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Cob walls, Ferro Cement and mud making in Kaitaia
Did you know that tin cans, plastic and glass bottles make fantastic insulation in a cob wall? We learnt all about this and much more at...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Apr 102 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


Aroha Gardens and Community Centre, Kamo, Whangārei
This Tai Tokerau Timebank Organisational member plays an absolutely vital role in supporting local people who struggle financially in the...

Janey Pares Edney
Mar 291 min read


Climate Action Tai Tokerau Conference March 2025
This was the second Climate Action Tai Tokerau Conference and it attracts people who want to contribute to a healthy planet and a hopeful...

Janey Pares Edney
Mar 281 min read


"The Hobbit Cobbin"
Whangārei Green Drinks this March was kindly hosted by TTT members Casey and Chris Wyeth in their Onerahi home. It’s amazing what you can...

Janey Pares Edney
Mar 271 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


Emergency Compost Toilet Workshop in Kaitaia
Our Timebank member Ken Spence is offering this popular workshop again on Saturday 29th March at Ano Ano, Bank Street Kaitaia from 2-4pm....

Caryl Doherty Walker
Mar 121 min read


When you need more than a fire extinguisher or gumboots
As you may already know Tai Tokerau Timebank got a grant from the Cyclone Gabrielle Appeal Trust last year. The purpose of the funding...

Anna Dunford
Mar 103 min read


Feb Green Drinks in Whangārei – hosted by Tai Tokerau Timebank in Whangārei.
Glenn Edney, local Ocean Ecologist, gave a fascinating and very engaging talk to 17 people, 1 child and 1 dog. (8 Timebank members) at He...

Janey Pares Edney
Feb 191 min read


Reflections on Waitangi Day Waste Minimisation from a Rubbish Ambassador!
Waste minimisation education Waitangi Day 2025 has been another important success for EcoSolutions, a CBEC enterprise, contracted with...

Janey Pares Edney
Feb 102 min read


Inspiring stories
Do you listen to podcasts? TimeBanks.Org have a whole list of timebanker's stories (62 so far to date!) These include the 50 Stories in...

Anna Dunford
Jan 91 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


Whangārei December Crop Swap
Come along to the last crop swap of the year in Whangārei! When : This Sunday 8th Dec. Where : 3 Princes St, Kensington behind...

Janey Pares Edney
Dec 3, 20241 min read


Whangārei November Green Drinks
Whangārei November Green Drinks was kindly hosted by Timebank members, Jesse Card and Elise Koncsek at the lovely property in Maunu. They...

Janey Pares Edney
Nov 21, 20241 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


Whangārei: Harakeke Weaving Workshop
When: Sat 30th Nov 2024 Time: 11am – 3pm Where: ...

Janey Pares Edney
Nov 7, 20242 min read


Whangārei: November Green Drinks
November Green Drinks is very kindly being hosted at the home of Timebank family – Jesse, Elise and their 2 children. They have been...

Janey Pares Edney
Nov 5, 20241 min read


The Emergency Compost Workshop is happening again in Kaitaia
It was such a popular workshop last month that we've decided to run it again!! This will be held on Friday 15th November at Ano Ano, Bank...

Caryl Doherty Walker
Oct 31, 20241 min read
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