Winning Waimarino events

Ruapehu Bulletin, Volume 11, Issue 523, 15 February 1994, Page 20

Winning Waimarino events

From Przge 8 Turoa said she had suggested to her company that a week-long mountain festival be run, in conjunction with a down-town festival. She said it was yet to be approved. The best time for such a festival would be away from the school holidays, because the ski field and the town are already busy at those times, she said. Late September was suggested. Other events ideas included abush market (drawing creators of products from the bush, from all around the country); an Easter festival; a country fair; a revived Desert Fair; a big-prizes treasure hunt;

car rally; Top Town competitions; an inland 'America's Cup'; country and western music festival. During discussion on craft fairs, Mrs Allomes said any event should involve everyone, including out-of-town commercial stall holders. She said such people bring others with them, and that events organisers should never exclude anyone. The group agreed that as for existing events such as the rodeo and A&P Show, theMainstreetco-ordinator should offer their services to such groups. Also discussed was the preparation of design briefs for the revamp of the cen-

tral business districts of Ohakune and Raetihi, which is to be put to two designers, who will make a presentation of ideas to the group in March. They agreed there would need to be two separate plans prepared, as the two towns had their own unique character. Mrs Allomes said there would be no cost incurred until one of the designers was chosen. Membership of the Mainstreet group was discussed, with Mrs Allomes pointing out that as the project belonged to the whole communities, anyone was welcome to take part. She also suggested a "Friends of Winning

Waimarino" group be set up, for people who don't want to be active members but who want to contribute in some small way. She said there were a large number of non-resident property owners and regular visitors who would be keen on helping.