Core Hub Services | Environment Hubs Aotearoa

The range of activities across the country:

All of our members provide a community environment hub where local people can connect and find out more about what they can do to improve their environment and their lives. Our core hub services include:

Ecocentres – Environment hubs showcase what’s doable about sustainable; from vertical gardens, to recycled timber fittings and passive solar heating. Local people visit, experience and go away ready to take action.
Venue for events – a place to meet others
Library – information and resources
Retail –the tools for the job and greener products
Coordination of eco festivals – chance to have fun and learn what is available
Green goods and services promotion – find out about local businesses and services
Eco living courses and workshops
Communications – contact directories and regular posts and newsletters
Event listings
Speakers forum
Opportunities for advocacy/submissions to democratic processes
Facilitation and support for local groups and networks

Shining examples:

Sustainability Trust’s award winning Ecocentre

http://sustaintrust.org.nz/ecocentre/

The holder of a 2014 Green Ribbon Award for Small Business Leadership and incorporating vertical gardens, recycled timber and passive solar heating, this venue really walks the talk – and looks great too.

Envirohub Bay of Plenty’s annual Sustainable Backyards Festival

http://envirohub.org.nz/sustainable-backyards-goes-bay-wide/

Every March for the past ten years this extravaganza of over 70 events attracts over 16,000 people to experience sustainable living. It features art, entertainment, and even a bicycle smoothie maker!