Ōtaki Repair Café | Energise Ōtaki

Fixing items, bonding people.

Repairs, skill shares, eclairs (or similar)...

Ōtaki Repair Café volunteers mend your favourite items

while tending to your need for cake and coffee.

You're saving energy by delaying the need to build and ship replacements

... and boosting 'good energy' by bringing our community together.

Happening several times a year since 2019.

Bring in your broken bits and learn how to fix

clothing, bikes and scooters, household electronics, bric-a-brac, jewellery and more.

When is the next Great Bike Giveaway?

The next Great Bike Giveaway will be on Saturday, 2nd November, from 10:30 am until the bikes run out. (Tip: they run out fast.) First in, first served. At Ōtaki College. Here are photos from our last Great Bike Giveaway and Repair Day.
When is your next repair session for volunteers?

Here are the dates for 2024! We welcome all volunteers - no bike or bike fixing experience necessary. Interested? Please email Kirsty at otakibikespace@gmail.com, who can share location and timing details. Saturday, 28th September Saturday, 2nd November - Community Repair and Giveaway Day - TBC
Can anyone get a bike? Is it free?

Yes! Koha is appreciated.
Do you want my bike? Where can I drop it off?

Is your bike in pretty good condition? Needing no or only minor repairs? Then yes please. You can bring your bike/s to Energise Ōtaki's office between 10am-2pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays. Or if that's not possible, email Kirsty to arrange a pick-up.
I'm not sure if my bike is in good enough condition. How do I find out?

If you think your bike might need more than a minor repair, please send us a photo or a description of it. That will help determine if it is worth repairing salvaging for parts or sending to recycling.
Do I have to know how to repair bikes to volunteer?

No! There's a job for everyone.