Stronger together: Support Twizel’s new Community Hub

For more than 30 years, the Twizel Community Care Centre has been a lifeline for one of New Zealand’s most remote communities. Every weekday, our team opens the door to anyone who needs help. We offer a warm space, a listening ear, support with food or heating, guidance accessing services, or transport to essential medical appointments.

We are here for elderly residents living alone, for families struggling to make ends meet, for people coping with illness, and for those who simply need someone to talk to. We host groups, connect people to government services, support community clubs, and serve thousands every year.

But now, our building is being demolished. With limited time and limited funds, we are working urgently with the Mackenzie District Council to establish a new Community Hub on Mackenzie Drive. This will become the new home of the Twizel Community Care Centre, the Twizel Library, and Twizel Radio. We have begun the process, but we cannot do this alone.

We need help with the costs of relocating, building a suitable building, and preparing the site. Every donation, big or small, brings us closer to keeping these vital services operating.

This project is a chance to build something that truly reflects who we are: a resilient, caring, tightly connected community.

If you’re able to give, please do.

If you can’t give financially, please share our story.

Together, we can build a home for caring for today, for tomorrow, and for generations to come.