regional events calendar
Food Resilience
Across our region, growers, educators, businesses, whānau and community groups are quietly (and sometimes loudly) building a stronger local food system. From seed swaps and orchard tours to regenerative farming workshops, harvest festivals and kai education programmes, this calendar brings those efforts together in one place.
Explore what’s happening across the Upper Clutha and Central Otago region. Attend an event. Learn a skill. Meet your growers. Support local producers.
Every small action strengthens the whole system.
Botanical walk - with Herbal Culture
Guided botanical walk with Herbal Culture.
Slow down, observe your surroundings and discover the plants growing all around us. Along the way, we’ll explore native and exotic plants, uncover some fascinating facts and stories, and discover some of their traditional and medicinal uses.
SEEDS: swap, plant, learn (Hāwea Food Forest)
The Hāwea Food Forest is organising a FREE series of seed swap & seed planting workshops this spring. Come along to swap, plant and learn about seeds!
Herbal Culture Medicinal Plant workshop and fundraiser
Free hands-on session on practical composting, funded by QLDC and Wastebusters — all welcome!
Soil Health & No-Till Gardening - with Homegrown Harvest
1.5hr ‘Soil Health & No Till Gardening’ workshop, with Erin at Harvest Homegrown: learn how to build healthy soil the lazy way, and the principles and benefits of no-till gardening.
Container Veggie Gardening - with Homegrown Harvest
1.5hr ‘Container Veggie Growing’ workshop, with Erin at Harvest Homegrown. You will leave with the ability to grow a thriving container veggie garden year rounder
Grow From Seed - with Homegrown Harvest
1.5hr Grow from seed workshop, with Erin at Harvest Homegrown. You will leave full of confidence in your ability to grow veggies straight from seed
Foraging walk - with Herbal Culture (Nov)
Join Loran from Herbal Culture for a guided foraging and botanical walk in Luggate.
We’ll explore the medicinal properties of the plants that grow along the path, and discuss how to harvest them respectfully and practical ways to use them.
Along the way, we’ll walk, talk, taste and explore together.
Edible weeds workshop - with Herbal Culture (1st session)
Edible Weeds workshop led by Loran from Herbal Culture - held at the Wanaka Grow community gardens for a hands-on exploration of some of the edible plants and “weeds” growing in our gardens and neighbourhoods.
Edible weeds workshop - with Herbal Culture (2nd session)
Edible Weeds workshop led by Loran from Herbal Culture - held at the Wanaka Grow community gardens for a hands-on exploration of some of the edible plants and “weeds” growing in our gardens and neighbourhoods.
Private Garden Visit with the Hāwea Food Forest
The Hāwea Food Forest is organising this unique private garden visit.
Herbal Tea Making workshop - with Herbal Culture
Herbal Tea Making workshop with Herbal Culture. In this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore a selection of herbs, learn about their traditional and medicinal uses, and discover how to combine them into delicious herbal tea blends.
How to Cook - Everyday Skills for Eating Well - (3 classes)
How to Cook - Everyday Skills for Eating Well - Upper Clutha, with Del Holland from Dishes with Del
With the rising cost of living putting pressure on individuals and families, this free course offers practical ways to make affordable, tasty meals using simple ingredients. We also know that not everyone has had the opportunity to learn basic cooking skills, so the course provides a relaxed and welcoming space to build confidence, reduce food waste and make the most of what is already available.
Foraging walk - with Herbal Culture (Oct)
Join Loran from Herbal Culture for a guided foraging and botanical walk in Luggate.
We’ll explore the medicinal properties of the plants that grow along the path, and discuss how to harvest them respectfully and practical ways to use them.
Along the way, we’ll walk, talk, taste and explore together.
WānaKai Community Cooking Group Community Hub
WānaKai is the ongoing fortnightly hands-on cooking-and-shared-lunch group at the Community Hub in Wānaka (Fridays, booking required).
SEEDS: swap, plant, learn (Hāwea Food Forest)
The Hāwea Food Forest is organising a FREE series of seed swap & seed planting workshops this spring. Come along to swap, plant and learn about seeds!
Apple Tree Grafting Workshop with Ben Elms (Queenstown)
Free hands-on session on practical composting, funded by QLDC and Wastebusters — all welcome!
Apple Tree Grafting Workshop with Ben Elms (Lake Hāwea)
Free hands-on session on practical composting, funded by QLDC and Wastebusters — all welcome!
WānaKai Community Cooking Group Community Hub
WānaKai is the ongoing fortnightly hands-on cooking-and-shared-lunch group at the Community Hub in Wānaka (Fridays, booking required).
Te Kakano: Harakeke plant guard workshop- Hāwea Library- 10 September
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.
Wanaka Vegetable Growers Club monthly meeting (Sept)
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.
WānaKai Community Cooking Group Community Hub
WānaKai is the ongoing fortnightly hands-on cooking-and-shared-lunch group at the Community Hub in Wānaka (Fridays, booking required).
WānaSoup Tuesdays at the Community Hub
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
Practical Composting Workshop (Hāwea Food Forest)
Free hands-on session on practical composting, funded by QLDC and Wastebusters — all welcome!
SEEDS: swap, plant, learn (Hāwea Food Forest)
The Hāwea Food Forest is organising a FREE series of seed swap & seed planting workshops this spring. Come along to swap, plant and learn about seeds!
SEEDS: swap, plant, learn (Hāwea Food Forest)
The Hāwea Food Forest is organising a FREE series of seed swap & seed planting workshops this spring. Come along to swap, plant and learn about seeds!
WānaSoup Tuesdays at the Community Hub
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 Community Cooking Group Community Hub
WānaKai is the ongoing fortnightly hands-on cooking-and-shared-lunch group at the Community Hub in Wānaka (Fridays, booking required).
WānaSoup Tuesdays at the Community Hub
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
WānaSoup Tuesdays at the Community Hub
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 Community Cooking Group Community Hub
WānaKai is the ongoing fortnightly hands-on cooking-and-shared-lunch group at the Community Hub in Wānaka (Fridays, booking required).
WānaSoup Tuesdays at the Community Hub
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
Glenorchy Community Resilience Discussion
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.
2026 Otago Growers Hui (Otago Organics)
2026 Otago Growers Hui is a weekend for organic and local growers to reconnect, learn from one another, and help shape the future of Otago Organics.
WānaSoup Tuesdays at the Community Hub
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
Planning an Efficient Garden - With Harvest Homegrown (19 July)
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.
WānaSoup Tuesdays at the Community Hub
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
Aotearoa Growers' Hui 2026
Aotearoa Growers Hui 2026: A national hui for vegetable, fruit, and nut growers across New Zealand to connect, share knowledge, and explore strengthening local food systems, growing models, and grower networks, with opportunities for participants to contribute topics or presentations.
Te Kakano: Harakeke plant guard workshop- Wānaka Library- 18 June
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.
Amending Living Soil - online discussion
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.
Quick Winter Greens for Indoors & Small Spaces - With Harvest Homegrown (14 June)
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.