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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.
Eketāhuna 150th Pagoda
We are building a Pagoda that will be situated near the Eketāhuna Club.Become part of history and get your family name engraved on a baton for $100.00 You can register via email : eketahunakiwicountry@xtra.co.nz. Our Bank Account Details are Name – Eketahuna Information Centre BNZ – 02-0724-0104120-00 Payment details Reference – surname: Code – Pagoda.
Eketāhuna Tennis Club
Happy New Year! Social tennis will start up again each Thursday at 6pm from 2nd Feb.All skill levels welcome.$5 casual fee or $65 for the season(usually, Nov – late March).Family and couple subs available as well.Please contact Kirsten for more info0211 311 575 or for the latest updates see our facebook page. Thank you to all our sponsors and organisation’s…
Eketāhuna Lawn Mower Racing Have A Go Day
Sunday 12th February 2023 10.00am to 2.00pm $10.00/person New Location 65 Norlings Rd Eketahuna. See their Facebook Page for safety requirements. The Club still races at their new location on the 2nd Sunday of every Month (weather permitting) The Public is welcome, no entry fee, but donations always welcomed.
Eketāhuna 150th Golf Club
3x Man Ambrose Saturday 11 March 2023 Starts 12.00pm $15.00/head Make own team or we can place you in a team. Enquiries to Club Captain, Margaret Chapple, 06 3758955, Chapple.family@xtra.co.nz
Eketāhuna 150th Commemorative Coin
To mark the 150th celebrations in Eketāhuna this year, the Eketāhuna Our Town Committee have commissioned a commemorative coin. This limited-edition coin features our famous iconic kiwi bird. It is available to pre-order from The Information Centre and is only $20.00ea* (Plus any P & P as necessary). To register your interest, please either email eketahunakiwicountry@xtra.co.nz or pop into The…
Eketāhuna 150th Jubliee Meet & Greet
Meet & Greet – 80 ticketsThis will be held at the Eketāhuna Club on the Friday night at 6.30pmThere will be nibbles. You can register via email :eketahunakiwicountry@xtra.co.nzOur Bank Account Details areName – Eketahuna Information CentreBNZ – 02-0724-0104120-00Payment detailsReference – surname: Code – Meet
Pūkaha’s First Kiwi Chick of the Season
Mid-way through October we were delighted to announce that we hatched our first kiwi chick of the season!!Say hello to MB116. This little one is doing very well, having taken to feeding itself early.Visitors can now see our kiwi chick in our nocturnal kiwi house.
6 Kākāriki Released Into Our Ngahere
At 1 pm on Wednesday, the 17th of November with the help of our, staff, volunteers, supporters, the Department of Conservation and Rangitaine, 6 of our yellow-crowned kākāriki were released into our ngahere (forest).We have 33 kākāriki still to be released over the next few weeks, so if visitors keep an eye out, they may be lucky enough to see…
Christmas Hours – Eketāhuna Health Centre, Te Whare Ora O Eketāhuna
In the upcoming holiday season, we will be closing Friday 23rd Friday at 2.45pm and re-opening Wednesday 28th December 9am; closing Friday 30th 2.45pm and re-opening Wednesday 4th January 9am. When the clinic is closed, use Healthline 0800 611 116.
Christmas Kai Drive
Now is the time gather any non-perishable food items for our Christmas Kai Drive. This annual food drive provides for Christmas food parcels and helps replenish our food bank stocks to maintain our food bank service throughout the year. The Christmas Kai Drive will take place on Monday 12th December 6pm with our local police and fire brigade driving vehicles…
Eketāhuna Santa Cruz
Eketāhuna Santa Cruz is happening this Saturday the 26th November.For the duration of the Parade 10:30am – 1:00pm Main Street from the 50km/h sign to the War memorial will be closed. Diversions will be in place for vehicles to use Church St for those travelling through town and Bengston St for those travelling along SH2.We ask that you do not…
Santa Cruise Road Closures
This is jus a friendly reminder that Eketahuna Santa Cruz is happening this Saturday the 26th November.
For the duration of the Parade 10:30am -1:00pm Main Street from the 50km/h sign to the War memorial will be closed. Diversions will be in place for vehicles to use Church St for those travelling through town and Bengston St for those travelling along SH2.
We ask that you do not park along these streets at this time to ensure that traffic can flow and so minimise disruption.
We hope this will not inconvenience you too much and look forward to seeing you at the parade.
Grow Your own Food Eketāhuna starts Saturday 5th November 2022
40087 Growing your own food – How to plant & maintain your own edible garden Designed for those who have minimal gardening experience, this four-week course will give learners the knowledge and confidence to grow nutritious, organic food at home. Learners will leave the course feeling empowered and confident that they can use their newfound gardening skills to provide sustainable,…
Wairarapa Garden Tour 5th – 6th November 2022
Wairarapa Garden Tour5th – 6th November 2022A two-day self-drive tour of gardens in the south Wairarapa not usually open to the public. An annual fundraiser for Pūkaha National Wildlife Centre. Tickets available from Eventfinda: https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2022/2022-pukaha-wairarapa-garden-tour/masterton
Little Ears Story Reading at Eketāhuna Library
Little ears Story Time for Preschoolers at Eketāhuna Library Thursday 11am.
She Loves Golf – Eketahuna Golf Club
Lady golfers new & returning.4x week programme playing 6 holes on Wednesdays starting 2nd November 2022 11am-1pmBring your own golf clubs if you have them or golf club can provide.All enquiries to Francie Duffy 06 3758384 or JennyAnderson 06 375 8310
Twilight Golf – Eketahuna Golf Club
Starts Wednesday 2nd November 2022Tee off 4.30pm to 6.00pmAll WelcomeTea can be ordered before tee off.Any queries please ring Club Captain 06 3758955
Eketāhuna Our Town Meeting
When:Thursday Thursday 10 November @ 7 pm-Where: The St Johns Hall, Church Street- Who: All Welcome
See you there.
Tribute to Queen Elizabeth II
A Tribute for Queen Elizabeth II will be held on 26 September at 11am at the Waka Park, after which the Museum will open from 12 – 2pm featuring items from her reign. All Welcome.
AGM for Te Whare Ora o Eketāhuna
Annual General Meetingfor Te Whare Ora o Eketāhuna / Eketāhuna Health CentreThursday 22nd September 6pm @ Eketāhuna Health Centre 1 Bengston StreetALL WELCOME
Eketāhuna Christmas Parade
Time to get your Xmas Float Organised. Your Xmas Floats can be used in the Parade for Eketāhuna’s 150th Celebrations in March 2023. If you want a stall or Xmas float please contact us at ekebabe@hotmail.co.uk or at the Eketāhuna Information Centre.
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