Community Vision
Our Vision is that Tapawera
and Surrounding Valleys is a
Caring and Resilient Community


• Caring for One Another
• Building a Sustainable Future
• Guardians of Our Mountains and Rivers
• Growing in a way that Values Our Heritage
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Nau mai, haere mai Tapawera and Surrounding Valleys! Welcome to your Community Website!

You’ll find heaps of information here about local events, community services and resources, groups, businesses, local happenings, and more. Please get in touch via the contact form if you wish to know more about anything, or have something to add!

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Tapawera – Dovedale – St Arnaud Phonebook

Shedwood Lodge Community Hall Phonebook Form Tapawera – Dovedale – St Arnaud 2027–2028 Edition Please help support the maintenance and running costs of the Shedwood Lodge Community Hall by getting your listing into the upcoming phonebook. How to submit your listing: 1. Download and print the form image below. 2. Fill in your details. 3. Email your completed form to shedwoodlodge@gmail.com (or drop it off to 99 Tadmor Valley Road) by September 20th, 2026.

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Tapawera and Districts Community Council meeting update – September 2026 

Tapawera and Districts Community Council meeting update – September 2026 Contents Antenno knows the go Planning reforms explained Wanted: Input into the Council’s Community Outcomes Bin there, fund that Working together for healthier waterways Water reports make things clear Representation review begins Antenno knows the go Our key channel for notifying you of anything important and time-sensitive is the Antenno mobile app.cite: 1 We use this app to let you know about weather warnings, water breaks and planned water shutdowns, road accidents and scheduled road closures, plus we’ll also send you reminders when it’s your recycling day.cite: 1 Antenno is

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Draft Constitution of TAPAWERA & DISTRICTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Draft Constitution – TDCC Feedback is due by 25th Sept (To be sent out to members and made available online Sept 2026 for consultation). Table of Contents to come. 1. Introductory rules 1.1 Name The name of the Society is Tapawera & Districts Community Council Incorporated (in this Constitution referred to as the ‘TDCC’). 1.2 Charitable status The TDCC is registered as a charitable entity under the Charities Act 2005. 1.3 Definitions In this Constitution, unless the context requires otherwise, the following words and phrases have the following meanings: ‘Act’ means the Incorporated Societies Act 2022 or any Act which

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Community Council Constitution Review

Constitution Review Notice Your Community Council has begun the process of reviewing the Constitution, as recent events revealed issues regarding the document’s ability to serve the needs of the community as expected. Please take time to check out the current constitution and provide feedback on the following: What you think could usefully be included. What you think could usefully be excluded. What you like about the current constitution. What changes you believe need to be made. Copies of the constitution are available on our website, or by emailing tapaweraTDCC@gmail.com Feedback is due by Tuesday, 21st July 2026

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Tapawera – Dovedale – St Arnaud Phonebook

Shedwood Lodge Community Hall Phonebook Form Tapawera – Dovedale – St Arnaud 2027–2028 Edition Please help support the maintenance and running costs of the Shedwood Lodge Community Hall by getting your listing into the upcoming phonebook. How to submit your listing: 1. Download and print the form image below. 2.

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Draft Constitution of TAPAWERA & DISTRICTS COMMUNITY COUNCIL

Draft Constitution – TDCC Feedback is due by 25th Sept (To be sent out to members and made available online Sept 2026 for consultation). Table of Contents to come. 1. Introductory rules 1.1 Name The name of the Society is Tapawera & Districts Community Council Incorporated (in this Constitution referred

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Agenda TDCC meeting, 15th Sept 2026, 7pm @ the Rugby Clubrooms

Agenda – TDCC Meeting 15th Sept 2026 Welcome: Roy Bensemann (Chair) Protocol: Reminder: No video/audio recordings. No accusatory or inflammatory commentary/questions. Apologies: Apologies (Committee): Apologies (Community): Moved ‘That the community apologies be accepted’ Mover/Seconder Agreed/Status Moved ‘That the Minutes of 18th August 2026, as circulated, be taken as read’ Mover/Seconder

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The Tapawera & Districts Community Council aims to give a voice to the residents of the Tapawera district and promote the improvement of our community. We promote the interests of Tapawera and surrounding areas for the betterment of residents, local enterprises and community services.

You can learn more about the make-up of the council and how it works here.