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| 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 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 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 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 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 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 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 Newsletter | Community newsletter distributed to Pohangina Valley residents | | ViewMap |
| RECAP Inc | Community orchards and gardens; sustainability workshops; permaculture design courses. See our web site for full information. | | 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 |
| Ruahine White Water Club (RWWC) | Whitewater Kayaking, Sea kayaking, Multisport, Canoe Polo, Weekend social kayaking & overnight trips | | 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 |
| Team Ashhurst Sports Cycling Charitable Trust | Cycle instruction. Cycling events. Road, Track and Mtb | | 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |