If you haven't already seen them, all 5 benches have now been installed around the Pit Rim! This was a joint project with OceanaGold Waihi, and the Forum hopes you enjoy them. Also some great funding news.
Have you seen the new mural on Seddon St?! The Waihī Community Forum was excited to fund this initiative and has been working with 'The Shoe Shop' owner, Jan Iles, and Artist John Mulvay on the project.
The Waihī Community Forum has just donated a brand new fridge/freezer to Tina Wright at The Gift Box (The Gift Box-Waihī Community Food pantry)! This is the second time the Waihī Community Forum has supported The Gift Box in recent...
Have you noticed the new Basketball hoops at Morgan Park?! This new 3X3 Basketball area has been funded by the Waihī Community Forum, as part of its Streets Ahead scheme, and is the sixth Streets Ahead project for the Forum....
The Waihī Community Forum was happy to fund the repair of the much-loved merry-go-round at the Waihī East School Community Playground, which was out of use for health and safety reasons.
In collaboration with the Cherry Blossom Society, the Waihī Community Forum funded the planting of Awanui Cherry Trees along Barry and Mataura Roads in Waihī East. These lower-growing and sterile trees are popular with bees and birds, bringing in Tuis...
Following on from the successful 2013/14 and 2015/16 Streets Ahead schemes in Waihī East, the Forum announced its latest Streets Ahead project - a $300 Street Front Home Improvement grant - for each home in Waihī East.
In partnership with Waihī East School, the Forum completed a fantastic new playground and free barbecue area for our community. Residents will be able to use the area for picnics, barbecues, birthday parties, social sports and more.
Over 2013/2014 residents in Waihī East were given an $850 grant for a home improvement project of their choice. Projects included fencing, painting, redoing driveways etc. As an alternative residents were also offered a basic starter solar panel package.
