School and Community Gardens

School and Community Gardens

The Greening Whanganui programme has evolved out of Fruit Trees in Schools which has operated in Whanganui for over 12 years and seen plantings in over 60 kura, schools, early childhood centres and community spaces! Please email for more information.
Repair Cafe Whanganui!

Repair Cafe Whanganui!

Bring your items in need of repair … The range of repairs possible is growing all the time: general repairs; mending for clothes and soft toys (no zips); costume jewellery; hard plastics; wooden items e.g. toys, stools, dining chairs; ceramics; shoes (patches)...
Predator Free Whanganui!

Predator Free Whanganui!

Welcome to the Whanganui Predator Project – a community of people committed to reducing the number of predators in our city and increasing bird habitat You can become part of this community by setting up a trap in your backyard contributing your trapping data becoming...
ECO-REFILLS!

ECO-REFILLS!

BIG NEWS: eco refills are now available at the SW office. We did a quick survey and these received the most requests: dishwashing detergent laundry liquid and powder multipurpose spray hand wash shampoo white vinegar bicarbonate of soda Cheaper than supermarket...
We have Hungry Bins

We have Hungry Bins

We have Hungry Bins We have HUNGRY BINS worm farms in stock at the SW office. Designed and made in New Zealand, the Hungry Bin is highly efficient and convenient – and can process up to 2.0 kilos of food scraps per day. The castings and liquid produced by Hungry...
For our cycling community

For our cycling community

For our cycling community What is Green Bikes? Green Bikes is an open workshop for the Whanganui community to come and fix their own bikes. With friendly mechanics on hand to help, the focus is on learning how to DIY and providing access to our library of tools,...