Free Environmental Talk: Trash to Treasure 13 June 2026

On 28 November 2025, we had our final Sewing Repair Cafe of the year! Despite the hustle and bustle of Black Friday sales affecting attendance, we are excited to share that we successfully repaired 13 pieces of clothing and saved 12.3 kg of fabric from ending up in the landfill. This year has been transformative…

Help you repair old clothes to avoid throwing them away or buying new ones.Volunteers provide sewing repair service such as zipper replacement, pants alteration, and clothing tightening.**Please bring your own zippers and buttons.**  Date: 28 Nov, 2025  (Friday)  Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM *Repairs close at 12:30 PM**Maximum two repairs  Location: CCET Centre, 28…

On a bright Friday morning, the community garden hosted an engaging gardening workshop that welcomed 9 participants eager to learn about growing their own salad ingredients. The event featured Ali, an expert in gardening, as the speaker, with Joey from CCET serving as the Chinese interpreter, ensuring that all attendees could fully engage with the…

On 5 October 2025, as spring blossomed around us, the New Zealand Youth Environmental Competition Awards Ceremony opened its doors, with over 60 participants joining. This was a special moment for CCET, as we combined art and environmental awareness, allowing young minds to express their thoughts through the magic of paintbrushes. We were thrilled to…

Christmas is coming, and many people will return their own country for the holidays and bring back local specialties to New Zealand. But can these specialties be brought into New Zealand? There are various opinions on social media. Join us to learn about the relevant regulations, avoid fines for violations. Don’t ruin your enjoyable journey!…