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4-10 May: International Compost Awareness Week

International Compost Awareness Week (ICAW) is the largest educational initiative of the composting industry. The goal is to raise awareness of all the benefits when composting food and green organics! New Zealand, though small, plays a significant role in raising awareness about the benefits of composting and enriching our soils.

This year’s theme for ICAW is Sustainable Communities Begin with Compost! Find out more here. 

How you can celebrate ICAW?

 

So, what is happening in New Zealand during ICAW?

There are numerous activities happening around the globe including here in New Zealand. These events feature compost giveaways, educational workshops hosted by various communities, school programs with story-time and gardening activities, as well as online events.

If you want to be included in the calendar below, fill out this form. 

Rotorua
Rotorua

Saturday 3 May - 1pm-2:30pm
FREE to attend

Rotorua Library - Te Aka Mauri, 1127 Haupapa Street, Rotorua

Keen to start a compost? Compost already and want to improve? Register to attend one of our family friendly workshops exploring different types of home composting – basic compost, bokashi and worm farming.  Run by Rotorua Lakes Council

Spot prizes to be won in celebration of International Compost Awareness Week!

Register here: https://forms.gle/ctBMsqK3UCp6Qwuy5

Kurow
Kurow

Saturday 3 May, 1pm - 3pm; Free - Limited Spaces

Woolshed Lodge, 106 Cattle Valley Road, Kurow

As part of International Composting Awareness week, Waste Free Waitaki have a 'How to Create Great Compost' workshop coming up in Kurow in the first weekend in May.

Limited spaces! To find out more, or book your space email wastefreewaitaki@waitaki.govt.nz or phone the Council on 03 433 0300

Oamaru
Oamaru

3 & 4 May - 1pm-3pm; Free to attend

Oamaru Community Gardens

Join Waitaki District Council at the Oamaru Community Gardens to learn about how to get the best out of composting with our composting experts! Register by emailing Waste Free Waitaki.

Tasman
Tasman

6 May - 1pm-2.30pm; Free to attend

Age Concern, 62 Oxford Street, Richmond 7020

Whether you’re just getting started, or need a little help trouble shooting, there’s something
for you in this workshop run by Tasman District Council. Plus, there’s some great giveaways and prizes to be won. Presenter Prashanti Lovegrove is knowledgeable and experienced in all methods of composting and passionate about encouraging householders to manage their food scraps, empowering people to turn their waste into a valuable resource. No need to register, just turn up on the day! 

Love your compost - Kapiti Coast
Kāpiti Coast

7 May - 12-1pm; Free to attend

200 Otaihanga Road (Otaihanga Zero Waste) 

Kāpiti Coast District Council's 'Love your Compost' workshop is the second in a series of workshops hosted by Hannah Zwartz. It is a introductory composting 101 workshops focusing on the different types of composting methods and how to set up your own system at home. Learn more here. 

Raglan
Raglan

7 May - 7-8pm; Free to attend

Harbour View Hotel, 14 Bow Street, Raglan

🪰 Can insects help solve our food waste problem?
The Seagull Centre, based in Thames, is pioneering an exciting new initiative in the Coromandel, launching a pilot project to explore the commercial potential of black soldier fly larvae (BSFL) as a solution for organic waste processing. Join us for the 30th edition of Science Night as we explore this groundbreaking environmental initiative that is transforming the way we manage organic waste.
Nau mai, haere mai! Arrive early if you want to order dinner, a drink and snag a good table.
 
Central Hawkes Bay
Central Hawkes Bay

9 May; Free to attend

Mataweka Marae, 194 Tapairu Road, Waipawa

Central Hawke's Bay District Council Solid Waste team are inviting the CHB community to join in a composting demonstration to be held at a Marae. The public will learn about composting and the benefits thereof. Email CHBDC's customer services for more info.

Nelson
Nelson

Tim’s Garden – Composting 101 Workshop: Tim offers monthly workshops from April - June from at Tim's Garden, Gloucester Street, Nelson. Tim's Garden - Compost 101 Workshop

Auckland
Auckland

Compost Collective: Multiple composting workshops are hosted around the Auckland region. See what’s happening in your area.


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