He waka eke noa
A place where tamariki thrive and whānau flourish
Supporting Merivale and wider Tauranga since 1993 with whānau support, youth programmes, community spaces, and a safe place to connect.
Registered Charity CC24268
About Us
At the heart of Merivale since 1993
Merivale Community Centre is a grassroots, community-led organisation in the heart of Merivale, Tauranga. We provide a safe, welcoming space where people can find support, connect with their neighbours, and access the services they need.
Our vision is a thriving, vibrant community realising its potential, where people are safe, connected, and making healthy choices for themselves, their whānau and their community.
With the opening of our new purpose-built facility in 2025, blessed by Ngai Tamarawaho and Ngati Ruahine, we have more space than ever to serve our community.
What we do
Services and programmes for our community
We serve as a hub, bringing together the support and information that people need, in a safe, non-judgmental environment. Our tamariki and rangatahi are at the heart of all that we do.
View all servicesWhānau Support
Social work, budgeting advice, counselling, referral and advocacy, food bank referrals, and support for those in family violence situations.
Learn more →Youth Programmes
After-school programme (5 to 18 years), holiday programmes, youth nights, mentoring, and the Kia Mohiotia programme.
Learn more →Community Wellbeing
Exercise classes, GP clinics, Mana Tu kaupapa Maori wellbeing, Mama and Pepi groups, coffee mornings, and community events.
Learn more →What's on
See full timetable →This week at the Centre
News and updates
View all news →What's happening at the Centre
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New building project milestone reached
Construction is progressing well on Tutarawananga. Here’s the latest update on timelines and what to expect.
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Holiday Programme registrations now open
Our April school holiday programme is taking registrations. Free for tamariki aged 5 to 18.
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New free counselling service now available
Free, confidential counselling is now available three days a week, by appointment or drop-in.
Our spaces
Spaces for your community, your event, your mahi
Our new facility features flexible spaces available for community groups, organisations, and businesses. Free for community events, with affordable rates for everyone else.
Pekerangi Hall
Our larger hall space for community events, celebrations, and programmes.
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Get in touch with the Centre
Whether you need support, want to book a space, or just fancy a cup of tea and a korero, we're here for you.