Dec 22, 2020
Since 2019, Energise Ōtaki has run highly successful Repair Café events, aimed at re-creating a culture of repairing items with the help of knowledgeable volunteers. We encourage the attendees to become involved in the repairs, so they’ll learn skills to use again.
Dec 14, 2020
On Saturday 12th December we hosted a very successful Bike Giveaway. The sun turned up to shine, and we brought along all the pre-requested bikes ready to match to their recipient. We gave out 50 bikes in total as well as 40 helmets.
Dec 1, 2020
Excited to announce that we are a finalist for the 2021 Energy Excellence Awards in their Community Initiative of the Year sector! It’s wonderful to be recognised for our work setting up New Zealand’s first community owned solar farm.
Nov 21, 2020
Get a bike in time for Christmas and the sunny Ōtaki summer! Email us at otakibikespace@gmail.com to request a bike for collection at the giveaway, 12-2pm on the 12th December.
Nov 15, 2020
Thanks to all the volunteers who came and gave up their Sunday to help the community in repairing so many items. The demand for electrical work and bicycle maintenance was particular high today and many happy people left the hall satisfied that their goods are ready for another life of service.
Nov 4, 2020
Our third Repair Café is running on Sunday 15 November 2020 from 11am–3pm at the Ōtaki Memorial Hall. See you there!