Last year we ran some really excellent and successful workshops. One of these events was our Free Waste Educator training day, which ran on the 10th of November for anyone […]
Marine education
Waiheke Resources Trust
Nau mai, haere mai! We work to restore the environment, protect our natural resources and build resilience in communities for a sustainable future
Waiheke Resources Trust is based at the Sustainability Centre, which is a hub of activity in support of our projects including Kai Conscious Café, Kai Gardens, the community fridge and pantry, composting workshops and the Ecostore refill shop.
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Sat 10 April - Community Picnic
The community picnic hosted by WRT and supported by Waiheke Collective, Waiheke Local Council and Seaweek is back for another round. Bring your friends, family and a picnic to Matapana Reserve, Palm Beach, Waiheke Island on Saturday, 10 April from 2-5pm for an afternoon of waterways discovery. There will be Kelp Gardeners, weeding workshops, Waiheke Marine Project, stalls, games, live music and more! For more information, email us or call 09 372 2915.
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Saturday 17 April
Attend a joint composting and septic tank workshop and be in to win one of ten Bokashi composting systems. We have partnered with Te Korowai o Waiheke so that you can learn about creating nutritious compost in rat-proof containers in the morning, and in the afternoon learn the best ways to maintain your septic wastewater system - that can save you money and protect the environment. Lunch is provided by Tacos y Masa. To register, or for more information, email: info@wrt.org.nz or call 09 372 2915.
What's on
The Sustainability Centre is a collaborative space that can be booked by groups and individuals. We run our own events here and host them for the community.
Food waste reduction - wetland restoration - composting - volunteering - septic tank health - water sensitive design - waterless composting toilets - honey wraps - movie nights & compost cafes are just some of the workshops and events we have held, and most of these are free. Take a look at what's coming up this month, or view the full calendar.
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Fri
16
Kai Conscious Cafe
April 16 @ 11:00 - 15:00
Sat
17
Composting Co Workshop
April 17 @ 09:00 - 12:00
Wed
21
Yoga with Liz Ross
April 21 @ 09:00 - 10:00
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Kai Conscious Cafe
April 23 @ 11:00 - 15:00
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Yoga with Liz Ross
April 28 @ 09:00 - 10:00
Sustainable living
Kai Conscious Cafe
Visit the Sustainability Centre on a Friday lunchtime and join a shared lunch prepared by our Kai Conscious cooks using rescued food from stores and eateries across Waiheke. Donate what you think it is worth, or what you are able, and contribute to reducing food waste and food poverty in our community.
Get composting
We can help you get you started at home with workshops, support and composting products including Bokashi systems and worm farms. We even sell our own compost and crushed shells for the garden. If you're a business looking to manage food scraps and compostables sustainably, we want to hear from you too. Visit the Sustainability Centre for supplies or get in touch.
Ecostore
Every time you refill an empty container - that's one less plastic bottle in the world and a bit more cash in your back pocket. Be clean and green by making the transition to Ecostore environmentally-safe household and personal products. As a responsible Waihikean, you'll also be protecting your waste water system as every product is septic-tank friendly.
Community fridge and pantry
The community fridge and pantry is just outside the Sustainability Centre door and it is open to all, 24/7. The Kai Conscious team stocks it with rescued food from local supermarkets and eateries several times a week. We also welcome any donations of surplus garden produce or food - pop them straight in! They are greatly appreciated by the community.
Volunteers and internships
Join one of our amazing projects and help restore our beautiful wetlands, reduce our food waste and support our community. There are plenty of activities to choose from and if you're more of an indoors person, there's lots going on in the Kai Conscious kitchen and WRT offices.
Book the Sustainability Centre
The Sustainability Centre supports community collaboration and the space can be booked by community groups and individuals. We have a projector, presentation space and a fully-equipped kitchen including cookware. (Please note that the we do not host birthday parties). If you would like to add your event to our calendar, make a booking.
Our stories
Waiheke Resources Trust is aligned with 13 of the 17 United Nations Sustainability Development Goals.
