Lend Your Skills – Be the Spark That Fixes More Than Just Objects

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FAQs

 

Hey whānau,

We're reaching out on behalf of the Wairarapa Repair Café — a growing movement of community-minded people coming together to fix things, share knowledge, and keep valuable items out of the landfill.

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We’re currently preparing for our next big event on Saturday, 6th September 2025 at the Hub at the Skatepark in Queen Elizabeth Park Masterton from 11am to 2:30 pm, and we need your help.

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We’re calling on skilled community members — just like you — to volunteer your expertise for a few hours. Whether you’re a professional or a passionate tinkerer, you can make a real difference by helping others repair items such as:

• Small electrical appliances

• Bicycles

• Plants & garden tools

• Jewelry

• Clothing & textiles

• Toys

• Musical instruments

• Whatever skills you can contribute

 

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Donate a few hours of your time on the day

• Help others troubleshoot and repair their items

• Share your skills and tips — especially with young people keen to learn

• Be part of a welcoming, fun, and purposeful event

 

If you run a repair business, this is also a great chance to promote your work! We’ll gladly display your flyers at the event and can promote you as a community partner on our website and social media.

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What We Ask of Visitors:

People coming for repairs will be asked to:

• Bring one or two items that need fixing

• Be willing to learn how to repair it or source the needed parts

• Embrace the spirit of sustainability, skill-sharing, and collaboration

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Why It Matters:

This isn’t just about fixing stuff — it’s about passing on knowledge, making intergenerational connections, and building a circular economy in our region. You’ll be helping reduce waste and building a culture where people care for their belongings, the environment, and each other. By showing up, you’re showing what’s possible when community comes first.

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This Repair Café Wairarapa event on September 6th is joining the Repair Café Festival Aotearoa — a week-long celebration by Repair Cafés across Aotearoa of sustainability, skill-sharing, and our own community-led repair achievements. As we restore treasured items together, we’re also raising awareness about the #RightToRepair and supporting #RepairCafeNZ, a campaign to empower people across Aotearoa to reduce waste, keep valuable items out of the tip, and pass on vital repair skills to the next generation.

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Interested? Let’s talk.

Please get in touch if you're keen to volunteer or want to learn more.