🎨 Explore creative freedom like never before. Our education space helps kids and families discover how to reduce, reuse, and recycle through fun, hands-on activities.
Our Vision & Mission
Our Vision
For Devonport-Takapuna to be a zero waste beacon in Aotearoa, achieving above and beyond city and nation-wide targets through the power of community, connection and play.
Our Mission
To inspire zero waste practices through creative programmes, events, and workshops – helping our community waste NOUGHT a single thing.
What We Offer
School Visits & Presentations
Free waste education presentations at your school or kura, plus group visits to our makerspace for hands-on learning.
Holiday Programmes
Fun school holiday activities where kids learn about waste reduction through creative projects and play.
Zero Waste Birthday Parties
Celebrate your child’s birthday with eco-friendly fun! Creative parties focused on reuse and recycling activities.
Bottle Top & Tetra Pak Recycling
Special collection schemes for materials that can’t go in regular recycling – we make sure they get processed properly.
Professional Development
Training for educators plus loose parts supply to help incorporate sustainable practices into learning environments.
Workshops & Events
Regular community workshops teaching practical skills for reducing waste at home and work.
Zero Waste Through Play
We offer opportunities for our community to reduce, reuse, and recycle materials otherwise destined for landfill. Learning happens through creative play and hands-on discovery.
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Reduce
Learn to use less and make smarter choices
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Reuse
Turn “waste” into creative projects and useful items
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Recycle
Proper sorting and processing of recyclable materials
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Compost
Turn organic waste into valuable soil for gardens
Get in Touch with Ann (Mrs. Noughty)
Our education director Ann Langis runs all our programmes and workshops
Ann Langis – Education Director
Contact Ann to book school visits, holiday programmes, birthday parties, or find out more about what we offer.
General Enquiries
For other questions about Resource Recovery Devonport
27 Lake Road, Devonport • Open 7 days