Waste Art Competition

Te Ara Ātea 56 Tennyson Street, Rolleston, New Zealand

Deadline to Register your Entry Monday 1 September 2025. Event description Competition and art exhibition that will challenge the way we look at waste. Create a piece of art assembled or constructed from previously used materials which otherwise would have likely gone to landfill. The competition challenges participants to re-imagine “waste” as a valuable resource. […]

Free

Bonsai Refresher Workshop

Lincoln Baptist Church 109 Carnavernon Drive, Lincoln, New Zealand

Bonsai Refresher Workshop is presented by Tony Bywater, Christchurch Bonsai Society. If you have already done a beginner’s workshop, or have some bonsai of your own at home, here is a chance to get further input into the styling and care of your trees. The workshop focuses on further development/refinement and care of existing bonsai, so […]

$25

Repair Cafe at ReDiscover Rolleston

ReDiscover Pines Resource Recovery Park, 183 Burnham School Road, Burnham, New Zealand

Join Us at the Repair Café! Do you have a toaster that’s lost its spark?  Is your bicycle gathering dust in the garage? Don’t toss them out just yet!  We’re excited to announce our May Repair Café, where we’re giving new life to your ageing or broken items. We aim to have skilled volunteers on hand to help […]

Free

Selwyn Trap Library (May)

Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library) 22 Gerald Street, Lincoln, New Zealand

Come and see us for trapping advice and free trap hire. The trap library will lend you the right type of predator control device to remove problematic pests like rats, hedgehogs, possums and stoats. We can also advise you on bait and the best location for your trap.  The aim is to remove these predators […]

Free

Apple Maintenance Workshop

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street. 35 James Street, Lincoln, New Zealand

We will cover the basic techniques of tree selection, training, pruning, and dealing with common pests. Booking is not required, just come along. A gold coin donation to support the activities of the Community Gardens will be appreciated on the day.

Free

Timebank & Envirotown Social

Lincoln Event Centre 15 Meijer Drive, Lincoln, Canterbury, New Zealand

Join us for a celebration of community connection and service! The Selwyn Timebank and Lincoln Envirotown Trust invite you to a special thank you event. The evening is to say ‘thank you’ to all the incredible members who have contributed their time and skills to the Timebank community.  It’s also an opportunity to catch up […]

Free

Selwyn Trap Library (June)

Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library) 22 Gerald Street, Lincoln, New Zealand

Come and see us for trapping advice and free trap hire. The trap library will lend you the right type of predator control device to remove problematic pests like rats, hedgehogs, possums and stoats. We can also advise you on bait and the best location for your trap.  The aim is to remove these predators […]

Free

Looking After Your Roses

Lincoln Envirotown Community Gardens. The gardens are located behind the maternity hospital, please park on the street. 35 James Street, Lincoln, New Zealand

Event description A basic workshop on pruning and caring. We are pleased to once again obtain the services of Liz Willis, who comes from a long line of keen gardeners. She has completed the two-year Organic Horticulture course at the Biological Husbandry Unit (BHU) at Lincoln University.  Booking is not required, just come along. 

Free

Plant Out at the Mahoe Reserve

Mahoe Reserve (opposite the high school main entrance) 34 Boundary Road, Lincoln, New Zealand

Come along and help us in the restoration and maintenance of the Mahoe Native Reserve in Lincoln.  

Free

Selwyn Trap Library (July)

Lincoln Farmers & Craft Market (located behind Lincoln Library) 22 Gerald Street, Lincoln, New Zealand

Come and see us for trapping advice and free trap hire. The trap library will lend you the right type of predator control device to remove problematic pests like rats, hedgehogs, possums and stoats. We can also advise you on bait and the best location for your trap.  The aim is to remove these predators […]

Free

Our Sponsors
A big thank you to our wonderful sponsors! We extend our sincere appreciation to all our sponsors, Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, Lincoln Community Committee.