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ZOMBIE APOCALYPSE EVENT: A HUGE SUCCESS!
What a day! First aid, Compost Toilets, Chainsaw Safety and Biltong making. A whopping 17 people joined us, including a 4-year-old...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Jun 172 min read


Our Timebank Repairers keeping their hands busy in Kaitaia
It was a busy sunny morning for our expert Timebank repairers at the May 31st Repair Cafe. Lots of items were repaired and returned back...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Jun 131 min read


Kaitaia Timebank Social & 'GET READY' Zombie Apocalypse Workshops
Get ready to laugh, learn, and level up your survival skills at our upcoming Timebank Social — it’s a Zombie Apocalypse themed event, so...

Caryl Doherty Walker
May 81 min read
Repairs galore at Kaitaia Repair Cafe
Many thanks as always to our dedicated Timebank volunteers who make the Repair Cafe happen every month! Your time is valued and...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Apr 81 min read


Sustainability & Obtainium Workshop - Kaitaia
What on earth is an Obtainium workshop I hear you ask? 'To obtain' and learn how to effectively make use of those items. Timebank is...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Mar 141 min read


Celebrating Timebanking with Competition Time!
2025 marks 30 years since TimeBanks.Org was created by Edgar Cahn which led to the modern timebanking movement. International...

Anna Dunford
Mar 132 min read
A Kaitaia Xmas Timebank Celebration and Permaculture tour
Massive thanks to all Timebankers from Te Hiku who attended our Timebank Xmas Social on 14th December. It was a fantastic way to end the...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Dec 19, 20241 min read
That's a wrap of repairs for 2024 in Kaitaia
It was a busy morning at the last Kaitaia Repair Cafe for 2024 (held on 30th November), repairing all sorts of items brought in by the...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Dec 10, 20242 min read


Pre-Xmas Timebank Social & Permaculture experience
Our last Timebank Social that was scheduled for October didn't eventuate so we're finishing off the year with a bang and getting together...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Nov 14, 20241 min read


Timebank Spring Social at Kaitaia
Nau mae haere mai to our Spring Timebank Social! It's about time we got together again and catch up with one another, meet new...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Oct 14, 20241 min read
Mulching & Chainsawing the day away at Pamapuria
The weather didn't stop us from getting stuck into a working bee at Timebank member Murray & Serafina's on Saturday 14th September at...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Sep 25, 20241 min read
Bokashi Compost Success
A Bokashi Compost Workshop was held on Saturday 24th August by Timebank Member Peter Van Vurren. Thank you to Peter for your time and...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Sep 20, 20241 min read


Being prepared
How did you do in the recent Northland power outage, Cyclone Gabrielle and other such scenarios? Do you feel ready for the next one, or...

Anna Dunford
Aug 24, 20242 min read


Kaitaia Repair Cafe for July
It was great to see a few more visitors to the recent Kaitaia Repair Cafe held at the Menz Shed on Saturday 27th July. It certainly felt...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Aug 1, 20242 min read


Feeling sociable?
Would you like to get to know your Timebanking neighbours better, or simply find out who they are?! Social events are a great way to...

Anna Dunford
Jul 30, 20242 min read


Less Waste = Better Place
A total of 17 items were repaired and mended at the recent Kaitaia Repair Cafe on 29June at the Menz Shed. 17 items that have been given...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Jul 18, 20242 min read


Foraging and inspiration at Lake Ngatu, Kaitaia
What a fantastic day at the recent Local Foraging workshop held by Timebank member Nicky Jarman on 29June. It was a popular workshop and...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Jul 15, 20242 min read


Kaitaia Gymnastics Club needs our help!
Have you got some spare time to help our Kaitaia Gymnastics Club? Lots of gardening/weeding is needed around the Club so we're having a...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Jun 21, 20241 min read


Local Foraging Workshop - Kaitaia
Are you interested in: learning about what you can eat in the bush and on our coast? trying nutritious wild grown foods? advancing your...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Jun 11, 20241 min read


Connecting at a social gathering with flair
"Connections are a doorway to giving and receiving support" Sandra Driessen, Te Hiku Timebank member. A beautiful way to express our...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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