© Raahui Pookeka Community Centres Trust 2024.
All Rights Reserved
© Raahui Pookeka Community Centres Trust 2024.
All Rights Reserved
We’ve been a cornerstone of the community since 2011.
Our Community Resource Centres
Operating as a trust since 2005, our mission remains to provide safe, welcoming resource centres that help our community thrive. Our dedicated team and board of trustees work tirelessly to offer vital services and programs through our three individual centres: Friendship House, Te Whare Awhi, and Creative Huntly. Join us on our journey to foster connection, creativity, and well-being within our vibrant community.
Friendship House
Friendship House serves as a cornerstone for community engagement. It offers a variety of services including:
Educational Workshops: Regular sessions on topics ranging from financial literacy to health and wellness.
Social Groups: Safe spaces for individuals to connect and share experiences.
Parental Programs: Activities and mentorship opportunities for parents.
Te Whare Awhi
Te Whare Awhi is a nurturing environment focused on cultural and individual growth. Key programs include:
Cultural Events: Celebrations and workshops that honor and educate about diverse cultural traditions.
Youth Programs: Activities and mentorship opportunities for young people.
Community Kitchen: A space for shared meals and cooking classes, promoting healthy living.
Creative Huntly – Te Whare Toi o Hakanoa
Creative Huntly is a hub for artistic expression and innovation. It features:
Art Exhibitions: Showcasing local talent and providing a platform for artists.
Creative Workshops: Sessions in various art forms including painting, sculpture, and music.
Public Performances: Opportunities for performers to engage with the community through music, theater, and dance.
Our centres are committed to enhancing the lives of our community members by offering resources that promote personal and communal growth. We invite everyone to participate in the diverse opportunities we provide and contribute to our mission of fostering a supportive and thriving community.
Explore Our Centres
Healthy Home
Assessment
Raahui Pookeka Community Centres Trust is offering free healthy home assessments to whaanau in Raahui Pookeka.
We will come to your home, and give practical advice on where changes can be made and also what other services may be able to offer assistance.
Fruit & Vegetable Co-op
Food Together
$15 gets you a bag full of seasonal, fresh fruit and vegetables!
This is available to anyone and you can order as many as you like.
Pick up from Friendship House each Wednesday, with orders needing to be made and paid for by each Monday.
Activities for the whole community!
Our community centres host a range of different activities and events throughout the year!
Our activities and events are very low-cost and open to the whole Raahui Pookeka Huntly community.
Visit our Activities & Events page for more information.
A thriving, connected
community.
Supporting our community to wellbeing.
Working together with the people of our community and building capability and capacity.
Raahui Pookeka Community Centres Trust operates centres that offer a variety of workshops and services throughout the community of Raahui Pookeka Huntly.
