Golden Bay Toolbox

23/10/2025

Good Bye GB Tool Box
this was the last post.
"It takes a Village" Will happen, only with Community Support

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23/10/2025

Kia Ora, here is some info before saying Good Bye on here,
I forgot to post it when things happened. ( I was more than a Year sick because of complete burn out....)

GB Toolbox supported the last Year 2024 SLC with Equipment for their Spring and Autumn Festival, inside and outside Games,
8 Beautiful Lanterns (USB charged) and organised painting a Banner for the Sustainable Living Centre Takaka (see photos) Which can be used every Year as a back drop / decoration for future Celebrations. Paint, Brushes, Banner were all supplied for free by GB Toolbox.
That was (my personnel appreciation for the meaning full work they do, e.g. showing young people (actually any age) how to grow healthy food. 🌱 Just as one example....
I will close GB Toolbox FB Page now. But it will continue to live through a new project called "It takes a Village" all Equipment will be held under this New & up coming Community & Volunteer Support Organisation and this time I will not carry it anymore forward by myself. I tried as much as I could to get GB Toolbox going but without a team it's not possible (as I sadly burned my self completely out, because I don't give up easy. Why being so stupid? I find it so difficult just to watch what's happening in the World (on so many levels) and I can also see it in this little Community. I belief we only can change ourself and do what we can do in our own Community to support.
GB Toolbox tried to create opportunity's where people can charge up again - through Dance, Art in all its diversity, Work shops from Life skills to anything needed. Through funds raised making them accessable for everyone. As at the time nothing was available long after Covid for people to recover and get support. e.g. the "Gap filler" (created by 2 people) after Chch. Earth quake were a great inspiration (and still are!) for GB Toolbox! Trying to uplift peoples Moral & Spirit.
Funding was through regular Dance Events and other Fundraisers to establish a diverse Equipment to use for the wider Community for Fundraising Events.

It only will flourish (to bring Fun, Joy, opportunities to learn new skills and increase connection if people will step up.
As a group of Volunteers we can "move mountains to support the Community. Especially if we use creative & lateral thinking.
May see you at "It takes a Village..." ( to raise a child & looking after each other) 😍
Thanks
"We" (Sadly it was never "We" as no one came on board to help, apart from some input of a view people, which was highly appreciated 🙏)
Everyone was to busy, exhausted or ..."someone can do it..." -Attitude.
We had several Workshops happening, especially for Kids. Often I forgot to post them on here, so you can't see all the Events which were happening at the time. But they were fun.. for the Kids and the Adults involved. 😆
Btw. I did ask the people I photographed if its ok to share, but if there is anyone on the photos not happy to be shared (only here no where else) please let me know and I will take it down.
I hardly took any photos of the things I organised in the past
4.5 Years because I wanted to protect peoples privacy.
Photos from Spring Fest 2024
and Spring 2023 I organised as a POP up with a friend, for people celebrating the first Day of Spring after a loooong Winter. 😅
Incl. The "Petal pathway through a Flower Arch" done with the Kindergarten, at the start of Spring (see earlier photos).
The aim of GB Toolbox Mohua was to bring people together in an affordable or free of charge way (but Community Sponsored), connecting people through play, movement, cooking, music and learning in an affordable way, either Free or by Donation or low charge depends on the Subject.
"It takes a Village" will take up the Vision of GB Toolbox and the Equipment and if there is no Support by the Community within 3 Months from the 1.January 2026 it will be cancelled. As I can't and don't want to carry it by myself. I hope you can get enthusiasm and join the New Movement. You can just be part of it and donate when ever suitable or be actively involved (with a minimum of 30 min per months.
Big Thank you everyone who joined this page. 😍🌱🤩🍀🌞
I let you know when there is a New Page with "It takes a Village".
Meanwhile Have a Wonderfull Happy New Year 🤩✨

19/09/2024

Here is the Equipment List of GB Toolbox
right now mainly available to the Youth Hub for usuage until there are more Volunteers on board or more funding for paid postions to distribute the items.)

Golden Bay Toolbox Mohua - Equipment List for Community Events
For Community Fundraisers & work shops aimed for Kids/Youth made available free of charge (small bond required incase of damage for selected items) and for other Gatherings by rent or donation.
This would be made available for Schools and none profit Organisations, Community Fundraisers and Youth Projects. (Donations are always welcome to restock material)
Games:�
*1 Table Tennis Table (8 Rackets & balls) 1 *Foosball Table Adults�
*Foosball Table Kids/Adults
*Pool Table
All *4 Tables are in the Senior Citizen Club Rooms
In Takaka
*Equipment for Pool table, is in storage until regular use.
2 Boxes of Indoor Games (selection of card & board games)�
Outdoor Equipment:
7 Skipping ropes + 1 large one for group skipping� 1 Box of outdoor Games ( Beton, Bowl, horse shoe game,
Balls, Frisbee, etc.)�
1 large Rope for “tug of fun” (tug of war) ca. 20 mtr long
Art:�
Art & Craft Equipment (stock of $ 350.- value, e.g. Acrylic paints, Paint Brushes, A4 A3 A2 paper, Scissors, glue, small shelve with 4 draws (donated by Stationary Warehouse)�
Oil Pastels, Pencils,�
A1 & A2 Paper, Pencils, a selection of Resene colours, pastels, pencils donated by B.B.
Electronic Equipment incl. Lights:�
1 Bose indoor /outdoor speaker - jack for 2 Instruments or mic, to use for performances of Youth and fundraising events (belongs 50 % to B.B. and is not always available.)�
(Needs - supervision or Arrangements with Youth Habitat e.g.)�
-2 x 600 Watt Alto Speakers with 2 stands (can be used for Bose S1 pro incl. 3 extension cables / multi plug, and Mixer with 4 Channels (owned by

Free Flow Dance Community) but could be used e.g. for dance events, concerts & celebrations aimed for Kids & Youth.
4 LED Party/Stage Lights�
8 Glow Lanterns (multi coloured, USB charged) outdoors & indoors
1 Multi coloured Light chain ( 30 mtr)�
Selection of Fairy Lights ca. 6 x�
2 Solar Lights (Fishhook form)�
1 solar charged Light/Torch (for evening events)� 1 LED Star light�
1 box with selected lights (in use by Free Flow Dance)�
(Some of the Light Chains/Lanterns have been donated by Mitre 10 Mega Nelson).
Catering Equipment:�
1 Large Pop Corn machine�
A selection of Coffee Plunger, Tea pots, cups and equipment for outdoor and indoor events (none of the Halls have Coffee machines or similar equipment)
Decoration:�
1 Box of multi coloured Material (in use by Free Flow Dance)�
1 Box of colourful designs (Duvet covers)�
Green & Gold coloured Deco 10 mtr - donated by by B.B. Value $ 100.-

10 mtr Canvas painted by the Community, to use for indoors or outdoors
1 white Rope to hang deco, or e.g. Band Return
Miscellaneous:�
Box with dress up’s for 3 Year olds with deco to create a cosy space incl. Lights, Blankets, Cushion etc.�
Could be used for Mother & child gatherings at Clubrooms e.g.
1 Box of Children Books
Funds for equipment was fundraised by Beatrice Bourhis with the support of the amazing “Free Flow” - Concious Dance Community and other Fundraiser / activities here in Takaka.
Also some donations of Equipment came from our local Community, e.g.�
Table Tennis Table and Large Rope�
Also donations of material by Mitre 10 Mega Nelson and Stationary Warehouse Nelson and B.B.
A Big Thank you to everyone involved.
Beatrice Bourhis
* Regarding Bose S1 pro still belongs 50 % to Beatrice Bourhis (B.B. purchased from private money). * Alto System belongs now to Free Flow but can be used for both parties if needed.

Hope this gives an idea where some funding went to.
There are financial reports available to see the in and outs from donations.
Just get in touch to view them.
Thank you

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05/05/2024

Dear lovely people, due to private reasons / illness, GB Toolbox is having a break until further notice. Meanwhile the main fundraiser for GB Toolbox which is "Free Flow Freedom Dance" (inspired by 5 Rhythms by G.Roth) will have a seperate Account from GB Toolbox to continue the fundraising for the Community.
GB Toolbox will apply for funding in the future if there are projects in the planing.
More info to come how and what and when....
Thank you for your understanding.

12/02/2024

🌻 25.1.24 - GB Toolbox supported the Pop up Summer Cafe at SLC (Sustainable Living Centre) providing board games, sports equipment, ping pong table, foosball table and "tug rope"
for everyone to play and enjoy themselves.
Free of charge as it is a Fundraiser for SLC
Donations are always Welcome so we can extend the equipment available. 🌻
Thank you to SLC especially Martina for picking up and bringing back all the equipment.

01/02/2024

Plan (or Dream ) for Autumn...?
We are hoping to provide some affordable workshops & spaces to explore creativity and movement/dance.
This is depend on the input of the Community - as we need some Volunteers to pull it off, please enquire if you are interested to give a hand, some "perks" will be available.
- regular active game cafe different times different ages...
- dance, movement and disco events for a range of ages
- what would you like to see happening??? Bring your ideas or message us.
Thank you

We love to create a Team which will start planing some small events or create spaces to provide more opportunities for the GB
Community in collaboration with the Community 🌱❤️🌱

Amazing things can happen when we all help together 😍

01/02/2024

Toolbox provided Free indoor and outdoor games for the SLC Family event in January more info to come

01/02/2024

A&P Show did not happening for GBTB (Golden Bay Toolbox) this Year, as the Crew was sick. The Plan was to be there with a range of active games incl. Ping Pong, Foosball tables,
Rope to play tug and many other games to entertain the wider Community to be part of the free / no charge area.
Sorry, we hope to make it next Year 🙂
Big Thanks to Carolyn Baigent for organising the Show and meeting with Toolbox 💐

03/01/2024

Nearly forgot to mention...we donated $ 80.- in December to support a Community Project called "Mama Love"
Here is some info about this Community lead project:
Mumma Love Collective Meals makes healthy vegetarian meals and freezes them to give to people directly or via their natural connections. Typically Meals are given quietly to people who may be experiencing grief, illness or tough times or any kind without question. Meals are made by community members at communal cook ups which foster connections particularly with those with yhr lived experience of mental illness. Thank you for your wonderful gift which will buy more reusable containers for the next cook up. Michelle Cole volunteer.
🌱

11/12/2023

Due to illness not much has happened on here - Sorry! Incl. Game supply for GBHS - sadly could not find Volunteer's to deliver Tables for playing on End of School Year Celebration. Hopefully another time again....
Thank's

30/11/2023

We need keen and responsible people to come on board to create a game cafe (physical games) ...for rainy day options for the Community.
Pease pm if you keen.
Cheers