Spending Time, Making Time

TimeBank Hurunui is a network of people who are sharing their time and skills without the need for money.
Our activities extend from Amberley into communities throughout the Hurunui district.

What is TimeBank Hurunui?

TimeBanking is a way of trading skills in a community. It uses time, rather than money, as the measurement tool. Members of TimeBank Hurunui share their skills with other members within the community and are given time credits for the work they do. With the credits they gain, each member can ‘buy' someone else's time, and get the service they need. TimeBank Hurunui recognises that everyone has skills to share, and that everyone's time is equal – hence  one hour's work = one hour's credit.

TimeBank Hurunui values skills that are often taken for granted - especially non-market economy skills - like parenting, basic home help and caring, friendliness, listening