WACST - Wainoni Avonside Community Services Trust

22/02/2026

Today marks 15 years to the day our city split open.
At 12:51pm on 22 February 2011, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck shallow and close, and in a moment the familiar became unrecognisable. 185 people lost their lives. Thousands carried injuries you could see, and countless more carried injuries and trauma you couldn’t see.

We too were very blessed to be safe and missed being trapped by 2 metres.

To everyone who dug in, big or small, thank you.
15 years on, that pain is still very real. But so is what’s risen from it. We have a city with momentum, identity, and heart.

18/02/2026

The Wainoni Avonside Community Services Trust Special General Meeting was held today Wednesday 18th September 2026
Firstly, thank you for all who attended
Secondly, as the Meeting went on rather late the Scrutineers were not finished until most people left. So in order to advise those attending we are posting the results on here, and will email those we have email addresses for:
The following are the results of the vote:
To dissolve the Trust: 48 in favour
and 6 against.

Our thanks to Greg Mitchell - Burwood Community Board Member and Kim Money for their support as scrutineers.
We are happy for these results to be shared with any participants who left early.

15/02/2026

Special General Meeting for Participants (Members) this Wednesday at 12noon.

Rules for the meeting will be simple.
No Yelling or disrepect of others, No speaking over top of anyone else.

12/02/2026

This is currently the only page we operate.
Any information shared on other groups pages or other peoples profiles or community pages maybe untrue and deemed as misinformation.

If you have any enquries or info to share with us your welcome to get intouch here or email [email protected].

30/01/2026

07/01/2026

WACST will not be opening on 19 January as previously planned.

Unfortunately, as we no longer have a sufficient number of trustees to continue, we are unable to operate as a charity and WACST is therefore having to close the Activity Groups.

We sincerely apologise to our dedicated members who have attended and supported us for many years, and we thank you for your commitment.
We wish you all the very best for the future.

22/11/2025

Next event held by St Pauls

21/11/2025

Come down to St Pauls 130 Burwood
Spring Fling now on.
Craft Bouncy Castle Games. Food
Music
Now on.
Bargains Galore
see u there....

22/10/2025

Kia ora everyone,

Christchurch City Council is urging residents to get prepared ahead of severe winds forecast to hit our region today and tomorrow.

Canterbury is currently under a red wind warning, with destructive winds of up to 130km/h expected across Christchurch and Banks Peninsula. These winds could cause widespread damage, including downed trees and powerlines, dangerous driving conditions, and disruption to transport and power supply. High temperatures are also increasing the risk of fire.

Here’s what you can do to prepare today:

Secure or bring inside any loose outdoor items such as furniture, trampolines, and rubbish bins.
Postpone outdoor activities and avoid trees in parks and gardens.
Avoid unnecessary travel from this evening and consider changing any travel plans.
A total ban on outdoor fires and fireworks is in force due to the extreme fire danger. Check any recent fires are completely out and cold.
Check on neighbours, friends, and whānau who may need assistance.
Ensure pets and stock have safe shelter, and gates and fences are secure.
Charge mobile phones, torches, and power banks in case of power or communication outages.
Stay informed by following Civil Defence Emergency Management Canterbury on Facebook.
The latest weather information comes from MetService, Te Ratonga Tirorangi.
And we'll update you on this page too

Any enquires please get in touch.
Mike Gibbs 0275055811 - [email protected]

17/09/2025

Today we held the 2025 AGM; and out of the AGM came a few changes in leadership.
Here is a list of the new office holders.

Chairperson. Beverley Hill - 3 years a trustee
Deputy Chair. Vacant - looking
Secretary. Mike Gibbs - retained
Treasurer. Lesley Case
General Trustees. Kerry Langley, Ani Debodt - retained
New Trustees. Julie Carter - returning as a trustee.

Our next Trustees meeting will be Tuesdat Oct 14th at 1pm at WACST. everyone is welcome