Local Bike Hubs win national transport award

The EcoMatters Bike Hubs were thrilled to win the ‘Shifting the Dial’ Award at Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s On the Go Awards in Ōtepoti (Dunedin) recently.

Staff and volunteers at the new Lynn Bike Hub are keen to help you get on your bike.

Developed by Auckland’s EcoMatters Environment Trust and located in New Lynn, Henderson and Glen Innes, the Bike Hubs are community-led spaces where people can access free advice and support with cycling and caring for their bikes, as well as restored secondhand bikes and parts.

“It’s a true honour to be receiving this award. The Bike Hubs have proven to be an incredibly fulfilling way to encourage more people to get on their bikes and enjoy the health and environmental benefits of cycling. We’re grateful to our enthusiastic team of staff and volunteers for their dedication to creating these welcoming spaces for people from all walks of life,” says Brent Bielby, EcoMatters Bike Hubs team leader.

The pilot Hub opened in New Lynn in 2017 and proved to be so successful that the two other Bike Hubs opened shortly after, with plans to develop more in the future. The Bike Hubs had almost 9000 visitors last year, and fixed and restored almost 3000 bikes, despite the disruptions of closures during Covid-related lockdowns.

“Especially in such a difficult year, we do need to thank our communities for their amazing support. Whether it’s the smile on your face when you ride off after fixing your bike, donating an old bike to us, or volunteering to help, it’s what keeps us going on this amazing ride,” says Brent.

The EcoMatters Bike Hubs are funded by the Henderson-Massey, Maungakiekie-Tamaki and Whau local boards, Auckland Transport, Tāmaki Regeneration, Panuku Development Auckland, Mike Greer Homes, and the Lottery Grants Board.

“We believe the Bike Hub model could play a valuable role in many communities across New Zealand, and would be happy to talk to others to support similar initiatives in their neighbourhoods,” says Brent.

In late 2020, the Bike Hubs also won the Superior Grassroots Action category in the Auckland TravelWise Choices awards.

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