Events
Kids Creative Workshops
Upcoming sessions:
Easter Egg Theme
Saturday March 14
April 7 & 9
April 13
April 18
Composting Workshop
Composting is a simple way to keep food scraps and garden waste out of landfill and turn them into nutrient-rich soil for your garden.
• Practical demonstrations
• Easy step-by-step
• Time for Q&A
Plus you’ll receive a $40 discount voucher for a compost system and a free kitchen compost caddy.
Repair Café
These fun events are held on the last Saturday of each month 11am-1pm at Harrison Street Church, Whanganui.
- 28 Feb 2026
- 28 Mar 2026
- 18 Apr 2026
- 23 May 2026
- 20 Jun 2026
- 25 Jul 2026
- 29 Aug 2026
- 26 Sep 2026
- 31 Oct 2026
- 28 Nov 2026
The Repair Cafe Whanganui Facebook Page has more information and updates.
Feijoabulous Festival
Whanganui’s much-loved festival takes place in April each year. Whether you love them or hate them, this unique fruit sure is a conversation starter.
- Bring your spare feijoas or pick some up.
- Dress in your finest green clothes.
- Fun, feijoa inspired activities
Check the Sustainable Whanganui Facebook Page for event details.
Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.
Ready to take the Plastic Free July challenge?
Register for the official Plastic Free July Challenge and receive ideas, tips and solutions on how you can reduce plastic waste.
Tamariki Creative Art
With a focus on utilising recycled and natural materials, these workshops aim to inspire tamariki to think about the environment in a sustainable way, whilst having fun and getting creative.
Details of upcoming events can be found on the Sustainable Whanganui Facebook Page
