Ideas and inspiration

Heather has been the creative street’s coordinator extraordinaire for 5 years now and she absolutely loves how everyone gets out on the street to have fun together.

“We have been doing Neighbours Aotearoa events for 10 years now and we are looking forward to it every year!” - Heather

Sarah and Ange from Seeds to Feeds chat with us about sharing seeds and swapping crops with your community.

"It’s also to give people the confidence to try growing their own food or raising seedlings from seed. It’s all part of food security and food sovereignty."

Bex from Kumeu Clothing Swap & Shop chats with us about organising a clothing swap

"It is important to focus your time and resources on promoting the event to people who you know are in your target market. It’s helpful that op shopping is on trend right now, and of course most people are interested in sustainability (especially if it is made easy for them)"

Melissa from Te Atatu Peninsula, Tāmaki Makaurau chats with us about setting up a free garage sale

"It’s all in the name! It’s just like a garage sale but everything is free! Pick a date. Share the idea with your neighbours (if you want to make it a street thing). Spread the word. Put out everything you want to give away on your verge for the day."

From High-Rise Silence to Street-Side Connection: How Lisa & Dan Turned a Move into a Movement.

“I feel so much more connected to my street and the people around me now that we’re teaming up to build a welcoming community together!”