Below you will find details of Business Whangaparaoa activities and events we support locally.
Learn how to use the bokashi method to compost your food scraps. Why is it important? Food scraps in landfill create methane while those in an insinkerator end up in our precious ocean.
The Challenge: pICK UP ONE PIECE OF RUBBISH FROM OUR BEACHES AND ADD IT TO The wooden WHALE TAIL INSIDE THE LIBRARY. Learn about what this Rubbish is doing to our oceans and wildlife.
Learn how to use the bokashi method to compost your food scraps. Why is it important? Food scraps in landfill create methane while those in an insinkerator end up in our precious ocean.
Litter in the ocean often starts on the roads, reserves and parks. This Pick Up Litter Day will encourage schools, families and individuals to choose a street or area to pick up litter from. It'll be bought into the Whangaparaoa Community Recycling Centre to be weighed and audited.
Learn how to start a worm farm from scratch or trouble shoot your existing system. Biochar can be used in a worm farm system to improve your soil. This is a free workshop. Participants also receive $40 towards a Compost Collective compost system (worm farm, compost bin or bokashi system).
Learn how to maximise your compost with the addition of biochar. Biochar will help improve the structure of clay soil. This is a free workshop and participants also receive a $40 discount towards a Compost Collective compost system (compost bin, worm farm or bokashi system).
An invite to local business owners and our community. Join Business Whangaparaoa, Hibiscus Coast Zero Waste and a group of Coastie business owners for the Green Scheme Showcase and Awards. Enjoy an evening of networking, celebration, good food and drinks! Through the Green Scheme, and supported by funding from Auckland Council Climate Grant, we will […]