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Explore Pūkaha this Matariki.
Matariki is a time to celebrate new life and connect to the environment around us!Pūkaha is the perfect spot for that, with manu (birds), reptiles, tuna (eels) and ngāi tipu (fauna) beaming with life!We are open for the first ever Matariki holiday on the 24th of June 2022, come for a walk in our ngahere (forest)!We have a few Matariki…
Sourdough Bread Workshop
Sunday 26 June 2022. Learn how to make sourdough bread in this handson workshop. Local tutor SandRa Timmins will cover the whole process from caring for your starter bug through to baking your sourdough loaf. Enrol now – numbers limited.
Eketāhuna RSA
New President is Charlie Death and Secretary /Treasurer is Terry Carew. Any questions please phone Terry on 021 145 5947.
Eketahuna Golf Club Stockies/Cockies Golf Tournament.
Coming up on Friday the 6th May. Morning Tee 10.30am Tee Off 11am Entry Fee $25.00 including BBQ tea. Enquiries to M Chappell. 375 8955 AND we have ….
Eketāhuna Badminton
AGM 7.00pm Monday 2nd May 2022 @ Eketāhuna Community Centre Haswell St If you are interested in playing badminton this winter, please attend this meeting. We normally play on Monday nights, it’s free, fun, and social! We have plenty of spare racquets and nice new nets.
Super Market Dates 2022
Second Sunday of Every Month Rain or Shine 10am-2pm War Memorial Hall, Dates for 2022 are:
Pūkaha News
Junior Rangers back for Easter Holidays, Kaka Chicks all grown up, Te Wānanga Taiao Structure, Taking Shape and April is Takahē Awareness Month!
Eketāhuna Fire Brigade
Cooler Weather! May be time to get your chimney checked and cleaned before you need to light a fire for warmth.
2022 Premier Championship Draw
As at 25 March 2022 | Details subject to change – more details at Wairarapa Bush RFU site.Kick off times may change | Home team listed first
Eketāhuna Home & School Annual Golf Tournament
Sunday 10 April 2022
Stableford Competition – Eketahuna Golf Club
$20.00 entry fee – registration and morning tea from 10.30am. Welcome 10.55 – Tee off 11.00 Am Shot Gun Start – Longest Drive – Closest to pin – Great Prizes – Refreshements – Cash Bar – BBQ – Vaccine Passport Required
Eketāhuna Kerbside Rubbish Collection
Our yellow stickers are now only available directly from us. Bag must not exceed 15kg. Collection is every Thursday, within Eketāhuna township and must be out before 8am. For more information please contact: We thank you for supporting local
Outreach Covid Caccine Clinics
Our next Outreach Covid vaccine Clinic is on 31st March at the EHC premises3.30pm to 6.30pm, please phone EHC 06 3758188 to book an appointment. Thank you for your continued support. Kendra, Lee-Anne and the Executive Management Team with Emma (remotely) 06 375 8188 Eketāhuna Health Centre Te Whare Ora O Eketāhuna
Eketāhuna RSA
Remember ANZAC Day Commemorations coming up in April. Our ANZAC 2022 Service has been changed to reflect the ongoing COVID restrictions, but has been planned to ensure all those that want to, are able to attend. The day will commence at the War Memorial Hall at 10.35. The service will take place on the grass facing the Eastern side of…
Eketahuna Rugby Football Club
Players, Supporters, helpers – All welcome The beginning of the Wairarapa Bush club rugby season is right around the corner! First game will be in April (date to be confirmed). PSA: Eketahuna rugby trainings are now on once a week on Wednesday! We would love to see all our supports cheering us on! Please phone Steve Penn on 027 4481…
Whio Awareness Month
March in Whio Awareness month and at Pūkaha we love to shine a light on our fast water birds. Meet Cruiser: a whio that hatched last month in our incubation facility. Whio are into the water from day one. Cruiser has been loving his supervised paddling sessions with the Pūkaha team. Soon he will be old enough to head up to Tongariro National…
Chef/Cook Required
Eketāhuna Inn Chef/Cook Required We are looking for a chef/cook to join our team. This would be casual work. Please send or drop in your CV & cover letter 42 Main St Eketāhuna Ph 06 3758000
Eketahuna Community Board
Eketahuna Community Board, General Assistance Grants Scheme. Applications close 7 April 2022 at 4.30pm. Post your application to The Manager – Deomcarcy Service, Tararua District Council, PO Box 114, Dannevirke 4942
Community Tennis
We provide a great facility and a welcoming environment for community tennis. Every Thursday Evening at 6.30pm.
Copper’s Corner
On 14 February a property on Newman Road was entered and a chainsaw and toolbox full of tools stolen. Weather over the mid part of February resulted in a number of emergency service callouts. Four Family Harm incidents were attended. During February I have received complaints from adults about recent unwanted online posts and communications involving people within Eketāhuna. My…
Eketāhuna Fire Brigade
February 2022 Call Outs 2x Flood events 1x Power lines down 2x Smoke in area 1x Medical Myth – FYI We have been asked:The fire siren will go 5x unless someone turns it off.The number of times it rings does not signify anything
Eketāhuna Our Town Meeting AGM
Calling all new members of our community as well as the oldies and goodies. Election of Executive Committee. 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 we do for our community and we are very open to new ideas.
REAP Wairarapa Adult Classes
Adult Classes, Language, Computers, Special Interest – details for the first half of 2022
Te Wānanga Taiao update
Hammer and nail are working overtime as our wānanga continues to take shape and progress. Te Wānanga Taiao is an Environmental Education Centre and will be completed in October this year. Pūkaha is one of New Zealand’s best-equipped Outdoor Classrooms and a national treasure that can be nurtured and leveraged for the benefit of future generations and our environmental future. …
Eketāhuna Kerbside Rubbish Collection
Stickers are now only available directly from Wilson Garden Services Our yellow stickers are available directly from us. You can use any bag but it must not exceed 15kg per bag. Collection is every Thursday, within Eketāhuna township and must be out before 8am. If you are outside township or have any special requests, please give us a call to…
Eketāhuna Fire Brigade
Call Outs Since Last Newsletter 3x MVA 3x MVA 1x Fire 1x Dog rescue 1x Tree on road 1x Helicopter landing Big thank you to all Dairy farmers who donated to the Bobby calves run, donation of $698.40 greatly received. With summer here please think before lighting fires. Please check you smoke alarms, replace the batteries… If you don’t have…
Anyone For Tennis?
Eketāhuna Domain, Alfredton Rd, Eketāhuna. 06 376 8313 Kirsten Social Tennis 2022 Starts Thursday 20 January at 6pm. $5.00 per night casual fee or $45.00 part season (Jan-April).
Pūkaha School Holiday Fun from 20 December
School Holiday Fun from 20 DecemberA reminder that Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre is open every day of the upcoming school holidays except for Christmas day. Daily hours are from 9am – 6pm.There is lots to do and much fun to be had as well as plenty of space to maintain physical distancing. Anyone concerned about coming into contact with others…
Santa Cruise
Sadly, we were unable to have our Annual Santa Parade this year due to Covid19 as it is not practical to check vaccine passes of all attendees, so we have decided to donate $1000.00 to the Swimming Pool so children can enjoy some free swimming this summer.
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