Free WānaSoup Tuesdays run every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1:30pm at the Wānaka Community Hub — a warm bowl of free soup and good company, bring your own cup or they'll have one ready, everyone welcome

Free hands-on session on practical composting, funded by QLDC and Wastebusters — all welcome!

Free WānaSoup Tuesdays run every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1:30pm at the Wānaka Community Hub — a warm bowl of free soup and good company, bring your own cup or they'll have one ready, everyone welcome

WānaKai is the ongoing fortnightly hands-on cooking-and-shared-lunch group at the Community Hub in Wānaka (Fridays, booking required).

Free WānaSoup Tuesdays run every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1:30pm at the Wānaka Community Hub — a warm bowl of free soup and good company, bring your own cup or they'll have one ready, everyone welcome

Free WānaSoup Tuesdays run every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1:30pm at the Wānaka Community Hub — a warm bowl of free soup and good company, bring your own cup or they'll have one ready, everyone welcome

WānaKai is the ongoing fortnightly hands-on cooking-and-shared-lunch group at the Community Hub in Wānaka (Fridays, booking required).

Free WānaSoup Tuesdays run every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1:30pm at the Wānaka Community Hub — a warm bowl of free soup and good company, bring your own cup or they'll have one ready, everyone welcome

Sustainable Glenorchy will be hosting a further discussion, open to all, followed by a shared
meal on Sunday 26 July at 5pm in the Supper Room at the Hall.

Free WānaSoup Tuesdays run every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1:30pm at the Wānaka Community Hub — a warm bowl of free soup and good company, bring your own cup or they'll have one ready, everyone welcome

Join this 1.5 hour ‘Planning an Efficient Garden’ workshop at Harvest Homegrown in Hawea Flat, Wānaka to learn how to design and optimise your growing space for higher yields, efficiency, and lower cost through smart planning, layout, irrigation, and garden management techniques.

Free WānaSoup Tuesdays run every Tuesday from 12 noon to 1:30pm at the Wānaka Community Hub — a warm bowl of free soup and good company, bring your own cup or they'll have one ready, everyone welcome

In this workshop led by Te Kakano, you'll learn how to harvest harakeke/flax respectfully and the weaving technique to make a simple plant guard. No previous experience or equipment required.

A practical online session with Otago Organics exploring how to improve soil fertility cost-effectively, interpret soil tests, and build healthier, more resilient soils for better growing.

Attend this 1.5 hour ‘Quick Winter Greens for Indoors & Small Spaces’ workshop at Harvest Homegrown in Hawea Flat, Wānaka with Erin Allison to learn how to grow quick, nutritious winter greens indoors and in small spaces, including sprouts, microgreens and baby salad greens for ongoing home harvests.

Attend this 1.5 hour workshop with Erin Allison at Harvest Homegrown in Hawea Flat, Wānaka with Erin Allison to understand how local light and temperature patterns shape seasonal vegetable growing and how to plan for year round garden productivity.

Join this 1.5 hour workshop at Harvest Homegrown in Hawea Flat, Wānaka to learn the importance of soil health and the principles of no-till gardening, including simple low-effort methods to build fertile soil and reduce weeds in your garden.

Join Ali from Crosshill Garden and Dr Compost for an afternoon learning all about Biochar.

Biochar is a charcoal-like material made from organic matter that helps improve soil structure, water retention, and supports healthy soil biology. It’s a long-lasting soil conditioner that can help build healthier, more resilient gardens over time.

Attend this hands on workshop with Erin Allison from Harvest Homegrown in Hawea Flat to learn practical, seasonal organic gardening skills tailored to the local climate, including garden planning, soil preparation, garlic planting, and winter greens production.

Attend this hands on workshop with Erin Allison from Harvest Homegrown in Hawea Flat to learn practical, seasonal organic gardening skills tailored to the local climate, including garden planning, soil preparation, garlic planting, and winter greens production.

Attend this 1.5 hour ‘Quick Winter Greens for Indoors & Small Spaces’ workshop at Harvest Homegrown in Hawea Flat, Wānaka with Erin Allison to learn how to grow quick, nutritious winter greens indoors and in small spaces, including sprouts, microgreens and baby salad greens for ongoing home harvests.

Join this 1.5 hour ‘Planning an Efficient Garden’ workshop at Harvest Homegrown in Hawea Flat, Wānaka to learn how to design and optimise your growing space for higher yields, efficiency, and lower cost through smart planning, layout, irrigation, and garden management techniques.

Attend this 1.5 hour workshop with Erin Allison at Harvest Homegrown in Hawea Flat, Wānaka with Erin Allison to understand how local light and temperature patterns shape seasonal vegetable growing and how to plan for year round garden productivity.

Microgreens & sprouts workshop run by Gibbston Microgreens at Grow Wānaka Community Garden on 3 May (12–1pm), demonstrating how to grow nutrient-rich greens at home. Includes optional purchase of starter trays ($15–$30) and focuses on winter nutrition and home growing skills.

The Hāwea Food Forest Pumpkin Festival is a fun, hands-on weekend celebrating seasonal pumpkins, local food, and community. Enjoy workshops, family activities, pumpkin competitions, and inspiration for growing and preserving food sustainably.

Every Bite Wanaka is a Wastebusters event helping households cut food waste and become more food-resourceful through practical tips, tasty recipes, and supportive community sessions over four weeks, starting with a launch dinner at the Community Hub and ending with a group wrap-up kōrero.

Every Bite Queenstown is a Wastebusters event helping households cut food waste and become more food-resourceful through practical tips, tasty recipes, and supportive community sessions over four weeks, starting with a launch dinner at Lake Hayes Pavilion and ending with a group wrap-up kōrero.

In this workshop led by Te Kakano, you'll learn how to harvest harakeke/flax respectfully and the weaving technique to make a simple plant guard. No previous experience or equipment required.