Hamilton Community Men's Shed - NZ

11/03/2026

Members have been busy refreshing the shed spaces and removing surplus or obsolete equipment. It is beginning to look more efficient and organised. Well done.

18/02/2026

Our Hamilton shed provides members opportunities to undertake their own projects. This morning I captured some of these projects; two sculptural and a makeup kit. Two guys were dressing some wood on the thicknesser while a small group were discussing how a donated tool might work.

12/02/2026

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support of the Hamilton Community Men's Shed - NZ David and his skilled team have just delivered a second custom-crafted activity board for Rainbow Place.

These boards are a vital addition to our specialist children’s service, offering sensory play and engagement for our tamariki. The generosity of the Men’s Shed in gifting not one, but two of these boards shows the power of local community groups coming together.

On behalf of the staff and the families who will enjoy these for years to come—thank you, David, for your craftsmanship and your heart.

21/01/2026

The shed was a hive of activity this morning. As usual a wide range of individual projects were being undertaken. If you’re interested in joining come down to the shed at any time and chat with a supervisor. No special skills are required.

04/12/2025

This is our table display down at Bunnings this evening.

27/11/2025

The owner of this certificate should receive another certificate for the effort they put in to make the frame. Well done.

07/11/2025

John - I am sharing this excerpt from another post because I think the story of this sculpture is worth sharing.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗪𝗮𝘀 by The Accidental Artist

Recycled Materials
700 mm H x 200 mm W x 600 mm D
Original artwork, Freestanding

One of the beautiful pieces in our current exhibition 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀 and paired with a beautiful personal write up from the artist. (Shared with permission)

This sculpture is a saxophone, but it doesn’t play a note. It wasn’t made to. It’s made from the offcuts of a life spent building, repairing, and keeping things running on the land, in sheds, in seasons that don’t pause for illness or regret.

These days, I carry more than my age; I have many health challenges, the kind of quiet battles many men don’t talk about until it’s too late. This piece is part of my way of breaking that silence.
Music has always moved me. It speaks where words fall short. But I never learned to play. There was always something more “practical” to do. This saxophone is a symbol of that dream I let rust in the background.

Welded from what was once discarded. It doesn’t make music, but it tells a story: about regret, resilience, and the value in opening up even if it’s late in the game. It’s a reminder that it’s never too late to create, to feel, to speak. And that health isn’t just the body it’s the soul, too - 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹

30/10/2025

Another typical Wednesday at the shed. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves. Movember begins this weekend when men’s health is a focus. Note in these photos the variety of projects undertaken by members.

22/10/2025

Wednesday morning is all go. The shed is a place which exists to support Mens health and well being and next month ‘Movember’ will encourage all men to get those vital health checks. Catch it before it is too late!
The new area for paint, fixing a chalk line marker, miniature creatures and a Niuen outrigger canoe, now that’s variety.

22/10/2025

As mentioned at the AGM. John

Opening soon!

𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀 𝗪𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗕𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝘆𝘀 - A Group Exhibition in Support of Men’s Health

This November, a unique showcase of male artistry will take centre stage at The Mandarin Tree. Exploring masculinity, vulnerability, strength and identity through bold, personal works.

In support of Movember and Men’s Health, this powerful exhibition challenges stereotypes and celebrates real stories. Art that speaks. Voices that matter.

We are very excited about this upcoming exhibition and we will share more details soon.

Mark your calendar for 1 November 3 pm at The Mandarin Tree 🌳

16/10/2025

Another busy morning with some new faces.
Out the back new shelving for paint were being fitted while some were set up outside using the fibreglass panels. Inside a wide variety of projects were underway.

08/10/2025

A large number of members in on Wednesday including some new ones. Welcome guys. Projects spotted include a 21st key, a rocking horse, Ron the robot toy and Jeff creating a wall from fibre glass panels.