Tairua Care &
Friendship Club
ABOUT US
The Tairua Care & Friendship Club is a friendly, community-based organisation supporting people in Tairua and surrounding areas.
Founded in the early 1990s, the club began as a simple weekly gathering to bring people together. Over time, it has grown into an essential local service, helping residents stay connected, independent, and able to access the care they need.
Today, we provide both social connection and practical support, with a strong focus on helping those who may otherwise find it difficult to get around.
We provide a reliable, door-to-door transport service for people who need help getting to medical appointments, dental visits, shopping trips, and essential errands.
We also bring people together through regular gatherings and activities - weekly (Tuesday) lunches; shared lunches; friendly conversation and companionship.
Our services are available to people in Tairua, Hikuai, Pauanui and surrounding areas. We especially support older adults, people living alone, and anyone who needs assistance with transport or social connection.
We are part of the Waikato Community Transport Group the covers the whole of the Waikato and there about 38 separate groups and as such we have become a powerful advocating on your behalf.
Committee Members
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Chairperson
Donna Earley
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Vice-Chair
Ben Grubb
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Secretary
Jane Latta
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Treasurer
Tony Van Der Meer
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Van Coordinator
Marnie Goodman
After my partner passed I found myself at a loose end and up popped the position for van coordinator.
I absolutely love my "Job". It is my pleasure to help in anyway I can sometimes it is just to chat. My greatest thrill is when I get to meet some of the people we helped.
It can be quite challenging at times juggling people times drivers and vehicles not to mention closed roads slips and floods.
Lunch Coordinator
Agnes Topman
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