Onehunga Repair Café: Fix It Together Auckland

🛠️ Join the Monthly Onehunga Repair Café: Free Fix-It Sessions for Your Treasured Items!

Give your beloved possessions a second chance at the Onehunga Community Recycling Centre. Our skilled volunteer experts are here to help with:

• Small appliance repairs
• Clothing mending
• Furniture fixes
• Bicycle servicing
• Laptop troubleshooting

When: Every second Saturday of the month, 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Where: Onehunga Community Recycling Centre, 37 Victoria Street, Onehunga, Auckland

Cost: Free service (Koha appreciated for successful repairs)

♻️ While you wait, enjoy a complimentary cuppa and chat with our friendly repair team. Please note: we cannot repair microwaves.

📧 Questions? Contact admin@doughnuteconomicsnz.com

Why Community Repair Cafés Matter

Repair cafés are community-driven initiatives that emerged in Amsterdam in 2009 and have since spread worldwide. These gatherings serve multiple vital purposes in our communities:

• Reducing landfill waste by extending the life of everyday items
• Building community connections through shared knowledge and skills
• Preserving traditional repair skills and passing them to new generations
• Making repairs accessible to everyone, regardless of economic status
• Supporting sustainable living practices in local communities

These monthly sessions provide more than just repairs - they're social hubs where community members can learn practical skills, share stories, and contribute to a more sustainable future. By choosing to repair rather than replace, participants help reduce their environmental impact while preserving items that often hold sentimental value.