Waste-Free Parenting Workshops in Hāwera and Ōpunakē
South Taranaki District Council is inviting parents and caregivers to attend a series of free, practical workshops designed to support low-waste living with young children.
The Waste-Free Parenting sessions will run throughout November at Hāwera LibraryPlus (located within Te Ramanui o Ruaputahanga) and Ōpunakē LibraryPlus, immediately following regular Storytime and Movement & Sensory sessions.
Environment and Sustainability Manager Cindy Koen says that these engaging, hands-on workshops explore sustainable parenting topics including cloth nappies, second-hand shopping, low-waste play, and eco-friendly lunchboxes, all designed to cut down on the amount of waste created when you have small children.
“Each session is designed to help families reduce waste, save money, and build lifelong habits with their preschoolers,” says Cindy. “These sessions are free to attend and open to all parents, caregivers, and whānau with young children. No registration is required.”
Session Details (these will last between 30mins – 1hour):
- What Waste – Eco activities for preschoolers and whānau
Discover fun, eco-friendly activities to do with your preschooler that help build sustainable habits for the whole whānau.
- Monday 3 November, 10am, Hāwera LibraryPlus
- Baby Needs - Cloth nappies and second-hand clothing
Learn how circular shopping and cloth nappies can benefit both your budget and the environment.
- Monday 3 November, 10am, Hāwera LibraryPlus
- Thursday 6 November, 10.30am, Ōpunakē LibraryPlus
- Thursday 27 November, 11am, Hāwera LibraryPlus
- Playtime – Low-cost, sustainable toys
Explore low-cost, low-waste play ideas and tips for buying second-hand toys and gear.
- Monday 17 November, 10am, Hāwera LibraryPlus
- Thursday 20 November, 10.30am, Ōpunakē LibaryPlus
- Thursday 13 November, 11am, Hāwera LibraryPlus
- Snacks and Low-Waste Lunchboxes: Low-waste lunchboxes and grocery savings
Find practical ways to reduce lunchbox waste and save money on groceries.
- Monday 24 November, 10am, Hāwera LibraryPlus
For more information, email envirosus@stdc.govt.nz or visit Events calendar - South Taranaki District Council
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