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.
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.
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.
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.
Energise Ōtaki’s Solar Farm was officially opened by Climate Change Minister James Shaw and Finance Minister Grant Robertson on 30 September 2020.
Energise Ōtaki is excited to announce that as of July 2020, three new staff members have started with us. We are excited to have them on board and grow our projects with their help.