Trash Palace Recycling and Education Centre, Porirua City, Wellington

Testimonials

“I am extremely proud of the amazing and unique service Mana Recovery (previously Mana Community Enterprises Ltd) provides to our city and indeed to the wider Wellington Region. I was a board member at the establishment of the services at Vailima, the Business unit (now at Mohuia cres) and the building of Trash Palace when the vision of Alison Lewin, the first director, became reality. As Mayor I have watched it going from strength to strength over the last 12 years thanks to dedicated Board members led ably by Chair Ted Gallen together with dedicated staff and management.

Mana Recovery has never swayed from its commitment to offer employment and training to people with mental health needs which was essential in the 90s when Porirua Hospital downsized dramatically to be replaced by community based care. The focus on Sustainability especially at Trash Palace is so vitally necessary in today's world and the awards and accolades for Mana recovery are well deserved. I see a bright and sustainable future ahead for Mana Recovery”.

Mayor of Porirua, Jenny Brash

“In the years I’ve been at Mana Recovery I’ve learned heaps. I’ve learned respect for others and for myself, I’ve learnt about dignity, I’ve learnt about routines and heaps more”.

A trainee of Mana Recovery.

“Your presentation gave us insights into the beautiful Porirua City environment and Trash Palace. The topics are really related to our everyday lifestyle and how to help our society and to keep our environment clean. Thank you for providing so many relevant examples to help us understand more clearly. Your presentation showed us that we should all take part to help our world to stay fresh and beautiful.”

Victoria University of Wellington, English Language Inst.

“Macaulay Metals have had a strong working relationship with Mana Recovery based on trust and integrity for many years. This relationship has been built on a collaborative, inclusive and open approach. Mana Recovery is always open to new ideas and initiatives to further develop a sustainable future for Porirua and the Greater Wellington area. Macaulay Metals is 100% Kiwi owned and are proud to be associated with Trash Palace @ Mana Recovery and their community based projects”.

Tim O’Leary of Macaulay Metals.

“Many thanks for the inspiring visit! Even our parents are getting into recycling. Had a community evening and the recycling bins were out as we had a shared dinner. Our drum plants will take pride of place and hopefully remind students of our visit.”

Students and Parents of Clifton Tce Model School

“We were very impressed with the visit you organised, especially at such short notice. You’ll be pleased to hear that the feedback from the Youth as well as the Conference Works representative was outstanding. Many said it was the greatest experience by far on this trip.”

Robyn Radomski & Tracy Keith, Conference Works Ltd for Ship for World Youth

“On behalf of the Massey Interior design students who visited your facility last week, I wish to thank you for your time and knowledge. Subsequent conversations with the students have indicated that all felt the visit was helpful and informative. It certainly provided a good introduction to sustainable issues so that students can further study how social issues and circumstances of zero waste are useful to interior design.”

Julieanna Preston, Senior Lecturer Interior Design, Massey University