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

Social Touch Rugby

Knit & Knatter

Te Reo classes

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Coming Events & Activities in Shirley

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Shirley Summer Holiday Programme

13-15 & 20-22 January 2026

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Shirley Community Trust️ 16 hours ago

The Shirley Community Café is largely run by volunteers! They do an amazing job and we are grateful for their service 🤗 The Café is open Fridays during term time (not on public holidays) and we would love to see you 🍪☕🍰

The Shirley Community Café is largely run by volunteers! They do an amazing job and we are grateful for their service 🤗 The Café is open Fridays during term time (not on public holidays) and we would love to see you 🍪☕🍰
The Shirley Community Café is largely run by volunteers! They do an amazing job and we are grateful for their service 🤗 The Café is open Fridays during term time (not on public holidays) and we would love to see you 🍪☕🍰 The Shirley Community Café is largely run by volunteers! They do an amazing job and we are grateful for their service 🤗 The Café is open Fridays during term time (not on public holidays) and we would love to see you 🍪☕🍰
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Shirley Community Trust️ 1 day ago

The unthawing has begun 🥶💃😆 Have you heard any Christmas music yet? 🎄

The unthawing has begun 🥶💃😆 Have you heard any Christmas music yet? 🎄
The unthawing has begun 🥶💃😆 Have you heard any Christmas music yet? 🎄 The unthawing has begun 🥶💃😆 Have you heard any Christmas music yet? 🎄
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Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

Light Party 2025 is 2 days away! Blimey 🏴‍☠️ Make sure you bring pirate treasure, I mean gold coins, for entry 🪙 Please do not park outside the dairy on Acheson Ave 🙅‍♂️ There is plenty of street parking around 🚗

Light Party 2025 is 2 days away! Blimey 🏴‍☠️ Make sure you bring pirate treasure, I mean gold coins, for entry 🪙 Please do not park outside the dairy on Acheson Ave 🙅‍♂️ There is plenty of street parking around 🚗
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Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

Quick update on the Neighbourhood Centre today. You're still welcome to stop by from 10am, however barista drinks will not be available until 11.30am. ☕ See you there

Quick update on the Neighbourhood Centre today. You're still welcome to stop by from 10am, however barista drinks will not be available until 11.30am. ☕ See you there
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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

We're looking forward to reconnecting at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow 🤝 When you order a hot drink, you are supporting the barista trainees and giving them an opportunity to develop their skills ☕ Feedback can be passed onto Sharyn 🗣

We're looking forward to reconnecting at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow 🤝 When you order a hot drink, you are supporting the barista trainees and giving them an opportunity to develop their skills ☕ Feedback can be passed onto Sharyn 🗣
We're looking forward to reconnecting at the Neighbourhood Centre tomorrow 🤝 When you order a hot drink, you are supporting the barista trainees and giving them an opportunity to develop their skills ☕ Feedback can be passed onto Sharyn 🗣
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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

Helpful update - Kapa Haka is not on this week but Te Reo Māori still is ⚠️ Back on next week 😁

Helpful update - Kapa Haka is not on this week but Te Reo Māori still is ⚠️ Back on next week 😁
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Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

If you haven't contacted Sharyn to book an appointment yet, best you get onto that as Affordable Hair Cuts are on tomorrow at the Neighbourhood Centre 💇‍♀️💇

If you haven't contacted Sharyn to book an appointment yet, best you get onto that as Affordable Hair Cuts are on tomorrow at the Neighbourhood Centre 💇‍♀️💇
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Shirley Community Trust
Shirley Community Trust️ 2 days ago

For real 🥶 Stay warm out there!

For real 🥶 Stay warm out there!
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Shirley Community Trust️ 3 days ago

It's not a good day to be outside so unsurprisingly, the Children's Gardening Club won't be on today 🥶

It's not a good day to be outside so unsurprisingly, the Children's Gardening Club won't be on today 🥶
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Shirley Community Trust️ 3 days ago

So there's no false advertising - there will be knitting and knattering at Knit and Knatter tomorrow 😆 Guaranteed! But wait there's more! There will be morning tea and one or two laughs as well 🎉

So there's no false advertising - there will be knitting and knattering at Knit and Knatter tomorrow 😆 Guaranteed! But wait there's more! There will be morning tea and one or two laughs as well 🎉
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Shirley Community Trust️ 4 days ago

Was this you? 🥲 Our condolences 😜

Was this you? 🥲 Our condolences 😜
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