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

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

Stay up-to-date
Coming Events & Activities in Shirley

The Neighbourhood Centre will be open tomorrow to purchase a barista made drink and have a chat ☕ And the Book Nook will be accessible to get some fresh reading material 📚
Knitting needles will be in action tomorrow at the Knit and Knatter session 🧶 You're welcome to come along and join them! This wonderful group use their skills to bless others as they give loads of items to charities 🥰
Info about the upcoming tree removals 🌳 https://ccc.govt.nz/transport/works-3/show/1677?fbclid=IwY2xjawJYFGdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHUFnYLxq1UychIvBcL6c-EQYCtiUWdwg7JO4dx7OfmoYDuLgOFLhH1-Ytg_aem_u55BRIDJkklJERYeqtT1ng
This is not an April Fools joke 🤪 Friday Night Fun is on this week! 🤩 Come and enjoy the games and laughs and maybe be part of the winning team 🏆
The final session of Touch Rugby for this season is happening tomorrow evening 🏉 We'll have a free sausage sizzle for after the games 🌭 See ya there! 👍
More school holiday activities coming up at the Shirley Library 🍂
The next Bird Song Trail working bee is happening soon! 🐦 Come and muck in with others from the community as we continue developing MacFarlane Park 🌲
💫⭐️ Shirley Sparkling Stars is on Monday morning at the Park Centre 😁 bring your preschooler/s along and enjoy songs, chatting and morning tea ⭐️💫
For your reading pleasure - our latest edition of the Sunshine in Shirley newsletter 😊