\, 9305\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Dr Compost Workshop - Summer Harvest (Queenstown)
DESCRIPTION:Summer Harvest; Gather\, Nourish\, Grow\n  \nSummer is the time to make the most of your veggie garden — and keep your soil healthy. Whether you’re wondering what to do with your kitchen scraps\, when to harvest your veggies\, or what to plant next\, Dr Compost has the tips and tricks to keep things growing. \nIn this free workshop\, you’ll learn how to tell when your veggies are ready to harvest\, what to do with your harvest\, and what to plant next. We’ll also explore growing in glasshouses and tunnel houses\, with tips for keeping plants happy and productive through the summer. \nDiscover the secrets of Bokashi composting and learn how to make your Bokashi bucket a success\, without the dreaded smells or failures. We’ll also explore worm farms\, from simple worm tubes to Hungry Bins\, and find out how these wriggly helpers can turn your food scraps into garden goodness. \nWith more than 20 years’ composting and gardening experience\, Hāwea’s Ben Elms (aka Dr Compost) brings plenty of practical know-how\, humour and answers to your gardening questions — including how to build healthy soil and grow nutrient-dense vegetables. \nSpaces are limited\, so book your free ticket today! \nThe Dr Compost home-composting project is funded by Queenstown Lakes District Council and delivered by Wastebusters to reduce organic waste in landfill.
URL:https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/event/dr-compost-workshop-summer-harvest-queenstown/
LOCATION:Sherwood Queenstown\, 554 Frankton Road\, Queenstown\, 9300\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Low Waste Tramping
DESCRIPTION:Introducing Low Waste Tramping\, something new for our Low Waste Living series. \nWe love getting out into the hills\, but heading away for a day or a few nights can come with a surprising amount of stuff. Food packets\, toiletries\, single-use bits and pieces… it all adds up. So we’re bringing together some good people\, practical know-how and hands-on making for an evening all about doing things a little differently. \nWe’ll be joined by guest speakers who’ll share their real-life experience of reducing waste while tramping. We’ll explore things like dehydrating food\, homemade trail meals and natural alternatives for your pack. And there are plenty of benefits beyond reducing waste\, from saving money to making nutritious meals that suit you. \nThen we’ll roll up our sleeves\, with a few simple things to make and take home\, from food for the trail to beeswax wraps and natural products. There’ll be plenty of time to ask questions\, swap tips and share ideas too. \nYou don’t need to be a seasoned tramper to come along. This is for anybody who wants to tread more lightly in our beautiful outdoors. We’re not teaching you how to tramp. We’re sharing practical\, achievable ways to create less waste and rethink what goes in your pack. \nYou’ll head home having learnt heaps\, made a few useful things and hopefully feeling like\, yep\, I can do that. \nThursday 12 November\, 6–8pm\nGround Up Brewing\, Wānaka \nTicket link: https://events.humanitix.com/low-waste-tramping\nAll ages welcome. Spaces are limited. \nOne thing to bring: Please bring a small reusable container from home for your couscous mix. We’ll have everything else covered. \nLow Waste Tramping is part of Wastebusters’ Low Waste Living series. \nThis Resourceful Communities Event is proudly supported by Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Zero Waste District Programme.
URL:https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/event/low-waste-tramping/
LOCATION:Ground Up\, Ground Up Brewing\, 4 Gordon Road\, Wanaka\, 9305\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Free Repair Event - Wānaka
DESCRIPTION:For more than six years\, our free repair events have brought local fixers and the community together to give broken things another chance.\n\nAt the heart of every event is our brilliant crew of volunteer repairers\, who generously share their time and know-how to help people repair the things they already own.\n\nBring along one item to work on with a repairer. It could be clothing\, a broken zip\, homewares\, a bike\, small electrical item\, small piece of furniture\, toy or something else that needs a bit of attention.\n\nWe really encourage you to sit alongside your repairer and get involved. Ask questions\, see how they approach the problem and hopefully pick up a new skill you can take home with you. We can’t promise everything can be fixed\, but we’ll always give it a go.\n\nThat’s a big part of why these events exist. Repair keeps things in use for longer\, while passing practical skills from one person to another.\n\nLove fixing things? We’re always keen to welcome new volunteer repairers. If you have repair skills you’d be happy to share\, come and be part of the day. It’s a lovely way to meet other people who enjoy fixing things and share what you know with the community. Volunteer here: https://forms.gle/f7ZMZt4fswcX3Kqs6\n\nFree to attend. No registration required.Sunday 22 November | 10am–2pmWānaka Community Workshop\n\nThis Resourceful Communities event is proudly supported by Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Zero Waste District Programme.
URL:https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/event/repair-event-wanaka-spring/
LOCATION:Wānaka Community Workshop\, 15 Gordon Road\, Wānaka\, 9305\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Wastebusters Christmas Market 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday 28 November for a festive community day out at Wastebusters\, celebrating local makers\, sustainable shopping and the lead-up to Christmas. \nWith around 45 local stalls\, live music\, delicious food and treats\, and hands-on Christmas activities\, there’ll be plenty to explore\, discover and enjoy with family and friends. \nAfter welcoming more than 630 visitors in 2025\, we can’t wait to bring everyone together again for another fun-filled day supporting local and celebrating sustainably. \nDate: Saturday 28 November 2026\nTime: 9am–2pm\nLocation: Wastebusters\, 189 Ballantyne Road\, Wānaka\nEntry: Free \nFind out more \nDiscover the Christmas Market for more information about the day. \nMeet our 2026 stallholders and discover some of the local makers and businesses joining us. \nBring your friends\, bring the family and come along for a festive\, fun  day out!
URL:https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/event/christmas-market-2026/
LOCATION:Wastebusters in Wānaka\, 189 Ballantyne Road\, Wanaka\, Otago\, 9384\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:Sustainable Styling: An evening with Tuihana
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special evening of sustainable styling with Tuihana Ohia\, exploring new ways to wear the clothes you already own and discovering the possibilities of preloved fashion. \nWe’re excited to welcome Tuihana\, an award-winning Wellbeing Navigator and Sustainable Stylist who has styled the likes of Stan Walker and Māori fashion icon Nātua. Through her kaupapa of Kākahu Rongoā (clothing as healing)\, Tuihana encourages people to embrace their own style and feel good in what they wear. \nThe evening is all about taking a fresh look at your wardrobe and discovering how a little styling know-how can help you get more wear out of the clothes you already love. \nBring along one or two pieces from home that you’re not quite sure how to wear. Tuihana will use these alongside a specially selected rack of preloved kākahu (clothing) from Wastebusters to demonstrate different styling ideas\, share her favourite thrifting tips and show how to put together outfits that feel like you. \nThere’ll be plenty of opportunities to get involved\, try things on and experiment with your own outfits. You’ll pick up tips on recognising good-quality secondhand finds\, choosing pieces you’ll want to wear again and again\, and building a wardrobe that fits your style. \nIt’s a relaxed\, interactive group workshop where everyone is welcome\, whether you’re a keen secondhand shopper or just curious to try something new. No styling experience needed\, and no need to bring anything from home if you’d rather use the Wastebusters racks! \nWe’ll also have Wastebusters open for a little after-hours shopping. Tasty nibbles and a glass of bubbly or a soft drink included. \nThursday 3 December | 6pm–8.30pm\nWastebusters Wānaka \nTickets: $25 each or two for $40\, so bring a friend! \nGet your ticket here. \nA portion of ticket sales will be donated to Central Lakes Family Services. \nThis Resourceful Communities event is proudly supported by Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Zero Waste District Programme.
URL:https://www.wastebusters.co.nz/event/sustainable-styling-an-evening-with-tuihana/
LOCATION:Wastebusters in Wānaka\, 189 Ballantyne Road\, Wanaka\, Otago\, 9384\, New Zealand
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