So what exactly do SPiCE do? We are involved in a variety of projects, large and small, all benefiting the local area of Sandringham.
Have a look at a selection of our projects below to find out more!
Have a look at a selection of our projects below to find out more!
Bringing The Community Together
Floral Carpet Festival Our vibrant Floral Festival is a feast for the senses, bringing the whole community together in an explosion of colour. Read more about this colourful festival here.
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MatarikiTraditionally a time where people and communities come together to remember the past year, celebrate the present and plan for the future. Read more about our event here.
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Sandringham Spring FestivalThe Spring Festival has been a key event for the Sandringham community for 20 years. Run by Sandringham Business Association, you can read about how SPiCE gets involved here.
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Improving Our Local Environment
Moth Plant WarriorsRead about how our amazing Moth Plant Hunting Competition replaces this invasive vine with beautiful native plants.
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Grafted Fruit TreesLocal gardener, Ellen Schindler, is bringing a kaleidoscope of colour and deliciousness to Sandringham through our grafted fruit tree project. Find out more here.
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Re-Wilding WateaSPiCE want to re-wild a small section of Watea Reserve by implementing a 'no-mow zone'. Read about the benefits to the environment here and have your say.
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Enhancing Our Shared Space
Local Reserve RedevelopmentRead about how the community came together to transform their local reserve and in the process created a motivated group of locals with big ideas for Sandringham.
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Urban Art ProjectFind out about our latest urban artwork and watch the vibrant transformation take place. Read about the local inspiration for the design from the artist, Ross Liew.
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Diwali Lights A colourful glittering display of lights in Sandringham Reserve to celebrate Diwali - the Festival of Light. See how the reserve was transformed with chandeliers and fairy lights for this magical event.
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Representing Our Local Community
Engaging with local board, Auckland Council and Auckland TransportAs SPiCE is a local, place-based organisation, we often work with the Albert-Eden Local Board, Auckland Council and Auckland Transport. Read more about what we do here and how you can get involved.
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Tactical UrbanismTactical Urbanism is all about action. Also known as DIY Urbanism, Planning-by-Doing, Urban Acupuncture, or Urban Prototyping, this approach refers to citizen-led approach to change. Read all about this fascinating movement here and get involved.
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Creating a shared visionAs a community-led development organisation, it is key to our kaupapa that we work from a shared community vision. We seek to build plans with those who live, work, care, play, and invest in Sandringham. Learn more here.
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If you are interested in finding out more about any of these projects or would like to get involved we would love to hear from you.
