Community at heart of hub
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Pokapū ā-Hapori o kahukura / Albany Community Hub is finally in community hands and is being managed by Harbour Sport. Since its opening in 2017, the hub has helped meet the needs of many Albany locals through a series of programmes and events.
Upper Harbour Local Board chairperson Lisa Whyte is delighted with the outcome and that community is at the heart of the hub’s transformation.
‘‘It has always been our goal to see the hub managed by the community for the community, and Harbour Sport is a fantastic partner for us to have. We are excited to see how their expertise will transform the hub into an all-purpose centre that everyone can use and appreciate.
‘‘They will work with our diverse community groups to determine their needs and develop a wide and inclusive range of activities at the hub.’’
In December, the local board appointed the Harbour Sport Trust to manage the hub for three years under a community centre management agreement which includes $50,000 allocated to wider community development in Albany along with an operating budget of $18,000 per annum.
Harbour Sport chief executive Mike
Bishop says Harbour Sport is very excited to take up the management of the Albany Community Hub.
‘‘It is an excellent community facility that we will work to give more visibility to all aspects of our wider community and to showcase what it has to offer.’’
Grace Alley has been appointed the new Community Hub manager and the hub, situated at Albany Domain, off
Albany Highway, has space for a range of activities and can also be hired by community groups. Visit albanycommunityhub.co.nz for details.
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