The Upper Hutt Repair Café is back on Saturday, 11 April, bringing the community together once again to reduce waste, save money, and give much‑loved items a second life. The event will run from 10am to 2pm at the Upper Hutt Baptist Church, located on the corner of Fergusson Drive and Milton Street, Trentham.

This month’s Repair Café introduces two new services to support even more local residents:

• Computer hardware troubleshooting – Volunteers will help diagnose common computer issues, offer guidance, and attempt on‑the‑spot fixes where possible.
• Knife and scissor sharpening – A new sharpening station will restore kitchen tools, craft scissors, and garden shears to working order.

These additions join the café’s existing team of skilled volunteers who assist with sewing repairs, small appliances, electronics, bicycles, toys, and more.

“Every Repair Café is a chance for people to learn, connect, and keep useful items out of landfill,” says the organising team. “We’re excited to expand what we can offer and help even more members of our community.”

The event is free to attend, though koha is appreciated to help cover costs. Visitors are encouraged to bring one or two items and to arrive early, as some repair stations can get busy.

The Upper Hutt Repair Café is part of a global movement promoting sustainability, skill‑sharing, and community resilience. Whether you have a wobbly chair, a silent toaster, a fraying hem, or now a blunt knife or glitchy computer, the team is ready to help.

For updates and future event dates, follow the Upper Hutt Repair Café on Facebook.

A “thank you” to Catherine Hooper for sending this article to The Upper Hutt Connection.

26/03/26