As the colder months draw near, the Huntly Curtain Bank at Te Whare Awhi is encouraging local whanau to prepare their homes for winter by accessing free, good‑quality curtains through their community service.
The Curtain Bank supports households across Huntly and surrounding areas by providing pre‑loved, lined curtains that help keep homes warmer, drier, and healthier. With many families facing rising power costs and older homes losing heat quickly, curtains can make a noticeable difference.
“Warm homes support healthy whanau,” says the team at Te Whare Awhi. “Curtains are a simple, effective way to keep the warmth in and the damp out, especially during the winter months.”
To make the process easier, the Curtain Bank now uses an online Google Form where whanau can request the curtain sizes they need. This helps the team prepare orders more efficiently and ensures families receive the right fit for their windows. Those without internet access are welcome to pop into Te Whare Awhi for support with filling out the form.
Donations of clean, good‑condition mould free curtains especially wider or longer sets are also welcomed. These can be dropped off at Te Whare Awhi during opening hours 9am – 3pm Monday-Friday
“This mahi is about manaakitanga and looking after each other,” the team says. “When our homes are warm,people thrive.”
Whanau wanting to request curtains, donate, or offer koha can visit Te Whare Awhi or complete the online form.
The Curtain Bank is also putting out a call for community members who can volunteer some time to sew curtains. Even a small contribution — repairing hems, adding linings, or resizing donated curtains — helps ensure more whanau receive warm, well‑fitted curtains for winter
While the service is free, koha is appreciated to help keep the Curtain Bank running and to support the ongoing mahi for the community. 07 8280066 [email protected]
