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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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An emergency compost toilet everyone NEEDS!
Who knew it could be so easy and cost effective to create your own emergency compost toilet!? Thanks to Timebank member, Ken Spence, we...
Caryl Doherty Walker
Oct 23, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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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
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Banana Circle Workshop-Pukepoto Kaitaia
Wed 25th September, 10am-12pm Come and be a part of a hands-on workshop to turn a hole and surrounding berm into a flourishing productive...
Caryl Doherty Walker
Sep 16, 20241 min read
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Chainsaw Safety workshop and working bee at Pamapuria
-Are you wanting to learn basic chainsaw safety? -How to use a chainsaw in an extreme weather event? -Learn about mulching and using a...
Caryl Doherty Walker
Aug 28, 20241 min read
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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
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Bokashi Workshop, Kaitaia
Our inspirational Timebank member Peter is offering a hands-on Bokashi workshop at his property in Kaitaia. Peter has been making Bokashi...
Caryl Doherty Walker
Jul 24, 20241 min read
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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
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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
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Gratitude, trees and sea breeze
We were all grateful that there was a pause in the winter weather and the sunshine that briefly came out at the recent Tree Pruning...
Caryl Doherty Walker
Jul 2, 20242 min read
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