SUSTAINABILITY WEEK 2025
19-23 MAY
The world feels dire, and so does our climate. We need to take an active stand for sustainability. This Sustainability Week, learn how to take the right steps for the earth.
Got a question? reach out to Hugh at sustainability@vuwsa.org.nz
What’s on:
ALL WEEK
Wellington City Council - “Our Changing City” installation
The Hub
See realistic visuals of Wellington’s past, present and future and how climate change could reshape our coastlines and neighbourhoods.
Ngā Mokoponuna: Living Building Tours
MOKO
1pm - Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
Meet in Aho Rūruku (open pit space on Level 1)
Come learn about Te Herenga Waka’s brand new Living Building!
MONDAY 19
Sustainability Expo
11am - 2pm, The Hub
Join local and national stallholders to learn more about limiting your impact on our earth!
TUESDAY 20
Bikespace Workshop
11am - 1pm
Tim Beaglehole Courtyard
Got bike troubles? The mobile Bikespace team gives a lesson and hands-on help on how to fix your own bike!
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Guest Lecture with Mike Joy
4:30pm
LB LT118
Civilisation is in crisis and climate change is but one symptom of Earth exceeding planetary boundaries.
How are delusions such as ‘net-zero’ distracting us from the real changes that are needed?
Free food provided - RSVP NOW
WEDNESDAY 21
Hand Crafted Market + Food Trucks
11am - 2pm
The Hub
Come support your emerging local designers, makers and producers! Hand Crafted is our monthly Sustainable Market on campus for students by students; so grab some lunch and come say kia ora!
Green Thumbs with Green Impact
11.30am - 2pm
The Hub
Come plant microgreens and pot up houseplant babies with the Sustainability Team in The Hub!
Guest Lecture with Jonathan Boston
12pm
MOKO209
Humanity is almost certain to overshoot the Paris climate goals: what are the implications and what are the possible responses?"
Free food provided - RSVP NOW
THURSDAY 22
Connecting with Whenua:
Arts and Crafts at The Bubble
11am - 2pm
The Bubble
Express your appreciation for the environment through a variety of arts & crafts in The Bubble.
WCC Climate and Sustainability Fund stall
12pm
The Hub
Come engage with WCC to learn about the opportunity to receive funding that could support you and your community undertake climate action!
Climate Clinic Clothes Swap
12pm
The Hub
Get yourself some new outfits for winter with Climate Clinic’s annual Clothes Swap! Drop your unused clothes off to VUWSA’s Kelburn Office pre the event, and then pick up some new fits on the day. All priced $10 or less.
FRIDAY 23
Hands-on Activist Skills Workshop
2pm
SU229 Memorial Theatre Foyer
Learn and practice some essential activist skills with Climate Action and Resistance! Whether you've been to 0 or 100 protests, this fun and practical workshop will help you feel more comfortable and empowered to take action for justice.
VUWSA Sustainability Quiz
6.30pm
The Hunter Lounge
Ready to test your knowledge? Come along to the VUWSA sustainability week quiz to see if you can guess your way to the top. Prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
