Community Notices & Upcoming Events
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Stay connected with what’s happening in Central Hawke’s Bay and the Tararua District! From community events to important local notices, this is your hub for everything you need to know.
Do you have a notice or event you’d like to share? We’d love to help spread the word! Email shelly@centralfm.co.nz to list your community notice or event.
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Community Notice Board
CHB Grey Power Inc - Special Meeting
Tuesday 19th August | 10am-12pm
Centralines, 17 Coughlan Road, Waipukurau
There will be a discussion around the new constitution for the Incorporated Society, plus met the new executive committee. All welcome
Dannevirke Chamber of Commerce AGM
Monday 18th August 2025 | 5.30pm
MCI Boardroom, 6 Gordon Street, Dannevirke
Local business owners, operators and passionate business representatives are invited to attend, share your ideas, and consider joining the committee to help drive positive growth and collaboration across Dannevirke.
Drinks and nibbles will be provided.
CHB Museum AGM
Wednesday 20th August | 6.30pm
CHB Musuem, High Street, Waipawa
Special guest speaker – Jenni Giblin, a respected fundraiser who has worked with museums large and small across Aotearoa. Jenni played a key role in getting the NZ museum in Le Quesnoy, France, off the ground and will be sharing insights into museum fundraising and development.
A new committee will be appointed, and the Museum is keen to hear from anyone interested in joining. If you’re passionate about history, heritage, or just want to lend a hand, contact the museum or simply head along on the day.
Waipukurau Rotary Club Fundraiser
Pea Straw for sale, good clean pea vine, excellent for stock or your garden. Available in lots of 10 bales for $180. Smaller quantities are available and delivery can be made by arrangement - Contact Donald Cooper on 0274789432 to order. Proceeds will go towards community projects.
Planning Takapau District’s 150th Anniversary - Labour Weekend 23-26 October 2026
Idea's wanted!
The organising committee want to make this two –day event a celebration for everyone, and they need your help to make it memorable. They’re reaching out to all local community groups, clubs, schools, and orgainsations.
Here’s how you can get involved:
Share your ideas: What kind of activities, events, static displays, demonstration games, activities would you like to share? Are there any traditions, stories, or cultural elements you want to highlight?
Get your group involved: The would love to see community groups, clubs, and schools participate in this celebration. Whether it’s hosting an event, providing entertainment, or contributing in any way, your involvement will be crucial to making this a success.
Email: takapau150@gmail.com
After-hours access is now available at Te Huinga Wai - The Knowledge and Learning Hub (Waipukurau Library).
Once this membership is added on to your library card you can access the building after hours until 11pm each day, including Saturday after 1.30pm and all day Sunday. This space can be used to run night classes, hold meetings, study, or you can approach us if you have an idea about how you could be using the library after hours. To get inducted speak to library staff or text: 027 206 3020More information is available here: https://www.chblibrary.nz/our-services/connect-to-learn/
BPW Second Chance Scholarship
Business and Professional Women Central Hawkes Bay 2nd Chance Scholarship applications are now open.
If you are a woman , over 25, living in CHB and in or returning to tertiary education they would like to hear from you.
Application forms are available from BPW.CHB@gmail.com or message them through their Facebook Page
Applications close on 30th September.
Onga Onga 150 Years Jubilee Parade
Planning is well underway for the Onga Onga 150th Jubilee celebrations – and now’s the time to register your float for the big parade on Saturday, October 18th!
Organisers are calling for all floats, vintage vehicles, and walking groups to pre-register. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this historic event!
To register or find out more, contact Amy on 027 182 782 or Dick on 020 4188 6512. or email ongaongamuseum@gmail.com
CHB Water Restrictions - Level 2
As of Thursday May 29th all of Central Hawke's Bay is on Level 2 water restrictions.
SPRINKLER & HOSES ONLY ON ALTERNATE DAYS
Watering gardens
Odds and evens apply, so odd numbered houses can use sprinklers and hoses on odd date days of the month and even numbered houses can use sprinklers and hoses on even date days of the month.
Sprinklers can only be used for one hour, before 9 am and after 5 pm.
Hoses fitted with a trigger nozzle can be used before 10 am and after 4 pm but cannot be left running unattended.
Watering cans and buckets are permitted.
Washing of vehicles and/or buildings
Washing of vehicles and/or buildings is permitted only with a hose fitted with a trigger nozzle.
Swimming pools
Residents are permitted to top-up swimming pools or spas.
Hard surfaces
Hosing of hard surfaces as part of general cleaning is NOT permitted. Spot cleaning for health, safety or emergency reasons only is permitted.
CHB Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchair
The Hippocampe all-terrain wheelchair is free to book for your summer adventures! The new wheelchair can be used on the beach, trails, forest walks and parks. It is easily transportable, can go into the water and has interchangeable wheels for either beach or land use - it is seriously amazing! Book it today and plan an adventure without any barriers, get in touch with the team at Centralines Sports Complex - 06 858 89 72
CHB Community Patrols - Volunteers Wanted
Community Patrols Waipukurau are looking for volunteers to help with evening community patrols across Waipukurau & Waipawa. Patrols usually take 2-2.5 hours, and volunteers patrol in teams of two. Volunteers can expect to be patrolling schools and businesses, checking for insecure buildings, damage and looking out for suspicious activity which is reported directly to local police. For more information about becoming a volunteer please contact Chairman Bruce Poole on 06 858 9940 or 027 244 9090
Send in your Community Notice
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Upcoming Events
Regular Sessions
Takapau Arts Centre
Your first 3 visits are free – Beginners welcome
| Monday/Tuesday | Time | Group Contact |
| Yoga | 9.30am Monday | Cheryl Duckett 8587022 |
| Scrapbooking | 11.15am 2nd Mon & Tues | Karen Fraser 029 7777 533 |
| Wednesday | ||
| Fibre Fun | 9.30am | Nancy Neal 022 6049455 |
| Upholstery | 7pm | Helen Clark 855 8398 |
| Garden Group | 1st Wed 10am-12noon | Anne- Marie Bancks 858 6928 |
| Thursday | ||
| Patchwork & Sew | 10am | Marge Whitney 858 9705Judy Thomsen 858 9019 |
| Friday | ||
| Upholstery | 10am | Sherry Majors 021 1206889 |
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