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!