About us

Our two centres, Te Tūhunga Rau and Raukawa Community Centre, lead programmes and events that build connections and promote social well-being.

From community meals and craft groups to fitness classes and holiday activities, the community centres host a vibrant range of services and events for everyone.

Our social services include Kaibosh food parcels and visits from professionals like midwives, financial mentors and legal advisors.

Outside our regular programmes, Te Tūhunga Rau is a hive of activity for private and social functions. See our venue hire information here.

The team

Meet our people

Jennifer Mason is the manager of the Strathmore Park community centres – read the announcement about her appointment here.

Other team members are: Tereska, Payman, Pauline, Seraphina (Phina) and Annaliese. We also acknowledge our wonderful volunteers who support our mahi, including Eta, who is pictured with the team.

We work across both Te Tūhunga Rau and Raukawa Community Centres. Please feel free to get in touch here.

Pictured from left: Phina, Annaliese, Jennifer, Eta, Payman, Pauline, Tereska.

Purpose and Vision

Purpose

Manaaki Tāngata: We provide opportunities for the people of Strathmore Park to connect, grow and thrive.

Vision

An enriched community.

Values

Belonging and Whanaungatanga

Welcoming with aroha and respect.
Building a sense of place for all.

Useful

Holding ourselves accountable—asking, “Is it helpful?” and “Is it the best we can do?”
Using resources wisely and meaningfully.

Together

Connecting and collaborating.
Bringing people with us; dreaming, doing and celebrating together.

Momentum

Moving forward with energy and purpose.
Reaching and striving for better outcomes.

Strathmore Park Community Centre Trust

A registered charitable trust oversees the two community centres. Trust members meet five times a year – read the Trust Deed.

Current trustees are: Sue McCabe (Executive Chair), Simon Bowden and Rachel Healy.

We are currently recruiting new trustees; if you are interested in learning more, please get in touch with Sue McCabe and check out the position description here.

Freshen Up

Strathmore Park Community Action Coalition

Operating separately to the Strathmore Park Community Centres, the Community Action Coalition is made up of organisations and individuals with an ongoing commitment to our suburb, demonstrated through their mahi in and for this place. The coalition’s role is to provide strategic direction and leadership to support a community-led development approach in Strathmore Park.

Organisations represented on the coalition include Kahurangi School, the Strathmore Park Residents’ Association, Kahurangi Friends and the Strathmore Park Community Centres as well as other relevant parties.

The Coalition’s aims include:

to develop the community’s strengths and assets
to identify shared issues and opportunities to generate local solutions
to develop an active citizenship that makes Strathmore Park a better place to live

Click here for the Coalition’s Terms of Reference.

Community priorities and conversations

Over the years, Strathmore Park residents have provided a range of ideas to develop their suburb through events and projects, many of which have come to fruition.

Members of the public who are currently looking to engage in community consultation in Strathmore Park are first encouraged to read this Summary of Consultation, Strathmore Park 2013 to 2019.