Repair & Reuse

Repair projects, maintenance tips, reuse ideas and stories that help keep items in use for longer.

Read more about the article Fix It, Don’t Ditch It – Bringing Back the Dying Art of Repairing Our Things

Fix It, Don’t Ditch It – Bringing Back the Dying Art of Repairing Our Things

Repair is a simple but powerful way to reduce waste, save money, and keep useful items out of landfill. Discover how everyday repair skills, community workshops, and local support like tool libraries and repair cafés can help you fix rather than replace.

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Read more about the article Textile Waste in New Zealand: Why We Need to Love Our Clothes Longer

Textile Waste in New Zealand: Why We Need to Love Our Clothes Longer

New Zealanders send an estimated 180,000 tonnes of textiles to landfill every year. Discover why textile waste is becoming a growing environmental challenge and explore practical ways to extend the life of the clothes you already own through repair, reuse and upcycling.

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