In 2024 the community and local businesses came together in an awesome effort to fundraise for the earthquake strengthening of the Te Horo Hall. The result was an amazing $450k raised!

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The funds were used to earthquake-strengthen the Hall, install a brand new kitchen and paint the interior walls.

When fundraising started with a goal of $500k it was estimated that more work could be delivered for the estimated goal of $500k, but this has not been possible due to unforeseen additional costs and a consenting process because of the heritage listing of the Hall.

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The recladding, painting, improvements to the outdoor areas, reroofing and upgrade of the tennis courts are still to be achieved if we want to have a fit-for-purpose community Hall in Te Horo that will last and that is financially sustainable.

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Raising funds for the recladding of the Hall (and minor works that need to be carried out at the same time) is the priority for 2025/2026 as this work needs to happen within the timeframe set by resource consent conditions. The re-cladding can be done in stages as and when the funding is sufficient for each stage. Preferred would be to do is all in one go to meet the consent timeline, and it is also most likely to be more cost-effective.

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Phase 2 kicked off with the first Hall Quiz on 31 July, which was again a very well-attended and fun evening where $2600 was raised.

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