Month: July 2022

  • MINT show their skills

    MINT show their skills

    Last week the Wanaka Community Workshop welcomed back MINT. MINT is our local community trust which supports those in Upper Clutha Area with intellectual disabilities. As part of their comprehensive program MINT visits the Wanaka Community Workshop each month. Our team at the Wanaka Community Workshop really appreciates the opportunity to work with MINT. This…

  • Lynn River keeping us safe

    Lynn River keeping us safe

    The Wanaka Community Workshop exists to make a difference – a difference for our community, for our natural environment. We very much appreciate it when our efforts are recognised. We especially appreciate it when this appreciation is in the form of donations that support our efforts. Lynn River, the premier supplier of New Zealand workplace…

  • Launch of floating nest platforms

    Launch of floating nest platforms

    A few weeks back the team at the MenShed completed new nesting platforms for the Wanaka population of the rare and endangered Crested Grebes. The platforms were of an enhanced design that reflected experience with the birds over recent years. The platforms were recently placed into Roys Bay near the marina and just offshore from…

  • Fabricate benefits from a flow of donations

    Fabricate benefits from a flow of donations

    After weeks of planning and effort Fabricate is now operating from the Wanaka Community Workshop. Fabricate brings to the Wanaka an opportunity for the community to create with textiles. The first sewing machines are in place with more to follow. Fabricate is calling for donations to help with their set up. Members of our great…

  • Fabricate Wanaka well on its way

    Fabricate Wanaka well on its way

    Changes are nearing completion at the Wanaka Community Workshop. A new space has been created. The space is known as Fabricate and will focus upon working with textiles – sewing, stitching, upholstery etc. It’s going to be great – a whole new opportunity for our community. Fabricate is the brain child of Sue and Claire…

  • Food banks delivering

    Food banks delivering

    For members of the MenShed its great to see projects they have worked on serving their intended purpose. Over recent weeks three food banks have been delivered – to the Wanaka Community Hub, the Wanaka Recreation Centre and at Lugate. Each provides an opportunity to share local produce and to reduce the cost of feeding…

  • Mid Year Christmas

    Mid Year Christmas

    At times one just needs a break. While its sunny, its also cool – the first snows have fallen in Wanaka. Time for mid year Christmas! This week the team at the Menshed had an extended tea break – complete with cake and a rather dubious Christmas tree. Its great to get stuff done but…

  • ITM Southern Lakes is the new Gold sponsor for Wanaka Community Workshop.

    ITM Southern Lakes is the new Gold sponsor for Wanaka Community Workshop.

    A not for profit charitable trust, Wanaka Community Workshop (WCW) operations is heavily reliant on volunteer time, contestable funding and community goodwill to meet its operating budget and outgoing expenses, while balancing the need to deliver the trust’s purposes, which are to build community resilience by enabling community connection; creating social situations where people can…

  • Easy walking at Bullock Creek

    Easy walking at Bullock Creek

    The Friends of Bullock Creek recently completed an extension to their walkway. The walkway enables easy access to this wonderful ecological gem located within the urban area of Wanaka. The Friends have over the years been the catalyst behind the restoration and protection of Bullock Creek and the fresh wayer springs which are its source.…