Make and Mend Drop-In Sewing Workshop

Event date: Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 04:30 PM to 07:00 PM

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This free workshop focuses on learning basic skills to maintain your wardrobe – how to take up a hem, fix holes in your winter knitwear and sew on that button that's been missing all winter.

Bring your clothes along and we can get fixing.

Know a thing or two but just need motivation to tackle that mending pile? Come along and sew with company!

All ages and skill levels welcome.

Use our sewing machines or bring your own.

We have some fabric available, provided to us by the lovely folks at Intercept Fabric Rescue.

This is a free event, proudly sponsored by Whangarei District Council.

When

Thursday, 24 September 2026 | 04:30 PM - 07:00 PM

Location

He Awhi Rito Envirohub, 8 First Avenue, Whangārei, 0110, View Map

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Cost

Free

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EcoSolutions

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Hātea walkway swing bridge temporarily closed

The Hātea walkway swing bridge on the walking trail from A H Reed Memorial Kauri Park to Whangārei Falls is closed following a failed safety inspection. We are working with specialist engineers and contractors to replace the bridge structure to ensure necessary stabilisation and safety improvements.

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Kotuitui Whitinga bridge marine and pedestrian closure

Kotuitui Whitinga bridge will be closed for repainting from 6:00am on Monday 14 September to 6:00am on Monday 21 September 2026.

Pedestrians on the Hātea Loop Shared Path can follow the marked detour route via Port Road and Herekino Street.

Skippers should contact Bridge Control for updates prior to setting off and plan trips either side of the closure.

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