Repair
Put stuff back into use by repairing.
Repairing is a wonderful way to make items last longer or give them a new lease of life.
Repairing clothing, machinery, and household items used to be the norm, but with increasing consumerism and large amounts of cheap, poorly made goods, many people have lost these skills. Learning to repair is satisfying and empowering, a great learning experience, and can save you money!
You have two main options for repairing; paying someone else to do it or learn the skills and do it yourself.
Repair it yourself
Upper Hutt Repair Café | Upper Hutt Baptist Church, corner of Fergusson Drive and Milton Street, Trentham is a free meeting place to repair things together e.g. small electricals, tools, toys, furniture and more.
MENZ Shed Upper Hutt | 90A McLeod Street, Upper Hutt - The MENZ Shed provides a welcoming place where men can meet, make friends, share skills, and work on practical projects together.
Find a repairer
Bike Repairs
Clothing Repairs
- Coleman on Main | 123 Main Street, Shop 4 City Arcade - Clothing alterations and repairs
- Dorcas Eunike Tailoring | 216 Main Street, Upper Hutt -
- Kalu's Sewing Studio | 67 Main Street, Upper Hutt - Alterations and repairs, custom sewing and retail
Electronics
- Recycling for Charity | 1 King Charles Drive, Kingsley Heights - Electronic refurbishments, repair and e-waste recycling
Footwear
- Wheelers Shoe Store | 113 Main Street, Upper - for shoe repairs drop them off at Wheelers Shoe Store and they will be forwarded onto Edsers Footwear Repair, located in the Wairarapa. Once received, shoes will be ready within five working days.
- Mister Minit | The Mall Shopping Centre, 205-207 Main Street, Upper Hutt - shoe repairs
Jewellery
- Rawson Brothers | 11 Geange Street, Upper Hutt - Ring sizing/refurbishment, stone matching, pearl restringing, watch repair, and more.
- Mister Minit | The Mall Shopping Centre, 205 -207 Main Street, Upper Hutt - Keys, remotes, engraving and sharpening
Mobile phone repairs
- Fast Fix | The Mall Shopping Centre, 205-207 Main Street, Upper Hutt - Android, iPhone, Laptop, Tablet, iPad, and technical support
- Unique Mobile Shop | 185 Main Street, Upper Hutt