Repair Cafe Whangarei: Monthly Fix-it Workshops

🔧 Bring your broken items to the Repair Cafe Whangarei, happening monthly at Reyburn House (17 Reyburn House Lane, Whangārei). Our skilled volunteers will help fix your belongings and reduce waste!

When: Monthly on every third Saturday from 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Repair skills available:

• Knitwear and clothing repair (no alterations like resizing or hemming)
• Heavy duty sewing
• Tool and knife sharpening
• Electrical repairs
• General repairs
• Woodwork repairs

💰 This is a free service (koha appreciated)

Tips for visitors:

• Bring all necessary parts (remotes, power cords, etc.)
• Please empty and clean appliances before bringing them
• No registration required - just turn up!

For more information: Contact karen@force.org.nz

What is a Repair Cafe?

🌱 Repair Cafes are community-driven initiatives that bring together skilled volunteers and people with broken items. These free meeting places promote sustainability through repair rather than replacement of everyday objects.

The Repair Cafe movement began in Amsterdam in 2009 and has since spread worldwide. In New Zealand, these events have become increasingly popular as communities embrace sustainable practices and reject throwaway culture.

Why attend a Repair Cafe?

• Save money: Get your items fixed for a koha donation instead of buying new
• Reduce waste: Keep usable items out of landfills
• Learn skills: Watch repairs being done and pick up valuable knowledge
• Build community: Connect with like-minded locals who value sustainability
• Preserve traditions: Help keep repair skills alive in our communities

At Repair Cafe Whangarei, volunteers share their skills with the community in a friendly, collaborative environment. The koha system ensures these events remain accessible to everyone while supporting the ongoing operation of this valuable community service.

Whether you have clothing with tears, electrical items that aren't working, or tools that need sharpening, the skilled volunteers at Repair Cafe Whangarei can help give your belongings a second life. Not only will you leave with a functioning item, but you'll also contribute to a more sustainable future for Northland.