Golden Bay Sustainable Living Centre

Nāu te rourou, nāku te rourou ka ora ai te iwi
with your basket and my basket the people will thrive

About the
Sustainable Living
Centre

Our vision is a world where communities of people are deeply connected to nature and each other, life is sustainable and food is healthy. We promote regenerative organic practices and sustainable living, through sharing knowledge and resources and providing facilities for community connection.

The SLC is a local food hub, with an organic market garden, heritage orchard, allotment gardens surrounded by mixed species shelter trees. It provides organic produce and garden supplies, venue hire, pop up cafes, educational programmes and events for the community. The Centre offers volunteer opportunities for locals and visitors. 

Sustainable
Learning
Centre
Courses and Workshops

A variety of courses, workshops and learning opportunities are available throughout the year at the SLC. Covering sustainable practices and design, making the most of the beautiful Golden Bay area where many practice what they preach. We organise field trips to sustainable businesses, natural and ecologically sound buildings, permaculturally designed properties and organic gardens.

A spectacular course that has enriched my life in numerous ways. I look at the world with hope and motivation and I intend to live with nature. The topics covered in this hearty course are truly varied and fascinating. We formed a close group and friends for life, which is a real bonus! The location is perfect and always buzzing with activity. I recommend this course to anyone who desires to cultivate ideas and inspiration for their own lives or others that involve sustainability and ultimately treading lightly on the Earth.

Jasmin Hales, Student 2019

Events
and
Gatherings

The SLC holds events and gatherings that celebrate our inter connectedness with nature and the seasons. These events connect communities and give opportunity to share knowledge.

We also provide spaces for others to hold events ranging from art classes, performances, story telling, movies and gatherings.

Local
Food Shop

We grow and sell an array of seasonal produce at the SLC, and act as a central hub for locally grown organic produce, including fruit, vegetables, eggs, condiments and much more.

Our food stall is open 24/7 throughout the year. And our local food shop is open during the summer season. Sign up to our newsletter to get a weekly update on what is available each week.

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