Free Summer Gardening Workshop

On 6 Dec 2025, what an incredible day we had at our Volunteer Appreciation Event, with 35 enthusiastic volunteers coming together to celebrate! With the festive season just around the corner, it was the perfect occasion for a joyful family gathering, filled with laughter, connection, and gratitude. The day began with a warm welcome, setting…

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…

Free Chinese TalkWhy is the red-lid bin collection promoted to change to fortnightly? The Auckland City Council is making a significant change to general rubbish collection! Starting from late February 2026, the trial will run until the end of August 2025, with general rubbish being collected every two weeks instead of weekly. You probably have…

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…