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Junk to Funk 2026 recap
Junk to Funk 2026 brought our community together to celebrate creativity, sustainability and the power of giving "junk" a whole new life, with 52 incredible entries showcasing just how much imagination can be found in what we throw away.
May Repair Cafe had a little extra!
May bought extra volunteers, extra learning and more things kept out of landfill!
Eco Leaders Hui 2026 – We are in safe hands!
An inspiring day of collaboration and action for our future with local kura.
Sold out Eco Talk – Winter Veggie Game Plan
With a full house and a wealth of local growing knowledge - shared not only by our guest speakers but also through fantastic tips from the audience - it was a fantastic night.
Welcome to our new Manager Sara Crow
We are delighted to welcome Sara Crow as the new Manager of the Sustainable South Canterbury Trust.
Seaweek Timaru Success on it’s Return
Seaweek Timaru made a fantastic return this year, bringing our community together to celebrate, explore, and learn more about our moana.
March Repair Café Recap
With the support of both new and returning volunteers, we were able to offer clothing repairs and alterations, small electrical repairs, and wooden item repairs at the March Repair Cafe.
Articles in the media
The Eco Centre has been in the local news since 2015 – Click on an article below to read the full news story.
