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, The Ministry of Youth Development, 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 was a pilot programme run by the Ministry of Social Development in twelve After-school and holiday programmes nationwide. NHT's Glenmoor programmes were chosen as one of the first of these and is now out of this contract, however it is still able to offer a greater variety of activities and give children opportunities they may not have had without this.p>

Reading, spelling maths help for 16 - 24s: 

Q: Is there a cost to this programme?:

A: Currently we have funding from the Tindall Foundation and John Ilott Trust, so we can offer this service for free.

Q: What is SuccessMaker NZ?

A: SuccessMaker NZ is a software programme based on the NZ curriculum.  It has an embedded diagnostic tool, so helps you learn the things you found difficult.  You have a tutor with you, too, to help you out.

Q: I'm a mum with a baby and find it hard to get to a course. I'd like to try it out, but don't know if I can get to it.

A: The tutor can come to your place with SuccessMaker on a laptop at a time that suits you.  You can give it a go without obligation.

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.

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