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Nurturing sustainability, resilience, and environmental responsibility together

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Our vision

A sustainable future for all

Our mission

A sustainable community in action

Our purpose

Supporting regenerative practice

Waiheke Resources Trust

Since 1998 we have been at the forefront of sustainable living initiatives, offering a range of resources, education, and services that support a healthier, more sustainable future for our community.

Our Sustainability Centre

The Waiheke Sustainability Centre has been home to the WRT offices, workshops and ecostore refillery since 2016. A hub for our community, it provides a unique and welcoming space that groups can hire to host events and connect with the Waiheke community.

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Restore

Join us in our mission to restore our island and create a brighter future for generations to come.

Nourish

We are committed to promote community health and sustainability through our food rescue, gardening, and composting initiatives.

Services

We offer a variety of resources and services that support a healthier, more sustainable lifestyle on the island.

What’s on

WRT’s end of year birthday bash!

Waiheke Resources Trust & Sustainability Centre

Introduction to Composting – Waiheke

Waiheke Resources Trust & Sustainability Centre – 1A Mako Street

Introduction to Composting – Waiheke

Waiheke Resources Trust & Sustainability Centre

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The Ecostore is not just a refillery! Take a look

The Ecostore is not just a refillery! Take a look at our eco-friendly offerings: 🌿 Three types of composting systems, complete with subsidies and expert advice 🪱 'Hungry Worms' for top-notch organic waste management 🌱 Locally-made, nutrient-rich compost for thriving gardens 🚽 Biozyme products for a happy and healthy septic tank And that's not all! We also accept Ecostore bottle returns, offer subsidies for septic tank checks, along with plenty of tips and tricks to care for Waiheke's unique environment. The Ecostore is open on weekdays from 9am - 4pm. Waiheke Sustainability Centre, 1A Mako Street SHOP LOCAL. SUPPORT YOUR ENVIRONMENT.

Don't miss out on a great free talk this Friday!

Don't miss out on a great free talk this Friday! Hosted by Forest & Bird, Hauraki Islands Branch at the Sustainability Centre, Tom Kay will wrap up his talk tour about how rivers are affected by flooding and what this means for those in the floodzone. Plus, Nathalya, our Waiheke Wateryways project lead, will give an update on the eDNA results that have come back for Waiheke so far 💧🪰🐟🌿 And talk about how you can get involved in caring for your local awa! This is a unique opportunity to hear from a Freshwater Advocate, so come along this Friday, 8th Dec at 6:30pm.

To finish off #InternationalVolunteerDay, we'd lik

To finish off #InternationalVolunteerDay, we'd like to showcase the thoughts of our remote design intern, Francisca. Below she shares the different ways she has given her time to her community, and the impact it has for her: "As an intern at Waiheke Resources Trust, I’ve come to appreciate creating designs that advocate for sustainability. I enjoy being part of a collective effort dedicated to positive change and toward the mission of the organisation. "Beyond my internship, my other volunteering experiences include assisting with a design symposium, participating in bucket collection, serving as a student ambassador at university, playing piano to accompany church choirs, and performing viola at an orchestra concert to fundraise for charity. "Volunteering is an enriching opportunity to support meaningful causes and extend a helping hand to those around you. Whether it’s through collaborative efforts or individual acts, and regardless of the scale, everyone’s contribution matters, and can make a difference within the community."
- Francisca Carlos Thanks for sharing, Francisca 💚 We tautoko your sentiments and are glad that the ethos of helping out has brought you to WRT!

We're acknowledging #InternationalVolunteerDay by

We're acknowledging #InternationalVolunteerDay by sharing the journeys of our interns - and for @liv.birdy, it's ongoing and takes many shapes. Liv's currently a design intern for WRT, as well as part of Fridays for Future Tāmaki Makaurau and a psychology and English student at Auckland University. Here's what her experience has been like so far: "My motivation for volunteering has not always been pure! Like many young people with a sparse CV, I began volunteering because I wanted a retail job and had never used a cash register before. But within the nest of oddities at my local SPCA op shop, I realised just how fulfilling it was to contribute something positive to the world (awfully cliche, I know). "Since then, I've embraced the cliche fully, and am constantly trying to make the world slightly better in some capacity. Sometimes that looks like frantically wrapping Christmas presents at the mall for busy parents; staying up late searching for the right words for articles; or taking to the streets with my friends as we continue to hold the government accountable for their lies. "There’s so much going on in the world, and it’s easy to feel hopeless. It's important to know that while it's not on your shoulders to fix everything, you do still have power. As @shelbizleee says, “You can’t do all the good the world needs, but the world needs all the good you can do.” " We love that Liv's embraced volunteering as her way to do climate activism, and it was awesome to learn that she was part of the organising team for some of the marches that WRT staff have attended 💚

We're sharing what a couple of our interns think a

We're sharing what a couple of our interns think about volunteering this #InternationalVolunteerDay ☺️ Kaitlin joined us recently; she is studying law and commerce at the University of Auckland as well as volunteering with WRT. In her own words, this is Kaitlin's internship experience so far: "I am working remotely as an intern at Waiheke Resources Trust (WRT). I’m loving my experience with the team. Everyone at WRT is friendly, collaborative and committed to making a positive difference to Waiheke. The team's inclusiveness makes me genuinely feel part of something special. "I cherish the teamwork and the values WRT stands for. I am passionate about volunteering for an organisation which promotes sustainability on the beautiful island of Waiheke." - Kaitlin Windmeyer Arohanui, Kaitlin 🥰 We appreciate that you've chosen to intern with us!

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