Current Vacancies -
Why not join the team?
We are looking to appoint a Trustee to complement the existing team, preferably with previous not-for-profit governance or Director/ Board experience.
More than anything however, we seek strong community connections and a passion for community engagement. If you have been and / or are open to being Treasurer or Secretary we would particularly love to hear from you.
As the successful applicant you will be willing to work strategically but also roll up your sleeves on some projects You will happily collaborate with others and share ideas and experiences.
The board meet 4 weekly on a Thursday, 7pm at Community Centre, Cook Drive, Whitianga. Meetings may last up to 2 hours; additional time may be required depending on the actions from the meeting and /or projects involvement. Apply by emailing hello@wahitukurua.co.nz or call Tracey Bell (Chair) on 027 4435701.
Please note this is an unpaid role.
Get involved
There a wide number of ways you can make a meaningful contribution to waste minimisation in our community, being part of the positive action to stop things going to landfill. At Wāhi Tukurua, we believe in building a culture of volunteer commitment through great interpersonal relationships, empowerment, fulfillment, and celebration.
We are excited to be putting together small teams to oversee various projects. Is there something that interests you? Below are a few of the projects we are working on.
If you have a passion for making a social and environmental difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Kitchen waste: Love food, hate waste?
The goal is to reduce kitchen waste by diverting it from landfill, as Kiwi households throw away 86 kgs of edible food each year, costing an average of $644 per household. An audit in the Coromandel showed that 52% of each blue Council rubbish bag is food waste. The key outcomes include understanding community sentiment, developing community commitment, influencing stakeholders, securing funding, establishing a revenue stream, and achieving sustainable operations. Check out our Food Focus ideas or get involved below.
Building our future: fit for purpose facility
The objective is to create a fit-for-purpose facility that makes it easy for the community to recycle. The facility will be designed for safety and efficiency to meet the needs of the team and the community they serve. The facility will be built from the ground up with a flat platform, drainage, utilities connection points, sheds, and a small office building provided by TCDC. A dry covered area will be built using container shelters with services, racking and storage, a retail area, and car parking.
Construction & Demolition Waste: hammering home change!
Construction and Demolition (C&D) Waste accounts for half of New Zealand's total waste going to landfills. The goal is to minimise C&D waste by raising awareness among home owners, builders, and architects to replace wasteful products and practices. This will entail designing waste out at the planning stage, encouraging procurement practices that reduce over-purchasing, enabling onsite recycling and sorting, and ensuring the redistribution of surplus and reclaimed resources through their own channels to the community they serve.
Maximising value: merchandising for success
Turning “Too Good for the Tip” into a revenue stream that sustains our good work, while making resources available to our community at affordable prices. Our aim is to be a thriving, bustling destination with high stock turnover and great returns. Based on good processes, robust systems, empowered staff and effective leadership, we will create opportunities for everyone to thrive and contribute
Money with impact: fundraising, donations & sponsorship
The Money for Impact committee will identify, target and nurture relationships with those who can contribute financially to our organisation, outcomes and objectives – helping to grow a cohort who care about our mission as much as we do. The core goal in this initial stage is to establish sufficient funds for three year operational/ overheads , enabling us to offer employment and build sustainable programmes.
Repair Cafe: Using local knowledge & skill to extend the life of everyday things
We live in a society that revolves around consumption. When things break we throw them away, as people do not know how to repair things or where to find the people who do. The Repair Café committee will build on our alliance with Repair Café Aotearoa, grow our pool of knowledge and skill volunteers, plan and host Repair Café events