Have you ever wanted to get together with your neighbours and organise a neighbourhood gathering? Do you want to get to know the people who live close to you? "Summer with your neighbours" (formerly known as Neighbourhood Week) is about bringing people closer together, and celebrating the diverse mix of each neighbourhood.

Neighbourhood Week was the brainchild of the Shirley-Papanui Community Board (now known as the Papanui-Innes Community Board), which held the first event in 1998. This popular event has grown from year to year and is promoted by the Council, this year under the new name.

You can apply for a small subsidy from the city council towards your local gathering. Visit www.ccc.govt.nz/GetTogether for more information and to apply for funding. Applications opened 1 August and close 6 September 2020.