A community cottage at 201 Hastings Street East in Waltham, Christchurch. It is run by a registered charitable trust from a building owned by Christchurch City Council. The cottage describes itself as a safe place where people can connect, share resources and make friends. Staff offer advocacy, guidance and referrals, and help with CV writing and job seeking. There are small groups, including ukulele, a men's group that meets every two weeks, a craft group and a weaving class. A seniors group meets on the second Thursday of each month, and a seniors foot clinic runs every six weeks, with bookings made through the office. Weekly community lunches are held, and school holiday programmes run. A room is available for community groups after hours, and the office should be contacted for bookings.
Reviewers describe the cottage as welcoming and supportive, and say it feels like a second home. One reviewer says they did not feel judged, and that staff went with them when they did not know what to do. Another found a sense of purpose after time out of work, and was offered voluntary work. A parent says the cottage has helped their partner meet local people and learn about New Zealand. Reviewers also enjoyed the weaving class, which they say is creative and fun.