Grey Lynn Repair Cafe

🛠️ Grey Lynn Repair Café: Monthly Community Fix-It Sessions in Ponsonby

Join our skilled volunteers at the Unitarian Church on Ponsonby Road for our monthly repair café, where we breathe new life into your treasured possessions. Running every second Saturday of the month from 11am to 2pm, this community initiative helps reduce waste while keeping your beloved items in service.

Our expert repair team can assist with:

• Small appliances and electronics (excluding microwaves)
• Clothing repairs (clean items only)
• Small furniture fixes
• Bicycle servicing
• General repairs and mending

📍 Location: Unitarian Church, 1 Ponsonby Road, Ponsonby, Auckland 1011

💫 Important Details:

• Entry is free (koha appreciated)
• No booking required - just pop in!
• Items must be portable and manageable
• Clean items only for clothing repairs

🤝 Want to get involved? Contact admin@doughnuteconomicsnz.com to volunteer your skills or help with event operations.

♻️ Proudly supported by Foundation North, Auckland Transport, and Deanz.

Understanding Repair Cafés: Community-Led Sustainability

Repair cafés are volunteer-run initiatives that emerged from a global movement to combat throwaway culture and promote sustainable living. These community workshops bring together skilled repairers with locals who need items fixed, creating valuable learning opportunities and social connections.

The concept originated in Amsterdam in 2009 and has since spread worldwide, with New Zealand embracing this eco-friendly initiative. These gatherings serve multiple purposes:

• Reducing waste and extending product lifecycles
• Sharing practical skills between generations
• Building community connections
• Making repairs accessible to everyone
• Promoting sustainable consumption habits

By participating in repair cafés, community members not only save money but also contribute to environmental conservation by keeping items out of landfills. These sessions often become social hubs where people share stories, skills, and support while working together to give objects a second chance at life.