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Story by Ruth Smart.
St Stephen’s church is the small white church just north of the garage in Te Kowhai. Originally built on a site in Collie Rd in 1903, it was moved by Mr V Jack to the ‘new’ village, and the site donated by Mr Vic Henton in 1955.
This church is now over 115 years old. … View moreStory by Ruth Smart.
St Stephen’s church is the small white church just north of the garage in Te Kowhai. Originally built on a site in Collie Rd in 1903, it was moved by Mr V Jack to the ‘new’ village, and the site donated by Mr Vic Henton in 1955.
This church is now over 115 years old. Regular services have been held in this building since in was built and consecrated in 1903. This historic building is possibly the oldest within the village itself. It is one for us all to treasure and protect for future generations.
Today, regular services are held on the first and third Sunday of the month. There will also be Christmas services in December.
Compared to the ‘baby boomer years’ when there was a roll of 27 children at Sunday School with three teachers and a Ladies Guild who extended a caring hand to the community, we, like many mainstream churches, reflect the modern times, with a regular congregation of ten. Less during the winter months.
Recently, as you’ve passed by, you may have noticed the door was repaired. The cost of this was met with a Heritage grant from Waikato District Council. We have also completed the rewiring of both the church and the annex, to ensure they are safe.
Our initial investigation of the church has shown it is suffering from water damage and in need of major maintenance as well as painting. We have one quote for the repair and paint but are well aware the actual state of the timber will not be really known until the paint has been stripped back. We are also aware that the longer this maintenance is deferred, the worse the state of the building will become.
Our initial quote for repairs was $15,000 but we know we will need to raise more than this. Given that there is further maintenance required on the tea room, anything raised above the requirement for the church, would still be used for the church buildings here at St Stephens.
Donations
Your support is needed. The congregation invite you to help us with our building project.
Cheque: Payable to: Holy Trinity Ngaruawahia
Post: St Stephens Church, c/- R Smart, 26 Willowbrook Lane, R D 8, Hamilton 3288
In person: Come along to a service on Sunday and pop a donation in an envelope on the plate.
Please contact Ruth Smart for internet banking details if needed. Phone: 829 7655 evenings or email ruthsmart@xtra.co.nz
After changes to firearm laws, the government introduced a six month amnesty period. This means that anyone with firearms and parts that are no longer legal have until 20 December 2019 to hand them in to Police.
Police are providing a number of ways for people to hand-in their firearms or … View moreAfter changes to firearm laws, the government introduced a six month amnesty period. This means that anyone with firearms and parts that are no longer legal have until 20 December 2019 to hand them in to Police.
Police are providing a number of ways for people to hand-in their firearms or parts, including Police-run collection events - bit.ly...
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If you think you have a unique prohibited item and are eligible to apply for compensation, find out how you can do that here - bit.ly...
Some firearms can also be modified and there is also a list of approved gunsmiths eligible to do the work - bit.ly...
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It has been sitting empty for several years, but Hamilton's Founders Theatre has been costing ratepayers.
Health and safety concerns closed the theatre in March 2016, but since then it has cost about $650,000.
Read the article to find out what the money was for.
What are your thoughts on … View moreIt has been sitting empty for several years, but Hamilton's Founders Theatre has been costing ratepayers.
Health and safety concerns closed the theatre in March 2016, but since then it has cost about $650,000.
Read the article to find out what the money was for.
What are your thoughts on the cost? And what do you think should happen with the theatre?
Halloween is coming up on October 31, and there'll be lots of spooktacular-ly dressed trick or treaters around the neighbourhood!
Are you looking forward to seeing them? Will you be celebrating Halloween?
NZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to a region near you!
February and March 2020, we invite you to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
This … View moreNZ House & Garden House Tours are coming to a region near you!
February and March 2020, we invite you to step inside the pages of one of New Zealand’s favourite magazines for a day of indulgence visiting exquisite homes and gardens, all in support of Breast Cancer Foundation NZ.
This year we’re heading to five fabulous locations: Bay of Islands, Taupō, New Plymouth, Blenheim and Dunedin - which of these summer destinations would you love to head to?
Tell us your preferred destination and your favourite local hot-spot via this link to be in to win a double pass to the House Tour of your choice!
Entries close 24th October 2019.
Preliminary results released today reaffirm Paula Southgate as our new Mayor Elect and shows no change to the provisionally elected councillors.
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Ryman Healthcare together with the Royal New Zealand Ballet are offering you the chance to win a night at the world premiere of Hansel & Gretel in Wellington with all the trimmings including flights and accommodation.
Follow the breadcrumbs this Christmas, and venture into the dark, … View moreRyman Healthcare together with the Royal New Zealand Ballet are offering you the chance to win a night at the world premiere of Hansel & Gretel in Wellington with all the trimmings including flights and accommodation.
Follow the breadcrumbs this Christmas, and venture into the dark, fantastical realm of Hansel & Gretel for an unforgettable evening at the ballet.
This world premiere brings together many of New Zealand’s creative talents to tell a timeless tale for audiences young and old.
*Participants must be available to travel on Wednesday 6th November.
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East Ward:
➡️Mark Bunting
➡️Kesh Naidoo-Rauf
➡️Maxine van Oosten
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➡️Ryan Hamilton
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➡️Mark Bunting
➡️Kesh Naidoo-Rauf
➡️Maxine van Oosten
➡️Margaret Forsyth
➡️Ryan Hamilton
➡️Rob Pascoe
West Ward:
➡️Angela O'Leary
➡️Martin Gallagher
➡️Geoff Taylor
➡️Sarah Thomson
➡️Dave Macpherson
➡️Ewan Wilson
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