October Rolleston Repair Cafe
Description
Don't Toss It—Fix It! 🛠️
Do you have a toaster that's lost its spark? Is your bicycle gathering dust, or a favourite t-shirt coming apart at the seams? Don't toss them out, bring them to the October Repair Café!
We are all about giving your items a second lease on life. Our skilled volunteers are ready to help you troubleshoot, fix, and learn how to maintain your belongings, keeping them out of the landfill and in use.
Here's what we're planning:
Electrical & Electronics: Household Appliances and Computers
Clothing and Textile Repairs
Bikes
General Repairs
Garden Machinery: Lawnmowers, line trimmers, and other small petrol or electric garden engines.
Jewellery
Scissor and Knife Sharpening: (Max 1-2, sorry, no garden tools)
How it Works
To help our volunteers bring the right tools and parts, please register with a brief description of the item and the issue.
If you haven't registered, you’re still welcome to drop in on the day.
We start at 10 AM. Please ensure items are brought in by 1 PM so our team has enough time to take a look. All items must be collected by 2 PM.
Location: Rolleston Community Centre.
When: Saturday, 10th October 2026 | 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.
This is a community-led project, not a professional repair service. Our wonderful volunteers will do their best to attempt a repair or offer advice. The organisers cannot be held liable for any loss, damage or accident arising from the repair process or from the use of the item subsequently.
Our Sponsors
Ngā mihi maioha to the incredible sponsors who make these events possible: Rata Foundation, Selwyn District Council, COGS, Lottery Community, Lincoln University, Creative Communities Scheme, Lincoln Community Trust, and the Lincoln Community Committee.
Volunteer Repairers
Ecotech Services
Ecotech Services is a technology repair, recycling, and sales company based in Christchurch. Alan Liefting, the Managing Director, has over 30 years experience in repairing a wide range of electrical and electronics items. Alan is an experienced technician and registered electrical worker.
Molten Media Trust
Molten Media Trust is a registered charity which promotes ethical recycling of electronic equipment and computers with an ultimate goal of zero waste to landfill. They refurbish and sell systems and parts or dismantle and dispose of the component parts diverting 80-90% from landfill.
RAD Bikes
RAD Bikes are coming along to get your bike back on the road. RAD Bikes (Recycle a Dunger) run a not-for-profit community bike workshop in Ōtautahi/Christchurch. RAD provides workshop space where everyone is welcome to help recycle and learn how to fix bikes for themselves or others. Bikes, tools, parts and technical guidance are all provided onsite. RAD also runs a range of mechanics courses along with community programmes and special bike-focused events.
Selwyn Knife & Blade
A small family-run knife sharpening company based in Rolleston. Supporting customers across the Selwyn district and beyond.
Sewing & General Repairs
We also have volunteers bringing sewing machines for your fabric and wool repairs. General repairers for everything else will also be on hand.
Garden Machinery
Lawnmowers, line trimmers, and other small petrol or electric garden engines.
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