Our Purpose
The purpose of a Men’s Shed is to provide a well-equipped facility for woodwork, engineering and crafts. A facility where older skilled and unskilled members:
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- share time with each other
- exchange experiences
- work together on projects for themselves, the shed, and the community
- benefit from the support of one another and share life experiences
- overcome issues in an environment of meaningful activities and fellowship
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A Men’s shed is a place where:
- Everyone is welcome
- And non-discriminatory in its approach
- And accessible to all members of the community
A Men’s shed also provides:
- An opportunity for men’s health and other topics to be discussed
- Engagement with a significant demographic group that otherwise can be difficult to access
- Social interaction with men of like minds
“It’s as much about the project as it is about the result. Each journey is as important as the destination!”
What We Do
Men’s Sheds build a culture where all men are welcome and where mutual respect and trust are paramount. This drives-
Recent Projects
Up to 70% of New Zealand men’s shed activities and projects are for the community and recent examples include:
For Our Kids
Playgrounds
Construction of Play Equipment and Toys
For Our Environment
Environment
Construction of pest traps and Ruru nesting boxes
For Our Community
Community Gardens
Construction of garden boxes, benches and chairs
Some Numbers
121
Existing Sheds NZ
21
Under Development NZ
2500
Sheds Internationally
30
Countries
Would You Like To Join?
Are you looking for a community minded group to join but would like more information, please go to the Contact page and complete the enquiry form?
If you would like to be considered as a prospective member of the Howick Community Menzshed, then we welcome applications for membership.
Just fill in the form opposite, tell us briefly in the message section, why you would like to join and one of our team will get back to you for a chat.
We look forward to hearing from you either way.
