Erika teaches English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), and she is a zero waste coordinator at English Language Partners, a charity that delivers English lessons to migrants and refugees in NZ. 

From volunteer-run repair cafés to a new permanent repair hub in Kingsland, a growing repair culture is helping Aucklanders save money, reduce waste and learn valuable skills. In just five years, repair has evolved from a grassroots movement into an increasingly visible part of New Zealand's waste reduction and circular economy efforts, with repair cafés, mending workshops and community repair events now a familiar feature across Auckland.

Royal Oak Intermediate (ROI) recently had their school hangi and actively planned for it to be as zero-waste as they could. The inspiration started from a visit to 312 Day last year - a local community festival that ran as a zero-waste event, complete with reusable dining equipment and a wash station.