News and Events

Waterlea Park Discussion Friday 24 April, 3.15 – 4.15pm & Sat 25 April 10 – 11am

Friends of the Farm are supporting our community to care for Waterlea Park through a community-led native planting project. We’re keen to talk with park neighbours to find out more …

Ecofest Māngere Bridge E-Waste Day 2026

A steady stream of cars carrying e-waste drove down through the green  paddocks to the Ambury Riding Centre carpark. …

Tap n Shake Repair Café March 2026

What are the odds of two locals arriving at a Repair Cafe with ‘broken’ toasters, which were fixed by a tap and shake?…

Crafty Graft at the Library

Bags full of knitting and crochet,  ready for delivery to the Middlemore Foundation!

Save the dates!  Lots of Wastewise events coming up! 

Orchard Working Bee, Giant Pumpkin Competition, Sewing Bee, Repair Cafe and e-Waste Collection…it’s all on!

Māngere Bridge Community Orchard

2026 Begins at Māngere Bridge Community Orchard Working Bee

Friends of the Farm Frequent Facilitator Caroline was delighted with our first Community Orchard working bee of the year. Let’s hear her recollection…

SEWING

Sewing Bee at Ambury Barn – Sat 14th Mar 2026, 2-4pm

If you’re skilled with a needle or want to learn to sew and would like to join some like-minded buddies, come along to Friends of the Farm‘s next sewing bee in …

E-Waste Drop off Event, Mangere Bridge Sat. 28th March

This is a chance for residents to divert unwanted electronic items so they don’t end up in our landfills.