Start at Wellington Timebank in Newtown

Wellington Timebank runs from Te Whare Hapori o Ngā Puna Waiora / Newtown Community Centre at the corner of Colombo and Rintoul Streets.

What you can do in Newtown

  • Complete the online application and attend a monthly introduction session to activate your account (join Wellington Timebank)
  • Visit the centre to meet the coordinator team hosted by the community centre
  • Log offers and requests once you are a member

How to join

Follow the four steps on the organiser site: application, conviction check, in-person intro, and optional donation.

When & where

Introduction sessions run monthly; check the organiser site for the next date. Newtown Community Centre, corner of Colombo and Rintoul Streets, Newtown, Wellington 6021.

Why it matters in Newtown

The centre door is where online trades meet faces, so credits feel like neighbours, not points.

Good to know

  • Is membership free? Yes. Optional donations support running costs.
  • Can organisations join? Yes. The organiser lists community centres and trusts that already participate.

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Source: Wellington Timebank · Newtown Community Centre.
Details checked: 2026-10-18.

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