Social Impactor
2022 AWARD FINALIST
Sponsored by MAS
two/fiftyseven is a social innovation and sustainable development hub in the centre of Whanganui-a-Tara. It cultivates a community of changemakers with three circles of focus: Nest, Host and Boost.
The Nest is the workspace. It is Aotearoa New Zealand’s only climate positive collaborative workspace and events venue. All materials for the fit out were salvaged and diverted from landfill. Desks were built from doors and the wiring, pipes, switches, timber and carpet were all reused. Any spare resources were distributed to the community. The workspace is also filled with art from local and indigenous artists.
The space hosts Aotearoa New Zealand’s only mental health gym, called The Well. All members of two/fiftyseven get free access to The Well to support their emotional and mental wellbeing.
To boost its community, two/fiftyseven offers a scholarship programme and a culture of organisational support. The organisation is on a mission to support organisations and help people thrive. Since launching in April 2021, it has more than 130 active members across 50 organisations, and a further 120 organisations use the venue services.