Welcome!
This website is an initiative of the Halcombe Community Development Group (HCDG), which works to support the growth and development of Halcombe and the neighbouring communities of Stanway, Tokorangi and Kakariki.
Here you will find a bit of Halcombe history and information about the community and local projects and events, such as ANZAC Day commemorations and the Walkway Project. Read our regular "Halcombe Herald" newsletter. Find links to other groups and businesses that are working hard in Halcombe and its district. Feel free to have a good look around. We welcome your feedback!
Here you will find a bit of Halcombe history and information about the community and local projects and events, such as ANZAC Day commemorations and the Walkway Project. Read our regular "Halcombe Herald" newsletter. Find links to other groups and businesses that are working hard in Halcombe and its district. Feel free to have a good look around. We welcome your feedback!
Halcombe and its community.
Halcombe is situated 12 km north west of Feilding, and 4 km east of the Rangitikei River, in the Manawatu region of
New Zealand. It was once the main railway junction in the central North Island and was destined to be a major township, before changes in transport and developments in regional industry shifted the focus to Palmerston North. Halcombe is now a small but thriving rural settlement with over 500 residents. Included in the wider Halcombe district are the communities of Stanway, Tokorangi, and Kakariki.
Central to the village area is the historic war memorial, Halcombe Tavern, Memorial Hall, public domain, walkway, playground, volunteer Fire and Emergency brigade, Taumata o te Ra Marae, Halcombe Playcentre, and Halcombe School. The surrounding farmland is predominately used for a variety of livestock farming and cropping, with an increasing number of lifestyle blocks and rural subdivisions.
The Halcombe community is strong and it is growing! Residents are drawn to the rural lifestyle and "village atmosphere" of Halcombe and enjoy living in this vibrant, caring community. Halcombe gives residents the benefit of a rural lifestyle with an easy commute to Feilding, Palmerston North and Ohakea.
New Zealand. It was once the main railway junction in the central North Island and was destined to be a major township, before changes in transport and developments in regional industry shifted the focus to Palmerston North. Halcombe is now a small but thriving rural settlement with over 500 residents. Included in the wider Halcombe district are the communities of Stanway, Tokorangi, and Kakariki.
Central to the village area is the historic war memorial, Halcombe Tavern, Memorial Hall, public domain, walkway, playground, volunteer Fire and Emergency brigade, Taumata o te Ra Marae, Halcombe Playcentre, and Halcombe School. The surrounding farmland is predominately used for a variety of livestock farming and cropping, with an increasing number of lifestyle blocks and rural subdivisions.
The Halcombe community is strong and it is growing! Residents are drawn to the rural lifestyle and "village atmosphere" of Halcombe and enjoy living in this vibrant, caring community. Halcombe gives residents the benefit of a rural lifestyle with an easy commute to Feilding, Palmerston North and Ohakea.
Contact Us
Email: halcombe.community@gmail.com
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Halcombe Memorial Hall - Our Community Centre!The Halcombe Memorial Hall provides a wonderful venue for many events in the community and is available to hire for private functions, meetings etc. Email halcombememorialhall@gmail.com or call Maureen on
021 332 676 for more information and bookings. Hall Hire Information Coming Up @ the Hall! Halcombe Memorial Hall is looking forward to a busy 2020, supporting community activities. Why not start the new year by coming and being part of the fun exercise classes starting in February? |
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Zumba - held Monday and Wednesdays, 5.30 - 6.30pm.
Term concession is $77 for 1 class per week or $154 for 2 classes per week ($7 per class). Casual $8 per class.
Contact Bex Lintott for more information 027295 6599.
Yoga - held on Tuesdays 6.30 to 7.30pm. $5.00 per class or a term concession available. Bring your own mat.
Both yoga and Zumba are relaxed with no pressure. They support all levels of fitness and welcome beginners.
Suitable for all ages - current members range in ages from 12 to 70.
Cheese-making Courses in 2020
HCDG have secured Sue Jex of Faisons du Fromage (www.faisonsdufromage.co.nz) to run cheese-making classes in 2020. Classes will be held in the Halcombe Memorial Hall at weekends, and 6 people are needed for each class to go ahead. If you are interested, please contact halcombe.community@gmail.com stating which class you’d like to attend. Options are:
An introduction to butter and yogurt - $100pp
An introduction to soft cheeses - $100pp
Explore the options with blue cheeses - $125pp
An introduction to soft cheeses making feta & halloumi -$100pp
An introduction to white mold cheeses - camembert & double cream brie - $125pp
Explore the options with semi hard cheeses & farmhouse cheddar (and make your own press) - $135pp
All equipment is supplied with each class. You just need to bring a shared lunch.
Once we have enough interest we will then look at suitable dates.
Term concession is $77 for 1 class per week or $154 for 2 classes per week ($7 per class). Casual $8 per class.
Contact Bex Lintott for more information 027295 6599.
Yoga - held on Tuesdays 6.30 to 7.30pm. $5.00 per class or a term concession available. Bring your own mat.
Both yoga and Zumba are relaxed with no pressure. They support all levels of fitness and welcome beginners.
Suitable for all ages - current members range in ages from 12 to 70.
Cheese-making Courses in 2020
HCDG have secured Sue Jex of Faisons du Fromage (www.faisonsdufromage.co.nz) to run cheese-making classes in 2020. Classes will be held in the Halcombe Memorial Hall at weekends, and 6 people are needed for each class to go ahead. If you are interested, please contact halcombe.community@gmail.com stating which class you’d like to attend. Options are:
An introduction to butter and yogurt - $100pp
An introduction to soft cheeses - $100pp
Explore the options with blue cheeses - $125pp
An introduction to soft cheeses making feta & halloumi -$100pp
An introduction to white mold cheeses - camembert & double cream brie - $125pp
Explore the options with semi hard cheeses & farmhouse cheddar (and make your own press) - $135pp
All equipment is supplied with each class. You just need to bring a shared lunch.
Once we have enough interest we will then look at suitable dates.
HCDG EventsHCDG Meetings - First Monday of the Month - All Welcome!
The next meeting is on Monday 2nd March 2020. Part of this meeting will be dedicated to discussing the upcoming District Plan review around Rural Zoning and Lifestyle Subdivisions, which will have an impact on the future of Halcombe. MDC's Principal Policy Planner Matthew Mackay will be there to discuss this topic with us and get some early feedback on the question "How do we protect our productive rural soils and also provide for lifestyle subdivisions to keep our villages vibrant and allow for varied living options for our residents?". If you are interested in coming along please let us know by email halcombe.community@gmail.com, as the meeting location will be determined based on the number of people expected to attend. An email confirming meeting location will be sent out the week before the 2nd March. |
HCDG Minutes |
New HCDG committee
Following the triennial election on the 3rd February 2020, the new HCDG committee for the next 3 year term is:
Chairperson - Jeannette Henderson
Secretary/Treasurer - Rachel Lane
Committee members:
Barb Davies, Annie O’Fee, Lauren Porten, Alex Short, Richard Bain, Paul Hughes, Peter Beck, Vicki Powell, Maureen Lambert (also Hall Custodian).
Facebook Editors are Rachel Lane and Maureen Lambert. Website Editor is Kirsten Otter.
The MDC Councillor Liaison is Cr Stewart Campbell.
A warm welcome to new and returning members of the group!
Following the triennial election on the 3rd February 2020, the new HCDG committee for the next 3 year term is:
Chairperson - Jeannette Henderson
Secretary/Treasurer - Rachel Lane
Committee members:
Barb Davies, Annie O’Fee, Lauren Porten, Alex Short, Richard Bain, Paul Hughes, Peter Beck, Vicki Powell, Maureen Lambert (also Hall Custodian).
Facebook Editors are Rachel Lane and Maureen Lambert. Website Editor is Kirsten Otter.
The MDC Councillor Liaison is Cr Stewart Campbell.
A warm welcome to new and returning members of the group!
"Wine Down" - Halcombe Ladies' Catch-Up - 3rd Friday of the month at the Halcombe Tavern.
Come and spend an hour or two chilling out without the kids and other halves :-) It starts at 6pm and runs until late, so feel free to pop in for a bit or the whole time.
Dates - 21 February, 20 March, 17 April, 15 May, 19 June, 17 July.
We'd love to hear your feedback on what sort of things you'd like to do as a monthly catch-up, so come along with any ideas you may have or email halcombe.community@gmail.com
Come and spend an hour or two chilling out without the kids and other halves :-) It starts at 6pm and runs until late, so feel free to pop in for a bit or the whole time.
Dates - 21 February, 20 March, 17 April, 15 May, 19 June, 17 July.
We'd love to hear your feedback on what sort of things you'd like to do as a monthly catch-up, so come along with any ideas you may have or email halcombe.community@gmail.com
The Egg Project - Please support this Halcombe Playcentre fundraiser
Halcombe Playcentre is running a fundraiser with The Organic Egg Company, a local free-range and organic egg farm. They are fundraising for a make-over of their outdoor play area. They are selling free-range and organic eggs which are delivered fresh to the Playcentre every Wednesday during term-time. Free-range eggs are $5.50 per dozen and organic are $7.50 per dozen, with a donation going to the Playcentre for every dozen sold. If you are interested, please email / text Pip Chrystall at pipchrystall@gmail.com / 027 201 3451.
Halcombe School after-school care
Halcombe School is looking into the feasibility of offering after-school care. If you are keen to SUPERVISE an after-school programme (you do not need to have children or grandchildren at the school), please call Halcombe School on 06 328 8845.
Stanway-Halcombe Rural Water Scheme Users
In February and March, as the temperature heats up and pressure comes on the water supply, please be extra vigilant to check for leaks & wastage.
Halcombe Playcentre is running a fundraiser with The Organic Egg Company, a local free-range and organic egg farm. They are fundraising for a make-over of their outdoor play area. They are selling free-range and organic eggs which are delivered fresh to the Playcentre every Wednesday during term-time. Free-range eggs are $5.50 per dozen and organic are $7.50 per dozen, with a donation going to the Playcentre for every dozen sold. If you are interested, please email / text Pip Chrystall at pipchrystall@gmail.com / 027 201 3451.
Halcombe School after-school care
Halcombe School is looking into the feasibility of offering after-school care. If you are keen to SUPERVISE an after-school programme (you do not need to have children or grandchildren at the school), please call Halcombe School on 06 328 8845.
Stanway-Halcombe Rural Water Scheme Users
In February and March, as the temperature heats up and pressure comes on the water supply, please be extra vigilant to check for leaks & wastage.
Manawatu District CouncilIf you see something that needs Council attention e.g. storm water drain problems, street lights out, roading concerns/issues, please call Manawatu District Council 06 323 0000 or email public@mdc.govt.nz and "log" it as a "job".
Please make sure you ask for a transaction number, as this allows for easier follow-up. |
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