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Colouring Competition

As part of our 50-Year celebration we are holding a colouring competition. The competition is open to anyone up to the age of 14-years and the winners will each receive a Whitcoulls voucher.
How to enter

Download and print bird outlines
Colour your birds – be creative as you like.
Photograph or scan your entry, and send your entry to president@waitatarua.org.nz
Or drop your original in the letterbox at the Hall 911 Westcoast Rd.
Remember to Include your name, age, and contact details (phone or email) with your entry
Entries opens on Thursday 19 September 2024 and closes midnight Wednesday 16 October.

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Membership:

Thank you to the residents who have renewed their membership in the past month, plus the new residents who have joined.   There are still a number of residents that haven’t renewed so we do hope that you would like to continue being a financial member.   Your  contribution of $20 per household is very much appreciated and assists with the running of the Hall.
Erin:  Please place the membership form in the Newsletter as well.

Rose Hellaby House

An article from the West Auckland Historical Society from 2018 regarding Rose Hellaby House will be added to our website; this provides a great deal of information regarding the early stages of this property together with photos from the early days.
Council are currently calling for expressions of interest for a potential tenant for this property so we are hoping that it will soon have an appropriate tenant in the very near future.   Work is continuing to effect repairs on the house, much of which has already been completed.

50th Anniversary of the Waiatarua Hall and Library

Lots of activities are being planned for this event and these will be covered in a separate article.   We have arranged for the Wonky Dogs food truck to be present and if you haven’t tried their very tasty food then this will be the opportunity!   We are offering current financial members a 50% discount for the Wonky Dogs tasty treats – all you have to do is present your membership card to the Wonky Dogs food truck.   If you are unsure of your status then email me on  secretary@waiatarua.org.nz and I will let you know.  If you have misplaced your card, another can be issued, again just email me.

Fun and winners in Waiatarua

Cutest Pets In Waiatarua Competition

I’m pleased to announce the winners of this year’s Cutest Pets in Waiatarua competition, but the announcement is bittersweet. Unfortunately, one of the winners, Roupert the Rabbit, has passed away. I’m sure this little bunny brought a lot of joy into the world during his short journey, and he will leave a hole in the hearts of those who loved him.
In the other categories, Whiskey and Max used the power of cuddles to win the Cutest Couple category. Among the dogs, it was a close contest, but the winner (by a paw) is Archie. Now, when it comes to the Cutest Cat, let me explain what happened.

We received an absolute mountain of votes in the Cutest Cat category, and in the end, there was only ONE vote that separated the top two. The top two cats both received more votes than any other category winner, so because of this, and because it was so close, it’s been decided that this year there will be TWO winners for the 2024 Waiatarua Cutest Pets Competition. Congratulations to Marshall and Alfie, who both won the hearts of our community.

         •        Cutest Dog: Archie

         •        Cutest Cats: Marshall & Alfie

         •        Cutest Couple: Whiskey & Max

         •        Cutest Exotic Pet: Roupert

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