How Kiwi Live: Ash Holwell

Ash Holwell uses inherited property to build community instead of personal wealth. In Whangārei, he rents commercial spaces to charities like Whakaora Kai. In Wellington, he founded two/fiftyseven, a climate-positive coworking space that supports impactful events.

Personally, Ash lives in a communal home in Eastbourne with friends, adapting a house to fit ten people. This arrangement promotes carbon efficiency, connection, and shared parenting, challenging traditional New Zealand housing norms by prioritising shared resources and community support.