We are building a Wellbeing & Education Centre for the Northern Coromandel Communities.
The Colville Project (TCP) is a grassroots/community led organisation empowering the isolated and vulnerable communities of the Northern Coromandel Peninsula.
By fostering resilience and wellbeing in our own backyard, we aim to create a thriving region that not only supports its residents, but is also able to support the annual influx of thousands of visitors to this region, lauded and cherished as a national treasure.
Rooted in strong community bonds, the Colville Project is tackling the unique challenges faced by our people and building sustainable solutions for the future.
As residents of the Northern Coromandel peninsula, we know the services that look after the health and wellbeing of our community need better resources and infrastructure.
In 2017 we started working on a four stage project - stage one is building a Wellbeing & Education centre that will house our health professionals, the community centre, the op shop plus a number of other community services. Subsequent stages will see recreational facilities developed and provide a range of housing options to meet the demand of the community.
In 2022, The Colville Project Trust purchased 35 hectares to build our centre and we are currently fundraising and working with our architects and consultants to bring this project to fruition!
The Colville Project Trust is steering the project.
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VISION: The Northern Coromandel Peninsula is a model of an isolated rural comunity which is vibrant, resilient and offers lifelong opportunities for growth, learning and wellbeing.
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PURPOSE: To nurture the wellbeing of the Northern Coromandel communities by engaging with our people in building facilities that support innovative wellbeing, education and housing initiatives.
Our project envisages self-sustaining Northern Coromandel communities who retain their unique character, while expanding essential services and social connections. We've developed a plan to meet identified needs through building an environmentally responsible, purpose-built Wellbeing & Education Centre with various housing options and recreational facilities which meet the needs of our wider community.
The larger vision for the project has four stages:
OUR VALUES
Innovation &
responsiveness
We champion forward-thinking solutions, address emerging challenges effectively, and embrace new opportunities to meet the evolving needs of our communities.
sustainable
environments
We commit to achieving lasting positive impacts on our environment, economy, and society.
community
focused
We build strong, authentic connections within our community and beyond.
integrity
Our actions are guided by ethics, openness, and respect for Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
The Colville Project Trust is supported by: Lottery, DV Bryant, NZCGT, Purnell Lawyers, Trust Waikato, COGS and the wide TCPT community.