Rongotea Lions Club

🎉 2025 Rongotea Christmas Parade🎄
2025-11-23 11:00 - 14:30 (Pacific/Auckland) | Rongotea Square, Rongotea Square, New Zealand
Organised by the Lions Club of Rongotea & Districts
📅 Mark your calendar!
It’s a family day not to be missed – come along, bring your friends and neighbours, and enjoy the festive spirit!
Stalls open from 11:00am
Float judging kicks off at 12:30pm
🎺 The parade rolls out at 1:00pm

✨ What’s Happening on the Day?
Expect a fun-filled community celebration with:
🎨 Decorated floats
🚴‍♂️ Colourful bikes
🎈 Market stalls & gift ideas
🍦 Ice cream, food trucks, sausage sizzle
☕ Tea & coffee for the grown-ups
🖍️ Colouring-in competition for the kids
😄 Laughter, music, and memories
🎅 A very special visit from FATHER CHRISTMAS!
📢 Want to get involved?
If you’d like to enter a float, host a stall, or help out, please get in touch:
📞 Linton Hackland📧 hacklands@hotmail.com📱 022-328-4936

Applications for Hillary Outdoors Summit Leadership Challenge Scholarship close today
2025-10-17
Hillary Outdoors Summit Leadership Challenge Scholarship.
Are you aged between 16 & 18 years, looking for a challenge and aspiring to be a young leader?
Rongotea & District Lions Club is offering full sponsorship for up to two young aspiring leaders, looking for a challenge in the outdoor environment of the Tongariro National Park.
This opportunity is available for a young person, keen to develop their team and leadership skills and is provided by Hillary Outdoors, December 13th – 20th 2025.
For an application form E mail: philandellise@xtra.co.nz
Applications close on October 17th 2025.

Senior Citizens Lunch
2025-06-05 11:30 - 15:30 | Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Wye St, Rongotea, New Zealand
Rongotea & District Lions Club
🥪 Senior Citizens Lunch Invitation – 5th June 2025
📅 Date: Thursday, 5th June 2025🕥 Time: 11:30 AM – 3:30 PM📍 Location: Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Rongotea
The Rongotea & District Lions Club warmly invites all local and ex-district senior citizens to a friendly and social luncheon event.
Programme of the Day

11:30 AM: Meet & Greet, Happy Hour
12:30 PM: Lunch is served
1:30 PM: Enjoy a fun quiz and more relaxed socialising

Important Information

RSVP by: Wednesday, 28th May 2025
Please confirm your attendance and dietary requirements.
Limited to 100 guests, so get in early!

Contact for RSVP
Roger📱 Text: 027 447 9222📧 Email: kernohan@inspire.net.nz
Phil📞 Phone: (06) 3297 857📱 Text: 021 2972 121📧 Email: philandellise@xtra.co.nz

❤️ We look forward to your company at this special event!

Rongotea Lions Charity Car Show Day
2025-04-13 09:30 - 14:00 | Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Wye St, Rongotea, New Zealand
📅 Sunday, April 13th, 2025
📍 Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Wye St, Rongotea
⏰ 10 am – 2 pm (Gates open at 9:30 am)

Join us for a spectacular display of automotive excellence!

Featuring:

All Classics
Future Classics
Vintage
Veterans
Hot Rods

Please note that while this is predominately a cash-only event, we do have EFTPOS facilities on-site.
Display Entry:

$20 per vehicle; or
$10 per car for multiple entries (same owner)

Public Entry:

Gold Coin Donation Please

No dogs on the grounds please
Exciting Highlights:

🏆 People’s Choice Award
🏅 Category Winners
🎁 Spot Prizes

Enjoy the day with:

Food
Chips
Drinks on sale

Family-friendly Fun:

Entertainment for the children

All proceeds go to charity.
Please note that while this is predominately a cash-only event, we do have EFTPOS facilities on-site.
Contacts:
Bernard Lilburn P: 0274425913 E: bernard.l@inspire.net.nz
David Calow P: 0272392311 E: windings2054@gmail.com

Rongotea Lions Waitangi Day Gala 2025
2025-02-06 08:00 - 14:00 | Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Wye St, Rongotea, New Zealand
Join us for a day of family fun at our Gala Event!
Explore a variety of stalls featuring Crafts, Books, Toys, Plants, Produce, and Pre-loved Clothing. There’s something for everyone!
Indulge in the festivities with:

Raffles
Exciting Rides
Delicious Sausages and Hot Chips
Irresistible Ice Creams
Refreshing Cold Drinks
Tea and Coffee

Event Schedule:

8:00 am: Auction Registration Opens
8:30 am: Stalls and Make ‘n’ Offer Sale Begin
9:00 am: Monster Inside Auction
9:30 am: Outdoor Auction
1:30 pm: Local Top Schools Competition

Convenient Amenities:

Eftpos Available
Plenty of off-street parking by Gold coin donation.

Don’t miss out on a fantastic day filled with entertainment, shopping, and friendly competitions.
Bring your family and friends for a memorable experience!
No dogs, smoking and alcohol are allowed at this event.
Registration information for stall holders is available here.

Rongotea Christmas Parade 2024
2024-11-17 10:00 - 15:00 | The Square, Douglas Square, Rongotea
🎅 Rongotea Christmas Parade 2024 🎄

Join us on Sunday, 17th November 2024!

Come and be part of the heartwarming Rongotea Christmas Parade, where our community comes together to celebrate the spirit of the season!
This beloved annual event, organised by our dedicated local Lions Club, is more than just a parade – it’s a testament to the strength and warmth of our local community.
The Lions work tirelessly behind the scenes, channeling proceeds from this and other joyous occasions back into vital community projects.
By joining us, you’re not just creating cherished memories with family and friends; you’re also supporting the continuous improvement and care of our wonderful Rongotea.
Let’s make this year’s parade the best yet – your presence and participation make all the difference!

Come along and enjoy the fun of the day with all these exciting attractions:

🎄 Festive Floats
🎄 Vibrant Stalls
🎄 Decorated Bike Competition (preschoolers only)
🎄 Colouring Competition
🎄 Sausage Sizzle
🎄 Delicious Ice Cream
🎄 Tea and Coffee
🎄 Various Food Stalls
🎄 And of course, Father Christmas!

Float judging: 12:30pm
Parade starts: 1:00pm

Don’t miss out on the Christmas cheer! See you there! 🎉

Want to Participate?
If you would like to be part of this magical day, please contact either of the following Lion’s members:
Linton Hackland
Email: hacklands@hotmail.com
Phone: 022-328-4936
Norm Payne
Email: jax@inspire.net.nz
Phone: 027-508-8964

Sponsors
The Lions Club of Rongotea & Districts would like to thank the following sponsors for their continuing support for this event:

FMG
Edgar Cabellero from Stonewood Homes
Central Drive-in Pharmacy
Lance Berry Roofing
Rongotea Garage
Rongotea Four Square Foodstore
Rongotea Sports Bar and Tavern
Gina Morris
Pedley Slurry Services
Village Earthworks

Te Kawau Skatepark Opening
2024-05-19 14:00 - 16:00 | skatepark, 67 Thames Street,, Rongotea, 4476, New Zealand

Rongotea and Districts Lions Club Waitangi Day Gala
2024-02-06 08:00 - 15:00 | Te Kawau Memorial Recreation Centre, Wye St, Rongotea, New Zealand
Join us for a day of family fun at our Gala Event!
Explore a variety of stalls featuring Crafts, Books, Toys, Plants, Produce, and Pre-loved Clothing. There’s something for everyone!
Indulge in the festivities with:

Raffles
Exciting Rides
Delicious Sausages and Hot Chips
Irresistible Ice Creams
Refreshing Cold Drinks
Tea and Coffee

Event Schedule:

8:00 am: Auction Registration Opens
8:30 am: Stalls and Make ‘n’ Offer Sale Begin
9:00 am: Monster Inside Auction
9:30 am: Outdoor Auction
1:30 pm: Local Top Schools Competition

Convenient Amenities:

Eftpos Available
Plenty of off-street parking (Gold coin donation appreciated)

Don’t miss out on a fantastic day filled with entertainment, shopping, and friendly competitions. Bring your family and friends for a memorable experience!

Christmas Parade
2023-11-19
