Festival, sports and education funded in Te Hiku
Three community groups were granted a share of more than $20,000 in funding from Te Hiku Community Board at its 12 December meeting.
Three community groups were granted a share of more than $20,000 in funding from Te Hiku Community Board at its 12 December meeting.
Awanui Sports Complex secured $13,751 towards resurfacing netball courts on its 3.6 hectare site. The complex has several sports facilities including green space for recreation, rugby fields, two netball courts, two squash courts, a gym, a hall, and a function area with a commercial kitchen.
Ōkaihau College was granted $6,647 towards hosting Te Tai Tokerau Festival in April 2024. The festival will run over two days and host approximately 30 kura (schools) with at least four from Te Hiku. Local community groups will be invited to join the festival and provide kai stalls.
Road Safety Education New Zealand received $1,500 for its classes. The organisation works with school staff to coordinate and deliver road safety programmes in the most cost-effective way.
The next Te Hiku Community Board meeting will be held on Tuesday 13 February 2024 at Te Ahu. View the meeting live on Facebook and YouTube from 10am.
Photo credit (main image and image below) - Te Tai Tokerau Festival in 2019
