Andrew Stephens on Men's Sheds. Men’s Sheds started in Australia funded by Australian government

Known as Menzshed, started in Kapiti (Waikanae) in 2010 as a community organisation

Men doing something with their hands. Friendship is important

Many members had moved to a smaller home and didn’t have any tools

140 Menzsheds in NZ now and still growing

Men’s Shed (Menzshed) started in Manawatu in 2011

Was able to access central government funding because of focus on mental health

Kapiti District Council provided an old store shed at Waikanae Beach. This has now been replaced.

Financial help from many sponsors.

Menzshed Manawatu have made coffins for stillborn babies

A member of Manawatu Menzshed has built a laser cutter which will cut wood and plastics.

They make items for other organisations to give as raffle prizes

Made park benches for public areas.