The Rose Centre / Te Whare Rose

25/08/2026

Remember Taylor Sol, who had the Rose Centre completely captivated with his incredible handpan concert? Well... he's back! 🥹✨

This time, experience The Miracle - one special show on 4 September, 6.30pm.
It sold out last time, so don't leave this one until the last minute!

🎟️ Get your tickets: https://events.humanitix.com/handpanconcertseptember4

25/08/2026

25/08/2026

🌟 Join the North Shore CMA Team – Belmont Centre Coordinator Wanted! 🌟
North Shore CMA is looking for a caring, community-minded person to lead our Belmont Centre! You need a can-do attitude. 💛
📍 The role:
✅ 6 hrs/week – Thursday mornings (approx. 4 hrs on-site) + remaining hours from home
✅ School term only – NO work during school holidays (40 weeks a year)
✅ Occasional Friday meetings/training
💬 What you'll do:
Lead a small team of volunteers running fun morning activities for isolated older adults, including an ACC-approved strength and balance program.
🙋 You'll need:
Empathy for older people, good organisational skills, comfort with Microsoft Office, and the ability to work unsupervised. Experience with volunteers or strong local networks is a bonus!
Perfect for a parent with school-age kids or a retiree wanting meaningful part-time work. 🧡
👉 Apply: Email [email protected] with your CV and cover letter for a full job description.

24/08/2026

🍳👩‍🍳 New class alert!
Little chefs - this one’s for you!!

Little Cook’s Classes are coming to the Rose Centre with two fun-filled sessions over two weeks as a taste taster for next term - pun intended 😋

A chance for kids to get hands-on, learn some kitchen skills, make something delicious and, most importantly, have fun along the way. 👩‍🍳✨

💻 All the info below, to book now, email: [email protected]
Get in quick!

23/08/2026

NZ Mountain Film Festival is coming to the Rose Centre and we are so excited! 🗻

Two nights of incredible films celebrating adventure, wild places and the people who go looking for them.

🎟️ 1 & 2 October - tickets are on sale now through Humanitix.
🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/nz-mountain-film-festival-p3up4bzr

20/08/2026

If you haven’t seen the masterpiece that is Les Liaisons Dangereuses by Company Theatre NZ … what are you doing?! 👀

We’ve absolutely loved watching this one come together and it’s safe to say the finished production is something pretty special.

The sets. The costumes. The actors. The drama. 👏

There are shows this weekend, so grab your tickets while you can - or if this weekend is already looking a little too busy, plan ahead for next week!

And just LOOK at some of the incredible work that’s gone into this production below 👇

🎟️ Tickets here: https://www.iticket.co.nz/events/2026/aug/les-liaisons-dangereuses

18/08/2026

🎉 $2,875 raised towards our $8,000 goal!

32 seats have already been sponsored, helping us fund much-needed lighting and sound upgrades at the Rose Centre. A huge thank you to everyone who has supported us so far! 💛

Our second round of personalised plaques is about to be installed!

Father’s Day is coming up, so skip the socks this year 😉 Give a gift with meaning and sponsor a seat for someone special.

👉 Sponsor a seat & become part of our story through iTicket

17/08/2026

We're seeing how much interest there is for a FREE separation support group. 💛

Running over four weeks at the Rose Centre for people navigating separation, we'd love to hear from anyone who might be interested in taking part.

Simply fill out our anonymous Expression of Interest form. It takes just a few minutes and doesn't commit you to anything.

Know someone who might benefit? Feel free to share it with them too. 💛

👉 https://forms.gle/uGcym5EU13eAc6kA7

17/08/2026

🤠 NEW at the Rose Centre - Beginners Line Dancing! 💃🕺

Dust off those cowboy boots and mosey on over! Come along for an hour of line dancing, good music and a bit of fun, guided by a supportive and experienced teacher. No partner needed, no previous experience required - just bring yourself and be ready to have a go! 👢🎶

🗓️ Wednesdays
🕙 10–11am
📍 Rose Centre
💰$40 for four sessions (taste tester for next term)

Booking is essential! Book now!
📧 Helen: [email protected]
📞 021 397 701

14/08/2026

💛 Community shout out: Nimesh (Nim)

If you've lived on the peninsula for any length of time, chances are you've met Nim and his lovely wife Priti. For ten years, he's been the friendly face behind our local dairy, always ready with a smile and chat. We thought we'd get to know him a little better!

🤩 What's one thing people would be surprised to learn about you? "I never forget a name"
🙌What's one piece of advice you've learned from serving thousands of customers? "Be kind, kids only know the love language, so treat them with kindness"
🍫What's your go-to treat from your shelves? "Whittaker's Creamy Milk Chocolate"
🛝If you could grant one wish for the neighbourhood, what would it be? "An amazing new playground in the Rose gardens to attract more families and visitors"
📱If you had a time machine, where would you visit? "The 1990's & early 2000s, before social media, when life felt more private and not the open book of today"
🚗Nominate another local legend you'd like us to feature - "Lewis Rowe"

A huge thank you, Nim, for the kindness and connection you bring to our community. 💛🏡