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TIMEBANK WAIMAKARIRI

 

The first TimeBank in New Zealand was started in Lyttelton in 2005.  

Seeing the success of the Lyttelton TimeBank a steering group knew it would be great to have a TimeBank in the Waimakariri. On the 13th of September 2018 TimeBank Waimakariri was officially launched.

 

So what actually is a timebank and how does it work?

 

A timebank is a community of people who help and support each other sharing services, skills, talents and knowledge in exchange for time credits instead of cash.

 

One of the core values of TimeBank is that everyone has something of value to share with others. And everyones time is of equal value.

 

One hour always equals one time credit, no matter what skill is being shared.

 

The vision of TimeBank Waimakariri is to help build stronger and more connected communities in the Waimakariri District.

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Anyone can join TBW - individuals, families, organisations and schools can all become a part of the TimeBank Waimakariri community.

TIMEBANK VALUES

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  • We all have something to give

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  • SOME WORK IS BEYOND PRICE

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  • ASKING FOR HELP IS AS IMPORTANT AS GIVING HELP AND TIMEBANK DOES BOTH

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  • WE NEED EACH OTHER

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  • EACH AND EVERYONE OF US MATTERS

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