Where: Riverlution Eco Hub, 46A Vogel Street, Richmond

Revolt against throw-away culture and reclaim the things you own and take pride in maintaining and repairing them.

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Weather permitting the market is held on the corner of Worcester Street and Stanmore Road (car park of the Linwood Community Arts Centre).

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Come and explore a wonderful selection of seasonal produce, artisan breads, and handcrafted treats, all created with love by local growers and makers. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere with live music, a delicious coffee from Riverlution Café, and a great community vibe!

Set in the heart of Richmond Community Garden, right by the new City to Sea Pathway and Avebury’s exciting new playground, this market is the perfect way to support local sustainability, meet your neighbours, and enjoy a relaxing morning outdoors. Whether you’re stocking up on fresh goodies, enjoying a coffee with friends, or simply soaking in the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone!

Let’s continue growing this into a thriving community tradition—we can’t wait to see you there!

Location
Riverlution , 46A Vogel Street, Richmond

When:

16 May 2026
Every Saturday 9am to 12.30pm

What to expect:

• Maintenance working bee in Olliviers Reserve Phillipstown.
• Brief introduction and health and safety briefing.
• Weeding, caring for plants, checking on planter boxes and general maintenance.
• Gloves and tools provided.
• Suggest parking on Olliviers Rd otherwise there is a bus stop on Tuam St right in front of the park.

What to bring:

• Closed-in shoes.
• Gardening gloves or hand tools (if you have them).
• Clothes suitable for gardening.
• Sun protection.
• Drinking water.

This working bee will be cancelled if raining.

In addition, we are seeking volunteers to be part of a monthly maintenance working bee in the park. Please reach out if you're interested.

Free

When:

Where:

Join us at Bridgestone Reserve for a community planting day as part of the Papanui Bush restoration project.

This is a great opportunity to get out in the fresh winter air, give back to te taiao-the natural environment and connect with your local community.

We'll provide the tools; all you need to bring is:

• weather appropriate clothing
• sturdy, close-toe shoes
• and a water bottle.

Meet at the picnic table under the oak tree next to the BrainTree car park at 10.00am.

Travel instructions:

• Bike: Bike stands in BrainTree carpark
• Bus: The closest bus stops are at Northlands Mall. The reserve is roughly a 10-minute walk from here
• Car: On-street parking on surrounding roads, and limited off-street parking in the BrainTree carpark

Before the European colonisation of Ōtautahi in 1851, Papanui Bush was a thriving 30-hectare remnant of native forest. Tōtara, mātai, kahikatea and kānuka once dominated the wetland forest and provided a haven for various birds such as kererū, kākā and pūtangitangi-paradise ducks.

Bridgestone Reserve is located within the area Papanui Bush once used to be. The park land was gifted to Council by Bridgestone Tyres who previously occupied the site between 1947-2009. While the reserve functions primarily as a stormwater drainage facility, it is also a significant site of community care and social action. Forest patches are being restored around the reserve with the help of a number of community groups and volunteers (e.g. Denis McMurtrie, Papanui Rotary, Papanui High School, CVNZ and more).