We support and partner with local initiatives that bring our community’s sustainability vision to life.
Explore what’s happening, get inspired, and find out how you can get involved.
Golden Bay Ward Reserve Management Plan - Submission Guide
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Tasman District Council is developing a Reserve Management Plan for Golden Bay's parks, playgrounds, sports fields, and coastal reserves. This plan will guide how these community spaces are managed and developed for the next 10+ years. Why your voice matters: These reserves are where community happens – from beach access to playgrounds, sports fields to native bush. The decisions made now will shape these spaces for future generations. Council needs to hear what works, what's needed, and what should be protected. Making it easier to submit: We've prepared a detailed submission guide (here) to help you: • Understand the key issues • Identify what you care about • Structure your submission effectively Submissions Due: 30th March 2026 |
Takaka Catchment Collective
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The Takaka Catchment Collective is a growing group of locals working together to protect, restore, and enhance the health of our waterways and wider catchment systems in Golden Bay.
Mohua 2042 has been working alongside the project to help develop a strategy, organise community events, and secure funding. With more community planting events on the horizon, there will be plenty of opportunities to get involved! |
Hum. Community
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Hum. Community is our microgranting fund platform. Rather than a panel deciding where support goes, hum puts that power in the hands of Golden Bay residents — anyone can nominate a local initiative, and the community votes on what gets funded.
It's a practical expression of our belief that the people who live here know best what our community needs. Each grant cycle surfaces new ideas, connects neighbours, and directs resources toward the mahi that matters most to Mohua whanau. Links: Android, iOS |
Purpose-Owned Businesses
A purpose-owned business is a business that is legally structured to serve a purpose beyond profit — and ensures that this purpose remains at the heart of everything it does.
Instead of being owned by private individuals or shareholders, it’s legally owned by its purpose, ensuring that its values stay protected for the long term.
This model allows businesses to thrive commercially while capping excessive profit and directing surplus income toward community or environmental goals. It offers a middle path between for-profit and not-for-profit — creating businesses that give back, stay accountable, and help build a regenerative local economy.
Mohua 2042 supports local businesses interested in making this shift, with local artisan cheese makers, Kervella, piloting this collaboration.
Instead of being owned by private individuals or shareholders, it’s legally owned by its purpose, ensuring that its values stay protected for the long term.
This model allows businesses to thrive commercially while capping excessive profit and directing surplus income toward community or environmental goals. It offers a middle path between for-profit and not-for-profit — creating businesses that give back, stay accountable, and help build a regenerative local economy.
Mohua 2042 supports local businesses interested in making this shift, with local artisan cheese makers, Kervella, piloting this collaboration.
Mohua Timebank
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A timebank is a community-driven exchange system where people trade skills and services using time as currency.
Give an hour of help, get an hour of help in return through time credits. It's a way to recognize and value everyone's skills equally. Timebank is a network of generosity, where every hour given is an hour gained, strengthening the fabric of our community. Mohua 2042 is the supporting organisation for the the Mohua Timebank team. The Timebank is actively signing people up and will be officially starting in early 2026. |
Sustainable Tour Series
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Over the past three years Mohua 2042 has been running tours to showcase sustainable practices in Mohua Golden Bay.
These tours have included sustainable farming practices and the innovative use of renewable energy. Mohua 2042 plans to continue this series of sustainable living tours, with a potential sustainable building practices tour in 2026 |
Mohua Repair Cafe
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The Mohua Repair Cafe happens every two months, creating a space that people can bring anything they want help repairing. Extending the lives of our products is one of the best ways to reducing waste and our carbon footprint. A team of experienced and enthusiastic repairers can help with many items including clothing, kitchen tools, bikes, household items, bikes, toys and furniture. Come along with your broken items; have a hot drink; connect with your community; reduce waste.
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Inspiring Stories Series
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Over the past two years Mohua 2042 has been working to promote and publish news and stories that encourage positive dialogue about sustainable practices.
This has included the 2024 Mohua Sustainability Report and a renewable energy mini series in the GB Weekly. Mohua 2042 will continue to promote inspiring stories from sustainability successes in the Bay. |
