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Easter marked the Hahei celebration of the ‘re-opening’
of a newly renovated and fully refurbished Centre and
Library. This $250,000 renovation was a 5 year project.
Judy Russell, who spearheaded the fundraising efforts, says, “Thanks
to efforts of all involved, we are now able to accommodate 5-95 for
weddings, meetings, workshops and events of all sorts. Besides a new
kitchen and toilets, we’ve extended both the hall and library. We’ve also
built a larger deck which opens onto Council reserve.” She notes that
there is even space for a marquee.
The centre is located at 50 Hahei Beach Road behind the Fire Station.
Contact Judy on 07 866 3599 for all enquiries.
HAHEI FLORENCE HARSANT LIBRARY
The newly expanded library adjoins the centre and is named in honour of
Florence Marie Harsant...nurse (tangling with both smallpox and influenza
epidemics), teacher, author, friend of and advocate for the Maori, and a
WCTU campaigner against the drink. Florence died in 1994 at
age 102, and to honour her rich life, she was given both a Pakeha
service and a
tangihanga
at Matai Whetu marae near Thames.
After the Wigmore family, the Harsant clan settled the Hahei
lands. See our Summer 2014
Coromandel Life
online for story of
these pioneers. (Read her fascinating autobiography, available at
the library, or find her biography online.)
Open daily Mon-Sat from 10-12pm, and available to anyone.
Contact Penne Clayton on 07 866 3781 for enquiries.
CHILDREN’S PLAYGROUND and HAHAI TENNIS COURTS
Take your child to the playground situated opposite the Community
Centre. It has climbing frames, swings, and seesaws. The ground is fully
barked for your child’s safety.
Two AstroTurf®, fully fenced courts are next to the Community Centre
and available to anyone. There is a small charge, so call the adjoining
Cathedral Cove Dive & Snorkle for bookings and keys on 07 866 3955.
HAHEI is a great little east coast community with lots to offer including a
spectacular pink sandy beach lined with magnificent pohutukawas and
the adjacent world famous Cathedral Cove. Hahei is close to Hot Water
Beach, where you can dig your own hot tub in the sand.
Explore the hidden caves along the scenic coastline or snorkel and kayak
in the Hahei Marine Reserve. Ashore, savour Hahei’s fine restaurants
and cafes, browse galleries, gift shops, and farmers markets. You’ll find
accommodation for every budget.
More than just a meeting hall...
HAHEI COMMUNITY CENTRE and LIBRARY
“
Cathedral Cove” by Gary Burrett, a decendant of the Harsants, one of the
first families to settle the area. His mum is Joan Harsant Burrett, daughter
of Florence Marie Harsant (see below). View his work at Mosaic Gallery in
Whitianga an
d www.mercurybayartescape.com/artists/gary-burrettEXPLORE . . .
Opening Hours: 7 days (Labour Weekend - Easter) 10am - 5.30pm
Winter: 5 days (closed Tues & Wed) 10am - 3 pm
3/3 Grange Rd • HAHEI • 07 866 3033
COME IN AND BROWSE OUR EXTENSIVE GIFT RANGE
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wall art
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prints and cards by Rachel Olsen and Charlotte Giblin
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gorgeous NZ made skincare
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paua and silver jewellery
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stunning hats for summer
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toys for all ages
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cards
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gift wrapping
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exclusive range by studio k
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Our Deli provides our very popular Habitat condiments,
a collection of specialty foods and smallgoods and a selection of kitchenware.
7 Grange Rd, Hahei
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P. 07 866 3354
coromandelbrewingcompany.co.nz
Ever Changing
Craft Beers
Made on Site!
&
NZ Wines
Seasonally
Fresh Food
(Menu changing weekly
Beer Garden
What they say!
“Fantastic!”
This place is going to take off.
Great hosts serving us with
tasty craft beers brewed
onsite with pizza. Well done
guys – being local we will be
back soon.
“New Pilgrimage
for Beer Lovers”
7 Grange Rd, Hahei
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P. 07 866 3354
coromandelbrewingcompany.co.nz“Fantastic!”
This place is going to take off.
Great hosts serving us with tasty
craft beers brewed onsite with
pizza. Well done guys – being lo-
cal we will be back soon.
COROMANDEL’S ORIGINAL BREWERY
JUST MINUTES FROM CATHEDRAL COVE
Ever Changing
Craft Beers
Made on Site!
&
NZ Wines
Seasonally
Fresh Food
(Menu changing weekly
Beer Garden
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