Less. Waste Warkworth

14/10/2026

October 19th - 25th is Recycling Week, and its fast approaching!
co.nz have HEAPS of cool resources, talks, tours and workshops available as champions of recycling in Aotearoa NZ - did you know it's free to sign up as a participant?

It's not to late to join for 2026 and access loads of fabulous resources - karawhiua!

13/10/2026

This week at Shop Less, we're continuing the winter clothing clear out, with half price on all winter jackets. Add for good measure, we're offering 50% off all art as well - so whether you need a cool frame, or find a piece you love, it's available for a great price this week.

Open Wednesdays - Saturdays, 9am - 3pm at 55 Lawrie Rd, see you there!

12/10/2026

Are you off to the Kōwhai Festival this weekend? Look out for these two, and have a chat about your Rukenga Kai (food scraps bin), if you do!

Keep an eye out for the cutest little carrot & pea at the Kōwhai Festival this Saturday! 🥕🫛

Come say hi at our stand, spin the wheel and go in the draw to win a reusable bundle! We’ll be talking food scraps bins, how to use them properly, and of course, talking rubbish!

We’re so excited!
See you next Saturday!

08/10/2026

Calling all educators!

If you'd like to learn the basics of harakeke (flax) weaving / raranga, Mahurangi Wastebusters has a free workshop coming up specifically designed for educators. So whether you're at an ECE, school, or homebased learning program, come along to learn techniques to take back to your own learning environment.

Wednesday 14th October
3.15pm - 5pm
Learning Hub, 55 Lawrie Rd

Are you a teacher at an ECE, primary school, college or home schooling? Then this beginners session to the beautiful tradition of weaving with flax is for you.

06/10/2026

Our new(ish!) salvaged building materials yard is OPEN and ready for business!

We have a huge selection of recovered plywood, timber, roofing materials H5 piles, and other building materials ready for purchase in the Build with Less Waste yard. Come and have a browse and see what goodies are on the racks.

Enter through the main gates, drive slowly through the yard til you see the building materials area on your right. Park up outside the fence, then come in to see what you can find. You can pay directly in the building materials yard before loading up your trailer, and heading home to get building!

06/10/2026

Open 9 - 3 Wednesday to Saturdays. 55 Lawrie road.

06/10/2026

Cool holiday activities to do with your tamariki - come along to the Mahurangi Wastebusters DIY Low-Waste Halloween workshop this Saturday, 10am - 12pm. Suitable for kids aged 5+ with an adult. Only a few spaces left, register now to secure your spot!

Saturday 10th October
10am - 12pm
Learning Hub, 55 Lawrie Rd

Join Mahurangi Wastebusters for a fun, hands-on workshop where we’ll turn fabric scraps, old T-shirts and toilet rolls into spooky Halloween creations. 👻 Fabric Scraps Mini Ghost Garland Turn leftover fabric scraps into a cute (or creepy!) mini ghost garland to decorate your home for Halloween.

05/10/2026

It's time to make space for summer steeze in the shop, and we can't store all these gorgeous winter pieces!

Maybe you're off to Europe soon and need some cool weather gear, or you love the off-season bargains? Come through this week for half price on all women's winter jackets and jumpers.

We're open Wednesdays - Saturdays, 9am - 3pm. See you soon!

30/09/2026

Is your dress-up box getting out of control? Fancy dress that the kids grew out of?

As we approach Halloween, we'd love to replenish out dress-ups selection. If you've got costumes you no longer need, bring them on through - who knows, you might end up with a trick-or-treater at your door wearing your last year's get up!

You can drop donations that are clean and in good shape to us Wednesdays - Saturdays, 9am - 3pm.

30/09/2026

THIS! We get that a general clear out happens, but storage is our biggest challenge at Shop Less, so timely donations are always the BEST ♡♡♡