Sustainable Papakura

06/09/2026

05/09/2026

Dishcloth Delights: Crochet for the Kitchen 🧶
Join us for a fun crochet workshop suited for crocheters of all capabilities, and create your own stylish, reusable kitchen dishcloth. Learn essential stitches, handy tips, and eco-friendly crafting techniques in a relaxed, social setting. Leave with a beautiful handmade dishcloth and the confidence to make more!

🌼 Limited spots available – book now to secure your place!
www.sustainablepapakura.org

Creations by Portia

05/09/2026

🛍️ 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝗽 - creative sustainable creations made by our wonderful Creators will be available to purchase. These items have been made from fabric and accessories that would have gone to landfill.

Location:
67 O'Shannessey Street, Papakura

Open Hours:
Mon 9:30am - 12:00pm
Wed 12:30 - 4:00pm
Fri 11:30am - 2:00pm

04/09/2026

Hands on workshop. Learn about a few different things that can be planted in pots. Plant together for the Urban Edible Learning Garden.
Discover how to create thriving container gardens in this hands-on Learning Garden workshop. Learn pot selection, soil preparation, plant combinations, and care tips for year-round success. Perfect for beginners and gardeners alike. Take home practical skills to grow more in any space. 🌱🪴

Head to www.sustainablepapakura.org to register for your spot today!

04/09/2026

DIY Spring Cleaner Workshop

Freshen your home naturally this spring! Learn how to make simple, low-cost cleaning products using everyday ingredients.
Discover waste-reducing cleaning tips, reuse containers, and take home your own DIY cleaner.
Perfect for anyone wanting a greener, healthier, more sustainable household. 🌿🧽🍋
Take home DIY cleaners; citrus & vinegar or toilet drops for $5 each to cover costs.

Sustainable Market
10am to 1pm
Sir Edmund Hillary Library Foyer, Greeat South Road, Papakura

Head to our website to find out more www.sustainablepapakura.org

04/09/2026

ON TOMORROW!!

🔧 Repair Café Workshop ♻️Fix It, Don’t Toss It!
🛠 What’s a Repair Café?
A community event where people come together to repair broken items, share skills, and reduce waste.
Bring your broken household items and get help from friendly fixers!
🧰 What Can You Bring?
‘If you can carry it you can bring it’
Clothing, Toys, Bicycles,
Small items of Furniture, and more
No Microwaves
🌱 Why Come to the Repair Cafe
* Save money and reduce landfill waste
* Learn repair skills from local volunteers
* Connect with your community over a cuppa and a shared purpose
* Help build a culture of sustainability
☕ Free tea, coffee & good vibes included!
No registration needed – just show up with your broken treasures.

To find out more about Sustainable Papakura head to www.sustainablepapakura.org

04/09/2026

Join Lisa at the wonderful hosts Sustainable Papakura to learn how to get started with traditional cold composting. This practical workshop covers compost bin setup, what you can and can’t compost, and how to keep your bin healthy and odour-free.

Learn how to turn food scraps and garden waste into rich compost for your garden while keeping pests under control.

All participants receive a 50% discount voucher to order a compost system through our website, with delivery straight to your door, plus the option to add a free rat trap with your purchase.

Proudly supported by Auckland Council and delivered by Compost Collective.

Spaces are limited, booking is essential.

www.sustainablepapakura.org

Date: Sunday September 13
Time: 1.00pm to 3.00pm
Location: Sustainable Papakura Base
67 O'Shannessey Street

03/09/2026

Love puzzles but running out of space?
Swap your completed jigsaws at our market stall.
Give puzzles a second life, reduce waste, and discover new challenges.
Come along to the Sustainable Papakura Monthly Market on September 19 to buy, swap, or gift quality puzzles and keep them out of landfill while supporting community sharing and sustainable, mindful play for all.
We will also be collecting puzzles that have pieces missing to use as craft resources.

Sustainable Market, September 19
10am to 1pm
Sir Edmund Hillary Library Foyer, Great South Road, Papakura

03/09/2026

Start your winter morning with a pop of warmth and colour. This cosy hat helps keep waste out of landfill by transforming unwanted materials into wearable fashion.

Championing sustainability by diverting waste from landfill and giving discarded materials a fresh purpose through creative upcycling.

Location:
67 O'Shannessey Street, Papakura

Open Hours:
Mon 9:30am - 12:00pm
Wed 12:30 - 4:00pm
Fri 11:30am - 2:00pm

01/09/2026

Call for Volunteers!

We are seeking a certified electrician to join our Repair Café Papakura as a volunteer. Your commitment would be 4 hours a month on the first Saturday of every month except January. Help community members repair small household electrical items, share your expertise, and promote sustainability. You’ll be part of a friendly team of local fixers working together to reduce waste and empower others.

We are looking for someone with an eye for a good picture to snap some cool photos to add to our publicity pages and posts. This could be at our Base during events and workshops, or out and about with one of our community events or working bees. A good quality phone camera is all that’s required.

Would you like to be the welcoming face of Sustainable Papakura? We have openings for Front of House on Monday mornings, Wednesday afternoons, and Friday lunchtime. Join us and help create a welcoming experience to our Base.

If you are interested, send an email through to [email protected] or come in during our open hours.
To find out more about our organisation, head to our website www.sustainablepapakura.org