Awapuni Community Centre

22/09/2025

Spring Update from Awapuni Community Centre

As we step out of winter and into the gentle warmth of spring, our Centre is in great heart—and we have some news to share!
We're delighted to welcome Jessie McKechnie as our new Administrator. Jess brings a friendly presence to the role, and can be reached at the usual email:
[email protected]

We also extend our heartfelt thanks to Linda for her valued service and contribution to the Centre—your efforts have been deeply appreciated.

Hall bookings are still available!
If you're planning a gathering, workshop, or community event, get in touch with our Booking Officer Raewyn:
[email protected]

And as the days grow longer, we invite you to enjoy the sunshine with a stroll around our beautiful park.

— Awapuni Community Centre Team

14/07/2025

Do you want to support the amazing work at Awapuni Community Centre? We are on the lookout for a Volunteer Admin person Extraordinaire! Email link in comments.

02/01/2025

This has been reported to Palmerston North City Council . But if you see anyone causing damage, please report it immediately.

06/05/2024

Palmy Playgroup is back in full swing tom. Check out the images of the refurbished Rooms!

We're open tomorrow Tuesday 7th May 9:30-11:45am!
Doesn't the hall look fantastic, we're so excited to be open again 😍
$2 per whanau, byo child's morning tea, tea/ coffee provided 😊

06/02/2024

Another alteration to usual activities at our wee Centre... Please not the Palmy Playgroup will be closed while our renovations are undertaken.

This doesn't stop you from coming to the Park and Playground though and enjoying our amazing outdoor spaces!

Kia ora ( hope this works) , playgroup is going to have to close for approximately 10 weeks starting FEB 19th (estimated reopening is late APRIL)
As the community centre is undergoing a major renovation. With new flooring throughout and a new kitchen being installed. This is abit sad but exciting!
If there is interest we can still meet in the Park on Tuesdays or have some 'feild trips' so our tamariki can maintain their friendships over this time 😊
We'll be open next week 13th and 16th as normal, but need to close this Friday as council are doing an inspection. Sorry for the short notice 😬

04/02/2024

As you may have heard - we have a renovation coming our way! Which means some of our regulars are finding temporary new spaces! this includes Palmy Crop Swap - thanks to Palmerston North City Library for stepping into the gap and providing a venue!

*IMPORTANT NEWS*

Please share around anyone you know who comes to Palmy Crop Swap so we get the word out and not have too many people disappointed!

Our first Palmy Crop Swap is this Sunday…however for the first quarter of this year we have a change of location.

The Awapuni Community Centre is being renovated - so for FEBRUARY, MARCH and APRIL Palmy Crop Swap is kindly being hosted by the Palmerston North City Library !

It will be on the mezzanine floor, newspaper room area. Entrance beside the Paul Dibble sculpture up the ramp on the Square Side or Stairs on George Street side.

We apologize for any inconvenience.

& do help us get the word around if you can.

We are very grateful for the PN City Library’s support in offering an alternative venue.

(We’ll do more reminder posts this week.)

Looking forward to seeing everyone for another year of Crop-Swapping, happy times!

(Picture- golden tomatoes from Helen’s garden.)

21/10/2023

Posted on Palmerston North Parents page. Pop over there

10/10/2023

If you found some keys at the park today, please message this page so we can help get them home where they belong.