Connect
We’re all about bringing people together to make a positive difference in our community
Whether you are looking to be more sustainable at home, bring your colleagues over for a day volunteering on our wetlands or you just want to jump into one of our food rescue, waste reduction or environmental projects, you can get all the tools, information and support here at WRT. Our staff are a friendly bunch who are passionate about promoting sustainability and environmental responsibility.
Together, we can create a more sustainable Waiheke community. We look forward to connecting with you soon!
Explore how you can get connected
Volunteering
Join one of our amazing projects and help restore our beautiful wetlands, reduce our food waste and support our community as a volunteer. We’re always looking for an extra pair of hands, so if you think you could be a Food rescuers, tree planter, water testers, Zero Waste eventer, kitchen helper or composter.
Internship
An internship is an opportunity to be part of the WRT whānau, explore Waiheke Island and get involved in the initiatives happening here. We offer both holistic and project internships, and we welcome discussions about how our work can fit in with your studies as we host interns both on-site and remotely.
Work with Us
Join our team of passionate and enthusiastic sustainability champions! You will have the opportunity to work alongside like-minded individuals, collaborate on exciting projects, and make a tangible difference in our community.
Our Team
Meet the faces behind our mission. Each member is dedicated to the community and working towards creating sustainable transformations. Our team is made of passionate individuals who bring unique expertise and unwavering commitment to our mahi.
“Without community, there is no liberation.“
Audre Lorde- American author and poet
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Partner with us
Our projects wouldn’t be able to continue without our collection partnerships with local businesses.
If you are a food vendor, restaurant, grower or retailer wanting to save good nutritious food from landfill and minimise your landfill costs and environmental impact, then don’t hesitate to get in touch with us!
Visit us
Whether you are a visitor to Waiheke or a resident, life can be a little different from living in a city so we share ideas and information to help you live more sustainably and in tune with the island.
Waiheke Sustainability Center is open Monday to Friday 9am-5pm.