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 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…
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…
On November 23rd, 2025, Auckland Transport visited the CCET Centre for a workshop focused on public transportation safety and sustainability. This event drew almost 20 local residents who were highly engaged in the discussions. The presentation team from AT’s Public Transportation Safety and Sustainability departments covered essential topics such as how to stay safe while…
In response to the Auckland Council’s waste reduction and sorting policies, the Chinese Conservation Education Trust held an environmental talk themed “Trash to Treasure” at the CCET Centre on 26 October 2025, which attracted nearly 30 community residents to participate. The talk, given by Ms. Estella Lee, Chair of the Chinese Conservation Education Trust (CCET),…
On 12th October 2025, the CCET Centre hosted a successful bike repair workshop led by Rene van Rijn from the NZ bike Training Academy, also known as the Bike Professor. The workshop, which ran from 9:15am to 11:15am originally, saw an unexpected turnout of 16 bikes repaired in total. Rene was accompanied by four dedicated volunteers John, Ming, Jackie…
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…
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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…