This month has already seen events like Local Food Week turn neighbourhoods into communities, DCM hosted a Neighbours Chess Day in Te Aro Park, and Everybody Eats celebrated Pride with a Rainbow Meal.
Te Aro Eats was a hit at CubaDupa with a communal dining experience put on by all the community kai organisations in the Central City.
Coming up there’s a Multi-Cultural Backyard Cricket Festival at the Basin Reserve, and an Easter Potluck Dinner at Te Pokapū Hapori Community Centre.
Building strong communities is a top priority for Council as it lays the foundations for a more resilient city, says Deputy Mayor, Laurie Foon.
“Long-term investment and support of these events is the key to helping turn strangers into communities, and neighbourhoods into connected networks, providing a more resilient, cohesive, and safer environment for all to enjoy.
“Whether it’s through the arts, sharing kai, playing music, or taking part in sport, these events bring people together in a relaxed social gathering and create bonds for a better future.”