Pride in Putāruru is a local government funded community group, established in 1972. Pride in Putāruru are a passionate team of 3 staff, 10 trustees and approximately 30 incorporated society members who are committed to the wellbeing of our town.
Pride in Putāruru is our business association, facilitating functions and events on behalf of the Putāruru business community and residents. Events include the Putāruru Business Awards, Christmas Parade, Waterfest among other initiatives. Pride in Putāruru also produce the Putāruru Prattler newspaper distributed free to the Putāruru and Tirau Wards. Pride in Putāruru is funded by Council through a targeted rate on both the business sector and Putāruru ratepayers. The organisation secures additional funding from other grant sources.
WHAT'S HAPPENING IN THE COMMUNITY THIS MONTH?
Sun, 21 AprThe Plaza Theatre21 Apr 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmThe Plaza Theatre, Putāruru, New Zealand21 Apr 2024, 2:00 pm – 4:00 pmThe Plaza Theatre, Putāruru, New ZealandLondon broker Nicholas "Nicky" Winton helps rescue hundreds of predominantly Jewish children from Czechoslovakia in a race against time before the Nazi occupation closes the borders. Fifty years later, he's still haunted by the fate of those he wasn't able to bring to safety.
Sat, 13 JulThe Plaza Theatre13 Jul 2024, 8:30 am – 3:00 pmThe Plaza Theatre, Putāruru, New Zealand
Multiple DatesWed, 17 AprPutāruru Timber Museum17 Apr 2024, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pmPutāruru Timber Museum , Putāruru, New Zealand
Wed, 17 AprThe Plaza Theatre Putāruru17 Apr 2024, 10:00 am – 11:40 amThe Plaza Theatre Putāruru, Putāruru, New Zealand17 Apr 2024, 10:00 am – 11:40 amThe Plaza Theatre Putāruru, Putāruru, New ZealandWISH (2023) is an animated musical fantasy film about a 17 year old girl named Asha who lives in the Kingdom of Rosas. Asha makes a plea to the stars where she meets a living, magical star and they face the kingdom's evil ruler.