24/07/2025

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Pride in Putāruru wishes to acknowledge the recent decision by the South Waikato District Council to withdraw its major funding support.

While this development does not compromise our commitment to the community or our ongoing presence in the district, it does impact our ability to operate at the scale and breadth to which our community has grown accustomed.

Some services and initiatives previously supported through Council funding are no longer viable under our current resources. However, this challenge is also a call to action.

We are now focusing our energy on seeking alternative funding streams and building new partnerships, including with local businesses and individuals who share our vision for a vibrant, thriving Putāruru.

Our team is working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure the sustainability of our work, and we invite the wider community to join us in shaping the future of our town.

Now, more than ever, we believe in the power of local pride and collaboration.

For more information or to be part of the conversation, contact Pride in Putāruru Chair: Debbie Meads
Chair.pip@gmail.com