Sustainable Living Skills Workshops for Sustainable Papakura
Come along to any of Sustainable Papakura's FREE workshops during June, ... workshops will be held at our NEW PLACE: Sustainable Base: 4/2 Averill Street, Papakura (next to The Model Shop, near Countdown)
The sustainable market is held at the foyer of Sir Edmund Hillary Papakura Library on the third Saturday of every month from 10 am to 1 pm.
Market stall enquiries: market@sustainablepapakura.co.nz
Workshops enquiries: facilitator@sustainablepapakura.co.nz
*Repair and Up-cycle - repairing and re-creating clothing & soft furnishings - every Friday morning 9.30 to 11.30 am, Sunday 16 June 2 - 4 pm
* Reduce soft plastic – make a selection of reusable bags, bread, produce and snack bags. Bring old t-shirts to make reusable bags and bin liners Sunday 9 June 2 – 4 pm, Wednesday 12 June 9.30 am to 11.30 am, Sunday 30 June 2 - 4 pm
*Beeswax Wraps - make and design your own wraps . Help reduce plastic use at home, can be used for sandwiches, wraps, fruit, veggies, snack pockets, cones for chippies (NB. due to popularity, max two wraps per person)
Monday 10 June 4 - 6 pm, Monday 17 June 7 - 9 pm,
Monday 24 June 4 - 6 pm, Wednesday 26 June 7 - 9 pm
*Make own reusable menstrual pads/liners – (2-day workshop) Learn about using and caring for reusable pads and learn to make your own pad. Can bring own flannelette pj’s or sheets you no longer use Wednesday 12 June 7 - 9 pm and Wednesday 19 June 7 - 9 pm
*Sustainable Papakura Market 10 am to 1 pm with The Rubbish Trip – tips on how to reduce household waste, save money and look after our environment as well as a jumble market Saturday 15 June 10.30 to 12.30 pm NB. Market is in the Foyer of Sir Edmund Hillary Papakura Library
*Creative sewing day – time to be creative - bring items from home you may have - let’s have fun in being creative! Sunday 23 June 2 - 4 pm
*Reusable nappies, liners and wipes. learn all about using and caring for reusable nappies. Make reusable liners and wipes. Now at a later time, hopefully in July.
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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59.5% Yes, supporting people is important!
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26.2% No, individuals should take responsibility
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14.3% ... It is complicated
Brain Teaser of the Day 🧠✨ Can You Solve It? 🤔💬
Make a hearty dish. Take just half a minute. Add four parts of kestrel. Then just add one. What have you made?
(Trev from Silverdale kindly provided this head-scratcher ... thanks, Trev!)
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Poll: Should complete designs be shared with the public, or should the community help shape the designs from the start?
The Post recently shared an opinion piece on the Harbour Crossing and why a more democratic approach might be needed 🚗🚲👟
While most decisions sit within the political arena, many organisations—like NZTA—manage long-term projects that go beyond party lines. Politics can sometimes disrupt progress, and the next Harbour Crossing is a big decision that will affect all Aucklanders.
We’d love your thoughts: Should near-complete, shovel-ready designs be shared with the public, or should the community have a hand in shaping the designs from the start?
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79.4% Community feedback and transparency is needed.
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20.6% No. This would be impossible in practice.
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