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.

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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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Programmes for All Ages

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MacFarlanes on the Park Cafe

Fruit & Vege Co-Op

Kidzone

Community Talks

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Coming Events & Activities in Shirley

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Light Party

Saturday, 31 October 2026

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Shirley Community Trust️ 15 hours ago

Friendly reminder of when our Community Centre will be open these holidays and the activities that will be on 😁

Friendly reminder of when our Community Centre will be open these holidays and the activities that will be on 😁
Friendly reminder of when our Community Centre will be open these holidays and the activities that will be on 😁
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Shirley Community Trust️ 18 hours ago

So good seeing local tamariki enjoying the new double flying fox in lower MacFarlane Park 👏 You'll find it near the Community Garden off Jebson St 📍

So good seeing local tamariki enjoying the new double flying fox in lower MacFarlane Park 👏 You'll find it near the Community Garden off Jebson St 📍
So good seeing local tamariki enjoying the new double flying fox in lower MacFarlane Park 👏 You'll find it near the Community Garden off Jebson St 📍
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Shirley Community Trust️ 19 hours ago

Yellow bins are out so that means Knit and Knatter is on tomorrow 🟡🗑️ Join the group as they use their skills to bless others 🧶

Yellow bins are out so that means Knit and Knatter is on tomorrow 🟡🗑️ Join the group as they use their skills to bless others 🧶
Yellow bins are out so that means Knit and Knatter is on tomorrow 🟡🗑️ Join the group as they use their skills to bless others 🧶
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Shirley Community Trust️ 1 day ago

Today's the day! 🥳 Bring your young ones along for some strolling, stories, craft and more 🚶‍➡️📖✂️🚐

Today's the day! 🥳 Bring your young ones along for some strolling, stories, craft and more 🚶‍➡️📖✂️🚐
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Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

The next Speech & Language Drop-In is this Friday 👍 Such a useful resource to talk to experts about your preschooler 👧

The next Speech & Language Drop-In is this Friday 👍 Such a useful resource to talk to experts about your preschooler 👧
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Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

Looking for an early learning centre for your preschooler? 👦 Check out Te Puna Oraka on Briggs Road 🖍️

Looking for an early learning centre for your preschooler? 👦 Check out Te Puna Oraka on Briggs Road 🖍️
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Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

The Community Café is a Shirley institution! 🥰 Thanks Madeline for this wonderful video! 👏

The Community Café is a Shirley institution! 🥰 Thanks Madeline for this wonderful video! 👏
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Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

Enjoy less traffic on the roads and the opportunity for changes in routine 🚗 Having some activities planned can be super helpful 😁

Enjoy less traffic on the roads and the opportunity for changes in routine 🚗 Having some activities planned can be super helpful 😁
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Shirley Community Trust️ 3 days ago

Daylight Saving has begun so Touch Rugby restarts tomorrow from 6.15pm at MacFarlane Park 🏉 Get amongst it! 😎

Daylight Saving has begun so Touch Rugby restarts tomorrow from 6.15pm at MacFarlane Park 🏉 Get amongst it! 😎
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Shirley Community Trust️ 3 days ago

This fun and free activity is happening Tuesday morning at the Community Garden off Jebson St 😁

This fun and free activity is happening Tuesday morning at the Community Garden off Jebson St 😁
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Shirley Community Trust️ 4 days ago

The spring school holidays have now started so our Community Centres have more limited hours with some activities paused ⏸️ Have a look at the pics to see what is on and when 🤓

The spring school holidays have now started so our Community Centres have more limited hours with some activities paused ⏸️ Have a look at the pics to see what is on and when 🤓
The spring school holidays have now started so our Community Centres have more limited hours with some activities paused ⏸️ Have a look at the pics to see what is on and when 🤓
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Shirley Community Trust️ 4 days ago

The Spring market is all go! And the sun is trying to join the party ☀️ Come on down to the Neighbourhood Centre, Acheson Ave before 12.30 today.

The Spring market is all go! And the sun is trying to join the party ☀️ Come on down to the Neighbourhood Centre, Acheson Ave before 12.30 today.
The Spring market is all go! And the sun is trying to join the party ☀️ Come on down to the Neighbourhood Centre, Acheson Ave before 12.30 today. The Spring market is all go! And the sun is trying to join the party ☀️ Come on down to the Neighbourhood Centre, Acheson Ave before 12.30 today. +2 The Spring market is all go! And the sun is trying to join the party ☀️ Come on down to the Neighbourhood Centre, Acheson Ave before 12.30 today.
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Shirley Community Trust️ 4 days ago

Today's the day!! 😍 See you soon at the Shirley Spring Market 🌻 Bring cash as most stalls won't have EFTPOS 💵

Today's the day!! 😍 See you soon at the Shirley Spring Market 🌻 Bring cash as most stalls won't have EFTPOS 💵
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