The location for the centre is adjacent to Anzac Park – 13 Anzac Road, Gate Pā – on land made available by Accessible Properties to support community outcomes. Its central position ensures easy access to schools, early childhood centres, churches, health facilities, and parks.The 500m2 building will be complemented by great outdoor spaces that will meet the needs of the community now and in the future.
The Gate Pā Community Centre will be more than just a physical building. It’s about creating a central hub where the communities of Gate Pā can gather, feel safe, welcomed, develop new friendships and learn new skills.
The community centre will be something the community can own and be proud of, and becomes part of their identity. It will support the community to enhance their own wellbeing and create a more connected and inclusive community.
Everyone will be able to use the community centre. The community centre will provide a variety of professional services and advice; community programmes and events; multi-purpose rooms; a computer/digital hub, a kitchen for food preparation, kaumatua services, and a community noticeboard.
Artist’s impression of proposed concept (subject to change)
Gate Pā Community Centre Trustees
The Gate Pā Community Centre is guided by a dedicated board of six trustees who are passionate about creating a welcoming and vibrant hub for the community.
Working alongside Chairperson Doug Barnes, the board also includes Ron Scott, Rachel Pinn, Esther Martin, Dipika Patel, and Judiann Tapiata. Together, they bring a diverse range of skills, experience, and perspectives to help shape the future of the centre and ensure it meets the needs of the local community.
The trustees are working collaboratively to develop a space that supports connection, learning, wellbeing, and opportunity for everyone.
Dipika Patel (from left), Ron Scott, Doug Barnes, Rachel Pinn, Esther Martin and Judiann Tapiata are looking forward to developing a community centre that reflects the hopes and needs of Gate Pā.