Sewing Repair Cafe on 30 Jan 2026

On 6 Dec 2025, what an incredible day we had at our Volunteer Appreciation Event, with 35 enthusiastic volunteers coming together to celebrate! With the festive season just around the corner, it was the perfect occasion for a joyful family gathering, filled with laughter, connection, and gratitude. The day began with a warm welcome, setting…

Sponsored by Auckland Council Help you repair old clothes to avoid throwing them away or buying new ones! Volunteers provide sewing repair service such as zipper replacement, pants alteration, and clothing tightening. *Please bring your own zippers and buttons. **Maximum two repairs each time Date: October 31, 2025 (Friday)Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm (STOP accepting items…

On 14 December 2025, the CCET Centre successfully hosted a free bike repair workshop from 9:15am to 12:15pm. By the end of the event, we had repaired 10 bikes, contributing not only to climate action by promoting sustainable transport but also by keeping broken bikes out of landfills. We were fortunate to have the professional bike…

Help you repair old clothes to avoid throwing them away or buying new ones.Volunteers provide sewing repair service such as zipper replacement, pants alteration, and clothing tightening.**Please bring your own zippers and buttons.**  Date: 28 Nov, 2025  (Friday)  Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM *Repairs close at 12:30 PM**Maximum two repairs  Location: CCET Centre, 28…

On 28 November 2025, we had our final Sewing Repair Cafe of the year! Despite the hustle and bustle of Black Friday sales affecting attendance, we are excited to share that we successfully repaired 13 pieces of clothing and saved 12.3 kg of fabric from ending up in the landfill. This year has been transformative…