Kurow Museum and Information Centre -
Waitaki Valley Community Society Incorporated
Phone: +64 3 436 0950
Address: 57 Bledisloe Street, Kurow
Email: info@kurow.org.nz
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Waitaki Valley Community Society Inc
- focused on the future with an eye to the past
VISION:
The Waitaki Valley Community Society (based in Kurow) encompasses the Waitaki Valley and the Hakataramea Valley and provides an effective, vibrant hub for community residents, community groups and the general public; offering support, information and awareness of the benefits, facilities and opportunities in the Waitaki Valley and surrounding areas
LONG TERM AIMS:
Strengthen social cohesion (build, encourage, and support community networks)
Support and assist community groups and agencies to enhance community wellbeing and productive enterprise
Provide assistance and advice in obtaining funding for community groups
Encourage and support educational opportunities in the community
Support the long term development of the museum
Enhance the community environment
Provide information about the Waitaki Valley
Liaise with businesses in the Waitaki Valley to enhance community wellbeing
COMMUNITY GROUPS INCORPORATED WITHIN THE SOCIETY:
Kurow Museum - Contact John Sturgeon (incl. Richie McCaw statue sub-group)
Kurow Information Centre - Contact Seanne McGregor
Kurow Trails- Contact Karen Turner
Kurow Island - Contact Sandy Cameron
Community projects WVCS has bee/is involved with:
Playground and Skatepark
Renovation of the West Wing (Meeting rooms)
Upgrade of Boat ramp at Kurow Island
DURING THE PAST FINANCIAL YEAR WAITAKI VALLEY COMMUNITY SOCIETY HAS BEEN GENEROUSLY SUPPORTED BY THE FOLLOWING GROUPS:
Community Organisation Grant Scheme
Internal Affairs
Meridian Energy
Ahuriri Community Board - Waitaki District Council
Trust Aoraki
Lottery Grants Board: Lottery Community
The greater Waitaki Valley community and visitors benefit from the support from these groups. The Waitaki Valley continues to benefit from funds from Department of Conservation which supports the Kurow Island Project and the Kurow Trails group.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:
John Sturgeon (Chairperson), Kaye Jenkins, , Karen Hofman, Karen Turner, Edie Pont
The Committee may be contacted by emailing our Secretary on wvcsociety@gmail.com
The Executive Committee usually meet on the third Wednesday of each month.