Welcome to The ReCreators Green Space — a vibrant community hub for creativity, sustainability, and connection.
Here, we bring people together to learn, make, share, and grow through hands-on, eco-conscious activities that celebrate the power of upcycling and creative reuse.
Wood Reclaim & Makerspace
Our Wood Reclaim Centre rescues timber that would otherwise go to landfill and gives it a second life. Browse our reclaimed wood selection for your next DIY project, or join us in the Woodworking Makerspace, where you can learn safe, mindful woodworking skills in a supportive, creative environment. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced maker, there’s always something new to learn — and create.
🧵 Craft Room
Our Craft Room is fully equipped with sewing machines, a laser cutter, and all the tools you need to bring your ideas to life. Upcycle fabrics, experiment with design, or repair your favourite clothing — we provide the space and guidance to turn creativity into action.
🏡 Te Whare Tipu & Community Garden
Te Whare Tipu is our place of growth — a space for learning, collaboration, and wellbeing. Outside, our new community garden invites everyone to connect with nature, learn about sustainable food practices, and enjoy the calm of growing together.
Volunteer & Get Involved
We’re always looking for passionate volunteers to help us reclaim materials, maintain the garden, assist in workshops, or support our community events. Volunteering is a great way to build skills, meet people, and make a tangible difference.
Learn – Share – Buy Second Hand
At The ReCreators Green Space, we believe in a circular economy — nothing wasted, everything valued.
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Learn: Join a workshop or wānanga to build creative and sustainable skills.
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Share: Swap ideas, resources, and inspiration with others.
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Buy Second Hand: Purchase reclaimed wood or textiles to support our mission and keep valuable materials in use.
Visit The ReCreators Green Space — where creativity, sustainability, and community grow together.
Design Thinking Through Upcycling
Design thinking through upcycling is a creative problem-solving approach that transforms how we see waste, materials, and the world around us. It begins with empathy — not just for people, but for the materials themselves. We explore their textures, properties, limitations, and hidden potential, asking: What could this become?
From there, we ideate, imagining innovative ways to repurpose and reimagine what others might overlook. Prototyping and testing are key steps — experimenting, refining, and learning by doing to create products that are both functional and beautiful.
Through this process, participants develop resilience, resourcefulness, and creativity, learning to approach challenges with curiosity and optimism.
Ultimately, design thinking through upcycling helps us see that sustainability isn’t just about reducing waste — it’s about rethinking our relationship with resources and designing a future where creativity, community, and the environment thrive together.
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