The Whangateau community will celebrate the return of its heritage listed hall with a celebration on Saturday, July 20. The 126-year-old hall has been closed since March for a major refurbishment, which included structural strengthening of the existing roof frame, the replacement of decayed timber and the installation of ‘tree oak’ heritage profile corrugated roof cladding, along with new porch canopies. Spouting and downpipes were also replaced, and leaks and damage to interior linings were addressed.
The existing ramp handrails were also replaced. The $310,000 project was funded from Rodney Local Board’s renewal budget. The celebration on July 20 will start at 10am.
Organisers are hoping both Matakana and Leigh Primary Schools will participate with kapa haka performances, and there will be various old-fashioned races and games for children, a BBQ, cupcakes, craft activities and raffles. The event will be a combined Whangateau Resident & Ratepayers and Whangateau Hall Committee event, and everyone is welcome..
