Devonport Community Workshop

Devonport Community Workshop We've the equipment and experienced volunteers to help you with your home projects and repairs

Kathy Gent, a member of Company Theatre, admires the bent bayonet made specifically for the theatre group by Derek from ...
04/05/2026

Kathy Gent, a member of Company Theatre, admires the bent bayonet made specifically for the theatre group by Derek from the Clay Store. If you are wondering why this rather odd stage prop is so special you'll need to get along to the Company's latest production, 'Once on Chunuk Bair by Maurice Shadbolt. This is one of New Zealand's most powerful war dramas. exploring the cost of war and the forging of our national identity. The production opens this Saturday, the 9th of May and runs until the 23rd of May.

๐—ข๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ!We've just gone live with a Trademe account to sell excess tools and materials as well as any proj...
02/05/2026

๐—ข๐—ป๐—น๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐˜€๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฒ๐˜€ ๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ ๐—น๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ฒ!

We've just gone live with a Trademe account to sell excess tools and materials as well as any projects we've completed that might appeal. Check out what we have for sale by clicking the link on our Website Shop page here https://www.dcw.org.nz/shop
This initiative is being driven by Volunteer John Northam - thanks John!

๐—”๐—ป๐—ฑ ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ฎ๐—ฝ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ด๐˜†
We recently discovered a problem with our website that meant website enquiries were being sent to an unmanaged inbox and we have now resolved this.

If you want to contact us at the Devonport Community Workshop, please send an email to [email protected] or visit us at www.dcw.org.nz or check our FaceBook page at https://www.facebook.com/DevonportCommunityWorkshop/

๐ˆ๐ง ๐Œ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฆ - ๐๐ซ๐š๐š๐ฆ ๐–๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซIt is with much sadness that we advise of the passing of one of our longest serving Workshop vo...
28/04/2026

๐ˆ๐ง ๐Œ๐ž๐ฆ๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐š๐ฆ - ๐๐ซ๐š๐š๐ฆ ๐–๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ซ
It is with much sadness that we advise of the passing of one of our longest serving Workshop volunteers, Braam Water. Braam passed away peacefully last week, surrounded by his family and we send our condolences to Maike and his family at this sad time.

Braam volunteered at the Devonport Community Workshop for 30 years and was still active up until very recently, when, at the age of 94, he had a stall at our Great Tool Bazaar, selling various electronic devices.

Braam demonstrated some very unique engineering skills. He was super persistent and refused to accept defeat, even when confronted with problems that would deter many people. Braam had a good grasp of electronics which he used extensively in the design of his innovative control systems.

We have lost a real character with exceptional ideas who made a significant contribution to the Workshopโ€™s activities.

There will be a memorial service held for Braam at Holy Trinity Church Street this coming Saturday, 2/5/2026 at 10.00 am. The Devonport Community Workshop will be closed this Saturday as a mark of respect.

Devonport Kindergarten came to us recently with these play Road signs in very poor condition due to swelling of the wood...
25/04/2026

Devonport Kindergarten came to us recently with these play Road signs in very poor condition due to swelling of the wood and fading of the signs.

They asked us to do a makeover and give them a new lease on life for the play ground. We replaced the signs with timber rather than the original custom wood so they can now be left outside. The sign writing was done courtesy of Ink & Vinyl Printing at no cost to the Kindergarten (www.inkandvinyl.co.nz).

Devonport Kindergarten were very happy with their revitalised Road signs ๐Ÿ˜€

Introducing Thomas Carlos, a new volunteer at the Devonport Community Workshop. Thomas volunteers each alternate Saturd...
13/04/2026

Introducing Thomas Carlos, a new volunteer at the Devonport Community Workshop.

Thomas volunteers each alternate Saturday and has a background in design in New Zealand and Japan. He works with both traditional hand tools and modern machinery, with an interest in Joinery, including Japanese techniques.

Thomas recently completed a project at the Workshop, creating these speaker enclosures from recycled Rimu. Impressive craftsmanship.

Thomas builds furniture, cabinetry, and custom pieces in solid timber, and also designs and builds valve amplifiers for guitar and hi-fi. His interests extend to general making and modifying, from furniture to cars, and he values sharing skills and learning alongside others. See more on our Website https://www.dcw.org.nz/the-team/thomas-carlos

Weโ€™re now some weeks on from the Great Devonport Tool Bazaar and have the results in. We raised over $2000 to fund Works...
16/03/2026

Weโ€™re now some weeks on from the Great Devonport Tool Bazaar and have the results in.

We raised over $2000 to fund Workshop tool equipment repairs and purchases, plus prepare for the next event. Our stall holders report similar positive results, selling off their tools, plants and miscellaneous items.

Thank you again to our supporters, stall holders and community, for all your support.

We would love your feedback for ideas and suggestions for the next one. Please email to [email protected]

A gallery of photos on the day can be viewed here
https://www.dcw.org.nz/2026-great-devonport-tool-bazaar

From all of us at the Devonport Community Workshop, we just want to say Thanks! Our GREAT TOOL BAZAAR was a GREAT SUCCE...
25/02/2026

From all of us at the Devonport Community Workshop, we just want to say Thanks! Our GREAT TOOL BAZAAR was a GREAT SUCCESS!

Only 4 days to go to the GREAT DEVONPORT TOOL BAZAAR! This Sunday 22nd Feb at 8amClear out your ...
18/02/2026

Only 4 days to go to the GREAT DEVONPORT TOOL BAZAAR!
This Sunday 22nd Feb at 8am
Clear out your shed, garage or workshop! Donโ€™t have enough to fill a table? Donate to the Community Workshop to sell and raise funds, so we can do more to serve our community.

The number of Items for sale are multiplying rapidly.
Weโ€™ve got circular saws, reciprocating saws, a hacksaw jig, hand saws, hammers, sharpened chisels, nail guns, power drills, large pots, rakes, mops, ladders, a boom box, a wheel, latches, brackets, hinges, bench vice, glue gun and much more. Check the photos.
Weโ€™ve even got a Scythe for the grim reaper ๐Ÿ˜Š

** Only 5 days to go to THE GREAT DEVONPORT TOOL BAZAAR **Donโ€™t have enough to fill a table to sell? Donate it to the C...
16/02/2026

** Only 5 days to go to THE GREAT DEVONPORT TOOL BAZAAR **
Donโ€™t have enough to fill a table to sell? Donate it to the Community Workshop to sell and raise funds, so we can do more to serve the community. Drop items into us any morning, Monday to Saturday between 9am and 12pm
More info here www.dcw.org.nz and https://www.facebook.com/share/1AnmZWZ78N/

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27 Lake Road Devonport
Auckland
0624

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 12pm
Tuesday 9am - 12pm
Wednesday 9am - 12pm
Thursday 9am - 11:30am
Friday 9am - 12pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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