What is a Kiero? How to Use It — Free Workshop (Whanganui)

What is Kiero?

Kiero is a simple food waste bin from Japan, first created in the 1980s. The name comes from the Japanese word kieru — "to disappear."

Kiero uses the power of nature — sunlight, soil, air and water — to break down your kitchen scraps. Bury your food waste in the soil, and within days it simply disappears. No heavy lifting, and nothing to take out to the kerb.

In this free workshop, you'll learn:

• How Kiero works, and why it's different
• What you can and can't put in
• How to use it day to day at home

There will be an easy demonstration, and plenty of time for questions. Everyone will receive a free Kiero guide to take home. Refreshments provided.

Your host
Mariko — Official Kiero Advisor, based in Whanganui.

Details

• Date: Tuesday 13 October 2026
• Time: 10:00am – 11:30am
• Venue: Kai Hub, 267 St Hill Street, Whanganui
• Free (spaces are limited, so please register)

Kai Hub will be open for food rescue during the workshop, so the driveway will be busy. Please park on the street.

This workshop is supported by the WDC Waste Minimisation Fund.

Kiero Guide — you'll receive a copy at the workshop.

More about Kiero ▶ How Kiero works