Community organisation directoryThere’s a wealth of community clubs and organisations in the Bruce. Read the list below if you’re looking for something to do, would like to volunteer, or are looking for support and help.

Are some details incorrect on this page? Contact Project Bruce on 027 513 1775 to update them. Is your group not on the list? Get in touch and we’ll add you.

Clubs and groups are listed A-Z

Last updated: 3 August 2018

Bruce Rifle ClubThe Bruce Rifle Club promotes and fosters the sport of shooting. They run a rifle range near Millburn and offer rifle range club membership and competitions.

Find out more at brcsrc.webs.com/ email brcincnz@gmail.com or mail to PO Box 5407, Moray Place, Dunedin, 9058.

Follow the Bruce Rifle Range @brcincnz on Facebook

Christian Youth Camp WaiholaCYC Waihola is a Christian-based organisation that runs camps for children, teenagers and families. You can find out more about them on their website cycwaihola.org.nz.

Email: info@cycwaihola.org.nz Phone: 03 417 7120 Postal: PO Box 15061, Waihola, 9243.

Clutha Budget Advisory ServiceDo you want to gain some new skills to manage your money? Have you got money worries? Family Works Financial Mentor Lee-Anne Michelle can help you to put together a healthy financial plan that works for you and your whānau.

Clutha Budget Advisory Service operates a service from the Tokomairiro Community Hub in Milton on Mondays, or appointments can be made to meet on other days.

Contact : Lee-Anne Michelle, Financial Mentor and Co-ordinator, Clutha Budget Advisory Service

Phone: 027 781 1041 Email: lee-annem@psotago.org.nz

Clutha Gold Trail Charitable Trust (Lawrence – Waihola extension)The mission of the Clutha Gold Trail Charitable Trust is to extend the Clutha Gold cycle/walking trail through to Waihola. It currently finishes at Lawrence. The track will offer a great recreation opportunity for locals, and visitors on their cycling journey will stop in Milton and Waihola, boosting the local economy.

The group is proud of achieving nearly 100% permission from affected landowners to go on their land and is ready to begin construction.

People can support the Trust by being vocal in their support for the track. The group needs expertise in funding, drawing up tender documents and roading/cycling trail construction.

Contact: David Vollweiler (chairman) on 027 248 6170; Jill Allison (secretary) 417 8574

Clutha YouthThe Clutha District Youth Workers deliver wide ranging and various programmes in schools and communities across the whole of the Clutha district.

These programmes focus on areas such as peer-relationships, confidence building, resilience, self-belief, and self-esteem. Topics can include grief and loss, anger management, building strength, social connection and interactive drama.

Contact: Ruth Ratcliffe, Manager - Clutha Youth, The Malcam Charitable Trust . Phone 03 419 0226 | 027 431 0263

Coastal Classic Mountain Bike and RunThis popular Taieri Mouth community-led event takes place on Sunday 4 November this year (2018). There are a variety of entry options – from the 3.7km walk/run for the casual fun-runner to the 45km Tough Nuts Mountain Bike Race. There’s even an E-bike option this year. All funds from the event go back into Taieri Mouth community projects. The organisers invite people to participate in the event this year and support the Taieri Mouth community. They also welcome volunteers to help out with the logistics of running this successful event.

Check out http://coastalclassic.org.nz/ for more information.

Coutts Gully Wetland Restoration GroupThe Coutts Gully Wetland Restoration Group aims to reduce pests around the wetland in Taieri Mouth to give the bird-life a chance to increase. They’d like to see bittern in the wetland again. The group have increased the number of rat and stoat traps over the past year. They plan to continue extending the trapping. The group welcomes volunteers and financial support. People can participate and learn about predator control and enjoy the wetland.

Contact Marion Rutherford on 03 474 1417. Postal address: 24 Frances St, RD1, Brighton

GenesisFind out what’s going on in the Milton community by reading the weekly Genesis, the Tokomairiro High School weekly newsletter and community noticeboard. Delivered every Wednesday to Milton addresses, with copies available in Milton and Waihola shops and businesses.

If you’d like to share your community news and write an article, contact Jocelyn at the Genesis on 03 417 4483, or genesis@tokohigh.school.nz. Deadlines for articles are generally Monday midday (but it’s worth getting in touch with Jocelyn first to check).

Lake Waihola - Waipori Wetlands SocietyThe Lake Waihola – Waipori Wetlands Society is a community-based organisation made up of a wide variety of people who love the lakes and want to protect the environmental and lifestyle opportunities the area provides for our region. They aim to sustainably manage the Lake Waihola Waipori wetlands and enhance the area for the benefit of all communities of interest.

The 2175-hectare Waipori Waihola wetland system is one of the largest and most significant remaining lowland wetland systems in New Zealand. It is a diverse and highly productive ecosystem that supports threated species such as the giant kokopu and the South Island Fernbird. The wetland is of great significance to Kai tahu and an important recreational hunting and fishing area.

Contact Pauline Bacon, PO Box 15158, Waihola, 9243 Phone: 03 417 8286 Email: pwbacon@xtra.co.nz

Methodist MissionThe Methodist Mission in Milton operate a social support service out of the Tokomairiro Community Hub in Milton. They are also establishing a new pre-school “Milton Little Citizens” in Spenser St, which is due to open Spring 2018.

Website: www.dmm.org.nz

Contact: Pania Tulia, Support & Advocacy Client- Support Worker Ph: 027 444 5045 | (03) 487 7959 or email: paniat@mmsouth.org.nz

Contact: Clare Healey, Early Childhood Educator Ph: 027 477 2057 or email: clareh@mmsouth.org.nz

Milton Angling ClubThe Milton Angling Club was established in 1954 and is still going strong. The club encourages people from all walks of life to enjoy their local river. They’re holding 17 events and competitions this year. If you would like further information about the Milton Angling Club call 027 2010 588.

Milton Area PromotionsThe mission of Milton Area Promotions is to encourage the development and retention of infrastructure and services to improve the social welfare of our community. They are fostering and encouraging community wellness by promoting, beautifying and developing the Milton district as a great place to visit, live and work in. They’re a group which, with the help of community, can provide facilities which are not covered by the Clutha District Council.

Last year the group successfully developed the cycle park in Moore Park, adding more paths and a flying fox. They upgraded the main street flags and continue to beautify the southern entrance to Milton.

They are very keen to lead more Milton projects which will benefit the Milton community, and they welcome volunteers to join in projects or to be involved in their committee.

Contact: miltonpromotions05@gmail.com; Facebook Milton Area Promotions, call Kay Partridge 03 417 7477, or have a chat with Jill McIntosh at the Milton Service Centre 126 Union Street.

Milton Bowling ClubThe Milton Bowling Club promotes the sport of bowls and offers friendship and fellowship to local community. They plan to hold social bowls evening to generate new members. People can support the group by coming along and joining in.

People can get in touch by contacting the Bowling Club or a playing member. Phone : 03 417 8568 Postal: PO Box 178, Milton

Milton Bridge ClubThe Milton Bridge Club offers the opportunity for like-minded people to come together to play and enjoy the game of bridge. They regularly run social evenings. They’re proud of maintaining their membership over the past year but would encourage more people to come and join them.

Contact Ann Phillips Phone : 03 417 4187 Email : miltonbridgeclub@gmail.com Address: PO Box 107 Milton 9241

Website : http://otagosouthlandbridge.org.nz/milton/. People can also find out more at www.nzbridge.co.nz.

Milton Bruce Returned and Service Association IncThe Milton Bruce RSA provides welfare support for veterans, family and members in warm, inviting club rooms. They support and remember the sacrifices made by soldiers of the district by the way of ANZAC day services, Fields of Remembrance, Armistice Day, Passchendaele. Raffles are run all year, with moneys generated go towards helping the community (e.g. sponsorship for students, Cure Kids, sports clubs etc.).

Poppy Appeal funds are used to assist families in needs. RSA holds many activities during the year, including fishing competition, Spud dig, 4WD and Car Rally, Kids Xmas Party to name a few. The club rooms are available for private functions, birthdays, anniversaries and funerals.

Contact 03 417 8927 miltonrsa@xtra.co.nz

Milton Community Health Trust/Meals on WheelsThe Milton Community Health Trust provides a range of health and community services for the people of Milton and the wider Bruce ward. The Trust also co-ordinate the Meals on Wheels volunteer driver service for Milton. If you’d like to help with Meals on Wheels get in touch to find out more.

Physical Address: 7 Eden St, Milton 9220 - Situated inside the Milton Medical Centre. Postal Address: P.O. Box 112, Milton 9241

Phone: 03 417 4399 Cellphone: 027 417 8861 Email: milcomhealth@xtra.co.nz

Milton Coronation Hall SocietyThe Milton Coronation Hall Society manages the historic Coronation Hall on the main street of Milton. They are raising funds to restore the hall.

To book the hall for an event or meeting, contact Jill McIntosh at the Milton Clutha District Council Service Centre on 03 417 8109. For other enquiries contact aitkennz@gmail.com

Milton Cottage Craft GroupThe Milton Cottage Craft group promotes crafts in general eg wool crafts, patchwork, stitchery, and offers community a social get-together. The group has been going for 48 years and is still successful.

This social group meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month in the lounge at the Tokomairiro Co-operating Church on Union Street, Milton. They start at 10am – 3pm. Bring along the craft you are working on and your lunch. People wanting to learn a new craft are welcome. People can find out more by checking out the what’s on in the Clutha Leader.

Contact Beryl Odd 03 417 4393 or Mary-Rose Mallon 03 417 8181.

Milton Country ClubThe Milton Country Club is a Chartered Club and a member of Clubs New Zealand. Membership with Milton Country Club allows you to enter and enjoy the benefits of not only the Milton club but also approximately 300 clubs in New Zealand as well as Australia. There are also many discounts that members can take advantage of from time to time which come through Clubs New Zealand. New members are always welcome at the Milton Country Club.

Clubs are not just places to have a drink, but they are places where you can meet friends, enjoy a game of pool, snooker or darts for free, participate in social activities such as the Annual Spud Dig Competition, Golf Day, 4WD trips as well as many other social activities that take place throughout the year!

http://www.miltonclub.co.nz/

Milton Elder CareMilton Elder Care provides care, support and company for people of our community and offers social activities, outings and friendship. Activities at the centre include crafts, indoor bowls, games, cards, baking, entertainment, speakers and more. They pick up and deliver the clients home, so transport isn’t an issue.

This year they’re proud of bringing their hall up to a better standard by upgrading the kitchen, heating, toilets, insulation, better parking and making it more comfortable for the elderly and volunteers.

They plan to continue recruiting more volunteers and clients to keep going at a sustainable level. People can support ElderCare by volunteering and referring older people that they know may benefit from the companionship of others. They are always looking for financial support.

People can find out more by calling at the rooms (185 Union St, Milton), calling Heather 03 417 4974/027 3461277 or Ruth on 03 417 8843. Email heathermills@xtra.co.nz.

Milton Euchre GroupThe group provides friendship, camaraderie, cuppas and bickies! They give proceeds to local charities, supporting St Johns, Rescue Helicopter, Hospice last year. They welcome others to join them and play cards! They meet at the RSA rooms on Wednesdays at 1pm.

People can find out more by reading the Genesis newsletter, or contacting Joan Thornthwaite on 03 417 4113.

Milton Garden ClubThe Milton Garden Club offers fellowship with other gardeners, learning about gardening and plants, and holds trips to visit gardens. This year they have successfully increased their membership but still welcome more new members to the club.

Contact: Annette Gillies on 417 4173 or 021 0786366

Milton Information Centre and Museum (Bruce Museum Trust)The mission of the Bruce Museum Trust is to conserve the history and artefacts pertaining to the Tokomairiro. They welcome both visitors to the district as well as locals, and help people to make the most of their visit with advice and information. The group offers comprehensive information about Milton’s history and early families, providing information on scenic attractions, walks etc in the area and the lower South Island. They also have free internet.

This year, they’d like to digitise their museum collection, catalogue items not already documented, and would like to update some information.

They’d welcome new volunteers to help them, particularly with opening up, and are always looking for people to help with fundraising.

Contact: drop into the Information Centre and Museum, 51-53 Union Street, Milton, phone 417 7480 or email miltoninfo@xtra.co.nz

Milton LionsMilton Lions is a community-minded organisation endeavouring to assist all people who reside within the Milton Community and greater district. They run fundraising activities and events to support local community projects, including numerous sausage sizzles, the annual golf tournament and the trail bike ride.

Find out more about the Milton Lions on their Facebook page @miltonlionsnz.

Contact : Secretary Kelly Holden 027 276 1636

Milton Online Garage Sale & Noticeboard Facebook GroupA Facebook group for Milton (New Zealand). Do you have school uniforms for sale? Are you looking for work / workers? Need a babysitter? Selling cheese rolls, chocolates, raffles, etc for the school/club? Have a fundraising event coming up? Have a house full of stuff that you no longer need / want, but don't have the heart to throw it out? List it here, even if you have to give it away......

Milton Primary School Board of TrusteesThe Board of Trustees consists of five parent representatives elected by parents of the school, a staff representative elected by the staff and the principal. The Board is elected for a three-year term.

The Milton Primary School Board of Trustees meets monthly. Meeting dates and times are publicised through school newsletters. Parents are welcome to attend these meetings.

PO Box 73, Milton 9220. Ph: 03 417 8720 or email: office@milton.school.nz

http://www.milton.school.nz/

Milton ScoutsThe purpose of the Milton Scouts is to get young people outside and trying new things, and to help them be more socially aware. The Scouts offers a safe and enjoyable environment for young people the learn, share and grow.

They’re proud of getting kids involved in new activities they hadn’t tried before and continue to encourage young people to get involved and join in! They’re looking for scout leaders who can commit to a regular role and are fundraising to support scouts to attend the jamboree.

They have a fundraising page on Facebook - Milton Scouts Jamboree Fundraising Page

Contact Sarah Leslie on 027 388 4508

Milton Smallbore Rifle ClubThe club encourages younger members in firearm safety. Last year 3 juniors scored well at the NZ secondary school championships and the club won both South Otago competitions.

Contact: Neil Walker 03 417 7130 or 027 3786584, or Lex Adam on 03 417 8968

Milton Volunteer Fire BrigadeThis is a volunteer station. That means all members of the Milton brigade dedicate their own time in order to serve the community. They respond to a variety of emergencies in the local area, including fires, medical emergencies, motor vehicle accidents, search and rescue, civil defence and natural disaster responses. And they offer fire safety advice.

If you’d like to serve your community and volunteer for the brigade, you can find out more at https://fireandemergency.nz/volunteering/. Enquires to volunteer@fireandemergency.nz

Follow Milton Volunteer Fire Brigade on Facebook

Moturata Organic Community GardenThis new community garden has recently been established in Taieri Mouth, next to the Taieri Beach School. The group has established garden beds and compost heaps ready to plant in the spring. They also run workshops and working bees. Working bees take place on the second Saturday of the month, from 2pm. They welcome everyone to join in and help develop this new community project for Taieri Mouth.

Contact Lucy on 03 481 1224, or Christina on 03 481 1215 or Linda on 03 481 7999.

Join Friends of MOG on Facebook to keep posted on the latest news.

Moturata Taieri WhanauMoturata Taieri Whānau consists of descendants of the original tūpuna living at the Taieri papatipu kāika at Henley in the 1840s, and Kāi Tahu whānau who have moved into the area over the past 150 years. The whānau is recognised as being under the umbrella of Te Rūnanga o Ōtākou, and have a kaitiaki interest in the Taieri area and the wider Otago region shared with in common with other Rūnaka and whānau.

Moturata Taieri Whānau have been restoring rata to Moturata (Taieri Island) and are planning a community predator trapping project for the Taieri River gorge.

Contact Robyn Ashton 027 438 3735

Mount Zion ChurchAll welcome to join Sunday services. The church holds regular free community breakfasts.

110 Union St, 021 249 6312. Follow Mount Zion on Facebook.

Nga Whānau o TokomairiroNga Whānau o Tokomairiro was established in 2003 to support the needs of Māori families within the Tokomairiro district by supporting the development of whānau and community related projects.

They facilitate the learning of te reo Māori, tikanga and Māoritanga (language, customs and culture) for the community. They work with other groups for the good of the community. And they provide governance assistance to Tokomairiro Waiora. This year they’ve been involved with Whānau days, Te wiki o te reo Māori, Matariki celebrations and more.

Contact Trish Peterson, c/- 6 Gray St, Milton 9220. Phone 027 425 3146, email alphillips29@gmail.com.

Otago Community Hospice ShopYou will find a range of designer and quality clothing and fashion accessories at the front of the store and a treasure trove of bric-a-brac at the back. It’s worth a visit next time you are passing through Milton.

77 Union Street, Milton, Ph. 03 417 8613 and follow The Hospice Shop Milton on Facebook

Opening hours Mon - Fri: 10am-4pm and Sat: 10am-1pm

Project BruceProject Bruce is a community-led development project for the people of Tokomairiro-Milton, Waihola, Taieri Mouth and all the rural bits in-between. It’s our goal to further develop our communities as resilient and resourceful – taking action for the things we care about.

We’re supporting environmental sustainability initiatives in our area and running workshops to support our community.

If you would like to get involved in community action projects, or perhaps you have an idea that would benefit our community, get in touch.

Follow @BruceCommunities on Facebook, or drop into the Tokomairiro Community Hub, 61 – 63 Union St, Milton. Call 027 513 1775 or email brucecommuities@gmail.com.

Rebus Club of MiltonThe Rebus Club of Milton is open to anyone retired and semi-retired. The club offers social contact with similar people who enjoy interesting speakers and some day-trips away to places of interest.

Contact: Noel Aitken 03 417 8044 or Jill Lowery 03 417 8080.

Reducing waste in MiltonJoin the Reducing Waste in Milton Facebook group to connect and share ideas about waste reduction and environmental sustainability.

Rotary Club of MiltonThe purpose of Rotary is to support the community and promote goodwill and friendship. Rotary provides people-power to support community projects. They support local people with funds for a variety of activities eg school camps, Outward Bound, resources for schools, people of need. The group welcomes new members.

Contact Kerry Dowling, secretary, c/- Sumpter Moore Lawyers, 5 Eden St (PO Box 16), Milton Ph: 03 417 8004

Senior CitizensMilton Senior Citizens encourage seniors to come along, make new friends in the community. They offer friendship, companionship, entertainment and guest speakers.

Last year the group participated in the seniors’ Masters Games. They’d like to attract more members, and welcome local people over the age of 55 years to support the organisation by attending the senior citizens club.

Contact Pam Wells 02 417 8759 or Joan Murray on 03 417 4041

St JohnSt John provides first-aid and medical response to the Milton area community. In addition to emergency care they also support the St Johns Youth Cadets. They are most proud of starting the Milton St John’s Cadets last year and watching it grow.

They need and welcome more volunteers to help keep the service running. People can call into the station on Eden Street and chat with any of the members who can steer you in the right direction.

Contact Malcolm Flett 027 220 1461 or malcolm.flett@stjohn.org.nz

www.stjohn.org.nz

St Mary’s ChurchLocated at 24 Dryden St, Milton.

Ph: 03 417 8603

St Mary’s School Board of TrusteesContact Mrs Sandra Shaw, 03 417 8585 or office@saint-marys.school.nz. Physical address : 7 Chaucer St, Milton. Postal address : PO Box 36, Milton.

http://www.saint-marys.school.nz/

Taieri Beach Board of TrusteesC/- Taieri Beach School, 208 Moturata Road, RD1, Brighton, 9091. Ph: 03 481 7890 or email office@taieribeach.school.nz

Taieri Mouth Amenities SocietyThe Taieri Mouth Amenities Society aims to make improvements to community infrastructure and liaise with the Clutha District Council for the interests of the Taieri Mouth community. They can help residents with communication to the CDC on specific problems (eg drainage, dust suppression etc). They organise working bees for problem areas and encourage people to volunteers their skills to help maintain areas. This year, along with the Taieri Beach School they helped to raise $15,000 to put a new roof on the school and community pool.

They’ll be completing a picnic area at Livingstonia Park this year and hope to finish a re-print of the classic local history book Taieri Mouth and its Surrounding District by Win Parkes. They’ll also be supporting the Coastal Classic Mountain Bike/Run/Walk which takes place in November.

They welcome volunteers and people with ideas.

Contact: Jeannine on 481 1919 or Marilyn on 481 7171. Follow Taieri Mouth Community NZ on Facebook.

Taieri Mouth Craft GroupThe Taieri Mouth craft group meets every Monday at 1.30pm in the Leitch Memorial Hall. Head along and share a fun afternoon with good company, craft and a cuppa. Contact Marilyn Egerton on 03 481 7171 for more information.

Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau - Sinclair WetlandsThe Sinclair Wetlands form a 315-hectare portion of the Lakes Waihola-Waipori wetland complex, south of Dunedin, New Zealand. The name Te Nohoaka o Tukiauau acknowledges ‘the dwelling place of Tukiauau’, an early Ngāti Mamoe chief. The area is now owned by Te Rūnanga o Ngāi Tahu, and is valued as a wāhi taonga (culturally significant site), for mahinga kai (traditional food and resources), conservation, recreation, and education.

They are committed to careful and thoughtful stewardship/kaitiakitanga of the important environment entrusted to them, and work actively to ensure that it is enhanced for future generations to use and enjoy.

They rely on the support of the community, schools, clubs, businesses and organisations, and welcome short term, long term and regular helpers. Experience is not required but a willingness to learn is essential!

Contact the wetland coordinator Glen Riley on 03 486 2654 or 027 424 0224 or coordinator@sinclairwetlands.org.nz

Sinclair Wetlands, 854 Clarendon-Berwick Road, Outram 9073

Follow @Sinclair Wetlands on Facebook

The Salvation ArmyThe Salvation Army operates a Family Store in Milton, run by volunteers. Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 4.30pm, Sat: 9.30am - 4pm.

112 Union Street, Milton Phone: (03) 417 4807

Salvation Army social service support is offered through the Missions Centre in Balclutha – (03) 418-3871

Tokoiti School Board of TrusteesC/- Tokoiti School, 2 Leman St, Milton. Phone: 03 417 8756/ 027 254 5720 Email: office@tokoiti.school.nz

Tokomairiro A&P SocietyThe Tokomairiro A&P Society organises the annual agricultural show, which takes place at the showgrounds in Milton every November. In addition to hosting the A&P show, the society promotes all things rural in the local district, eg winter crop fundraising competitions.

Follow @TokoAPSociety on Facebook, call 03 417 8838 or email tokoap@xtra.co.nz

Tokomairiro Urban Backyard ProjectTokomairiro Urban Backyard Project is a fledgling community project that aims to provide knowledge and support to the people of Milton so they can eat fresh, nutrient-dense food, grown organically in their own backyards. The project is in the process of creating a demonstration organic garden and orchard, worked by volunteers, and intends to hold regular workshops, education sessions, open days and working bees. Community groups in Milton have the opportunity to all work together to share their gardening knowledge and life-skills. The Tokomairiro Urban Backyard Project is located at 17 Tokoiti Road. New volunteers are always welcome.

Contact Nicky Lockerbie on 027 4348143

Join Tokomairiro Urban Backyard Project on Facebook

Tokomairiro Community HubThe Tokomairiro Community Hub is based in Milton. It’s a place where our community can come together and help, support and care for one another. There’s a variety of social, health and community services and projects operating out of the hub. These include Plunket, Project Bruce, Clutha Budget Advisory Service, Methodist Mission social support service and Stop Smoking support.

The hub holds a free market on Tuesdays, and food, children’s clothing and other useful resources are shared. Drop by for a cuppa and connect in with our local community.

Contact Arna Smith, Hub Coordinator, tokohub17@gmail.com 027 596 5988 61-63 Union St, Milton 9220

Follow @tokohub on Facebook

http://www.milton-district.co.nz/tokomairiro-community-hub-2/

Tokomairiro Community Recreation Centre Trust IncThe trust provides a safe and friendly environment for people to do their rehab and exercise in by offering the community a fully equipped gym suitable for rehabilitation and general fitness. In addition to continuing to operate, gaining sponsorship and fundraising the trust plans to make improvements to the gym equipment on offer. Local people can support the gym by becoming members of sponsoring the gym. They’d like to encourage people to use the gym to help grow membership. They also have the need for occasional volunteers to run some mornings.

Contact : tokogym@gmail.com; Facebook : Tokomairiro Community Recreation Centre, or call into the gym on Park Road, Milton.

Tokomairiro Cooperating ParishOur congregation meet at two locations, in Waihola and Milton. Occasionally, we have a combined service. Your attendance is most welcomed!

Rev Malu & Luisa Fruean, 7 Ajax Street, Milton, (03) 417-4228 or thefrueans@gmail.com

Contact : C/- Parish Secretary, Sharon Walker, 73 Elderlee Street, (03) 417-8559 (Home), ajwalker@xtra.co.nz

Toko Golf ClubToko Golf Club is a pleasant 9 hole, rolling course in Milton. Green fees are $15. Visitors most welcome. Club Days Tuesday and Saturday. New Members and Green Fee Players welcome. The Toko Golf Club is located at 580 Back Road, Milton.

Margaret Cain (Hon Secretary) Toko Golf Club, Postal Address: PO Box 11, Milton. Ph: 03 417 7073 or email tokogolf426@gmail.com

Follow Toko Golf Club Inc on Facebook

Tokomairiro High School Parent Teacher AssociationTokomairiro High School has an active Parent Teacher Association that through fundraising enhances the educational environment of the students.

C/- Jocelyn Gilling, 238 Union Street, Milton 9220. Phone: 03 417 8620/027 268 3362

Tokomairiro Rugby ClubToko Rugby has a proud tradition in Milton, and a handful of All Blacks and many representative players can trace their beginnings back to Grassroots Rugby played at their old stomping ground of Toko.

Check out our Facebook Pages “Toko Rugby Fan Club” and Toko Junior Rugby Club” or our website at www.sporty.co.nz which provide quite a bit of information.

Contact details:

Juniors : Secretary - Emma Lister - 021 055 7582 - email; craigandemmalister@farmside.co.nz

Seniors: Secretary - Paul Black - 021 544 388

Hire of club rooms - Kim MacDonald - 027 417 4122.

Tokomairiro WaioraTokomairiro Waiora support whānau to achieve healthy, safe and independent living by providing a holistic service using tikanga Māori practices to address health and social needs.

They are based on the main street of Milton.

For General Enquiries contact: (03) 417 7430 or freephone on (0800) 769 648 or email: tokowaiora@xtra.co.nz

Postal Address: Tokomairiro Waiora Incorporated PO Box 117, Milton, 9241

Tokomairiro Young FarmersAll new members are welcome come along. The Young Farmers meet at the White Horse Inn, Milton on the first Thursday of the month at 7.30pm. to our next meeting.

Contact: Ryan Pigou 027 329 2227 or email tokomairiroyfc@outlook.com

Join Tokomairiro Young Farmers on Facebook.

Waihola Voluntary Rural Fire ForceThis is a rural volunteer station, meaning all of our members dedicate their own time in order to serve this community. We respond to a variety of emergencies in our local area. These include wildfires, civil defence and natural disasters. We also offer fire safety and burning advice.

Volunteer recruitment enquirers please contact: volunteer@fireandemergency.nz

17 Greenwich Street, Waihola ph: 03 417 8150

Waihola Hall CommitteeThe Waihola Hall Committee manage the Waihola Community Hall. For bookings and enquiries please contact: Danique Girvan, PO Box 15135, Waihola, 9243 or sneakie.g@kinect.co.nz

Waihola Looking ForwardWaihola Looking Forward manage and maintain Waihola spaces and amenities for the local community. They liaise with the local council and other agencies, and promote the strengths of the Waihola area.

Contact Stu Michelle, PO Box 15104, Waihola, 9243 or stu.michelle@xtra.co.nz 027 417 7027

Waihola School Board of TrusteesC\- Waihola School, admin@waihola.school.nz. 5 Kilgour St, Waihola or PO Box 15090, Waihola, 9243.

03 417 7021