FAQ

General:

Q: How do you manage to provide so many activities at such low cost?

A: We receive funding from a variety of sources, from Government funding such as Ministry of Social Development, COGS and Lotteries, to Council and Shirley/Papanui Community Board and Fendalton/Waimairi Community Board funding, as well as amounts from St Albans Baptist Church, Canterbury Community Trust, Southern Trust, Pub Charity, Eureka Trust, Boulcott Fund , the John Ilott Trust, Mainland Foundation, United Way, Archer Memorial Trust, Dove Charitable Trust and the Perry Foundation. We are also supported by the generosity of businesses such as Brumbys, Edgeware, Veges Direct, McGrafix.com and Reach Out Press. We have over 130 volunteers who regularly contribute their time and energy to the work of the Neighbourhood Trust.

Q: How can I support the work of the Trust?

A: Neighbourhood Trust is registered with the Charities Commission and financial donors can receive tax receipts for tax credits. The Trust relies heavily on volunteers to deliver programmes and help at events. Contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information on how to help.

After-School and Holiday Programmes:

Q: Does my child have to go to the school to be able to come to the after-school programme? A: No, we have children from a number of different primary and intermediate schools attending our after-school and holiday programmes. We can also arrange for your child to be picked up from Hammersley Park School, Our Lady of Fatima or Mairehau Primary School.

Q: If I receive a WINZ subsidy, can I also receive a 'two children from one family' discount? A: Sorry, but no. If you already receive a subsidy, we cannot discount further.

Q: When do your holiday programmes run over the Christmas break? A: The holiday programmes run in the last two weeks of the holidays, before going back to school in February. The first week has programmes running both at Hammersley Park Primary and Glenmoor Primary, while the programmes in the second week run at Glenmoor Primary and Northcote Primary.

Q: What are Extended Services? A: Extended Services are a pilot programme run by the Ministry of Social Development in four After-school and holiday programmes nationwide. Over the next two years further programmes will be added to a total of twelve. These programmes will offer a greater variety of activities and give children opportunities they may not have had without this. NHT's Glenmoor After-school and Holiday programmes have been chosen as providers for this service.

Golden Connection programme:

Q: Do I have to come to church to come to the Golden Connection activities? A: No, you are welcome whether you attend church or not. God doesn't have any favourites, and neither do we.

Q: Do I have to book to come to the activities? A: The bus trips, meals and foot clinic all require you to book in.

The Mairehau newspaper:

Q: Can people from the community submit articles for The Mairehau? A: Yes, The Mairehau is a contributions-driven newspaper, but please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or ring 355 6522 for a copy of the Contributions Guidelines. Pressures of space may mean that some articles may be edited, reserved for a later issue or not published.

Website:

Q: Can anyone use the Forum page?  A: Yes, it's there for you to put your ideas and comments.  If you have an event going on please use this to advertise to others.

Q: How do I put an article on the Forum page?  A: Click on the Mairehau/North St Albans residents issues, which will take you through to the page. Click on a topic of interest to you or the ‘New Topic’ red box, then type in a title and your comments. Your new entry may take up to a couple of days to appear on the website, as all comments are moderated before being approved for the site.