About
About the Rowley Community Centre Charitable Trust
Originally established as the Rowley Resource Centre, we were recognized as a Key Local Project and supported by the Christchurch City Council to purchase our own building. In April 2023, we became the Rowley Community Centre Charitable Trust (CC32674), strengthening our ability to grow and serve the Rowley/Hoon Hay community.
Our Team
The Centre is governed by a dedicated Board of Trustees and supported by four permanent part‑time staff: a Manager, Community Development Worker, Hoon Hay Fiesta Facilitator, and Financial Administrator. Our volunteers play a vital role in keeping the Centre vibrant and welcoming.
Services we offer:
– Adult Literacy & Numeracy Class
Tuesdays & Thursdays • 9am - 12pm
– Stone Carving Class
Wednesdays • 10am - 12pm
– Fruit & Veggie Pickups
Wednesdays • 9am - 12pm
(Pre‑order & pay $16.50 the Wednesday before)
– One‑on‑One Support
Need help filling out forms, printing, advocacy, or someone to talk to?
We’re here Tues, Weds & Thurs • 9.30am - 2pm
(Email cdw@rcc.net.nz to book a time)
– Lawn Mower Hire
• $20 hire • $20 bond • Full tank of gas
(Return same day before closing — call to book & fill out form)
– Bike Smoothie Hire
Fun, healthy and great for events!
(Call to book in case it’s unavailable — it’s popular!)
– Drop‑In Lounge
Want a chat or a place to hang out? Our lounge is always open to anyone with morning tea & bottomless cuppa always provided!
The aims of the Centre are to:
- To provide community education, learning programmes and educational resources focused on community participation.
- Identify and initiate responses to community needs, local issues and local community development initiatives
- Provide a welcoming safe, secure and accessible venue with appropriately trained support people.
- Continually develop ways of promoting and enhancing a sense of community
- To work towards the health, happiness, self-reliance, self-confidence, dignity and independence of those in the local community foster and promote acceptance of all culture in the community.
The Rowley Community Centre operates because of funding from a number of different community organizations. All funding has to be applied for, and the operation of the Centre and activities offered are dependent on this funding.
