Tairāwhiti Environment Centre (TEC) is a for-purpose incorporated society  based in Tairāwhiti. Our purpose is to advance community and environmental wellbeing in Tairāwhiti by strengthening the relationship between people and the natural world, expressed through the principles of  Oranga taiao, Oranga tangata. 

TEC’s vision is that our mokopuna will celebrate Tairāwhiti as a leading light for the healing of nature and people -  He Taiao, He  Taiora,  Te  Tairāwhiti. 

We operate out of a Hub, which houses a collection point for non-kerbside recycling schemes, an ecoshop, trap library, education and meeting centre,  community garden and compost collective. Your one-stop shop for advice and environmental needs. We also operate workshops, events and projects outside of this space, throughout the communities of Tairāwhiti.