We are getting closer to setting up a New Plymouth version of Upsewing!
What we need now, for Hāwera and Ngāmotu (New Plymouth), is more sewing machines. If you have a machine you would like to donate to us, please get in touch.
We don't mind if it's a bit dusty or has a known issue but please don't dump your rusty, hard to use machines on us! We use these machines to teach children and adults how to sew so they need to be easy to use and care for. We can get them serviced if it's been a while since they've been used though.
You will receive 6 Hours per machine, 10 hours for an overlocker.
Leisure / Arts / Crafts / Music
Upsewing
Sewing / Mending
Leisure / Arts / Crafts / Music
August 12, 2026
We have a "chair" in need of filling . . .
The Taranaki TimeBank Steering Committee Chairperson role is open for nominations (this is a volunteer position). You can be from anywhere in Taranaki.
This is a volunteer position of a few hours a month, but it is crucial to the running of our Timebank!
Primary Tasks: Lead the committee and represent the organisation.
Outline of Responsibilities:
⏰ Ensure that the Rules are followed
⏰ Convene Meetings
⏰ Chair Meetings, ensuring all governing body members can contribute to debate and decision-making
⏰ Oversee the operation of TTB
⏰ Give a report on the operation of TTB at each Annual General Meeting
⏰ Monitor the Coordinator's performance
We'd love to have a Deputy Chair as well so don't be shy letting us know you are keen!
Email contact@taranakitimebank.org or 027 275 0215 for the Constitution or more information. AGM Saturday 5th September 1pm Bell Block
It’s easy to get involved behind the scenes – just nominate yourself by sending us a photo of yourself and a short bio telling us what attracts you to Taranaki Timebank and how you think you can add value to our organisation. No need to overthink it – keep it real, keep it you!
📩 Message us today at contact@taranakitimebank.org
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August 11, 2026
Could you be part of an enthusiastic Steering Committee for Taranaki Timebank to get us functioning on all cylinders?
A bit of energy and time would be really useful in the year ahead! Committee meetings are monthly by Zoom. Other projects and events as they come up. We'd love to have 2 or 3 people join us on the Committee.
It’s easy to get involved behind the scenes – just nominate yourself by sending us a photo of yourself and a short bio telling us what attracts you to Taranaki Timebank and how you think you can add value to our organisation. No need to overthink it – keep it real, keep it you!
📩 Message us today at contact@taranakitimebank.org
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Taranaki TimeBank
August 11, 2026
Bring your best Dessert and win a prize (and bragging rights).
Saturday 5th September
1pm - 3pm
Fred Tucker Memorial Community Centre
132 Parklands Avenue
Bell Block
Please RSVP via email to contact@taranakitimebank.org
Earn 1 hour Time for bringing a Dessert, also time can be earned by helping setup and pack up.
Prizes for Desserts will be chosen from this list depending on numbers:
Flavour Fusion Award – For the most creative and delicious flavour combination.
Surprise Inside Award – For a dessert with an unexpected twist or hidden element.
Childhood Comfort Award
Kiwiana
Most Nourishing and Nutritious
People's Choice
Presentation Perfection – Recognising the most visually stunning dessert.
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Community Activities
August 11, 2026
Taranaki TimeBank Steering Committee Treasurer (This is a volunteer position)
Support Timebank by becoming a member of the Steering Commitee!
Earn Timebank hours for volunteering. You can be from anywhere in Taranaki, we met monthly via Zoom.
Primary Tasks: Manage day-to-day finances
Outline of Responsibilities: Knowledge of book-keeping and financial management. Able to use online accounting software such as Xero. Can prepare a budget and monitor it carefully. Manages TTB Bank Account, paying contractors, fees, accounts. Creates and represents financial report at regular Committee meetings, and when required. Make sure financial reports are available and understood at all committee meetings. Produces an annual financial report if qualified to do so or in conjunction with the employed accountant. Knowledge and experience of current fundraising finance practice relevant to voluntary and community organisations is desirable. Ability to communicate clearly. Good computer skills related to filing online funding applications as required. High integrity, responsible, able to meet financial deadlines, great communications skills, passionate about community building and the values of Taranaki Timebank.
Time commitment 6-8 hours per month including attending a monthly steering committee meeting.
Email contact@taranakitimebank.org or 027 275 0215 for the Constitution or more information.
AGM Saturday 5th September 1pm Bell Block
Community activities
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Community Activities
August 10, 2026
Taranaki TimeBank Steering Committee Secretary (This is a volunteer position)
Support Timebank by becoming a member of the Steering Committee!
Earn Timebank hours for volunteering. You can be from anywhere in Taranaki, we meet monthly via Zoom.
Secretary: Primary Tasks: Minute Committee Meetings and AGM
Outline of Responsibilities: Computer skills required for minute taking and sharing documents. Highly skilled written communicator. Organised and methodical. Able to take good minutes. Ensure that committee meetings and AGM are properly administered. Able to plan and prepare the committee meetings and the AGM with others as appropriate. Planning meeting dates, booking rooms/Zoom, sending out notifications, minutes and other papers. Drawing up agendas together with the Chair. Time commitment 4 hours per month
Email contact@taranakitimebank.org or 027 275 0215 for the Constitution or more information.
AGM Saturday 5th September 1pm Bell Block
Community activities
Help our Organisation
Community Activities
August 10, 2026
Tinc algunes peces de roba que necessitarien petits arranjaments però no en sé gens de cosir. Voldria que algú m'ensenyés com fer-ho jo mateix. També necessitaria una foradadora pel cinturó.
Consulting
August 10, 2026
M'agradaria anar a nedar al mar però mai ho he fet i em fa respecte d'anar-hi sol per primera vegada. Busco algú per anar-hi i resoldre'm possibles dubtes que em sorgeixin.
Other
August 10, 2026
Tinc diverses plantes a casa: una calathea, una alfàbrega, i altres de què no en sé el nom. Les rego regularment i reviso que la terra sigui humida, però de vegades se m'asseca part d'alguna fulla i no sé si l'he de tallar, o si estic regant-les prou o massa.
M'agradaria poder-li enviar unes fotos de les plantes a algú que en sàpiga i que em resolgui alguns d'aquests dubtes de principiant.
Garden
August 10, 2026