Community News

Save the date! We're celebrating the recent playground opening in Michaels Avenue Reserve on Friday 9 May at 3:30pm.

Put this in your Term 2 calendar and we'll see you there with free entertainment for tamariki including face painting.

On April 19, our dear, ever-curious, and insect-loving friend Kyle Whorrall was suddenly and unspeakably killed in New Zealand. This fundraiser is being created to help bring Kyle home and to support his family through the unimaginable grief and incredibly complex challenges they now face.

Originally from Los Angeles, Kyle had been living in Auckland, NZ, as he pursued his PhD. Anyone who ever had the chance to meet Kyle will know that he was incredibly intelligent, extraordinarily funny, and inherently kind. Kyle's death is an immense loss is to his family, friends, and the field of entomology.

The circumstances of Kyle's death have introduced unexpected and uniquely challenging obstacles to his family who must now travel thousands of miles to deal with this horrible tragedy. Although no one can eliminate the overwhelming grief and difficult tasks that Kyle's family now face, we can help relieve the associated financial burden.

Funds will go directly to Kyle's mom who will use your donation to support the family’s:

Travel related expenses between the US and NZ

Funeral and memorial expenses

Therapy and grief counseling

Legal, administrative, and other unexpected costs.

Kāinga Ora put together a monthly panui updating the community on what they are doing in the area.

You can read the panui here.

Tuesdays | St Heliers Community Centre

Digital Seniors seeks to erase that barrier and help seniors feel supported and empowered as they learn. Our hubs are weekly social learning spaces for seniors to receive free one-on-one coaching and support using their devices in a positive, fun and social environment.

Our new Digital Seniors hub will be held at St Heliers Community Centre weekly from Thursday 19th September. Hubs will run 10am-12 noon every Thursday morning.

Every Tuesday, 10am - 12pm | Christ Church, 169 Ladies Mile

Japanese songs, hand games, games, seasonal Japanese events, and storytelling for kids aged 0-5 years. $2/session with the first session free.

Contact: ayuminokai2010@gmail.com

Every Second Wednesday, 10am - 12pm | Leicester Hall, Ellerslie

日本人シニアを中心とした異世代交流「集まろう会」のお知らせ

おかげさまで、ご参加くださる皆様の活性の様子がAuckland Councilの方にも徐々に認知いただけておりまして、この度、Orakei Local Boardともコミュニティー活性に向けコラボレーションをスタートできることが決まりました！

早速、今月から毎月第２水曜日１０時〜１２時、Leicester Hall, Ellerslieでも「集まろう会」を開催いたします。

Ellerslie会場は、これまでご参加者さんが少ないマヌカウ方面からも通いやすい場所となります。

ぜひ、皆様の周りの日本人、日本語を話す方々へ情報周知のご協力をお願いいたします。

12:30pm - 1:30pm | Dunkirk Road Activity Centre | 50 Dunkirk Road, Panmure

2025 Meetings:
- Wed 21st May
- Wed 27th August
- Wed 26th November

Get together with like-minded people and organisations working in and around Panmure.

– Collaborate and share information.
– Discounted capacity building and professional development opportunities.
– Make connections and find out what’s going on in the community.

Bring your flyers, brochures or business cards to exchange with other members. Tea, coffee, milo, and snacks are provided.

Contact:dunkirk@xtra.co.nz | 09 570 5539

Thursdays during school term, 9.30am - 11am | Leicester Hall, Ellerslie

Play, craft, snacks and music for kids aged 0-5 years and their caregivers. Leister Hall, Corner Findlay & Ramsgate St

Contact: ellerslieplaygroup@gmail.com