Hokonui Hauora Fund Impact
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Friday Night Family Fun Grand Re-Opening
The Friday Night Family Fun Grand Re-Opening in February 2024 was a resounding success for the Mataura Youth Trust, with over 170 community members coming together at The Bunker for an evening of free food, entertainment, and connection. Families…
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Children’s Day Event 2024
The annual Children’s Day celebration, held on Sunday 3rd March 2024 at the Gore Multisports Complex, was a great success, thanks to the collaboration of local organisations, volunteers, and community groups. Hokonui Hauora sponsored the bouncy castle hire, providing two…
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Rangatahi Holiday Programme
The Hokonui Rūnanga Health & Social Services team ran a successful 4-day Rangatahi Holiday Programme during the April school holidays for rangatahi aged 8 and up from Gore and surrounding areas. The programme, which was free for participants, offered a…
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Māruawai Matariki Celebration
The Māruawai Matariki Celebration 2024, held on Friday 28th June at the Southern Field Days site in Waimamu, was a vibrant and memorable community event that brought together thousands of people from across the district to celebrate Matariki. A key…
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Gore Christmas Carnival 2024
The Gore Kids Hub team had a fantastic time at the Gore Christmas Carnival 2024, despite facing some challenging weather in the morning. Fortunately, the sun came out in the afternoon, and they were able to enjoy a beautiful…
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Mataura Family Fun Day 2024
The Hokonui Hauora funding played a crucial role in making the Living Well Mataura Family Fun Day 2024 a success, offering the community a chance to come together for a day of fun, relaxation, and friendly competition…
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Holiday Roller Disco
Rollerskating made its debut in Gore in December 2024, with locals embracing the sport at the Mataura Licensing Trust (MLT) Multisports Centre, thanks to the efforts of Southern Most Skaters and funding from Hokonui Hauora. The Holiday Roller Disco event welcomed…
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MLT Moonshine Trail Race 2025
The MLT Moonshine Trail Race 2025, held on Saturday 15th February, was a fantastic success, bringing together 442 participants from Southland, Otago, Canterbury, America, and England for a day of active recreation in the stunning Dolamore Park and Croydon...
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Children's Day 2025
Children’s Day 2025 was a wonderful celebration of community and connection, held on Sunday 2 March at Hamilton Park. With perfect weather and plenty of sunshine, the park was the ideal spot for whānau to gather and enjoy the day...