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
Tauranga Student Space Innovation Hub
OPEN EVENING – EVERYONE WELCOME!
Thursday 12th March 2026 at 5:30pm
The Space Innovation Hub will bring together students from different schools into a shared collaborative environment where they can develop ambitious, real-world projects, supported by structured mentoring and access to expert guidance.
Students will be supported to produce projects that meet the same quality expectations submitted to the Prime Minister’s Space Prize. Each year, a student who is going to carry on their studies in Aotearoa New Zealand has the chance to submit their project and win $50,000!
Tinkd Makerspace
Basestation, 148 Durham Street, Tauranga 3110
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…
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
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
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.
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.
FAQs
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.