About Us
Our objective is to provide a hub for our community being a resource, information centre and focal point within the community: to promote learning, social interaction and the sharing of knowledge. To foster and encourage all forms of arts and crafts, hobbies and leisure time activities. To provide: Education programmes including fitness, first aid, learner licence and special interests groups, to have spaces for community groups and individuals to hire, to be a place for small/medium groups to call home and run their activities.
We create opportunities for genuine community partnerships, and nurturing community development and place-based initiatives while working alongside other organisations. It is a wonderful collaborative community project which will help neighbourhoods to become more self-sufficient.
How We Work
The Community House operates as an Incorporated Society, with Charitable Status CC 23705 and is governed by an executive committee that meets monthly. Our building is fully accessible with ramps, wider hall and doorways and fully equipped toilet facilities
The house has a full-time Manager and Administrator who can be contacted during normal working hours, and a part-time Out of School care Supervisor and staff. We are funded by contracts with Auckland Council and Waitakere Ranges Local Board and Ministry of Social Development and Education. We also reply on contestable funding, donations, fundraising and income from courses and renting our spaces.
Committee
Chairperson – Natalie Makeef
Vice Chairperson – Dave Krause
Treasurer – Kyle Turner (absent for photo)
Minute Taker – Carol Burgin
Committee Members – Dinesh Gautan, Michelle Clayton and Liz Andersen (has stepped down to take on the Administrator Role)