In the November Informer, we reported that the Reserve area attached to Shedwood Bush was not part of the Tenths settlement. Unfortunately this was due to a miscommunication, and is incorrect. Please see the information and map below from DoC, received this week, which details clearly the status of both Shedwood Bush and the Reserve. TDCC unreservedly apologise for the error, and thank Mark Soper for his part in helping to get this matter resolved. Kind regards, Trish PalmerSecretaryTDCC

It’s happening! This Sunday, 10 – 2 outside the Community Centre, First Sunday Market of the season, accompanied by: The Official Opening of the Tapawera Op Shop! Free sausage sizzle and drinks Come on down on what’s forecast to be a stunning Spring day. Check out the Tiny Gallery while you’re there, and the Community bookshelf, where books are free. And if you’ve got items to sell, you’re very welcome to have a stall or car boot sale:

It’s happening! Tapawera’s Op Shop will be open from 10 until 2 tomorrow… we’re using the day as a trial to check everything is set up well, before the official opening on Tapawera Market Day next weekend. Come and check it out! All goods priced to sell… most adult clothes $5, with all proceeds going back into the community. Linen to curtains, casserole dishes to photo frames… there’s lots to see. The photos below are just a wee taster… And don’t forget to not only enjoy the Spring Show while you are out and about, but also check out the

Dear Community Council member, Have you noticed that there’s no blue ‘toilets’ sign in the village? We hadn’t, but now that a resident has pointed it out, the void is obvious! Apparently some of our visitors can’t find the toilets, so we’re asking TDC to look at installing one. Work on enhancing the cycleway use is on-going; we’ve been in touch with the Mayor about the closed Wakefield-Wai-iti section, written in support of the proposed East bank link to Motueka from Alexander Bluffs bridge, and possibly instigated a solution to the lack of cycleway from behind the camp to the

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.