Tararua REAP

07/09/2026

🪨 A FEW SPACES STILL AVAILABLE!

Our Oamaru Stone Carving workshop is coming up this Saturday, and we still have a few spaces left!

Whether you’re a complete beginner or have joined us before, come along for a relaxing, creative day and create your own unique piece to take home. This year, the stone size has doubled too!

📅 Saturday 12 September
⏰ 9am–4pm
📍 A&P Showgrounds, Dannevirke
💲 Just $35

Spaces are limited, so get in quick!
📧 To register, email [email protected]

03/09/2026

🚨Need a JP?
They will be at Tararua REAP today from 11.00am to 1.30pm!

02/09/2026

🌻 Calling parents and caregivers of neurodiverse children!

Come along to our Diverse by Design – Whānau Connection Evening 💙 A relaxed, family-friendly evening to meet other whānau, have a kōrero, and help shape a new monthly support and connection group at Tararua REAP.

🏊 FREE swim for adults & children
🌭 FREE sausage sizzle
💬 No formal agenda, no pressure – just come along and connect!

📅 Tuesday 6 October
⏰ 5.00pm – 7.00pm
📍 Wai Splash Community Pool

Bring the whole whānau – you can jump in the pool with the kids or stay poolside and chat with other parents and caregivers.

👉 Please register with Tararua REAP for catering numbers:
📞 06 374 6565
📧 [email protected]

We’d love to see you there! 🌻💙

01/09/2026

🌱 Could your organisation make a difference for tamariki, rangatahi or whānau in our community?

Tindall Foundation funding applications are now OPEN! 🎉

Tararua REAP and REAP Wairarapa are proud to be the Local Donation Managers for the Tindall Foundation’s Whānau/Family funding stream, supporting initiatives that create positive, lasting change for children, young people and families across our communities.

The key areas for support are::
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Parents, Caregivers & Young Children
🙌 Rangatahi Empowerment & Pathways
🧡 Life’s Essential Needs
🤝 Identity & Social Cohesion
🌱Resourced & Resilient communities

💡 If your organisation has an idea, programme or initiative that could help build stronger, more resilient and thriving whānau, we’d love to hear from you.

📅 Applications are open now
📞 Contact Kerri at Tararua REAP on 06 374 6565
📧 [email protected]
🔗 https://www.tararuareap.co.nz/tindall-foundation/

Your idea could help create a stronger future for our tamariki, rangatahi and whānau. 💙

31/08/2026

🚜 FORKLIFT TRAINING – GET QUALIFIED!

Looking to gain the skills and knowledge to operate a forklift safely and confidently? This WorkSafe Forklift Training course (Unit Standard 10851) is a great opportunity to gain recognised training with hands-on experience.

✅ Hands-on training with an experienced instructor
✅ Easy-to-understand theory
✅ NZ-recognised Certificate of Competency / Forklift Operator Licence
✅ Practical skills designed to help you do the job — not just pass the test

📅 Saturday 19 September
🕗 8.00 am – 3.00 pm
📍 Tararua REAP, 15 Gordon Street, Dannevirke
💰 Pricing varies depending on the Unit Standard course. WINZ funding may be available.

Also available: Forklift Refresher and F Endorsement (US 18496).
📞 Register directly with AllTrain: 021 650 817
📧 [email protected]

Spaces may be limited, so get in touch to find out more!

28/08/2026

💙💜 WHAT AN INCREDIBLE TWO NIGHTS! 🎶✨

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who helped make the Dannevirke & Districts Music Festival 2026 such a special community event!

🎤 To all of our students and performers — you were absolutely amazing! The talent, confidence and enthusiasm you brought to the stage was wonderful to see.

⭐ To our teachers, schools and support people — thank you for the countless hours of rehearsals, organisation, encouragement and hard work behind the scenes.

🙌 To our helpers and volunteers — from setting up and packing down, to running the doors, raffles, sound, lighting and everything in between, we simply couldn’t have done it without you.

💐 A very special thank you to Ruth Peters, who leads this festival and puts an incredible amount of time, energy and dedication into bringing everyone together and making it happen each year.

💜 Thank you also to Tararua Creative Communities for supporting the festival and helping us continue to provide opportunities for local music, arts and performance.

And finally, THANK YOU to our community! 🥰

To everyone who came along, filled the seats, purchased raffle tickets, donated at the door, brought family and friends, and cheered on our performers — your support was incredible.

Seeing The Hub packed with our community supporting local talent is exactly what this festival is all about. 🎶

Thank you, Northern Tararua — we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did! 💙💜

27/08/2026

🎶 TONIGHT IS YOUR LAST CHANCE! 🎶

Tonight is the FINAL performance of the Dannevirke & Districts Music Festival 2026! 💙💜

🎟️ Online bookings are now CLOSED — but you can still come!
🚪 We have door sales available, so simply turn up tonight and grab a seat while spaces last!

📍 The Hub, Allardice Street, Dannevirke
⏰ 7.00pm – 8.15pm

Come along, fill the room and support the amazing local talent taking the stage! 🎤🎶

🎟️ Raffles available
💜 Donations appreciated at the door
💵 BRING YOUR CASH — no EFTPOS available!

Bring your family, bring your friends and come enjoy one final night of music! 🤩🎶

26/08/2026

The choirs sang their hearts out last night and are ready to do it all again tonight!! 🙌🎶
Reserve your seat through the link below and support the rising talent in our Dannevirke and Districts School choirs 💛

https://www.trybooking.com/nz/event/20725

🎶🎉 IT’S TOMORROW NIGHT! 🎉🎶

The Dannevirke & Districts Music Festival 2026 kicks off TOMORROW! 🤩

Come along and enjoy a fantastic evening of music and local talent from across Northern Tararua! 🎤🎸🎶

📅 Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 August
⏰ 7.00pm – 8.15pm
📍 The Hub, Allardice Street, Dannevirke

🎟️ DON’T FORGET TO BOOK!
Spaces are limited, so booking ahead is the best way to make sure you get a seat!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

You can also PM Tararua REAP to book.

🚪 Door sales will be available if space allows.

💜 And don’t forget to bring some cash! Donations at the door and raffle ticket sales help us keep this wonderful community event going. No EFTPOS available.

See you tomorrow night! 🎶✨

26/08/2026

🎶 TONIGHT’S BOOKINGS ARE NOW CLOSED! 🎶

We’re getting ready for the first night of the Dannevirke & Districts Music Festival 2026! 🤩🎤

🚪 Missed out on booking? We will have a limited number of door sales available tonight — arrive early to avoid disappointment!

OR… 👀

🎟️ Book now for TOMORROW NIGHT!
There are still seats available for Thursday 27 August. Both sessions feature the same performances.

BOOK FOR THURSDAY: https://www.trybooking.com/nz/BERD

📍 The Hub, Allardice Street, Dannevirke
⏰ 7.00pm – 8.15pm

💵 Remember to bring cash! Donations and raffle tickets will be available — no EFTPOS.

We can’t wait to see everyone tonight! 💙💜🎶

25/08/2026

🎶🎉 IT’S TOMORROW NIGHT! 🎉🎶

The Dannevirke & Districts Music Festival 2026 kicks off TOMORROW! 🤩

Come along and enjoy a fantastic evening of music and local talent from across Northern Tararua! 🎤🎸🎶

📅 Wednesday 26 & Thursday 27 August
⏰ 7.00pm – 8.15pm
📍 The Hub, Allardice Street, Dannevirke

🎟️ DON’T FORGET TO BOOK!
Spaces are limited, so booking ahead is the best way to make sure you get a seat!

BOOK YOUR TICKETS HERE

You can also PM Tararua REAP to book.

🚪 Door sales will be available if space allows.

💜 And don’t forget to bring some cash! Donations at the door and raffle ticket sales help us keep this wonderful community event going. No EFTPOS available.

See you tomorrow night! 🎶✨