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We re-open on Wednesday, 20th November at 10am as usual. Ngā mihi.
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Nov 142 min read
Ōtaki Carbon Forests has grown mightily
We've branched out: from focusing on absorbing carbon to looking after the air, water, earth and creatures too. (including the humans)
Nov 131 min read
Ōtaki Bike Space's Great Bike Giveaway and Repair Day rules okay (excellently, actually)
Many bikes found new homes, and the Most Unusual Cause of a Puncture award went to...
Oct 92 min read
Whakahiko Ōtaki–Energise Ōtaki Fund 2024
Here are the recipients of the Whakahiko Ōtaki–Energise Ōtaki Fund 2024! Energising projects, all.
Aug 281 min read
Ōtaki Repair Café kicks off Sustainable September
First in, first sustainably served.
Aug 61 min read
Scholars shine at solar farm
Energise Ōtaki was honoured to host Manaaki New Zealand international scholars.
Jul 161 min read
200 trees by the bees: first volunteers' planting session
Ōtaki Carbon Forests is on the up.
Jul 51 min read
Whakahiko Ōtaki–Energise Ōtaki Fund
$10,000 to share across 'energising' projects/ ideas!
Jun 251 min read
More bikes we like
Give it away, give it away, give it away, give it away now.
Jun 211 min read
Three cheers for volunteers
It's Te Wik Tūao ā-Motu/ National Volunters Week 2024. Here are some photos from our recent events to celebrate the humans who make our...
May 91 min read
There's heaps on! In a good way.
Do you like bikes? Do you like FREE bikes even more? How about trees? Feeling good at home? Being inspired in good company? Join us in...
Mar 261 min read
Best Café yet
Ōtaki Repair Café held its biggest ever event this month. 31 volunteers (including 4 children!) gave 113 hours fixing 170 items. That's...
Mar 51 min read
Warm Up Ōtaki: Pay it forward
Want to make your home energy efficient and healthier? And help those who can't afford to? Warm Up Ōtaki is now offering a 'pay it...
Mar 51 min read
This weekend: Bike Space and Repair Café
Coming up! we have two fix-it events. Nau mai haere mai. On Saturday, we're joining forces with Low Carbon Kāpiti for 2024's first Ōtaki...
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Business Energy Service - is go
Our techno-pro’ trustees are now helping businesses (including schools, kura, charities etc.) realise their energy efficiency dreams, for...
Nov 3, 20231 min read
Ōtaki Bike Space's roll-y successful day
All year Ōtaki locals have been donating their bikes. Ōtaki Bike Space volunteers have tweaked seats, healed the wheels and re-enabled...
Oct 12, 20231 min read
Whakahiko Ōtaki-Energise Ōtaki Fund 2023
The third annual Whakahiko Fund is now open, with over $15,000 to share across 'energising' projects that directly benefit Ōtaki and/ or...
Sep 21, 20231 min read
Ōtaki Repair Café: thanks a tonne
Ōtaki Repair Café volunteers gave 220 hours last month to repair 99 items. Each item brought in is weighed and logged. Calculating what...
Aug 29, 20231 min read
First planting for Ōtaki Carbon Forests
Ōtaki Carbon Forests' first 200 native saplings went into the ground on Saturday, thanks to the warm support of Friends of the Ōtaki...
Aug 2, 20231 min read
HOME GROWN FILM FAME
We're delighted to be featured in 350 Aotearoa's film 'We Can Produce Our Own Power: Community Energy Projects in Aotearoa.'
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