The Hurunui Xmas Carfest was held this year when vehicles of all types were given the opportunity to travel to our place and display their characteristics. This is hoped to become an annual event.
4WD fund-raising events run by both our club and Amuri Lions such as through the Hossack Station (as in the picture) are a regular event in our calendar when conditions permit.
Held in conjunction with Adventure Trailride Events, the club is very happy to use the location of Hawarden Forest to hold this annual fundraising event at the venue.
We run our Biennial Children’s speech contests usually bi-annually in September, which included students from Amuri and Hurunui Colleges, Omihi and Waipara schools from year 7 to 13, competing for the McIlraith trophies.
One of our annual projects which has contributed much to the local community over the number of years it has been operating is our firewood sales, which requires a great deal of effort by members in the processing of logs into firewood.
A security camera system was installed in the Waikari and Hawarden townships and was made possible by money donated by us. The system has proved to be very worthwhile in making us safer by solving several burglaries in Hawarden and surrounding area.
The restoration of the Balmoral Forest Lookout has been done with the backing of the Department of Conservation and donations from various groups in the form of money or amenities. We now have a great environmental asset for our community. Click image for info
The investment in a BBQ trailer and a gazebo by the club has enabled us to support local events as well as being a fundraiser for donating more money to causes locally. We also have a chiller trailer, and Portaloos for hire.
A great fun night was held in the Waikari Memorial Hall when we presented ‘It’s in the Bag’ a spoof on that popular quiz of years gone by. Selwyn Toobad (Bede Crean) and Tineka Tooshay (Kevin Earl) created an hilarious occasion for everyone. This was in support of the flood victims of N.I. East Coast.