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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Light Party

Saturday, 31 October 2026

The Neighbourhood Centre is open tomorrow and the barista trainees will be making hot drinks ☕ And don't panic if you forget your wallet; we have EFTPOS so you can use payWave with your phone 📱

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Winter can bring more sickness and bugs so check out these healthcare options for you and your whānau 👨🏽‍⚕️🤧💊

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The next Shirley Savers session is coming up on Monday 🤑 Join other Shirley locals as we chat about money and how to use it well 💵

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Come and keep your hands warm by knitting tomorrow at MacFarlane Park Centre 🧶 You can knatter while you do and enjoy a hot drink and some morning tea 🍪☕️

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Here's Jamie, Samuel, Zoe & Stella doing the Youth Barista Course in the school holidays ☕️ They learnt how to make barista drinks, clean the machine and went on a visit to Vivace Roastery 🫘

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We hope this morning isn't a mad rush but a pleasant experience for all ☺️

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Welcome to term 3! The Neighbourhood Centre will be back open as usual tomorrow 🥰 There will be hot drinks to purchase, tech support available and fresh reading material to browse ☕️📱📚

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💫⭐️ Term 3 kicks off tomorrow which means Shirley Sparkling Stars recommences 🥳 We're looking forward to seeing you all with your little ones and catching up ⭐️💫

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If you enjoy gardening and have some spare time on Thursdays, join some other Shirley locals at the Community Garden 🌱 They do a wonderful job caring for the produce for everyone to enjoy 🤗

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Second week of holidays, who's feeling it?

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Mānawatia A Matariki (Happy Māori New Year) ✨ May you use this day to reflect, gather with whānau and look to the future 🫶

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