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| Womens Institute | The motto is: For Home & Country. Join an atmosphere of fun & enthusiasm that encourages craft, cooking, home gardening & friendships. All ages are welcome including preschool children. Meet on 2nd Tuesday of month at 1.30pm in Methodist Hall, Bamfield St, Ashhurst. | | ViewMap |
| WEA Book Discussion Group | Sets of books which the group selects are sent out monthly from WEA in Christchurch, with accompanying notes. On the second Tuesday of each month we meet in the Pohangina Library for coffee and a chat, to exchange our books and to discuss the previous month’s book. | | ViewMap |
| Village Valley Centre | Community Hall/Leisure Centre-available for hire. Link to details on website. Includes full stadium (can be halved using folding doors), 1 basketball or 4 badminton courts, portable stage, lounge/kitchen, Centennial Rooms. | | ViewMap |
| Victim Support | Victim Support is a community agency that offers 24-hour support to people who are affected by crime or trauma. Examples of support provided may include immediate support in a crisis, ongoing support/referral to specialist agencies, support through court trials and hearings, help with Victim Impact Statements, and financial assistance. | | ViewMap |
| Team Ashhurst Sports Cycling Charitable Trust | Cycle instruction. Cycling events. Road, Track and Mtb | | ViewMap |
| Tararua Television Trust | Produce and Broadcast Regional TV throughout the Manawatu, Horowhenua, Rangitikei and Tararua Districts. Promote local and groups and events through our Televised Community Noticeboard. | | ViewMap |
| Ruahine White Water Club (RWWC) | Whitewater Kayaking, Sea kayaking, Multisport, Canoe Polo, Weekend social kayaking & overnight trips | | ViewMap |
| Royal New Zealand Plunket Society | Plunket provides a range of services for families and children under 5 including Well Child health checks, Before School Checks, Parents as First Teachers, Playgroups, Car Seat Rentals, Coffee Groups, Furniture Hire, Puzzle Library, Parent book Library, Room hire and much more | | ViewMap |
| RECAP Inc | Community orchards and gardens; sustainability workshops; permaculture design courses. See our web site for full information. | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina Valley Newsletter | Community newsletter distributed to Pohangina Valley residents | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina Valley Guide Club | For Girls aged 7- 14. Follows the Guiding New Zealand program (see website); Girls have the opportunity to work in small groups and as individuals to complete Guide and Brownie badges of varying topics. Camps held twice yearly. Meetings: weekly during school term time at the Pohangina Old School Reserve, Finnis Road at 3.45pm – 5.30pm on Mondays. | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina Valley Community Library | Library available on key request during week days or evenings by phoning either contact above. Open in weekends during County Fayre hours: Saturday 2.00-4.00pm and Sunday 1.30-4.30pm. | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina Valley Community Hall | Hall available for community activities. Hire: $50 per full night or day; $25 per half day. Special concession where used weekly: $10/wk | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina Taekwondo Club | Family or individual oriented martial arts club meeting at Pohangina Hall, Pohangina Village, emphasising self-defence, fitness and technical skill development but also offering skill development in competition sparring and forms . | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina School Reserve | The group is a registered charity. The Pohangina School Reserve is a community recreational park available for use by families and community groups. It features 100 yr old restored school building & landscaped grounds including swimming pool, tennis court, playground, toilets & BBQ. The group supervises the maintenance, development and use of the facility. Hall Hire: contact Kim Couper. Pool Keys-$10, annual pool subscription $25. | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina Ashhurst Community Trust | Community garden, annual community hangi, home budgeting service, Ezee Meals, Food Bank (also see separate directory listing), Little Kiwis Playgroup, Loved4Life to welcome new babies, mentoring, and Seasons loss and grief programme for children. See organisation web site for more. | | ViewMap |
| Pohangina Art Group | An art group with a teacher available that meets weekly for painting & drawing. Held in the Pohangina Old School, Finnis Road, Pohangina from 10-12 each Thursday of the school term. Both beginner learners and independent learners are welcome and catered for. Use acrylic & water colours. Occasional outings such as visits to art galleries. | | ViewMap |
| Palmerton North Neighbourhood Support Groups Inc. | To encourage Community networks to form Neighbourhood groups to support each other – to help Police reduce criminal offending in Neighborhoods and to help ensure people are prepared to react effectively to natural disasters in their Neighbourhood. | | ViewMap |
| Palmerston North Community Patrol (incorporating Ashhurst area) | While Ashhurst residents are sleeping at night 2 members of Community Patrol are out in our marked vehicle patrolling the streets acting as eyes and ears for the Police taking some responsibility to help make our community a safe place in which to live and work. Volunteers are rostered to do a 4 hour shift approximately once a month. Members know they are doing a worthwhile service to the Community and get satisfaction knowing they are helping others. | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu Home Budgeting Service Inc. | The Ashhurst Service is an outpost of the Manawatu Home Budgeting Service Inc. The Ashhurst Service sees clients by appointment. Accommodation and facilities are currently provided by St Mary Magdalene Anglican Church, Cambridge Ave, Ashhurst. One on One Advice includes Rescue or Crisis advice and On-going support through regular contact. Sorry, our service does not undertake custodial budgeting – we do not take your money and pay your bills for you. We do offer free, confidential, non-judgmental budgeting assistance: Budget Work Sheet to support application for assistance to Work and Income; Cash flow sheet, allocating next income payment; Statement of Means to support Creditor negotiations to set up affordable payment arrangements; Advice and assistance relating to insolvency procedures: Summary Instalment Order, No Asset Procedure, Bankruptcy. | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu Gorge Biodiversity Project | The Stakeholders Group of the Manawatu Gorge Biodiversity Project are area landowners (including iwi/hapu, private landowners, and councils) who work together to develop environmental and cultural values in the Manawatu Gorge area. | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu Creative Fibre (NZ Spinning and Weaving) | Susan of this Woodville fibre group has offered to provide assistance to Ashhurst and Pohangina area folks interested in getting a group going as well. Thanks, Susan! | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu Community Fruit Harvesting | Manawatu Community Fruit Harvesting works with tree-owners who have spare fruit or nuts on trees they are unable to pick for any reason and connects them with volunteers who are willing to pick the trees--leaving some with the owners if wanted--and then distribute the fruit for free to those who can use them. | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu Canine Centre | Grounds & Buildings next to the Ashhurst Domain & Sports Grounds used for any dog-related activity such as training & showing days. There is discretionary consideration given to other groups who would like to hire the facilities. Hire fees are negotiable depending on numbers & type of usage. | | ViewMap |
| Manawatu 4 Wheel Drive Club | Use of 4wd vehicles for recreation | | ViewMap |
| Lodge Otangaki | Masonic Lodge | | ViewMap |
| LEAP, the Society for the Local Economy of Ashhurst and Pohangina, Inc. | LEAP currently runs the Ashhurst Community Market on the 2nd Saturday of every month, outside of winter. It is also piloting LOAVES, a complementary currency. LEAP welcomes new volunteers and new projects that are consistent with our mission to increase economic resilience in our local area. | June 29th, 2016 | ViewMap |
| Kids 'n Motion | Kids`n`Motion is a half hour Preschool music & movement programme which involves parents/caregivers participating with their children. The session incorporates singing, rhymes, action songs, use of musical instruments and creative free movement. The music session is followed by morning tea and a 1/2 hr free playtime allowing interaction for both parents/caregivers and children. Kids`n`Motion is held during term time at 9.45 at the Village & Valley Centre, access off Cambridge Avenue. There is no charge for attendance but a gold coin donation is appreciated. | | ViewMap |
| Gumboots & Coffee | Meets on the last Wednesday of each month excluding January. A combination of visits to local homes & gardens: 10.00am- 12.00pm and visits to other gardens, nurseries or places of interest in other localities. Timeframe is dependent on distance away. Occasionally the group meets for purely social occasions including movies and walks.The group has an "email tree" of over 60 contacts that members regularly use for communicating amongst one another. | | ViewMap |
| Grove of the Four Dragons | This open-to-all, community-based grove gathers several times a year--especially at solstices and equinoxes--to bring people together to support one another's spiritual development, to build a sense of community, and to participate in ceremonies that honour the participation of humans in the natural world. The grove is led by Adrian Bill Phillips, a Druid Of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids. "Wild Bill" also offers Druidic services in a variety of other contexts, e.g. weddings, home and business blessings, naming ceremonies, and more. | | ViewMap |
| County Fayre | Cafe & Historical Photo Gallery. Open Saturday: 2.00-4.00 pm. Sunday 1.30-4.30 pm. Open at other times by arrangement and available to hire for meetings/gatherings. Donation only, if a Community Group. | | ViewMap |
| Awahou Playgroup | Awahou Playgroup provides a place for parents and preschool children to meet on a regular basis. It is funded by the Ministry of Education. We meet at Awahou School on Wednesdays, from 9.30 a.m. to 12 noon, during the school terms. We aim to provide a range of educational activities to foster children's learning and development, along with a chance for parents/carers to get to know each other in an informal setting. The children have the opportunity to play in a child centered environment using a wide range of toys suitable for preschoolers. There is also an outdoor play area suitable for the under 5s, within the school boundaries. All parents and caregivers are encouraged to share actively in the organisation and running of our Playgroup. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Village Voice Committee | Organise the content and printing of a monthly newsletter that is distributed to both Ashhurst & Pohangina | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Ukebox - Ukulele Orchestra | Meet fortnightly, Tuesday evenings, to play ukuleles for fun & also to rehearse for any upcoming performances. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Taekwondo Club | A family orientated martial arts club. Learn self defence & gain confidence; get fit (need to start with basic level of fitness); compete if you wish (not compulsory);. Holistic personal development- mental, physical, emotional, social. Very supportive environment. Adhere to tenets of Taekwondo: perseverance, courtesy, integrity, self control, indomitable spirit. Black belt instructors. Start age of 9 years. (Club has members from age 9 to 61 years)Parent Body: Taekwondo of NZ which provides pathway to Olympics for anyone wishing to compete.Meeting Time: Tuesday evenings: 6-7.30pm. Dress in loose sports clothing. Wear bare feet. Bring a water bottle.Fees: $20/term/person; family discount rates. $35 per year to parent body for administration of examinations, seminars, tournaments. Uniform ordered through club instructors who get a 20% discount from Martial Art suppliers. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Scout Group | Learning programs and fun activities for young people (8-14 years); to equip them with life skills and enhance their independence and self-confidence. Meeting weekly during school terms in Ashhurst at Lincoln Park clubrooms, Thursday evenings (5pm - 6.30pm cubs, 6.30pm - 8pm scouts);. Games, singing, storytelling, rope work, fires, camping, fishing, map and compass, swimming, athletics, conservation and public service. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Scottish Country Dance Club | Scottish Country Dancing. Weekly on Wednesdays from beginning of March to end of November starting 7.00pm for beginners & 7.30pm for others. Held at Whakarongo Community Hall, Cnr Napier Highway & Stoney Creek Road, Whakarongo. Annual Dance. Occasional social events. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst School Primary & Intermediate Age Hockey | Hockey teams for the area's school-aged children. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Red Cross Op Shop | Op Shop with good quality clean clothes, linen, china & small articles of furniture. Hours: Mon-Wed 12.30-2.30pm, Thurs 1.00-3.30pm, Fri 10.00-1.00pm. Located on Cambridge Ave. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Police | Policing of Ashhurst/Pohangina Valley | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Squash Club Inc. | Promotion of squash in Ashhurst and the surrounding community as sport for fun, fitness, and competition. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Rugby Football Club | Promotion of Rugby Football in Ashhurst at senior & junior levels. Two rugby grounds (one with floodlights) & clubrooms located at Lincoln Park, 2 Lincoln St. Hall hire available.Junior Rugby: contact Pete Fowell: peterf@bennettcurrie.co.nz; 06 356 5511; or 021 616 436. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Pony Club | A club dedicated to teaching young people horsemanship and riding skills. Structured rallies are held during the season (September – May); at our grounds at the Ashhurst Domain. The club also run events and are part of the Manawatu Pony Club. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Netball Club | Social and competitive Netball Club | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Lions Club | Serving the local community where help is needed, supporting and raising funds for other community organisations and individuals, caring and mentoring the young, building projects. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Pohangina Football Club | Junior soccer. Training 3:30pm on Thursdays in Ashhurst Domain | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Playcentre | Playcentre. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Music Club | A club for musicians to meet other musicians, create shared performance opportunities, and provide mutual support. Bands are available for hire. Individual club members can also run sound and mix and engineer recordings. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Model Flyers Club | Model aircraft flying-Control Line, Freeflight, Radio Control, Glider- indoor and outdoor of all forms. Club flying is on weekends at the Ashhurst Domain. | | ViewMap |
| Ashhurst Memorial Returned Services Association (Inc) | Mon-Thurs: 4.00pm-7.30pmFri:4.00pm-midnightSat:11.00am-7.30pmRSA people rally to help fellow New Zealanders in need and the ex-service community in particular. They are a part of a national network of over 170 Returned Services’ Associations each affiliated to the Royal New Zealand Returned Services’ Association.RSA help is available to eligible war veterans and their families whether or not they are RSA members, and to the wider New Zealand community. RSA is one of the largest voluntary welfare organisations in New Zealand. Above all, the RSA movement is committed to ensuring that every ex-serviceman and woman receives the pensions and other benefits to which they are entitled, whether or not they are members of a Returned Services’ Association.RSA in the Community: RSA plays a central role in community life and gives generous sponsorship to all kinds of community projects. Many New Zealanders have at some time visited a local RSA, dined in an RSA family restaurant, or benefited from RSA support of a community event or national charity. | | ViewMap |