Make + Share + Repair – 15 Gordon Road, Wānaka, NZ
From an empty workshop and three members we have grown into a thriving Making, Sewing, Repairing & Woodworking Community
- Thanks CadronaThis week the team was out and about raising funds for the Community… Read more: Thanks Cadrona
- Hawea stick libraryThis week the MenShed team delivered our third Doggie Stick Library. This new… Read more: Hawea stick library
- Fabricate 2 years oldFabricate is an important element of the Wanaka Community Workshop. Fabricate is our… Read more: Fabricate 2 years old
- Bike stands for kidsThe MenShed Team have been building cycle stands from recycled timber since the… Read more: Bike stands for kids
What We Do
The WCW was developed in 2020 as an inclusive community resource where people can access the tools, materials, learning and physical space necessary for building and repair projects, without having to purchase or rent their own.
Members are learning and sharing a range of skills, using the facilities for their own projects, host ing and attend Workshops or simply drop in for a cup of tea and some companionship.
Through Wo(Men)Shed and Fabricate members are also volunteering their time or skills, to create things for the Upper Clutha Community.
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A big thanks to our financial supporters
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Testimonials
I retired and moved to Wanaka, and didn’t feel like I fitted in. I suffered from severe depression and anxiety. I was so excited when I saw there were moves to open a Community Workshop and Men’s Shed.
I didn’t want to get up in the morning. And since the Workshop has been in operation there is definitely a purpose to life. Meeting different age groups from different backgrounds, and being able to discuss anything and everything has been so beneficial to my mental well-being. – Alan
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Make + Share + Repair
Make connections and build stuff;
Share knowledge, tools and materials;
Repair and recover resources.