Riverlution

Riverlution Our Eco Hub is a place for sustainability and environment businesses to have a place for meetings and work. This hub is for everyone to use and love!

Opening Hours:
☕Riverlution Café: Mon-Fri 9am - 2pm, Sat & Sun 9am - 3pm
♻️Riverlution Eco Hub: Mon-Fri 9am - 4pm

Riverlution 🌿 unites the Eco Hub at 46A Vogel Street, Precious Plastic ♻️, and Café ☕ at 50B Vogel Street in Richmond Community Garden. We're providing informative seminars for the community to come along, and free tools to borrow.

A couple of weeks ago the team here at Riverlution Cafe had the very exciting opportunity to team up with Auahatanga the...
08/12/2025

A couple of weeks ago the team here at Riverlution Cafe had the very exciting opportunity to team up with Auahatanga the magnificent TurangaLibrary to print ourselves some t-shirts! Such fun was had, getting to personalise the design to cater to everyone's style, and they came out amazingly! We are so grateful to the library staff for facilitating this for us, and helping us to shine even brighter as a team AND as individuals 😄
We will be back!!

PSA! We at Riverlution have made an unfortunate error in this month's Richmond Community Newsletter - we will be closing...
01/12/2025

PSA! We at Riverlution have made an unfortunate error in this month's Richmond Community Newsletter - we will be closing for the holidays at 3pm on the 24th and not the 25th! Apologies for any confusion or upset this causes, but we intend to be engaging in some intense resting and recuperation on Christmas Day after what's been a busy summer so far! And we'll be back in the café from the 3rd of January, so you won't have to go too long without seeing us :)

Slay Bells & Board Games is this Sunday and our neighbours at Riverlution Café (just a 3–4 minute stroll along the beaut...
01/12/2025

Slay Bells & Board Games is this Sunday and our neighbours at Riverlution Café (just a 3–4 minute stroll along the beautiful Avon River walkway) have all your favourites ready - coffee, toasties, pastries, brownies, doughnuts, ice creams and more.

Because they’re a small community café, pre-ordering really helps them prepare and guarantees your top picks won’t run out!

📋 Pre-order your food & drinks here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1OZAyoP2r7RLx_OeNX_Zb7S3t3ud-Co6J_LGiGawRYvU/edit?usp=share_link

⏰ Pickup slots: 10am, 12:30pm, or 2:30pm
⏳ Pre-orders close: 3pm Wed 3 Dec

It’s the perfect excuse for a quick riverside stretch between games. We can’t wait to see you for a fun day of gaming! 🎄💛

👉 Event details: https://www.facebook.com/share/14SArYKqvdp/

Bottle Top Drop Update!After 8 weeks of droppin' bottletops, you the community have had your say in how you want our pro...
30/11/2025

Bottle Top Drop Update!

After 8 weeks of droppin' bottletops, you the community have had your say in how you want our profits to be spent - and it sure was a close one! But in the end there can only be one winner!

And the winner is.... *insert mental drumroll here*
The Mud Kitchen Shade!!

This is wonderful news for our kiddos and their grown-ups alike, who enjoy playing in our garden in all weather conditions! Work on this will begin soon, thanks to everyone who used their vote to have their say and help to make our space the best it can be! Stay tuned for the next edition of Riverlution Bottle Top Drop, coming 2026 🥳

What a vibrant start to Spring!We’ve been soaking up the sunshine at Riverlution Café and loving the buzz of energy it b...
05/11/2025

What a vibrant start to Spring!

We’ve been soaking up the sunshine at Riverlution Café and loving the buzz of energy it brings to the Hub! There’s something about this season that fills our space with connection, creativity, and plenty of smiles.

One of the highlights has been the return of the Riverlution Market! It’s been wonderful seeing our community come together again — browsing local produce, handmade goodies, and toys, all while enjoying the tunes from our talented local buskers. It’s truly a Saturday morning treat for the whole whānau!

This month, we also launched our new bottle-top voting system — a fun and interactive way for you, our community, to help guide how we reinvest profits from the café. So next time you’re in for a coffee or a sweet treat, be sure to have your say — every vote counts!

Our space keeps evolving as a place for everyone to connect, create, and learn. The pool table and ping-pong table are now set up behind the café — come have a game, bring a friend, and chat with our team about how to access the gear.

And don’t forget about Crafternoons, every Tuesday from 12–2 pm! Bring along your paints, crochet, stitching, or any creative project, and enjoy some good company and inspiration. Everyone’s welcome — no experience needed. Crafty Combo special: a scone and hot drink for just $10.

Thank you for being part of our growing Riverlution community — your support, smiles, and stories make this place what it is. We can’t wait to see you soon! 🌿☀️

We hope you have had a great weekend, and if you weren't able to visit us we have a some events during the week you may ...
02/11/2025

We hope you have had a great weekend, and if you weren't able to visit us we have a some events during the week you may be able to attend.
We have regular sessions of gardening and crafting, with some one offs sprinkled here and there. Keep an eye out as we update our events listings regularly
A huge thank you to all the people that make this place such an exciting place to be 🥳
Click here for specific event information and for our other events https://linktr.ee/Events.RCG_Riverlution

22/10/2025

🎉 Recycling Week: The Magic of Coffee Grounds! 🎉

Kia ora Whānau! It’s Recycling Week 2025, and today we're celebrating how we turn your morning pick-me-up into a garden superpower right here at Richmond Community Garden!

☕️ Our Coffee, Your Compost!
At the Riverlution Café, we're proud to serve delicious, high-quality coffee from Rad Roasting Co. – a fantastic local roaster! But the journey of these beans doesn't end in your cup...

♻️ From Brew to Bloom!
Instead of sending our spent coffee grounds to landfill, we give them a second life! All the coffee grinds from the café are collected and become a vital ingredient in our compost heaps.

Why is this awesome for our garden?

Nutrient Boost: Coffee grounds are packed with nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, which are essential for healthy plant growth.

Soil Structure: They help improve soil aeration and drainage.

Worm Food: Our composting worms absolutely love them, turning them into nutrient-rich vermicompost!

This simple act of recycling our coffee grinds closes the loop, nourishing our soil and helping grow the fresh produce you see thriving in the garden. It's just one more way we're committed to sustainable practices every day!

Swing by the Riverlution Café for a brew and know you're contributing to a healthier planet and a more vibrant garden! 🌿

🌬️ Weather Update & Site News 🌬️Due to the strong winds tomorrow, our café will be closed, and only a small team of staf...
22/10/2025

🌬️ Weather Update & Site News 🌬️

Due to the strong winds tomorrow, our café will be closed, and only a small team of staff and volunteers will be on site for safety. Please avoid travelling to the site if you can.

Path & Lights Update:
Corde will start the lights installation and digging tomorrow — work will continue until the end of the month on the City to Sea pathway.

The new entrance (Vogel Street) and path are planned to be finished by Friday.

💚 Upcoming Events:
🧺 Farmers Market – This Saturday from 9 AM
https://www.facebook.com/share/1Cvsb21qnq/
🧘‍♀️ Sunday Morning Yoga – 8 AM
https://www.facebook.com/share/1CzFp4bbYy/

Both events will still be going ahead as planned, so come along if the weather allows!

Stay safe, and we’ll see you soon!

Address

46a Vogel Street
Christchurch
8013

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm
Saturday 8am - 3pm
Sunday 9am - 3pm

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