Funky Junk 2010!

Welcome to Funky Junk, a place where one person's rubbish is another one's treasure. We are open to all sorts of funky junk from bottle tops to lace and curtains. The depot provides a chance for artists, individuals, schools, community centres or organisations to give and take and get crafty.

The depot - at the Historic village on 17th Avenue - is a joint effort between the Tauranga Environment Centre charitable trust (admin) Turning Point Trust (day-to-day management) and Tauranga City Council provide the building.

What is Funky Junk?

For a modest annual fee Funky Junk members can access a treasure-depot full of donated materials ready for re-use. Let your imagination run wild!

How membership of the Funky Junk Depot works:

2009 - 2010 membership fee     $20 individual/family
                                                          $50 school/early childhood centre/community group

The membership year runs from October 1 to September 30 each year. 

Memberships renewals have been sent out for exisiting members-if for any reason you haven't recived yours or would like to know more email here.

New members please download an application form here.

Once you've paid your membership we will send you a membership card and 4 digit keycode for a lock box adjacent to the front entrance-allowing you to access the treasure whenever you want.

Donations of items for the depot are currently accepted 9am-12pm Wednesday's. We aim to provide an additional drop off time as soon as possible.

We are looking for your re-useable arty items that could be used for art projects, we do not accept polystyrene, plastic receptacles and electrical equipment.

Opening Hours

If  you would donate or just to have a look around and you are not a member, feel free to pop in on Wednesday mornings from 9am - 12pm or on a Friday.

Where is the Depot?

The Funky Junk Depot is at the Historic Village in 17th Ave, Tauranga


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