We're trying to save the iconic Old Packhouse Market and keep it as a hub of resilience.
We desperately need help of all sorts. Right now we need people to man our stall on Saturday mornings to tell people about the project and gain community support.
Volunteer for one Saturday, even better a regular Saturday, or even just for an hour or two as a one-off.
Community activities
stall
charity
Kerikeri
Bay of Islands
whangaroa
fund raising
resilience
Community Service
October 12, 2026
Raumanga Community Garden needs help with outreach, promotion and hospitality/joy.
Please visit or telephone and hear what we are up to. If you like the place, work with us to make it a little warmer and more a place of connection.
35 Tauroa St, Raumanga, Whangarei. Our main working bee day is Saturday 9.30 to 12. Available by appointment Wednesday to Saturday.
Online/social media, unplugged, hands-on or advice/consulation only. Any contribution or discussion welcome!
Community activities
resilience
Community Service
Whangarei
October 02, 2026
We would like to do a workshop on building a solar food dehydrator, and are looking for someone to teach this. We have the plans and the materials needed, just need the right person to tutor. Open to suggestions as to where to do it, but could be in Kerikeri.
Community activities
Special Projects
food
Carpentry / Construction
resilience
September 20, 2026
Community Kai
Community Kai is held weekly and is open to the community, with on average 100 attending each week. For many people, the meal is a way of connection with others. A gold coin donation is suggested for attendees to help with the cost of the dinner. The meal is served at 6.00 with a main course and something sweet to finish with. The meal is held at Rangiora Baptist Church, 111 East Belt, Rangiora
Need:
Community Kai cooking
We need a team of 4 – 6 people who are prepared to make meals for Community Kai. The recipe and food are supplied, meals are basic like sausage casserole, mac and cheese or similar. Cooking from 1pm - 3pm at the Rangiora Baptist Church on the:
Wednesday 30th September
Please contact Mandy at tbwaimakariri@gmail.com if you can help!
Community activities
volunteering
community kai
September 20, 2026
Demando intercambio de idiomas de portugués e inglés
Community activities
September 09, 2026
Sustainable Taranaki are looking for Trail Angels to support Blue Petal Botanicals in Korito at this years Backyards Trail.
When
Sat 31st Oct, Sun 1st Nov, Sun 8th Nov: 1pm - 4pm
What would I do as a Trail Angel?
Trail Angels will greet visitors, take tickets, record information and give directions. You will be a huge support for the host (also volunteering their time) to free them up to tour visitors around their backyard and answer questions.
How do we support you?
We will train you on the Trail Angels tasks and provide all the equipment you need. To say thanks, you will get a bundle card (5 x visits to Backyards), 3 pkts seeds, refreshments from the host and Timebank hours.
Community activities
Garden
Community Activities
Kai Resilience
September 07, 2026
Sustainable Taranaki are looking for Trail Angels to support Clare's Cottage in Ōpunake at this years Backyards Trail.
When
Sat 31st Oct: 10am - 1pm or 1pm - 4pm
Sun 1st Nov, Sat 7th Nov, Sun 8th Nov: 1pm - 4pm
What would I do as a Trail Angel?
Trail Angels will greet visitors, take tickets, record information and give directions. You will be a huge support for the host (also volunteering their time) to free them up to tour visitors around their backyard and answer questions.
How do we support you?
We will train you on the Trail Angels tasks and provide all the equipment you need. To say thanks, you will get a bundle card (5 x visits to Backyards), 3 pkts seeds, refreshments from the host and Timebank hours.
Community activities
Garden
Plants
Kai Resilience
Community Activities
south taranaki
volunteer
September 07, 2026
Sustainable Taranaki are looking for Trail Angels to support Villa Bumblebee or Kawakawa Haven in New Plymouth at this years Backyards Trail.
When
Villa Bumblebee: Sun 1st Nov, Sat 7th Nov or Sun 8th Nov: 1pm - 4pm
Kawakawa Haven: Sat 7th Nov, Sun 8th Nov: 1pm - 4pm
What would I do as a Trail Angel?
Trail Angels will greet visitors, take tickets, record information and give directions. You will be a huge support for the host (also volunteering their time) to free them up to tour visitors around their backyard and answer questions.
How do we support you?
We will train you on the Trail Angels tasks and provide all the equipment you need. To say thanks, you will get a bundle card (5 x visits to Backyards), 3 pkts seeds, refreshments from the host and Timebank hours.
Community activities
Garden
Community Activities
Kai Resilience
September 07, 2026
We would like to have a guest speaker each month for approx 15mins to discuss different garden topics, tips etc 3rd Saturday of the month from 1.30pm. If you have knowledge you’d like to share please get in touch! You’ll get an hour time credit and welcome to attend the cropswap too of course :)
Community activities
Hawera
Crop Swap Taranaki
Guest Speaker
September 03, 2026
We (Sustainable Taranaki) are teaming up with Sustainable Coastlines for the Big Clean!
Grab your mates, round up the whānau and join us for one very Big Clean.
On Sunday 20 September, communities across Taranaki are coming together to help keep our beaches, rivers and waterways looking their best.
Here's how it works:
📍 Choose a beach, river, stream or waterway that means something to you.
🧤 Collect your bags and gloves from Hirepool New Plymouth OR from our home base at the East End Surf Club.
♻️ Spend a couple of hours giving your patch a proper tidy-up.
🎉 Then join us from 2pm at East End Surf Club for an afternoon of food, drinks, music, games, educational activities and a well-earned celebration with the community.
Whether you're flying solo, bringing the kids, getting the work crew together or rounding up a few mates, everyone's welcome.
As proud partners of Sustainable Coastlines, we're excited to help bring the community together for another Big Clean. Every bag of rubbish collected helps protect the places we all love spending time in.
Event Details
📅 Sunday 20 September 2026
🌊 Across Taranaki
🎉 Community Celebration
2 - 5.30pm
East End Surf Lifesaving Club
What to bring:
✅ Covered shoes
✅ Sun protection
✅ Reusable water bottle
✅ Your friends, whānau or workmates
We'll take care of the bags and gloves.
👉 Register now: https://app.sustainablecoastlines.org/big-clean-taranaki
Community activities
nature cleanup
Clean-up / Recycling
September 01, 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.
Community activities
Help our Organisation
Community Activities
August 31, 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
Community activities
Help our Organisation
Community Activities
August 31, 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
Community activities
Help our Organisation
Community Activities
August 31, 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 31, 2026
We need a Minute Taker for the AGM - Do you have secretary skills that could be useful for us for the AGM 5th September?
Just fill in the gaps, ensure there's motions and seconds/voting as required, it's a short meeting!
We really need this extra help please!
Community activities
Help our Organisation
Community Activities
New Plymouth
August 16, 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
Help our Organisation
Community Activities
August 10, 2026
Video Game Buddies
Community activities
August 04, 2026
Soy investigador nato del conocimiento y experiencias ajenas que me pueden llevar a ampliar mis propios conocimientos.
Community activities
persones grans
July 31, 2026
Sheree and Michelle - our Coordinators, are setting up a stall in Stratford on Saturday 8th August. They'll be sharing info about Taranaki Timebank, and there's room for you to share your arts, crafts or creations alongside us!
You can sell your things and talk about Timebank, explaining how you can trade time for your things too (and even do some trades with members while there).
We'd love to hear from anyone keen on joining us, even if you can't make this date.
Since we'll have Sheree coming from New Plymouth and Michelle from Hāwera there's opportunity for car-pooling too.
Community activities
Help our Organisation
Community Activities
July 26, 2026
Acompañamiento en senderismo, asistencia a actividades culturales conjuntas.
Community activities
July 14, 2026
Sending out a reminder that we have our next planting date coming up June 13th 9AM to 12PM.
We're planting native plants to regenerate degraded paddocks into a thriving ecosystem. Please join us to pop in some plants and share some kai together afterwards.
Bring a spade, gloves, sturdy shoes and a water bottle. Human friends and fam of all ages welcome, no dogs please. We have a playground available for little not-so-helpers.
Huge thanks to Maungatapere Mountain Trust for continuing to support this immense project with locally sourced plants and generously volunteered time.
13th June 2026 (Sat) 9am 729 State Highway 14 Maunu
https://calendar.app.google/3ANPL9JVAsw9yKu3A
Community activities
planting
June 10, 2026
ME GUSTARÍA PODER CONOCER LOS ALREDEDORES DE BARAKALDO
Community activities
June 08, 2026
Me gustaría conocer personas, pasear, conocer y ampliar mi red
Community activities
June 05, 2026