Do you have treasures or household items that need fixing?
Want to save your things from landfill?
Here is a list of local repairers and businesses who may be able to offer help or advice.
(Please note, this is in a paid capacity unless otherwise stated.)
If you are in the Central Otago/Queenstown region and would like us to share your repair skills/business on here, please get in touch: abbeyl@wastebusters.co.nz
Clothing/Textiles
Hemmed
Based in a small, busy studio just out of Wanaka, we can visit your private home to measure and fit your garments or soft furnishings, then work our magic and deliver the finished product directly back to you.
Contact: Katie King
Email: hemmedwanaka@gmail.com
Phone: 021 190 0334
Tikki Studio
Repairs on textile products. I am also keen to teach people how to repair. I would like to offer my service for free or by donation so anyone, especially for people who cannot afford the service, can get their items repaired.
Contact: Nina Chen
Email: neenercee@gmail.com
Phone: +64272209547
Web: https://www.tikkistudio.com
Wanaka Upholstery
Upholstery, repair
sales@wanakaupholstery.co.nz
03 443 1629
http://www.wanakaupholstery.co.nz/
Queenstown Gear Repair
Repairing your outdoor gear. Pack repair, seam repair, strap repair etc.
Visit: 9 Woodstock Road, Shotover Country, Queenstown
Email: qtgearrepair@gmail.com
Website: www.qtgr.co.nz
Facebook: Queenstown Gear Repair
Phone: +64 27 222 3769
The Napery
Yarns & Haberdashery / Mending & Alterations / Shoe Repair & Cleaning
Website: https://www.thenapery.co.nz/
Visit: 21g Gordon Road, Wanaka
Phone: +64 3 443 1733
Nemo
A collective of creatives & experts in sewing and bespoke tailoring. Our passion is in making our clients look and feel fabulous without leaving a negative impact on the planet. We believe hiring, repairing, repurposing, altering and making bespoke are all vital to sustainable practice.
Visit: 3 Gray Street, Queenstown
Email: info@nemo.co.nz
Website: www.nemo.co.nz
Phone: +64 3 441 4302
Electrical
Individual – Russell Stephens
I am a registered electrician who has been involved in instrumentation and heavy electrical repairs for 35 years, as well as radio and electronic servicing for 20 years. I would love to help bring your appliances back to life!
Russell Stephens
027 353 9699
Jewellery
Little Betty’s
Upcycling old jewellery into new and repairing broken jewellery
Matilda van Urquhart (via Anna)
0273679940
https://m.facebook.com/littlebettystreasure/
Furniture/Woodwork
Morven Design & Build
General woodworking, furniture etc
Michael Veasey
0277227772
Cardock Design
Making and repairing wooden furniture. I thrive on creative problem solving and enjoy helping others find solutions to their unique situations.
Clement Lind
0275694756
https://www.facebook.com/203681873504875/
Outdoor gear
Kiwi Wader Company
We are an NZ based company making high quality waders for private and professionals users alike. We focus on using excellent quality neoprene, patterns and glues. And can tailor to suit your needs, eg. handwarmer pockets, eperb and mobile phone pouches.
Dave Hatton
03 324 2831
https://www.facebook.com/KiwiWaders/about/?ref=page_internal
Metalwork
Metalworks Wanaka
Metal and mechanical repairs
Steve Rumore
+64220974596
https://www.metalworkswanaka.co.nz
General
3D Printing NZ Ltd
I want to offer as a paid service, to fix just about anything.
Tim Jacobsen
+6421378253
http://3dp.nz/?page=contact_us
Individual – Dave Pickard
Happy to assist people to fix their own stuff
0274 903 353
Individual – Simon Phelon
I love fixing things. I have many years experience as a computer technician and before that a radio technician in the territorial army.
034423421
Individual – Greg Fawcett
I have a 3D printer and would be happy to help fix things by 3D printing spare plastic parts that you need for your repair job.
021 333 291
