About Timebank

Taranaki TimeBank is a community network where individual and community group members come together to exchange skills, time, resources and knowledge, to foster relationships of trust and generosity.

We began our journey in 2012 in New Plymouth, Hāwera in 2016, and we are growing timebanking communities around the region from Waitara (and further north) to Waitōtara.

Taranaki Timebank is committed to enhancing the lives of members and the wider community through our wide range of trade opportunities, activities and events.

Taranaki Timebank is driven by the values shared by all Timebanks worldwide:

We are all assets. Every person has something to contribute.

Redefining work. Important work isn’t always paid work. All kinds of work need to be honoured and rewarded. Some forms of work are more valuable than the cost associated with them; like building strong families and safe, connected neighbourhoods.

Reciprocity. Relationships are about giving and receiving. “You need me” or “I need you” becomes “We need each other.”

Social networks. People looking out for each other helps to weave communities of support, strength and trust. We embrace diversity.

Respect. All of us matter and are accountable to one another.

We are part of a growing world-wide movement that was popularised in USA by Edgar Cahn in the 1990’s.

We respond to the interests of our timebank community to provide experiences that enhance their wellbeing, and opportunities to learn new skills and give back to our communities.

Living sustainably is a passion of many members which led to the development of our Kai Resilience and Upsewing Taranaki programmes.

Rarangahia Tātou - Putting the Unity back in Community

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Our Members’ Stories

"There is so much potential for Timebank to be the village that we all need to feel connected and to thrive.

It has been an absolute pleasure to help dear Ron get around town recently after his op. We have had many a conversation in the car, sharing about good times, having a few laughs and learning from each other along the way. It just feels so easy to be in company of like-minded, caring people. It has filled my cup every time and allowed me the chance to pay it forward - an opportunity to share and give hope through my own health journey and healing. I wish him all the very best in his recovery and have no doubt that the connection we have built will see us continuing to support each other through new offers and requests within the Timebank community." - Alana

"I found the errands around town offer by Alana truly amazing. Alana was always willing, unless parenting took precedence, to take me to medical appointments, supermarkets, library, Bunnings etc. She is easy to communicate with and I think we had some great talks enroute. Aso some fun and laughs. A great Timebank trade." - Ron

"Timebank Taranaki has been a rich source of community for me.

Timebank Taranaki has quickly become a cornerstone of community connection and support for me in just 7 months. Through engaging with Timebank, I've had the opportunity to meet numerous new people and share my skills while receiving invaluable assistance in return."

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Our Vision

Our Vision: “Rarangahia Tātou - Putting the Unity back in Community” - by exchanging skills and experience for time, rather than money, to enhance the lives of Taranaki TimeBank members and our local communities.

Our Mission

Our Mission: Through exchanging skills, time and knowledge we foster relationships of trust and reciprocity. We harness the real wealth of the community and the value of each individual. Everyone has something of value to share and some forms of work are more valuable than the cost associated with them; like building strong families and safe, connected neighbourhoods.

Timebank would like to express our deepest gratitude to the below Sponsors and Funders

We couldn't support our community without you.