Awapuni Community Collection

"The Portal To Riverdale", a mural by Pania Molloy, on the wall of Boho Café (in the Awapuni Shopping Centre).

Strong Man Stan (Rowan Dawson) with a volunteer performing his circus act to the Awapuni Library audience as part of the 2019/2020 Summer Reading Programme.

Colouring in and artwork done by the children who visit Awapuni Library. Many of the children like to leave their artwork behind to display on ‘the wall’ for everyone to enjoy.

Matariki Celebration at the Awapuni Library 2019.   Kai, entertainment, activities and fun! This included Arumaki Pasene-Grennell who brought taonga pūoro to share in a hands on session and tamariki from Te Reo Tupua O Awapuni Kohanga Reo who presented us with a lovely, special performance!  Kai also included boil up and fry bread! Yum!

Strong Man Stan (Rowan Dawson) bench presses a brave volunteer in front of a crowd at the Awapuni Library.  Strong Man Stan performed his circus act as part of the 2019/2020 Summer reading programme as one of the two entertainers at Awapuni Library over the school holidays.   

  Matariki Celebration at the Awapuni Library 2019.   Kai, entertainment, activities and fun! This included Arumaki Pasene-Grennell who brought taonga pūoro to share in a hands on session and tamariki from Te Reo Tupua O Awapuni Kohanga Reo presented us with a lovely, special performance!  Kai also included boil up and fry bread! Yum!

The Promise of Puanga show was presented by author Kirsty Wadsworth. She used sand art to illustrate the story at the Awapuni Library during the 2019 July school holiday. "There is a bright new star in the winter sky - Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa as a special sign that winter and the Maori new year are coming..."

A panorama of the Awapuni Library and Awapuni Pharmacy.

  The Promise of Puanga show was presented by author Kirsty Wadsworth. She used sand art to illustrate the story at the Awapuni Library during the 2019 July school holiday. "There is a bright new star in the winter sky - Puanga, cousin to the Matariki sisters. Each year, she appears to the people of Aotearoa as a special sign that winter and the Maori new year are coming..."

The Riverdale Store on a sunny afternoon. Located in the Awapuni Shopping Centre on College Street, Palmerston North.

A panorama of College Street and the Awapuni Shopping Centre.

Members of the Care and Craft group take part in lace making at the Awapuni Community Centre. Pictured outside, is a red tractor. The tractor was a permanent and much-loved piece of play equipment at the park. Hazel Cooksley founded the group in the 1970s, and based it on the format developed by Elsie (surname unknown) and run at the Rangiora Community Centre. The group provided social interaction and activities including; crafts; card games; sing-alongs and celebrations. The group was very popular, with van loads of residents from rest homes joining the sessions.

Members of the Care and Craft group take part in basket making at the Awapuni Community Centre. Hazel Cooksley founded the group in the 1970s, and based it on the format developed by Elsie (surname unknown) and run at the Rangiora Community Centre. The group provided social interaction and activities including; crafts; card games; sing-alongs and celebrations. The group was very popular, with van loads of residents from rest homes joining the sessions.

Members of the Care and Craft group take part in lace making at the Awapuni Community Centre. Pictured in the pink blouse is Hazel Cooksley, who founded the group based on the model operating at the Rangiora Community Centre. The group provided social interaction and activities including; crafts; card games; sing-alongs and celebrations. The group was very popular, with van loads of residents from rest homes joining the sessions.

Members of the Care and Craft group take part in basket making at the Awapuni Community Centre. Hazel Cooksley founded the group in the 1970s, and based it on the format developed by Elsie (surname unknown) and run at the Rangiora Community Centre. The group provided social interaction and activities including; crafts; card games; sing-alongs and celebrations. The group was very popular, with van loads of residents from rest homes joining the sessions.

Members of the Care and Craft group take part in basket making at the Awapuni Community Centre. Hazel Cooksley founded the group in the 1970s, and based it on the format developed by Elsie (surname unknown) and run at the Rangiora Community Centre. The group provided social interaction and activities including; crafts; card games; sing-alongs and celebrations. The group was very popular, with van loads of residents from rest homes joining the sessions.

Members of the Care and Craft group make macrame lampshades at the Awapuni Community Centre. Hazel Cooksley founded the group in the 1970s, and based it on the format developed by Elsie (surname unknown) and run at the Rangiora Community Centre. The group provided social interaction and activities including; crafts; card games; sing-alongs and celebrations. The group was very popular, with van loads of residents from rest homes joining the sessions.

Volunteers preparing lunch for the Care and Craft group at the Awapuni Community Centre. Hazel Cooksley founded the group in the 1970s, and based it on the format developed by Elsie (surname unknown) and run at the Rangiora Community Centre. The group provided social interaction and activities including; crafts; card games; sing-alongs and celebrations. The group was very popular, with van loads of residents from rest homes joining the sessions.

Awapuni Park and Recreation Centre. The park and community centre was originally a sports ground and soccer was played there during the 1970s. The mounds of earth in this image were a favourite play area, they had tunnels for the children to crawl through.

Awapuni Park and Recreation Centre, pictured before the extension to the rear of the building. The building was originally a sports pavilion. Clothing hooks still remain in the centre from when it was used as changing rooms for sports at the park.