Update on the Kuaotunu Library
March 17, 2018
In April 2017 the Kuaotunu community voted for the creation of a new committee to investigate the practicality and viability of a new site for the Kuaotunu Library. ...
A Reluctant Farewell to the Hall Piano
February 16, 2018
The piano has been a feature of the Kuaotunu Hall for many years now. However a number of users, especially wedding clients, don’t want the piano in the hall during their event, or want it in a different position, and therefore move it around. This wasn't such an issu...
Inaugural 10 Artists Exhibition Draws the Crowds
January 31, 2018
The Kuaotunu Hall was proud to host the inaugural 10 Artists Exhibition during Auckland Anniversary weekend. Created to showcase the work of Kuaotunu's local artists, work by Felicity Witters, Colin Verner, Chris Charteris, Lutz Gaebler, Claire Elliot, Lizzy Leckie, Ian...
Successful 1940's Dance Party
November 26, 2017
Armistice Day, 11 November 2017 was chosen as the date for the Kuaotunu Hall 1940’s Dance Party organised by Jannine Verner and friends. It was a wonderful way to celebrate the re-opening of the hall after several months of closure following the laying of the new swa...
Books, Paper, Words, Ink weekend
October 30, 2017
A highly successful fundraising event opened on October 26th with an exhibition by Phillip Fickling. Hosted by FOLK (Friends of the Library Kuaotunu), this event was organized by Isabel Gilbert Palmer as part of a three day book weekend....
Kuaotunu Hall's Facelift Completed
October 4, 2017
The Kuaotunu Hall was built in the early 1890s, soon after gold was discovered in the area. For many years, this beautiful little hall has been at the heart of the Kuaotunu community - providing a space for local community activities and private functions. Originally pa...
A New Floor with a Long History
September 13, 2017
One of the many treasures of the Hall is the beautiful new kauri floor. Laid in 2017 to replace the old and worn original kauri floor, it is new - but also some 5,000 years old......
Rudolf Steiner Kindy event - 25 Trees of Christmas
December 18, 2016
Hillbilly Hoedown
March 26, 2016
The Hillbilly Hoedown was organised by Adam Coleman-Smith of the Blue Fridge Brewery in order to raise funds for the hall - and as a great excuse to throw a party for all of Kuaotunu. ...
Bollywood comes to Kuaotunu!
September 5, 2015
Organised by Jannine Verner as a fundraiser for the hall, "Bollywood comes to Kuaotunu" was a pot luck Curry Night, a chance to dress up, dance, eat, and have some fun. The night was a huge success as the following photos show!...