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As a start to the activities for the new year the club held two social events for members and friends – firstly a cruise on the River Queen at Kaiapoi, and a garden party at MacDonald Downs Homestead for past,…

In September the first of a planned series of tree plantings were carried out on the area up to the Balmoral Lookout. A willing party of planters including students and staff from Hurunui College, along with Lions Club members managed…

On July 9th we held a very successful Trail Bike Ride at the Hawarden Forest attended by more than 400 riders. Over $12,000 was raised in the event which is good news for our community in our ability to provide…

On Friday night 28th April, the club held our presentation of ‘It’s In The Bag’ in support of the Lions Cyclone Gabriel Relief Fund, with proceeds going toward mental health and well-being in the region. We are tremendously grateful for…

At our last tea meeting, Lou Smith our Zone 4 Chair, presented three of our members with their chevrons for years of service with our club. Gary Millar received his for 45 years’ service, Robert Honeybone for 35 Years’ service,…

After being postponed in previous years the Hurunui Race & Gala Day was held on Saturday with our club once again providing BBQ food for officials and the public. The fine weather attracted a great number of punters and patrons…

Hawarden-Waikari Lions Schools Speech Contest On Wednesday evening at the Hawarden Hall, the Hawarden-Waikari Lions held their biennial school’s speech contest for the McIlwraith Cups, very well organised on behalf of the club by Lion JJ Gudopp.  Contestants from Amuri…

At our last Tea meeting the club presented Gary McCracken the Melvin Jones Fellowship award for his outstanding service to the club and community over many years. This is the most prestigious award which can be given by the club…

Last Tuesday evening we held our Changeover meeting when the new board of directors was inducted. The occasion was an opportunity to present awards to individual Lions members, induct the new board, enjoy the companionship of other members, partners and…

Our Mt Benger trail ride was held on May 1 2022 in dry and windy conditions, but all riders enjoyed the 32km trip over the hills and contours of the station, combined with a circuit through Hitchin Hills Station. Many…