Who's going to run the new Community Centre in Manners Street? The Y
From WCC News
Wellington City Council is pleased to announce a funding partnership with The Y to manage Te Pokapū Hapori – the new inner-city community centre opening at 107 Manners St in May.
Along with the community centre, The Y will also manage the Youth Hub which is due to open in the city later in the year once an appropriate venue is secured. Integrating the two facilities together will lead to a greater range of programmes and services, which will bring greater benefits to the community,
Both Te Pokapū Hapori and the Youth Hub are key initiatives for the Pōneke Promise, a community-driven partnership between the Wellington City Council, Police, retail and hospitality sectors, as well as other key groups to promote a safer, more vibrant and welcoming central city.
Chief Executive of The Y Brendan Owens says the group is thrilled to work in partnership with the Council to manage both spaces, and the opportunities it brings to build programmes and connection across the two sites to better meet the needs of residents and young people in the city.
“Our vision of building strong kids, strong families and strong communities means we are the ideal partner to support Wellington City Council in creating safe spaces in the city, where people can connect, be active, have a sense of ‘belonging’ and just be themselves.
