Op Shop
2025-10-22 10:00 (Pacific/Auckland)
Re-opening soon!
Community Centre: Watch this space! The new Op Shop opening soon; renovations to the re-imagined space beside the main building are currently in full swing, with the community providing terrific support in the way of donations, materials and resources.
The main building is temporarily closed whilst renovation and seismic work is being undertaken, and we are taking this opportunity to review the internal configuration, heating, water supplies etc.
Contact Kieri Williams tapaweratdcc@gmail.com
If you have an urgent need, please don’t hesitate to contact a TDCC committee member, or email us as we may be able to assist.

Book Club
2025-10-23 10:00 - 23:30
Book Club meets at the Community Center.
Contact: Paula Davis – 03 522 4341

Sit and Be Fit
2025-10-24 10:00 - 11:00 | St Peter’s Church, 77 Main Road, Tapawera, 7096, New Zealand
Sit and Be Fit
Every Friday 10-11am, followed by a cuppa and board game until 12pm for those wanting further brain exercises. $3
St Peter’s Church, 77 Main Road, Tapawera
Janine Leeden
Janine@tapaweraconnect.org
0277525975

MENZSHED Tapawera
2025-10-25
MENZSHED Tapawera was established during 2013 to:

provide a place for men in the Tapawera and districts community to learn skills from each other,
engage and support all groups of men in the Tapawera and districts community to promote identity, sociability, companionship, physical activity, education and
share, disseminate and preserve the skills, abilities and interests that are relevant to the Members and the community.

Our shed is located on the Tapawera Recreation Reserve. The entrance is from Matai Cres, just before number 14.
We are open each Saturday from 10am.
For the latest news, you can find us on Facebook.
Peter Phillips (Chairman) – 03 522 4313 or Geoff Persen (Secretary) – 03 522 4262

menzshedtapawera@gmail.com

Craft and Market Day
2025-10-26 10:00 - 14:00
Across the road from 4 Square on the village green, 10am to 2pm
Last Sunday of the month
Contact Amanda Beer on FB messenger or via the Tapawera and Surrounding Valleys FB page.
Bring along your crafts, produce, unwanted items for sale.

Tea and Talk
2025-10-28 10:00 - 11:30
Last Tuesday of every month, 10am – 11.30am – $3
St Peter’s Church, 77 Main Road, Tapawera
Janine Leeden
Janine@tapaweraconnect.org
0277525975

Wellby Talking Café
2025-11-11 10:00 - 11:30
Welby Talking cafe
2nd Tuesday of the month – 10-11.30am $3
Open to anyone in the community looking for some relaxed connection over a cuppa in a comfortable setting.

St Peter’s Church, 77 Main Road, Tapawera
Janine Leeden
Janine@tapaweraconnect.org
0277525975

Golden Bush Garden Club
2025-11-13
Shirley Percy: 03 5224924

Fermented foods workshop
2025-11-14 13:00 - 15:00 | Tapawera Area School, Main Road, Tapawera, 7096

Rural mums meet up
2026-01-24 09:30 - 23:30 | Memorial Hall Tapawera

3 Steps for Life
2026-02-28 10:00 - 17:00 | St Peter’s Church, 77 Main Road, Tapawera, 7096, New Zealand
St Peter’s Church
77 Main Road
Tapawera
This course will cover:
* calling 111
* doing CPR
* how to use an AED
Light refreshments will be provided and course will finish before 12pm.
Please RSVP to Della:
connect@tapconnect.onmicrosoft.com or 027 479 4420

Positive Ageing Expo
2026-03-21 10:00 - 14:00

Community Garden April
2026-04-11 09:00 - 13:00 | Community Gardens, Tapawera School, Tapawera
NOTE: In April we will be there on Saturday the 11th instead of the 5th.
Come and be part of School & Community Garden!
The garden is an exciting collaboration between Tapawera Area School and the Tapawera community. The school uses the garden as part of teaching programmes and community volunteers see the garden as a key part of boosting food resilience in Tapawera and increasing food security.
Produce grown in the garden is shared between the school whanau, garden volunteers and the wider community. If you wish to share in the produce grown in the garden, please become one of the garden’s volunteers.
The more people who get involved, the more we can do together. Come along to a working bee, or just pop in to have a look at what’s going on.

Meeting times:
Working bees are held from 9am-1pm on the first Sunday of each month and volunteers can also work at times when it suits them.

Contact Name: Sabine Reinert

Email: sreinert@tapawera.school.nz

ANZAC Day Service & Parade
2026-04-25 09:00 - 11:00 | Memorial Hall Tapawera
The Memorial Gates, Main Road, Tapawera.
TDCC is proud to announce a refreshed program for this year’s ANZAC Day.
Our national day of remembrance for New Zealanders killed in war, and honouring returned servicemen and women, will include the WW1 and WW2 Roll of Honour, and also acknowledge those who have served our nation in other wars.
Morning tea provided.
We look forward to seeing you there.
Enquiries to Kieri Williams 0273259871
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Download the programme – Click here (PDF)

Dehydrating Food Workshop
2026-05-05 10:00 - 12:00
Dehydrating Food Workshop
Dehydrating is a great way to help become food resilient, ensuring a longer shelf life of food, while maintaining flavour and nutrition. We have a couple of locals who will share their tips and tricks.
10am – 12pm, Tuesday 5th May
St Peter’s Church
If you have any questions or would like to register your interest, contact 027 479 4420 or della@tapaweraconnect.org

TDCC monthly meeting
2026-05-19 19:00 - 20:00
Meeting place:
Tapawera Rugby Club Rooms

Flood risk in the Motueka Catchment
2026-05-28 10:00 - 14:30
Flood risk in the Motueka Catchment
A practical community workshop
Event Details
Date: Thursday 28 May
Time: 11:00am – 2:30pm
Location: Shedwood Hall, Tapawera
Workshop Overview
Do you live or work in Tapawera and worry about the next flood? Come to this workshop covering:
Latest flood science from Dr Emily Lane (NIWA)
Local experiences and perspectives
Flood risk management approaches
Practical next steps for households, communities, and decision-makers
Registration
REGISTER NOW
Link: http://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KXTCJJX
Organized by: Motueka Catchment Collective

Kickstart Your Chainsaw Skills!
2026-06-06 08:30 - 15:30
Kickstart Your Chainsaw Skills!
At this workshop you will learn:
How a chainsaw works
Safety
Different cuts
Maintenance

Workshop Details
Time & Date: 8:30am – 3:30pm, Saturday 6th June
Location: Training will be done locally
Cost: $30pp (funding available if required)
Requirements: You will need your own steel cap boots and lunch
Certification: Record of Learning provided

Booking Information
Spaces are limited, so contact Della to book:
Phone: 027 479 4420
Email: della@tapaweraconnect.org

Tapawera Emergency Planning Team, Debrief & Question Time
2026-06-10 17:30 - 19:30
TAPAWERA EMERGENCY PLANNING TEAM, CDEM & NTEM
DEBRIEF & QUESTION TIME
FOR MORE INFORMATION, EMAIL KELLY
SECRETARY@TAPAWERACONNECT.ORG
ALL WELCOME
WEDNESDAY 10 JUNE
5:30PM – 7:30PM
RUGBY CLUBROOMS
MATAI CRESCENT
TEA AND COFFEE PROVIDED

The History of Stanley Brook
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28

Matariki Celebrations - School grounds - 2 July
2026-07-02 17:00 - 19:00
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Matariki Events
2026-07-03 12:30 - 2026-07-09 17:00
Celebrating MATARIKI
Vibrant events for the whole whānau!
Events:

LUNCH TIME CONCERT SERIES

Friday 3 – Thursday 9 July (weekdays), 12.30 pm, Richmond Library

INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCES

Monday 6 – Friday 17 July, 10.00 am – 3.00 pm, Richmond Library

Monday 6 – Thursday 9 July, During opening hours, Murchison Library

STAR WEAVING WORKSHOP

Monday 6 July, 2.00 pm – 3.00 pm, Richmond Library

WAIATA SING-ALONG

Thursday 9 July, 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm, Decks Reserve, Motueka

For more information visit: tasman.govt.nz/events
Presented by: tasman district council / Te Kaunihera o te tai o Aorere
