Shirley Community Trust

We build community in Shirley through projects and events that give opportunities for people to interact, form relationships, share experiences and develop capacity and resilience.

Empowering People, Changing Lives

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Shirley Community Trust is for everyone in Shirley, providing spaces to connect, contribute, have fun and belong. People can meet at our Community Centres or our Community Garden, and join in with a wide range of activities … or just sit and chat with others.

For over 20 years the Trust has aimed to support all who work, live and play in Shirley, together growing community.  We are privileged to be a part of this wonderful journey.

Our Values

  • Hauora – a holistic approach, physical, emotional, spiritual and social wellbeing
  • Listening to the people of Shirley – their voices guide what we do
  • Trust – earned through building strong connections and relationships
  • Collaboration – with community and other organisations
  • Entrepreneurship – looking to the future and trying new things
  • Commitment – here for the long haul
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Coming Events & Activities in Shirley

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Shirley Summer Holiday Programme

13-15 & 20-22 January 2026

Friendly reminder to put this in your calendar 📅

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Been for a stroll down MacFarlane Park lately? The Bird Song Trail is coming along nicely 🌳 Have you spotted or heard more native birds? 🐦 Thanks to all who have helped with this project so far! 😁

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That's the attitude! 💪 Hit the ground running!

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Have a run around at MacFarlane Park tomorrow night 👟 There will be people to meet and have a laugh with 🤝 It's casual as, just turn up 🏉

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Lost property from the Boxing Day Party 👟🧥 Please contact Grace Posthuma from Emmett Street Church if any of it is yours 👍🏻

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Good choices lead to good outcomes 😁

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Our annual Neighbourhood BBQ is coming up 😍 It's a great chance to meet or catch up with other Shirley locals 🤝 Hope to see you there!

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Pick Up Touch Rugby is back for 2026! 🥳 First session kicks off tonight at 6.15pm 👟 Join the crew at MacFarlane Park 🏉

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