Email: support@menzshed.nz Tel 027 4999 430
Employed as the Shed Coordinator/Manager at the Masterton Mens Shed since the Shed opened June 2009. The Shed has a membership in excess of 120 blokes, and open Monday to Friday.
Background in Mechanical engineering also involved in Industrial law, and management roles in wood products remanufacturing. John is also qualified in the Health & Safety field – Loss Control Management.
Shed activity has been developed on a number of fronts ranging from Men’s health sessions, Tutorials, Discussion groups, Cooking and Baking, as well as Wood working, Gardening and Metalwork. Shed users are encouraged to complete individual projects and community items as well as enjoy the fellowship of Men and the opportunity to chat over a cuppa, or the latest offering from their pizza oven.
John has been involved in Mens Sheds nationally since the first national gathering in 2010, assisting in the development of Men’s Sheds throughout New Zealand through the provision of advocacy and being the vehicle for the sharing of resources that encourages communities to create their own Shed styled around the Men in that community.
John previously held the Support Services position on the national executive 2012 to 2020 and has assisted with the benefits package to member sheds. His particular interests are to support the development of big picture focussed matters such as Mens Shed Week annually and informative research to strengthen advocacy for Mens Sheds nationally.
Former Support Services Officers
Garry Bryant 2023-2024
John Bush 2012- 2020