With bad weather looming MOTU ITI was recently moved to safer waters in Russell to see out the storm. Fast work from PAIHIA DIVE with CRAIG JOHNSTON at the helm who also readily agreed to tow the pontoon back across the Bay when the weather cleared. Thank you Craig! Also thank you to BLAKE CAMERON for organizing both missions […]
This great project is driven by HENK KUIPER, KATJA CAULTON, NICK GALAMA. JEANETTE LANGERAK and BRIAN RAPHAEL. The Project Drivers and the PLACEMAKING PHANTOMS were busy in October 2014 transforming the roadside edge of the Paihia Village Green. An excellent result from two very successful community working bees. A huge THANK YOU to all (15-20 […]
Though we are still working on a Management Agreement with the DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION to use the Endowment land – we are very close to completion and finally we have some real progress to report. We have reached some significant milestones. JEFF CARTER of SOUTHSTAR TRAILS has spent his first week in the Forest marking […]
You can view the March newsletter online, Paihia Community News March 2015
On Saturday 7 March, under temperamental skies, Paihia celebrated winning the New Zealander of the Year Awards – 2015 Community of the Year. But even the spattering of rain could not dampen the spirits of this great little community. A parade of helpers appeared early in the afternoon to prepare for the festivities, fighting strong gusts in their efforts. With flags, […]
Paihia has been rewarded for its emphasis on community by being named the winner of the Mitre 10 Community of the Year award as part of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year awards ceremony held in Auckland on Wednesday 25 February. The annual awards, now in their sixth year, is a celebration of New Zealand and New Zealanders. […]
