Across Tāmaki Makaurau, fourteen Bike Hubs are humming with activity. The hubs are a citywide network helping thousands of people keep rolling – whether they need a quick repair, a confidence‑boosting skills session, or an affordable refurbished bike to call their own. And right now, they are busier than ever.
One of the superpowers of these hubs is what they do with donated bikes. Every week, locals drop off bikes that have been sitting unused in garages, sheds, and basements. Skilled volunteers and mechanics then bring them back to life, fixing them up and getting them into the hands of people who need a reliable way to get around.
It’s a simple idea with a big impact. A donated bike can become someone’s new way to get to work, take kids to school, or stay active without the rising cost of fuel eating into the household budget. At a time when many families are feeling the pinch, access to a safe, functional bike can make everyday life a little easier.
So if you’ve got a bike gathering dust, or a few spare parts you’ll never use, now is the perfect moment to pass it on. Your donation helps keep the hubs thriving, supports more people to ride confidently, and strengthens the cycling community across Auckland.
Have a look through your garage. That old bike might be exactly what one of your neighbours needs to start riding.
