Andrew Stephens, MenzSheds - Manawatu Conversations
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Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 9th July 2024. Men’s Sheds started in Australia funded by Australian government Known as Menzshed, started in Kapiti (Waikanae) in 2010 as a community organisation Men doing something with their hands. Friendship is important Many members had moved to a smaller home and didn’t have any tools 140 Menzsheds in NZ now and still growing Men’s Shed (Menzshed) started in Manawatu in 2011 Was able to access central government funding because of focus on mental health Kapiti District Council provided an old store shed at Waikanae Beach. This has now been replaced. Financial help from many sponsors. Menzshed Manawatu have made coffins for stillborn babies A member of Manawatu Menzshed has built a laser cutter which will cut wood and plastics. They make items for other organisations to give as raffle prizes Made park benches for public areas.
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- July 9, 2024