Orewa Repair Cafe: Fix It Together | Free Event

🛠️ Give Your Treasured Items a New Lease on Life at the Orewa Repair Café!

Join us at the Orewa Community Centre for our monthly repair café, where skilled volunteers help breathe new life into your cherished possessions. Perfect for our senior community members and anyone looking to fix rather than replace!

When: First Saturday of every month, 11am to 2pm

Where: Orewa Community Centre, 40/46 Orewa Square, Orewa

Our repair experts can help with:

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

💫 No bookings needed - simply drop in!

💰 This is a free service (koha appreciated)

☕ Enjoy a cuppa while you wait

What is a Repair Café?

Repair Cafés are community-driven initiatives that emerged in Amsterdam in 2009 and have since spread worldwide. These gatherings bring together skilled volunteers and community members to combat throwaway culture and promote sustainable living.

These events serve multiple purposes:

• Reducing landfill waste by extending the life of everyday items
• Building community connections through shared knowledge
• Helping people save money on replacements and repairs
• Preserving repair skills and knowledge within the community
• Creating social connections, particularly valuable for senior citizens

The concept aligns perfectly with New Zealand's commitment to sustainability and the traditional Kiwi "No. 8 wire" mentality of fixing and making do. By participating in a Repair Café, you're not just fixing your belongings - you're contributing to a more sustainable future and keeping valuable skills alive in your community.