Zero Waste / Para Kore
A zero waste world is one where resources are valued and nothing is wasted. Northcote residents and businesses have the potential to lead the way in protecting Papatūānuku and inspiring others to reach the goal of a zero waste Auckland by 2040.
Visit Zero Waste Hub: 26 Pearn Place, Northcote
Open every THURSDAY, FRIDAY and SATURDAY, 10am - 2pm.
Pop in with questions on how to reduce waste, make sustainable choices and keep things in use for longer. We run workshops, events and are open for a chat to:
- Show you how to recycle, compost and repair.
- Offer easy zero waste tips.
- Answer zero waste questions.
Hub Activities
We are looking for volunteers to have the hub regularly open. If you are interested, please email Robyn at [email protected] or follow THIS LINK to sign up or ask questions about volunteering.
We recycle many odd bits. Welcome to drop them off when we're open.
- Old curtains: As a curtain collection point for Habitat For Humanity, Northern Region, we want to instill a second life to your pre-loved curtains. Your curtains will be cleaned, adjusted and provided to families who need them to help keep their home warm. Please note we cannot take blinds – roman blinds or venetian blinds.
- Small batteries, such as AAs, AAA or similar.
- Oral care packaging, including toothbrushes and toothpaste tubes.
- Polystyrene: Please make sure it's clean.
- Coffee capsules.
- Ink cartridges.
What can you do
- Visit the Zero Waste Hub in Northcote
- Attend workshops and events
- Recycle correctly and compost your food scraps
- Fix the broken and share the unwanted
- Use your own takeaway cup and container
- Buy secondhand
- Volunteer to help out

Nau mai, haere mai, piki mai, welcome
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Bring a drink, hat, drink, gloves and insect repellent. Morning tea is provided.

Weeding in afternoon with pleasure and afternoon tea.
To register, please email [email protected] org. nz or text/call 027 359 6722. For updates on RTH's activities, sign up to their weekly newsletter or join the Facebook group!

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make a DIY cleaning product that you can take home with you
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Please bring a jar or spray bottle to take home the DIY cleaning product with you!
No booking needed.

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As part of the whānau orientated Beach Haven Block Party, Reusable Resources will be hosting quick fire painting sessions onto large repurposed card. The finished artworks will be put together to create a community based mural.

This Ngau-te-ringaringa Eco-corridor includes some mature plantings especially at Wakakura and small areas of Achilles reserve, significant planted forest at Ngateringa park as well as newly planted areas along Seabreeze road, in the golf course (Alison Park), around the pump track, and at Plymouth Reserve.

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This art and nature blend is a unique creative workshop led by acclaimed New Zealand eco-artist Laura Donkers.

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Our plantings provide a habitat for wetland birds, clean the water and protect shellfish from silt.

Our nursery team meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm - 3pm (12. 30 pm for a shared lunch). Please contact Lance on 027 3596722 before attending if this is your first time.

Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.

Weeding in afternoon with pleasure and afternoon tea.
To register, please email [email protected] org. nz or text/call 027 359 6722. For updates on RTH's activities, sign up to their weekly newsletter or join the Facebook group!

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Many mature trees in this reserve are being overcome by climbing invasive weeds, and the ‘ginger and arum lily forest' need clearing before native planting takes place this year.

Join local residents in restoring this reserve.
Activities include removing pest plants from recently planted natives. No conservation skills required.
Bring a drink, hat, drink, gloves and insect repellent. Morning tea is provided.

Handy and want to aid nature?
Help ready the tools we use to protect the environment from introduced pest plants and animals.


We will be caring for native bush areas in Wainoni Park, removing pest plants from native planting areas and looking after a community edible garden. Bring a drink, sunhat and wear shoes with good grip. Morning tea supplied.

This Ngau-te-ringaringa Eco-corridor includes some mature plantings especially at Wakakura and small areas of Achilles reserve, significant planted forest at Ngateringa park as well as newly planted areas along Seabreeze road, in the golf course (Alison Park), around the pump track, and at Plymouth Reserve.

Weeding and planting have made a visible difference over the past year that local volunteers have been working at Campbell Glade Reserve. Join this happy team to make this reserve even more special.

Get your minds busy and your hands dirty and help restore Cadness Loop Reserve at our upcoming weed identification workshop and activity!
Learn all about dodgy weeds and what to do with them, including how they get into pristine sites and how to spot them when they're small with...

Help protect our natural environment and special wildlife by making your patch pest free by borrowing the right equipment to control invasive predators. Visit for advice on pest control, planting or restoration and if you live in Kaipātiki - borrow tools, traps or resources.

Join us to enhance the natural habitat next to the sanctuary of Shakespear Regional Park to encourage rare native species to spread their wings along the Whangaparāoa Peninsula. What to bring/wear: gardening gloves, water bottle, snacks, rain coat, sunblock, sturdy shoes/boots.

Never done one of these?
No problem, we'll explain the ins and outs of it at 8. 30, then we'll grab a group photo and off we go.

Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.

Our plantings provide a habitat for wetland birds, clean the water and protect shellfish from silt.

Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.

Our nursery team meets weekly on Tuesdays from 1pm - 3pm (12. 30 pm for a shared lunch). Please contact Lance on 027 3596722 before attending if this is your first time.

Weeding in afternoon with pleasure and afternoon tea.
To register, please email [email protected] org. nz or text/call 027 359 6722. For updates on RTH's activities, sign up to their weekly newsletter or join the Facebook group!

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Many mature trees in this reserve are being overcome by climbing invasive weeds, and the ‘ginger and arum lily forest' need clearing before native planting takes place this year.

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This Ngau-te-ringaringa Eco-corridor includes some mature plantings especially at Wakakura and small areas of Achilles reserve, significant planted forest at Ngateringa park as well as newly planted areas along Seabreeze road, in the golf course (Alison Park), around the pump track, and at Plymouth Reserve.

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Have a look at the natural world around you - then look again - what do you see, hear, smell? Become more connected with the natural world around you by documenting your discoveries in words and pictures.

Join us for EcoFest 2023 and make your mark in this significant ecological area
We are a group of regular volunteers, led by an expert ecologist each week, to ensure that the native flora and fauna in this unique reserve are healthy and protected.

Come join us picking up rubbish around Wellsford town every third Sunday of the month, 9-10 am. We provide rubbish picker-upper sticks and hi-viz vests. We meet at the Wellsford Public toilets. No need to book, just show up. Or call Jerusha on 020 40701588.

Kick-start your vegetable garden, using Permaculture principles. The lessons can be applied to any site, large or small and the methods are suitable for all climates. The course takes up to six weeks to complete, although it is completely self-paced.

Come and find out about local community-led conservation!
Guided nature walks
Learn about ecological restoration
predator control
pest plant management
Find out about home composting options
Learn how to test water quality and meet some of the stream's macroinvertebrate life (bugs!) with Whitebait Connection
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Join us in the picturesque Speedy Bush Reserve to remove invasive weeds to support the restoration of native habitat. What to bring/wear: gardening gloves, water bottle, snacks, rain coat, sunblock, sturdy shoes/boots. All tools supplied. RSVP on Facebook, email [email protected] org.

Fernglen Native Plant Gardens are unique gardens with tracks and walks under native bush canopy. Take a botanical tour around the gardens at 10:00am or 1pm. Register at fernglen. [email protected] com or phone 021 236 5800.

We thank our funders and partners!