Eketāhuna Real Kiwi Country – The Awesomest Town in New Zealand

Welcome to Eketāhuna. Real Kiwi Country. We are a small friendly country town located at the southern end of the Tararua District. Set in a beautiful surrounding of native bush, rivers, farm lands and the magnificent Tararua Ranges and the Awesomest Town in New Zealand. The first European settlers to arrive in Eketāhuna started breaking ground in 1871 and worked with the local iwi to build what is now our town and our shared history. The QR codes around town give you a glimpse into the photographic history of the site where they are posted which you can also view here.

Friendly Locals

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Eketāhuna welcomes all visitors to come and experience our warm friendly Kiwi Country Town. No matter where you go, or what you do, Eketāhuna will always welcome you.

Super Market Eketāhuna Dates for 2025
Sunday September 14, Sunday October 12, November 9, December 14 10am-2pm Community Centre

Next Community Garden working bee will be Thursday 21 August 10am – 12noon. Come and help get ready for Spring! The excellent Eketāhuna Crop Swap is Sunday 17 August 10.30am. Please ensure you bring something garden related to swap.

Firing a Ballista, sometime called a Scorpian at The Across The Ages Event on 01 March in Eketāhuna

We have a range of activities whether you are making a rest stop, filling up with food, coffee, petrol or cash _{(ATM fee applies on withdrawals)} on your way through on State Highway 2, stopping for a round of golf, charging your EV on Haswell Street, visiting Pūkaha, staying for regional events, visiting friends and family or exploring our beautiful region.

Need some fresh air, then take a stroll around the lime track at the Rugby Grounds, or if you need a bit of a work out use our exercise stations. Alternatively take an amble down the cliff walk, access on Bridge Street or at the Campground.

Emily The Jouster Honorary Local — Emily The Jouster @ Across The Ages

School Holiday Fun at Libraries Tararua. Board Game Sessions. Eketāhuna Tuesday 23 Aeptember 11am - 12pm 06 376 0114 Code with Bee-Bots Explore the world of coding with Bee Robot Coding. Great for young minds. Age 6-9 years old. Woodville Library - 06 376 0212 1st October 10am -11.30am Dannevirke Library 06 374 4255 1st October 1-wpm Bookings essential before 17 September Ask your librriain for more details.

Or if you want a little less jump, run or stroll, drop into the Library and Tararua District Council Service Centre on the Corner of Bridge & Main Street where you will always be greeted with a Smile.

Pahiatua Health Shuttle

The St John Health Shuttle is a community service that transports people to medical and heath related appointments and then brings them home again. These appointments include hospital, doctor and specialist visits.
The Service is available for all ages and operated Mondays to Friday (excluding public holidays). Stress free and straight forward St John Health Shuttles are staffed by volunteers and your donations assist in keeping the service running.

Call 0800 589 630 opt 2 to book between 8.30am and 3pm weekdays. Booking are required at least 24 hours before your appointment time (this does not include weekends.)

12 horsepower, three axled, dray loaded with wool bales on Main Street - County building and Garage in background. — 12 horsepower, three axled, dray loaded with wool bales on Main Street – County building and Garage in background.

If you are interested in history check out the Museum on Bengston Street and check out our gallery of photos from the 150th event and the Photographic Histories Of Town Sites for you to look at at your leisure and hope to be adding further site histories over time and if you have photos for the historical pages please send them through too.