Highbury Whānau Centre

29/05/2026

29/05/2026

Join the HWC Team – We’re Hiring!



Are you passionate about supporting rangatahi and making a real difference in our community? We currently have two exciting opportunities available at HWC:



Youth Mental Health Clinician/Counsellor
Applications close: 12pm Wednesday 12 June
Apply here: https://nz.seek.com/job/92157795?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-2



HWC – Youth Transitions Support Worker
Applications close: 12pm Monday 22 June
Apply here: https://nz.seek.com/job/92241762?tracking=SHR-WEB-SharedJob-anz-2



If you’re looking for meaningful work, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to positively impact young people and whānau, we’d love to hear from you.

We have available 1 (one) position (40 hours per week) Full-time. This is based in Palmerston North, and covers the wider Manawatū.

28/05/2026

Your voice matters ‼️ We want to hear from you ‼️

If you’re on the Youth Payment or Young Parent Payment, come share your experiences, ideas, and whakaaro with MSD and help shape services for rangatahi.

Information can be found on the flyer, or you can contact the START Youth Service on 0800 782 781. Otherwise, feel free to just rock up on the day 🙂

26/05/2026

Kia ora koutou,

Just a reminder that we have our third 4412 Community Market coming up this Friday the 29th from 5–8pm. This market is another collaboration with the Pasifika Night Market and will be held inside the HWC.

We’re looking forward to another awesome evening of kai, stalls, and community connection, and would love to see you there. ❤️🤍🖤

15/05/2026

Join us for an evening of island flavours and community warmth. Bring your family, bring cash, enjoy delicious kai, and support our local Pasifika stallholders.
A beautiful night to celebrate culture and connections.

14/05/2026

Pink Shirt Day 2026 💕

Kōrero Mai, Kōrero Atu, Mauri Tū, Mauri Ora - Speak Up, Stand Together, Stop Bullying.

Today our rangatahi and kaimahi sprinkled some kindness by decorating cupcakes to gift to someone they appreciate 🍰💗

Pink Shirt Day is about celebrating kindness, inclusiveness, and diversity within our communities, while standing together against bullying. Let’s continue to uplift one another and be Upstanders, not Bystanders 🙌

HWC 💗
Pink Shirt Day Aotearoa

13/05/2026

Tēnā koutou e te whānau,

Have a read of our latest newsletter to see some of the awesome mahi our kaimahi have been involved in throughout the community over the past few months.

You can also view an archive of our past newsletters on our website here: https://www.hwc.org.nz/newsletters

07/05/2026

YOUTH DAY 2026

Head down to START Youth Service and celebrate Youth Week.

This year’s theme, “Our Voices Matter, We Deserve to Be Heard”"Taringa whakarongo ki te reo on nga Taiohi", is all about uplifting youth voices and creating spaces where rangatahi can express themselves through creativity, culture, leadership, kōrero, and connection.

Youth Week is for everyone! a chance to celebrate the mana, energy, and ideas our young people bring to the world simply by being themselves.

START is hosting a free event open to the community and rangatahi so come and contribute to the mural for our building, play some games, build connections and enjoy some kai.

📅 Wednesday 20th May 2026
⏰ 10:00am – 2:00pm
📍 212 Featherston Street, Palmerston North
(Corner of Taonui & Featherston)

Bring your mates, bring your whānau, and come celebrate our rangatahi 💛

28/04/2026

🌺 Kia ora koutou,

Scan the QR code to register for the Every Bite Manawatū 4-week food waste reduction programme with a fun, flavour-filled evening celebrating Pasifika-style desserts 🍰

We’re excited to welcome special guest Aaron Freeman (from My Kitchen Rules and Polynesian Cooks), who will be sharing his skills and passion for vibrant, simple desserts. Learn how to create delicious treats while making the most of what you already have in your pantry.

On the night you’ll enjoy:
🌺A live dessert demonstration
🌺Tasty samples to enjoy
🌺Practical tips, tricks & recipes to reduce food waste
🌺An introduction to the Every Bite programme
🌺A chance to connect with your community

📅 Date: Tuesday, 5th May 2026
⏰ Time: 6:45 – 8:30pm
📍 Location: All Saints (38 Church Street, Palmerston North)
🎟️ Tickets: $17.50

23/04/2026

Tomorrow we acknowledge ANZAC Day - a time to reflect on the bravery of those who have served, and those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

E kore rātou e kaumātuatia
Pēnei i a tātou kua mahue nei
E kore hoki rātou e ngoikore
Ahakoa pehea i ngā āhuatanga o te wā
I te hekenga atu o te rā
Tae noa ki te aranga mai i te ata
Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou
Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou

If you would like to join the Palmerston North community, ANZAC services will be held tomorrow Saturday 25th April at Te Marae o Hine (The Square):
Dawn Service – 6:00am
Civic Service – 10:00am

A friendly reminder, that due to the public holiday of ANZAC Day observed our services will be closed on Monday 27 April.