SUSTAINABILITY WEEK 2026
20-24 JULY
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 Sophie at sustainability@vuwsa.org.nz
What’s on:
MONDAY 20
Ever the Land & Ngā Mokopuna Tour
3 - 5pm, MOKO 101
Explore the connection between the people and the land at this doco screening, followed by a guided tour of our own living building, Ngā Mokopuna.
Tea Time @ Te Aro
11am - 1pm, The Atrium
Tea, coffee, cake and chats with VUWSA!
TUESDAY 21
Sustainability Expo & Market
10am - 2pm, The Hub
Join local stallholders to learn more about minimising your impact on the earth!
Sustainability Quiz
5pm, The Hunter Lounge
Co-hosted by VUWSA, Ngāi Tauira, Society for Conservation Biology, Student Volunteer Army, Climate Action, Tramping Club, and Geology Society.
Sign-up here!
Student Volunteer Army Campus Cleanup
2 - 3.30pm, Tim Beaglehole Courtyard
Help the Student Volunteer Army clean up campus - hot drinks provided afterwards.
WEDNESDAY 22
Repair Cafe & Climate Clinic Clothing Market
11am - 2pm, The Hub
Bring clothes in need of repair to the Hub for fixing, grab a hot drink, and buy some clothing from the Climate Clinic market.
THURSDAY 23
Sustainability Political Panel
12-1:30pm Thursday, The Hub
Participate in a panel asking politicians about climate policy and action, and get the opportunity to chat with our MPs.
Climate Action Campaigning Workshop
4 - 6pm, EA120
Hear the story of the fossil fuel divestment campaign and learn how to build a student movement.
Kelburn Campus Foraging Tour
1 - 4pm
Whakawhanaungatanga and walking rongoaa bus tour of Kelburn campus. Wet weather plan will be balm-making in MY103.
Sign-up here!
VUWTC Walkies at Zealandia
2:30pm
Join the VUW Tramping Club for their weekly walkies - this time at Zealandia! Standard $23 ticket cost applies.
Sign-up via the VUWTC website.
FRIDAY 24
Tea Time @ Pipitea
11am - 1pm, Rutherford House
Grab a piece of cake and have a chat with VUWSA about sustainability.
VUW Annual Tree Planting
9am - 3pm, Friday
Calling Vic Uni students to help plant trees at the Growing our Future volunteer days. Growing our Future is a joint project between Vic Uni and the Wellington City Council, which aims to restore native forests around the Wellington region.
(Registrations now at capacity)
Eco-Anxiety Talk and Discussion
1 - 2pm, AM106
Talk and discussion led by Gerhard Reese on eco-anxiety, what it is, how we can alleviate it, and whether it is something to be utilised in environmental action.
SAT 25
Society for Conservation Biology Kumutoto Planting Day
10am - 12pm, Culvert Head
Join SCB for a planting day! Meet at Culvert Head with wet weather clothes, sturdy footwear, water, gloves if you have them, and a reusable bowl and cutlery for soup afterwards
VUW Annual Tree Planting
9am - 3pm
Calling Vic Uni students to help plant trees at the Growing our Future volunteer days. Growing our Future is a joint project between Vic Uni and the Wellington City Council, which aims to restore native forests around the Wellington region.
(Registrations now at capacity)
SUN 26
Society for Conservation Biology
Beach Clean-up
10am, Island Bay Marine Education Centre
Join SCB for a beach clean-up at Island Bay Beach!
Bring warm clothes and wet weather gear,
hat/sunscreen, and gloves if you have them.
