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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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