Tinkd Makerspace – Part of the Maker Movement – Tauranga Aotearoa New Zealand

We provide the tools and equipment – you bring the ideas!

Access to six maker zones
Access to large format laser cutters and 3D printing technology
Guidance and support from other makers
Membership starts from $40 per month

Upcoming Events

Are you retired and ready to challenge yourself? Or just eager to learn a new skill? Have you ever wondered what computer coding is?

We are running a beginners coding session designed especially for members of the senior community as part of Techweek 2025.

There will be a introductory talk about what computer code is, light morning tea and a chance to try some beginner coding, with help and guidance from our friendly team. All equipment and tools provided.

WHERE: Basestation, 148 Durham St, Tauranga

WHEN: Monday the 19th of May, 10am-11.30am

COST: This is a free event

This event is held downstairs, please contact us if you have any accessibility issues.

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Starter Project Kits

Not sure where to start? No problem, we’ve designed a series of starter kits for each of the zones.

$5* PER TASTER KIT PER PERSON

(includes all materials except t-shirts or tote bags which is subject to availability)

*This cost is in addition to the entry fee for a maker session. Register for a membership now!

Laser Cutting

Photo Frame

Vinyl Decal

Custom Vinyl Sticker

HTV

Custom Vinyl

3D Printing

Custom Keyring

Robotics

Electronics/Soldering

Some maker projects

A small selection of the fun projects our makers have been working on…

Tauranga Repair Café is supported by COGS Community Organisation Grants Scheme, and the Bay of Plenty Regional Council

Repair Cafe

This is a public event – Tinkd membership is not required

Free monthly events where the public and volunteers who love fixing things come together and give objects destined for the landfill a second chance #RightToRepair

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A passion for making

We are a community-driven “not for profit” workspace where people with common interests in computing, technology, science, digital art, or electronics, can meet, socialise, collaborate, and learn from each other.

Membership

Do you have an idea for a project, or are you interested in learning new skills? Tinkd is the space for you!

Become a member and come to the maker sessions held on the following days:

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 5pm-8pm

Sunday 9am-12pm

membership OPTIONS

Free Tour

Come for a FREE tour of our space.

A member of the team will take you through each zone and give you a chance to ask any questions relating to the equipment and tools.

BOOK A FREE TOUR

Group Visit

Are you a community or school group looking to find out more about Makerspaces?

If you are interested in organising a school, community group, or corporate visit, please contact us to make arrangements.

ORGANISE GROUP VISIT

FAQs

Can I bring children to Tinkd?

Absolutely! We’re all about intergenerational knowledge sharing. However, Tinkd is a working environment with machinery and tools and not suited for the very young.

We suggest children aged 8+ years will get the most from their visit. All children under the age of 16 years old MUST BE ACCOMPANIED and supervised by an adult at all times during the session. 16 and 17 year olds can become a Youth Maker but will require a guardian/adult waiver to be completed before attending without adult supervision. Please contact a member of the team to find out more.

Our crew and personnel are charged with the smooth running of sessions and will not, under any circumstances, act in loco parentis. Similarly, responsibility for vulnerable adults attending sessions rests with their carers who should make any arrangements necessary for them to be accompanied. Please refer to our Code of Conduct for the full version.

How much does it cost to be a maker member?

Your tour of the space will always be free so you can meet the team and get an introduction and ask any questions about the space before committing to a monthly or annual membership. Grab a free tour ticket here.

Once you have registered on our booking app, you can pay to come to a session as a casual one-off maker or sign up for a monthly membership. Monthly membership allows you access to ALL the making sessions (currently four a week) for that month period.

How can I volunteer?

We love volunteers! Please get in touch with a member of the team to find out how you can get involved!

I don’t live in Tauranga, where can I find my nearest Makerspace?

Luckily, there are several makerspaces/hacklabs across Aotearoa New Zealand. Here’s a few that we know about, if your makerspace is missing from our list, please get in touch and we’ll add it!

We provide a flexible environment where creativity and learning-by-doing is made possible by applying science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) principles to design, make, and to solve problems. There are several ways you can get involved and support our work through sponsorship, donations, and volunteering.