About us
Background
In 1974 the Wellington City Council handed the old Johnsonville Town Board building to their community services section as a centre for the residents of the northern suburbs. Various craft groups, clubs, child care and classes quickly latched on to the joyful hub of community activity that was forming. It became obvious in the late eighties that there was a need for a bigger and better centre than the old Board building and in 1989 a redevelopment committee was established. The group worked tirelessly to raise funds and develop plans for the new centre. Local service groups and businesses, the Wellington City Council and many community fundraisers managed to raise the $1.7million needed for the new centre. The brand new Johnsonville Community Centre opened in 1995, half of the money had been raised by the generous community. The rounded architectural design of the centre reflects the surrounding hills and unique environment of Johnsonville. People now gather in the centre for all sorts of educational, social, cultural and business needs. Johnsonville Community Centre has become a valuable and bustling part of the community.
Purpose
To be a safe and friendly meeting place where the community can work together and meet social, cultural and educational needs.
Mission
The Centre is responsive to our community’s learning and socialising, and that assistance be given to those who need it to meet these goals. To actively seek courses and activities to hold within the Centre and enhance the lives of those living in the community.
Values
- To be welcoming to the community
- To use assets effectively
- To expand community use of the Centre
- To maintain a high standard of services and facilities.
Room Details
We have a variety of rooms available for hire. All rooms are equipped with tables, chairs, whiteboards and electric or gas heating. Data projectors and TV’s are available for hire.
All kitchens have boiling water, teapots, coffee mugs and tea towels for use.
Below are our Room occupancies while Wellington is in Red on the COVID-19 Traffic light protection framework –
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Room No.
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Location
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Capacity
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Facilities
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One
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Downstairs
Frankmoore Avenue
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up to 40
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40 chairs, 5 tables, heat pump, gas wall heater, pull down
screen, fixed whiteboard, shared kitchen facilities*
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OneA
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Downstairs
Frankmoore Avenue
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up to 35
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35 chairs, 10 tables, mobile whiteboard,
shared kitchen facilities*
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Two
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Downstairs Frankmoore Avenue |
up to 15
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15 chairs, 3 tables, whiteboard, 2 electric fan wall
heaters, shared kitchen facilities*
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Three
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Downstairs Frankmoore Avenue |
up to 10
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10 chairs, 2 tables, electric fan wall heater, fixed whiteboard,
shared kitchen facilities*
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Four
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Downstairs Frankmoore Avenue |
up to 50
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50 chairs, 6 tables, heat pump, pull down screen,
mobile whiteboard, shared kitchen facilities*
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Five
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Upstairs Frankmoore Avenue |
up to 35
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35 chairs, 5 tables, heat pump, pull down screen,
fixed whiteboard, tea and coffee making facilities
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Six
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Upstairs Frankmoore Avenue |
up to 3
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4 chairs, 1 table, mobile whiteboard, electric fan wall heater and
shared kitchen facilities*
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Eight
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Upstairs Frankmoore Avenue |
up to 6
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5 chairs, 1 table, electric fan wall heater, fixed whiteboard,
shared kitchen facilities* (more chairs and tables on request)
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Trust Room
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Upstairs
Moorefield Road
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up to 65
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65 chairs, 14 tables, 2 heat pumps, mobile whiteboard, pull
down screen, kitchen – small under bench fridge and domestic oven
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Main Hall
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Downstairs
Moorefield Road
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up to 200
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200 chairs, 28 tables, 2 gas wall heaters, kitchen – commercial steriliser,
small under bench fridge, microwave, domestic oven and a pie warmer.
There is a sound system available for hire
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Management
The Centre is run by a Voluntary Management Committee elected by the community at the annual general meeting held in April each year. The Management Committee is responsible for governance and policy issues and acts as the employer for the paid staff who are responsible for the daily running of the Community Centre. The owner of the Community Centre building is the Wellington City Council. Management of the Centre is undertaken by the Johnsonville Community Centre Inc. The Acting Chairperson is Steve Lynd. If you wish to speak to Steve about any matters relating to the Centre (other than reservations) please e-mail chair@johnsonvillecommunitycentre.org.nz
For all bookings please contact the Centre staff.
Community Centre Staff
Our Community Centre staff include the Centre Manager, Accounts Officer, Centre Administrator and Caretaker.