Taupo Community Men's Shed

04/06/2026

This project was a family request to make a frame for a photo of a Maori Battalion soldier. The wood came from slabs of rimu from a demolished building at the Waiouru Army Camp. The owner carved the frame and we put it together. Thanks for letting us help with this special memento.

01/06/2026

25/05/2026

This beautiful end grain rimu chopping board was made by one of our members - just showing off some of the craftsmanship coming out of our shed. We've been having lots of fun experimenting with chopping boards, using different wood and engraving and personalising some of them too. It uses up leftover wood quite nicely.

If anyone out in the community has off cuts or left over native timber lying around, we'd love to take it off your hands and create more of these useful items.

13/05/2026

Just some pics to share of some of our sheddies at the recent Taupo Seniors Expo where we talked to lots of people about what we do at the shed. Did you know there are 135 Men's Sheds in NZ and a new one about to open at the southern end of the lake in Turangi???

07/05/2026

Some new chopping boards and charcuterie boards now available: all made from recycled timbers by our Men’s Shed Team.
Perfect for a Mother’s Day gift.
Pick up available this Saturday from 9am-2pm at
29 AC Baths Avenue Tauhara, Taupō.

09/04/2026

Our TEAM have loved making these cars in our shed – make sure you do not miss out on getting one for yourself- FREE
🚨 SPACES ALMOST GONE 🚨
Build-A-Car-Kit Workshops — Friday 10 to Sunday 12 April
Only Saturday and Sunday times left now
Don’t miss your chance to build your own Supercar kit set — spaces are going faster than some of the cars! 🏎️💨
Find out more and book your spot at
https://events.humanitix.com/build-a-car-kit-workshop
(conditions apply)

02/04/2026

Liam Lawson we have a car for you in Taupo!

Or you can come and build one:

https://events.humanitix.com/build-a-car-kit-workshop?h=5ms8zpOp69LwIC7dzemrFi9tfnp-kg6XVUJFP_Ef9lk&t=1773013437310&_gl=1*1izgd4c*_gcl_au*NTE0MTMwMDI3LjE3NzI5OTk3MTI.*_ga*ODAzNjg4MzQ4LjE3NzI5OTk3MTU.*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3NzMwMDQyOTAkbzIkZzEkdDE3NzMwMDY0NzYkajYwJGwwJGgw

01/04/2026

We have loved making the wooden race car kits in our shed. Hope the kids (young and old) enjoy building them together...

23/03/2026

UPDATE: all antlers are gone and the gig is likely going to a museum.

From time to time, we get offered donations - items to restore and on-sell or keep if of use to us. These ones however are in the "something different" category. Unfortunately we don't have the space to accept this restoration job.

If you are interested in a 100 year old gig that needs restoration (no horse) and some antlers, please contact Julia on 027 239 4343. We do not hold these items, just posting this on behalf. Contact Julia directly please as she does not have a FB profile.

11/03/2026

Garage Sale this Saturday, 14 March
9am start
Tools for home & garden DIY, Dell monitor, trolley jack (1650 kg), potato storage bins and much more...
29 AC Baths Ave, Taupo