Organisations and agencies which have been receiving and distributing donated goods have agreed to take a more coordinated approach as the Recovery Project develops. Rather than the duplication of these wonderful efforts, it has been decided to coordinate donated goods.

This will ensure:

• Robust systems are in place to ensure those receiving assistance are those that most need it
• There is a clear picture of what is and isn’t available 
• That the Edgecumbe community regains access to its local hall for other activities
• Efforts are not being duplicated by volunteers

The following actions were agreed:

• Furniture and whiteware and appliances are to be located at Pou Whakaaro, and further donations of such to be directed there
• Clothing and soft furnishings will be available from the old Countdown building 
• Te Teko Hall will continue to operate and will limit goods to food, clothing, linen and small household items

Any suitable surplus goods currently at the Edgecumbe Hall will be offered to the Edgecumbe Op shop.

In addition, due to the generosity of people giving clothing, the group decided to ask for all donations of clothing to be stopped for now.

New depot for donated goods from Monday

Pou Whakaaro, CReW and Eastbay Timebank are heading the project to coordinate donations of good quality donated furniture, whiteware and appliances.

Our Team

Pou Whakaaro are leading this project and are working with a small but dedicated group of volunteers. We would welcome more volunteers to ensure the Furniture Depot can remain open until the end of 2017.   

Able to Volunteer

People able to volunteer for a few hours can either contact Michelle at Pou Whakaaro on 07 308 8170 or come down to 1 Bracken St and speak with the team. You will be assisting with the sorting of donated goods, occasional moving of furniture to improve displays and keep walkways clear, receiving donated goods, and assisting people to find the items they need. 

Wanting to donate

We are accepting donations of:

• Clean, good quality furniture 
• Beds
• Dressers
• Lounge suites
• Dining tables and chairs
• Fridges
• Freezers
• Washing machines
• Microwaves
• Jugs
• Toasters 

How people can receive furniture

You will need to register with us and provide address verification of the property that was flood damaged. You choose what you would like to take, and take it. We do not hold or store furniture, but donations are ongoing. Once registered, you can come back to the Furniture Depot as many times as you need. 

For more information, contact Pou Whakaaro on 07 308 8170 or the Furniture Depot on 027 308 8170.

Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Saturday, 10 am to 1 pm.

Further information

Contact:

Paula Chapman
021 233 3970
paula.chapman@whakatane.govt.nz

Claire Pye
027 542 0084
claire@pouwhakaaro.co.nz

Beryl Gow
021 403 703
candbgow@gmail.com