OUR STORY.

We saw an opportunity to make a difference

The original Poneke Football Club building was aging, underutilised and no longer fit-for-purpose. Maintaining it was also financially challenging.

We recognised that multiple clubs and community groups were struggling to find affordable venues that met their needs, and too much time was being spent on managing facilities instead of focusing on the important people and programmes these groups support.

With the backing of Our Partners, and thousands of voluntary hours from our Member Clubs, we set out to transform the Poneke Football Club building. Our vision was to create one of New Zealand’s finest venues for clubs, communities, businesses, families, training sessions, sports and meetings. The result is the Toitū Pōneke Community & Sports Centre, affectionately known as ‘thehub.’

 

COLLECTIVE SPACES BRING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER.

The hub model allows clubs and community groups to share resources, facilities and costs. This collaborative approach has many proven benefits:

  • Operational Savings: Reduced costs through shared facilities.

  • Collaboration: Clubs can work together on marketing, membership, and administration.

  • Identity and Control: Clubs maintain their unique identity and operational control while enjoying shared benefits.

  • Fit-For-Purpose Facility: Access to a modern, high-utilisation venue.

  • Professional Management: Ensures smooth and efficient operations.

  • Affordability: An accessible venue for the entire community

  • Inclusivity: Contributes to a healthy community welcoming all cultures, genders, ages and identities.

 

WHAT WE STAND FOR

 The Toitū Pōneke Community & Sports Centre is more than just a venue; it’s a place where the community comes together, collaborates, and thrives.

 

OUR VISION

A dynamic, sustainable and inclusive Hub, that encourages, enables and inspires our community to lead more fulfilling lives through sport, socialisation and active recreation.

 

OUR PURPOSE

To support, strengthen, promote and advocate for sport, active recreation and community groups, for children and adults, and to maximise the facilities, the partnerships and the opportunities the hub provides.

 

OUR VALUES

A  All are welcome

C  Community is our heartbeat

T  Teamwork is essential

I   Integrity in all that we do

V  Vibrant environment

E  Excellence is our aim