Across the day, over 5,672 reusable items were served through 18 participating vendors - with seven more vendors choosing to jump on board on event day after seeing how smoothly reuse worked. Sometimes all it took was a small step, like giving one vendor a chalk pen to write orders on trays. With high vendor engagement, strong on-the-ground delivery, and community buy-in, the results spoke for themselves.

The Council’s commitment carried through to Love Local, the annual expo at Te Rauparaha Arena showcasing Porirua’s local businesses, creativity, and community services. Hundreds of reusable items were circulated, proving reuse fits seamlessly in both large-scale festivals and intimate local events.

From flagship celebrations to local expos, Porirua City Council - with support from Nonstop Solutions and FillGood - has shown what it means to back reuse in their community.