LETS CELEBRATE EARTH DAY!

• Sunday 19th April 2026

• 10:00am – 2:00pm

• Havelock North Domain

• FREE ENTRY

Come along and be part of a day dedicated to sustainability, connection, and caring for our planet What’s happening on the day:

• Learn About Re-Source - Find out more about what we do, who we support, and how you can get involved.
   Plant, Seedling & Produce Swap - Bring along plants, seedlings, seeds, or homegrown produce to swap and share with others in the community.

• Community Stalls & Organisations - We’ll be joined by a range of local groups and organisations who are passionate about sustainability and protecting our environment. Come along, meet them, and get inspired with ideas on how we can care for our planet together.

• BBQ Fundraiser - Grab a bite from our BBQ, with all proceeds supporting Re-Source and the work we do in our community.

• Re-Source ReSew Stall - Shop a range of beautifully repurposed items handmade by our ReSew team, including door stoppers and reusable produce bags.

• Prize Draw Giveaway - Don’t miss your chance to win a fantastic prize!

How does the plant swap work

Have excess plants, seedlings or homegrown produce? Bring them along and share the abundance with your community at our Plant, Seedling & Produce Swap.

From 9am, you can drop off your items and they’ll be exchanged for tokens, which you can then use to “shop” and swap for something new to take home from 10am to 2pm. It’s a simple, fun way to share what you have, discover something different, and connect with others who love growing and gardening.

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting out, everyone is welcome. Come along, get involved, and be part of a community coming together to support each other and the planet.

Bring your friends, your whānau, and your love for the planet. We can’t wait to see you there.

Recycling Station

We’re excited to be hosting a Recycling Station at this year’s Earth Day event, giving everyday items a second life and connecting them to meaningful causes.

Bring along your:

• Used batteries

• Wine bottle tops

• Drink cans and tabs

• Prescription glasses

• Bras

• Yarn

These items might seem small, but each one has a powerful next step.

• Prescription glasses are collected by the Rotary Club of Havelock North, cleaned and sorted by volunteers, then sent to Eye Care for Africa to support vision care programmes across Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda and Kenya.

• Bras are donated through Project Uplift, helping provide essential support and dignity to women across the Pacific.

• Drink cans and tabs are passed on to Hastings Host Lions, raising funds for Kidney Kids and supporting families affected by kidney disease.

• Used batteries are safely diverted from landfill, preventing harmful chemicals entering our environment and reducing fire risk.

• Yarn is given to our network of local knitters, who transform it into warm, practical items for people in our community.

This is collaboration at its best, where organisations work together and play to their strengths to create real, life-changing impact. It is also a great example of the Re-Source hub model in action, receiving items from across the community and directing them to where they can do the most good for both people and the environment.