Supporting connection, care and community

The depth and breadth of social, cultural, charitable and educational events that take place at the village throughout the year, bringing together residents and staff alike, create a tangible sense of belonging and connection for all. This is also strengthened by the many social responsibility activities and volunteering initiatives led by independent residents that further enhance the positive experience of living in the village.

The resident-led Entertainment Committee, for example, coordinates a busy calendar of themed soirees and musical performances by guest musicians, while the Trip Committee hosts an exciting and varied schedule of excursions to sites of special interest around the locality. At the same time, the Education Committee will be organising visiting speakers and information events such as the ‘Future Proofing Wellness Week and Expo’, and other interest groups will have arranged thought-provoking presentations and workshops focusing on key events in Aotearoa New Zealand’s life and history.

Reflecting our close connection with the Anglican Diocese of Auckland, warm clothing collection drives and fundraisers in support of the Auckland City Mission and Anglican Trust for Women and Children are planned and implemented by the Village Chapel Spiritual Life Group, a long-standing consultative monthly meeting of chapel volunteers and chaplains. This group helps ensure that spirituality and worship remain responsive to the needs of residents and also invites the wider village community to participate in the chapel’s various missional projects over the year.

In preserving and protecting the natural world, the innovative Green Team works in partnership with village staff and gardening contractors to promote sustainability and biodiversity across the village site. Members organise a wide range of awareness-raising activities, climate positive initiatives and presentations – as well as high-profile events to coincide with DOC’s annual Conservation Week and UN World Environment Day – thus helping to reduce our environmental footprint while nurturing and preserving the natural beauty, flora and fauna of our shared home.

In supporting the above engagement, the Independent Residents’ Committee plays a key advisory and advocacy role, working closely with village management and wider Selwyn teams to foster the respectful, inclusive and community-minded spirit that defines village life.

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