Who we are?
Roskill Together is a community organisation that empowers and enhances life for the Mt Roskill | Puketāpapa community.
We believe Mt Roskill | Puketāpapa has the potential to become a prosperous, unique, and strongly connected community.
So, we aim to strengthen and improve life for its residents through community-led action.
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Our Approach
We listen to you. And then, we act with you.
Roskill Together exists to support the community, so we ask local residents about their area; what they enjoy, issues they face and ideas they have for the community.
Then, we collaborate with residents to create a community plan; a set of actions and initiatives that improve and enhance the whole community.
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Our Why?
International research shows that the biggest indicator of a long life is not diet or exercise but in fact how socially integrated a person is.
Being part of a community is essential for a long and happy life!
So, we exist to plan, organise and deliver projects and activities with you that bring our community together, empower individuals and enhance life for everyone.
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Our Aims
· Celebrate the cultural diversity of our community
· Inspire people to reach their full potential
· Work cooperatively with others in the community led development area
· Uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity
· Ensure work is community driven and led
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Key Achievements
- Running the Children's Panel Programme for the Puketāpapa Local Board
- Establishing 2 Senior’s social and educational hubs at Housing NZ retirement villages
- Developing the Do Good Feel Good pilot programme to support carbon reduction and community resilience projects
- The Ngā Herenga Waka and Haere Mai & Welcome projects
Meet the Team
When it comes to leading a community organisation, few people are as qualified as Roskill Together’s Manager, David Mitchell. David has 40 years’ experience in community development, community education and community economic development. David has worked as a manager for not-for-profits, government organisations and as a consultant for not for profits in terms of funding and project design, he fell in love with the beautiful diversity of Mt Roskill.
David Mitchell
Roskill Together Manager
Eve is an individual passionate about community-led development, focused on supporting the community to thrive through the achievement of their aspirations. With prior experience in the planning and implementation of community response projects, and a qualification in Development Studies, Eve is driven by the mission of Roskill Together to connect, empower, and enhance the lives of those in the Puketāpapa | Mount Roskill area.