Christchurch bike fix up seeing high demand
About this episode
The episode discusses the high demand for bike repairs at a Christchurch workshop run by volunteers.
A Christchurch workshop that effectively gives bikes away is seeing record high demand. Each year, volunteer organisation Aranui Bike Fixup spruces up or refurbishes hundreds of bikes. Right now demand is up, despite winter usually being a quieter time. Founder of the Aranui Bike Fixup, Steven Muir spoke to Lisa Owen.
People in this episode
Host: Lisa Owen
Guest: Steven Muir
Topics covered
- bike repair
- volunteer organization
- community service
- demand increase
- winter activities
Keywords
- Christchurch
- bike fix
- Aranui Bike Fixup
- volunteers
- high demand
- winter
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Aranui Bike Fixup
Places: Christchurch
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