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Christmas Cards for our Community
With only less than 2 weeks to go till the Christmas Carnival in Blockhouse Bay! We’ll be joining in on the festivities by making Christmas Cards for our community. Whether you want to make one for someone special or pop it into our letterbox for it to go to a senior at West Auckland Hospice we'd love to see you! We're teaming up with West Auckland Hospice and giving back to the seniors in our community who spend Christmas alone and may not receive anything. This season, let’


Important Notice for 2026
With the end of the year fast approaching, our Centre will be closing it's doors for a bit longer than usual. As always, our last day will be on the 19th of December 2025 so our amazing staff and volunteers can take a well deserved break over the holidays however we will remain closed until the 2nd of March 2026 due to renovations taking place. Our staff will return from the 12th of January 2026 where they will be monitoring emails, social media channels and doing some mahi b


Farewell to our School Holiday Programme
We want to thank each and every one of you who has been involved in our journey over the years.


You're invited to our AGM | 3rd November 2025
Whether you’ve been part of our journey for years or you’re just getting to know us, we’d love to see you at our AGM on the 3rd of November.


You're invited to Barbieland!
Come and watch Barbie with us on October 24th 2025 from 5.30pm We're going pink for October to support Breast Cancer Awareness Month by...


Puppet Making Workshop on the 11th October!
Do you want to celebrate your favourite marine creature at the Whau Arts Festival on the 18th of October? Do you need some help making a...


Fathers Day Creation Station
Fathers Day is right around the corner so what better time than to come down to our Centre and join in on the Fathers Day Creation...


Get Blockhouse Bay Disaster Ready!
With the weather keeping us on our toes this winter there's no better time to be disaster ready. Join Shalema from Community Waitakere on...


Get to know the Whau in New Lynn!
On the 2nd of August 2025 the team at the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre will be at Get to know the Whau from 12.30pm - 2.30pm. Make...


Matariki Star Hunt
The stars of Matariki are hiding at the Centre on the 29th of June 2025 and we need your help to come and find them!


Mothers Day Creation Station
Come down to the Saturday Markets on the 10th of May to make something special for Mum!


Composting Workshop in the Bay!
Join Adam from The Compost Collective at this free Composting Workshop on May 19th from 6pm - 8pm at our Centre.


New Craft Group in the Bay!
Calling all crafters from near and far! The Blockhouse Bay Community Centre have their very own Craft & Coffee group starting on Monday...


Blockhouse Bay Community Shed
Come on down to the monthly meeting! Every second Wednesday of the month from 7pm in the Iona Scout Hall Are you passionate about...


Become a Friend of the Centre!
Come and join an incredible group of people at the Blockhouse Bay Community Centre!


Western & Central Leader now at BHBCC!
Come on in to the centre to grab a copy of the Western & Central Leader!


Table Tennis is here!
Come down to our centre from 12.30pm - 2.30pm on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays to join our free table tennis group.


Drop off point for Pregnancy Help
Pregnancy Help provide free, practical support and advice to anyone caring for Tamariki in Aotearoa. Part of their mahi involves the...


Annie's Active Achievers
Get up and get moving this morning with Annie’s Active Achievers (65+ Years) before the end of the year. Perfect for those who are unable...


Zumba with Shar & Chala
Zumba has a mantra: It’s for everybody and every body! Finish your Wednesday off on the right foot as you join a group of incredible...


Line Dancing at Blockhouse Bay Community Centre!
Get your cowboy boots on and join Doris Tan for an incredible Tuesday morning at our Centre! Day : Tuesdays Beginner classes : 9.30am - 10.30am Advanced classes : 10.30am - 11.30am Cost : $10 per class Contact: Doris Tan | doristan@windowslive.com


Preschool Song & Dance for under 5 pop up sessions for Term 4 2024!
For only 6 weeks our Preschool Song & Dance Class will be at our centre in Term 4!
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