You can apply for a grant of up to $200 to support the cost of holding an event in your neighbourhood. Neighbours Aotearoa is held in March. Applications close 5pm Sunday February 22nd. Apply here.
Neighbours Aotearoa, formerly known as Neighbours Day, is a community initiative that is all about growing, connecting, strengthening and celebrating neighbourhoods across the country. Community Waitākere has facilitated events to promote Neighbours Aotearoa in West Auckland since 2016. Our role is to assess and distribute funds to applicants on behalf of the Waitākere Ranges, Henderson-Massey and Whau local boards.
Funding supplied by Waitākere Ranges, Whau and Henderson-Massey local boards. Administered and distributed by Community Waitākere Charitable Trust.
These events have grown and expanded from one day per year to an entire month, typically held around March-April. The idea is to encourage people to get to know their neighbours by hosting an event and inviting those residing around them, with the intention of building stronger connections amongst our local communities. This can take on many formats, including open days for existing community groups, people inviting others living on their street over for a BBQ and kōrero, planning neighbourhood resilience groups or having a whole block party.