North Shore Resource Centre

North Shore Resource Centre Wednesday 10am-2pm
Saturday 10am-2pm
Cash/bank transfer only A better way to recycle your items.

Useful stuff for schools, early childhood centres, community groups and craft and care groups. The Centre is run by a voluntary group that gives businesses and the general public the opportunity to recycle still-usable items rather than let them take up space in a landfill; and schools, early childhood centres and community groups the chance to access cheap resources. Items can be almost anything;

such things as spindles; ball bearings; springs; nuts and bolts; stationery; cardboard; paper. If it can be used just as it is, be part of an art project or can be utilised for a science project then we will probably be happy to receive it. If an educational institution or community group could use it, donate it. If you are not sure, please contact us.
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We happily accept most donated goods but here are some of the current resources we can't accept at present:

-Polystyrene

-Household rubbish

-Ring binders, clear files and plastic folders

-Newspapers, Magazines & Books

-Cardboard boxes - cereal, dry food, home-ware etc

-Plastic bags

-Hard & Soft Toys

-Household recyclables - plastic containers, bottles etc

-Clothing - used & unused

-Dacron

-USED greeting cards, xmas cards, Birthday cards

-Toilet roll inners

-Shelving offcuts & old blinds

-Bubblewrap

LOOSE PARTS DISCUSSION and PLANNING SESSION !! Come along to the NSRC on 2 May at 2pm β€” it's free to join, with limited ...
26/04/2026

LOOSE PARTS DISCUSSION and PLANNING SESSION !! Come along to the NSRC on 2 May at 2pm β€” it's free to join, with limited spaces (up to 10 people). Come along, explore some ideas, and if you would like to purchase resources afterwards, that will also be possible. Some provocations are attached using loose parts from the NSRC.

Please leave your details below or contact Shawn 021 298 1883.

🌺 IMPORTANT REMINDER 🌺Lest we forget.  We will be closed on ANZAC Day as we take time to remember and honour.Thank you f...
19/04/2026

🌺 IMPORTANT REMINDER 🌺

Lest we forget.

We will be closed on ANZAC Day as we take time to remember and honour.

Thank you for your understanding ❀️

We look forward to seeing you again - our normal opening hours resume Wednesday 29 th April 10-2.

β€” North shore resource centre.

Our last work shop went so well we are running another two.Please see the attached photo for information.✨ What to expec...
23/03/2026

Our last work shop went so well we are running another two.

Please see the attached photo for information.

✨ What to expect:
β€’ Real-life classroom examples and ideas
β€’ In-depth exploration of NSRC resources
β€’ Practical ways to connect play with learning outcomes
β€’ A relaxed private shopping session after the workshop
β€’ Time for discussion, questions, and professional conversations
β€’ Opportunities to connect and network with other kaiako.

Any questions or keen to register? Contact Shawn:
Phone: 0212981883
Email: [email protected]

If you would like to know more about loose parts come along to our workshop which is being held at the North Shore resou...
13/03/2026

If you would like to know more about loose parts come along to our workshop which is being held at the North Shore resource centre on the 21st of March.

Any questions or to register please phone Shawn 021 2981883

10/03/2026
I had an opportunity to be at the centre today and took some photos of what’s available.We are open tomorrow 10-2 Mahara...
27/02/2026

I had an opportunity to be at the centre today and took some photos of what’s available.

We are open tomorrow 10-2 Mahara ave. Look out for our sign at the end of the road.

$5.00 cash or internet transfer for 1 square box of goodies. (we don’t have eftpos or accept IOUs).

When you bring items to donate please adhere to our list that we are no longer taking. This is located at the front entrance. A volunteer will go through the items with you at the time of donation.

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On behalf of the North shore resource centre I would just like to give you all some advance notice that from this year  ...
14/02/2026

On behalf of the North shore resource centre I would just like to give you all some advance notice that from this year 2026, we will be closing on Anzac day.

I will post again closer to the time but just so you know that this year we will not be open.

13/12/2025

We are closed for the rest of the year and reopen the 17th Jan πŸŽ„πŸ˜Š

01/12/2025

PLEASE NOTE WE WILL BE CLOSING THIS SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER AT 1.30 PM. We are having a Thank you get together for all our amazing volunteers who give up their valuable time which keeps this place open. ❀️😊

We love it when we get feedback with what people do with the goodies they get from the centre. I came in a couple weeks ...
01/12/2025

We love it when we get feedback with what people do with the goodies they get from the centre. I came in a couple weeks ago saying I was making an advent calendar out of a 1000-piece puzzle and needed a way of packaging up the lots of ~45 pieces. Your volunteers suggested I use empty CD cases. I also went through your old greeting cards and took ones big enough to make CD "liners". I had a great time crafting this project. Thank you to your volunteers for giving me the ideas and for your service in general. What a great idea. Don’t they look great πŸ‘

Address

44 Mahara Avenue In Birkenhead
Auckland
0626

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 2pm
Saturday 10am - 2pm

Telephone

021 1653841

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