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Eketāhuna Tennis AGM 2023
Thursday 27 July, 7.00pm Eketāhuna InnAll welcome. We really need new members! You don’t have to play tennis. A big part of what we do is maintain the turf, lights and pavilion. We need new members to ensure we are able to continue to maintain this wonderful facility.For more info contact Kirsten Waterman 0211311575.
Situation Vacant
A Vital Position In Promoting New Zealand’s Awesomest Town After years of sterling service Jules is standing down and we are seeking someone to step into her footsteps made by her very pink gumboots and other fabulous footwear as Eketāhuna Our Town Inc. Information Centre Administrator. A paid part-time position. For further details and job description please email eketahunakiwicountry@xtra.
Eketāhuna Community Board May 2023 Meeting
A couple of comments from our May Meeting:Sarah and Angela attended from the Tararua District Council to answer any questions during the meeting and some Eketāhuna residents came along. In the Public Forum part of the meeting, Jacob Holland voiced his concern over the proposed rates increase. A resolution was made to invite the Tararua District Council Mayor and some…
Eketāhuna 2023 Calendar
Eketāhuna 2023 CalendarPrice reduced – Now $5.00eaThere are very few calendars left. Get in Quick!Great souvenir pictures.Available from the Eketāhuna Information Centre
Alf Rowden Humanitarian Award Celebration
The community board would like to extend an invitation to celebrate the awarding of the Alf Rowden Humanitarian Award to Terry and Corinna Carew for their extensive volunteer work in the Eketāhuna Community.Everyone is invited to join us at the Award Ceremony in the Community Centre Supper Room on the 29th June at 6pm.We look forward to seeing you there…
Alf Rowden Humanitarian Award Nominations Now Open
The Eketahuna Lions Club instigated the Alf Rowden Humanitarian Award as a tribute to the Late Alf Rowden (died 1983) for his contribution to Eketāhuna over many years.. When the Eketāhuna Lions Club went into recess in 1994, Promotions Eketāhuna was asked to take over the award. The judges would be looking for those who have made a great contribution…
TDC Are Consulting
Tararua District Council have set up a portal on their website for consultation https://engage.tararuadc.govt.nz/ for us to have our say. You do need online access and they require you to register with a valid email address and your postcode to consult. Once registered you can access a range of consultation surveys such as RatesAnnual plans and later in the year…
Copper’s Corner
The majority of my time during April has been spent attending a number of vehicle crashes with attendance at two serious crashes on ANZAC Bridge. The main issue relayed to me from farmers in in the Eketahuna/Alfredton area is poachers so I have been conducting a number of patrols during my day and late shifts in the rural area and to date I haven’t come across any suspicious activity, but will keep up my patrols.
Happy 100th Birthday Joy Parsons
Joy celebrated her 100 years birthday on 27 March 2023 at Kandahar Court in Masterton. Joy lived in Eketāhuna for a number of years, meeting her 2nd husband, Maurice Parsons, through the Eketāhuna Golf Club.Joy volunteered at the Eke Op Shop, made jewellery, loved going to the Market days in the Wairarapa and selling Avon products. She was very keen…
Eketāhuna Community Board April 2023 Meeting
A couple of comments from our April Meeting:We heard a presentation from Peter Sinclair, the Tararua District Councils Emergency main advisor. Peter will come and meet with the Eketāhuna Community Civil Defence Response Group in the near future, possibly in June. I will update with a time and place as soon as I know and encourage anyone interested to come…
Eketāhuna Library Reduced Hours
From 24th April until 26th May the Eketāhuna Library Reduced Hours will apply. Close Monday and Wednesday normal hours on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
Super Market Dates 2023
Super Market Eketāhuna 10-2pm Community Centre.
All proceeds from stall hire go to local community groups.
Dates for 2023
Sunday May 14
Eketāhuna Mellemskov Easter Hours
The Eketāhuna Mellemskov Museum will be open 2-4pm on the Saturday of Easter Weekend and 10am – 4pm on Sunday to coincide with the Super Market at the Community Centre. Hope to see you there.
Eketāhuna Fire Brigade
March Call Outs 1x MVC Putara road 1x old cow shed fire electric SH2 2x call-outs to suspicious house fire Nireaha Road1 call back to house fire to dampen fire. Congratulations to our new recruits Holly Bowater and Laurence Prince have just finished their course. Stay Safe Check before you light a fire at www.checkitsalright.nz
Eketāhuna 150th Celebrations Thank you
After the wonderful 150th celebrations last weekend there is a lot to be thankful for, and I will try to make sure I capture every person, organisation or group that helped. That’s going to mean a lot of thank you’s though, so bear with me. Last weekend the sun shone, people visited and we all enjoyed the 150th Celebrations marking the first…
Eketāhuna Community Board Meeting
MONDAY 13TH MARCH 2023 Items discussed at our Eketāhuna Community Board Meeting were: How amazing Eketahuna 150th Anniversary was! A huge Thank You to the Eketahuna 150th Anniversary Committee and Volunteers for all their incredible work! 😊 Full meeting minutes and community board member contact details can be viewed on the Tararua District Council website. The meetings are open to…
Copper’s Corner
Firstly let me introduce myself. My name is Richie Day and I have recently started as the Eketahuna Senior Constable, a role that I’m really excited about. I have 21 years Police experience in various roles in Wellington and for the last 14 years I have been policing in the Wairarapa. In my spare time l play competitive tennis for…
Eketāhuna RSA
Eketāhuna RSA invites you to attend this years ANZAC Day Service in the Community Hall at 1000 on 25th April 2023. On completion of the service at the Community Hall, we will make our way down to the Memorial Hall, for the ODE, Minutes Silence and laying of Wreaths in memory of those who gave the ultimate sacrifice.Should you wish…
Our Town AGM
When: Thursday 30 March @ 7 pmWhere: The St Johns Hall, Church StreetWho: All Welcome Calling all new members of our community as well as the oldies and goodies. If you are interested in taking on a role or have ideas on making Eketāhuna better, we would love to see you. Come and see what you and we do for…
Copper’s Corner
On the 14th December two calves were taken from a local Eketahuna address. Also on the 14th December, after stealing petrol from Pahiauta, a 29 year old male from Napier was involved in a pursuit and subsequently arrested and charged on a number of driving and other offences. Over January there have been three burglaries in Eketahuna. Stolen property from one burglary…
Eketāhuna Kerbside Rubbish Collection
Collection is every Thursday, within Eketāhuna township and must be out before 8am. You can use any bag but it must not exceed 15kg per bag. Our yellow stickers are available directly from us for $6.00 per sticker. Any Enquiries please contact us. Thank you for supporting local
Museum Hours 150th
Over Jubilee Weekend The Museum will be open Firday, 2-4pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am – 4pm both days and by appointment on other days. Come see our updated displays and exhibitions especially curated for the Jubilee. 16 Bengston Street, off Haswell Street. We look forward to meeting you.
Eketāhuna 150th Celebration 10-12 March 2023 Calendar
The first European settlers to arrive in Eketāhuna started breaking ground in 1871. To celebrate our history and make new memories, we invite you to share the weekend of festivities. There will be a wide range of events running throughout the weekend so come along catch up with old friends, enjoy a grass roots rugby game, a round of golf along with the many other activities on offer.
For Calendar of Events read on…
SOLD OUT “Mellemskov Dinner”
Eketahuna Club Inc. in conjunction with the 150th celebrations of Eketahuna are holding a “Mellemskov Dinner” Featuring a Scandinavian Inspired menu 3 course meal On Saturday 11th March 2023 at 6.30pm. Limited to 75 Tickets – Sold out with a waiting list.
Eketāhuna St Cuthbert’s Church
St Cuthbert’s Anglican Church will have a Anniversary Service on Sunday 12th March 2023 at 10.00am The Church will be open for viewing between 11.00am and 3.00pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
Eketāhuna 150th Volunteers Please!
We are looking for volunteers to help host various activities throughout the weekend of the 150th. If you can spare ac couple of hours please contact the museum or Margaret Parsons. Call Margaret 06 375 8410
Email chrisandbruce@outlook.com
Eketāhuna New Residents Afternoon Tea
Eketāhuna New Residents Afternoon TeaHere is a chance for new and existing residents to meet representatives of all the good things there are to do in Eketāhuna. There will be light refreshments and a cash bar. 12 February 2023 @ 2PM at the Club in Herbert Street.
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