KnowYourStuffNZ
Free drug checking and practical, non-judgemental harm reduction information.
Website & contact ↗Your chill spotin town
Nau mai, haere mai
A place to hang out, meet people and take a breather in central Auckland.
Touch Base is taking shape at The Button Factory. Together, we’re making room for shared kai, creative activity, connection and harm-reduction support.
What’s on ↗
Meet people where they are.
What’s happening
Date to come
Art jam ↗
Bring something you’re making. Share a table, swap ideas and see where it goes.
Wednesday 21 October · 7pm
Music jam · BLEND ↗
Musicians and electronic artists making it up together. Play, or come for a listen.
Monday evenings
Sewciety ↗
Learn to sew, mend and alter your clothes with a little help around the table.
Monday drop-off · 6–9pm
Clothing repairs ↗
A broken zip, a hem, a favourite pair of jeans. Bring it in and talk through the fix.
Tuesdays · 5:15–6:15pm
Tuesday yoga ↗
An hour of yoga with Dani after work. All levels welcome, with mats available.
Every Saturday · 6–9pm
Drug checking ↗
Free, confidential checking with KnowYourStuffNZ. See upcoming dates and clinic details.
What else would you like to see?
A skill to share, a regular get-together, something town is missing.
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Dates with events
This month
3Sat
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KnowYourStuffNZ · Saturday night checking
6–9pm
Office · The Button Factory
10Sat
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KnowYourStuffNZ · Saturday night checking
6–9pm
Office · The Button Factory
17Sat
Active
KnowYourStuffNZ · Saturday night checking
6–9pm
Office · The Button Factory
19Mon
At The Button Factory
Sewciety · Sewing & repairs
Monday evening
The Button Factory
20Tue
At The Button Factory
Tuesday yoga · Yoga Aotearoa
5:15–6:15pm
The Button Factory
21Wed
At The Button Factory
BLEND · Music jam
7–11pm
The Button Factory
22Thu
Possible slot
Space for your idea
11am–1pm · possible slot
Button Down · subject to confirmation
24Sat
Active
KnowYourStuffNZ · Saturday night checking
6–9pm
Office · The Button Factory
26Mon
At The Button Factory
Sewciety · Sewing & repairs
Monday evening
The Button Factory
27Tue
At The Button Factory
Tuesday yoga · Yoga Aotearoa
5:15–6:15pm
The Button Factory
28Wed
Possible slot
Space for your idea
11am–1pm · possible slot
Button Down · subject to confirmation
29Thu
Example event
Shared kai & kōrero
1–3pm · example only
Button Down · proposed
31Sat
Active
KnowYourStuffNZ · Saturday night checking
6–9pm
Office · The Button Factory
Projects & possibilities
ProjectFocusStatusYour next step
Saturday drug checkingFree, confidential checking with KnowYourStuffNZ.Information & careActiveCome along ↗
Planning the hubHelp choose the activities and how the hub is run.Community voiceIn developmentJoin in ↗
Safer events trainingPractical learning for venue crews and event hosts.WorkshopsIn developmentJoin the planning ↗
Before the dancefloorA place to check in, eat and get information before going out.Safer nightlifeIn developmentHelp develop it ↗
The Living RoomShared kai, creative activities and peer hosts.ConnectionLooking for peopleHelp get it started ↗
An alcohol-free night outMusic and dancing without alcohol at the centre.Music & cultureLooking for peopleHelp get it started ↗
Consent & boundariesWorkshops on consent, boundaries and relationships.EducationLooking for peopleHelp get it started ↗
Advice & service drop-insMeet people from local advice and support services.Access to supportLooking for peopleHelp get it started ↗
Community learning exchangeShare knowledge on youth wellbeing and alcohol harm.Partner workshopsLooking for peopleHelp get it started ↗
Help decide what
happens here.
At the Making Space hui on 8 October, we asked what a harm reduction hub could offer central Tāmaki Makaurau. The ideas included drug checking, shared kai, creative workshops and training for people working in nightlife.
We’re trying these ideas together and learning as we go. People who use drugs, and people who live, work and spend time around the hub, should help decide what happens here.
Find support & advice
People and organisations you can turn to for information, advice and support.
CAYAD · Auckland Council
Community action to reduce alcohol and other drug harm for young people.
Website & contact ↗
NZ Drug Foundation
Drug information, checking, education and advocacy for a health-based approach.
Website & contact ↗
Lifewise · Merge Café
Kai, connection and pathways to support for Auckland’s street whānau.
Website & contact ↗
Ember Korowai Takitini
Person-centred support for mental wellbeing, addiction and intellectual disability.
Website & contact ↗
Turuki Health Care
Kaupapa Māori health and wellbeing services for people and whānau.
Website & contact ↗
Lifeline Aotearoa
Confidential emotional support and counselling.
Website & contact ↗
Body Positive
Peer-led support, community and advocacy for people living with HIV.
Website & contact ↗
EaseUp · Emerge Aotearoa
Free, mobile support for young people with mental wellbeing, alcohol or drug challenges.
Website & contact ↗These organisations work independently of the hub. Contact them directly about their services. BMFHQ is based in Australia.
Be part of this
There’s room for what you’d like to bring.
Help with a gathering, share a skill or bring an idea. You don’t need a finished plan. We can work out the next step together.