A Community Morning Tea
Join Our Village and the Rodney Community Team for a relaxed morning tea designed to support our local whānau as we prepare for the next school term. This event is a space for connection, where parents can enjoy hot drinks and kai while accessing or donating essential school uniforms.
- Date: Thursday, 16 July
- Time: 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM
- Location: St Matthews Church Lounge, 60 Garfield Rd, Helensville
- Parking: Available to the side and rear of the church.
Pick-up: Local pre-loved school uniforms (including Kaipara College, Helensville Primary, and Parakai School) are available for a koha or are free for those in need.
Donate: Bring your unwanted, clean school uniform items to help fill the racks for other families.
Engage: While you browse the racks, children can enjoy provided activities. We invite you to share your thoughts on “Why our community matters to me” on our Community Conversations Wall!
Drop-off Points
If you cannot attend the morning tea but have uniforms to donate, you can also visit our local collaboration partners:
- Our Village: Pop in on Thursdays from 9.30-12pm at 60 Garfield Rd, located behind the Church in the lounge. Parking to the side of the church, or at the rear.
- Helensville Mechanical: Look for the uniform donation basket at 90 Mill Road.
- Rodney Community Team Thursday drop-in: Donate to Arwen Flowers during 10-12pm most Thursdays at the Council Meeting Room, 49 Commercial Rd, next to the library.
Thank you!
A number of people and organisations have supported Our Village to offer pre-loved school uniforms and provide a place of community connection and support. We would like to give a big thank you to our volunteers, local schools, Helensville Mechanical, Nicky Horsbrough, the Lions, Paper-Plus, Rodney Community team and the Rodney Local Board.
For more information or to inquire about specific inventory needs (such as jackets or winter items), please contact Kayla Clements at ourvillagenorthwest@gmail.com
