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Clothes swaps have proved popular on the Coast in the past, providing a chance to support worthy causes while refreshing your wardrobe.
The idea is that you exchange clothes that you no longer wear with other people.
The first one held in Whangaparāoa, three years ago, attracted more than 100 people.
Not only popular because of affordability, clothing swaps also make good environmental sense, preventing unwanted clothing going into landfill. In addition, the fashion industry consumes a lot of resources, can have poor working conditions, and contributes to pollution.
Hibiscus Zero Waste is holding a Clothes Swap in Stanmore Bay next month.
Anyone can register to attend, and bring up to five items of clothing per person to swap.
One of the event organisers, Hibiscus Zero Waste coordinator Sarah Williams, says it follows on from a successful Repair Cafe event in 2018, and was originally to be held last year but was postponed due to Covid-19 restrictions.
Numbers at the event will be capped at 100 inside at any one time and vaccination passes will be checked on entry.
Admission is free, but a koha for World Wildlife Fund would be appreciated.
Garments can be dropped in at Whangaparāoa Library, or the Whangaparāoa Recycling Centre during the week prior to the event or brought along on the day.
The event will be held on Sunday, April 3 at Stanmore Bay Community Hall, 41 Waiora Road, Stanmore Bay, 10am-3pm.
To register, visit www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/hibiscus-coast-clothes-swap-registration-280435278467
