Community impacted by centre closure

The Ōrewa Community Centre is closing for around four months while seismic strengthening and roof work takes place, leaving regular users of the space scrambling to find alternative venues.

Auckland Council area operations manager Kris Bird says the work is expected to begin by the end of November although the start date remains to be confirmed.

The closure means that the Salt Community Trust will not be able to hold the annual free community Christmas Day lunch this year.

Salt Trust general manager Nigel Debenham says it intends to provide its foodbank clients with an extra hamp...

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