Churches
Tuatapere Presbyterian Church
Tuatapere Catholic Church
Tuatapere Anglican Church
Funeral and Marriage Celebrant
Police
Tuatapere Police Station
Rubbish and Council Information
Rubbish and Recycle Bins
Rubbish and recycle bins are emptied alternately on Wednesdays, red-top bin is for general household rubbish and yellow-top bin is for recyclable material. You can also dispose of recyclables at the Recycle Centre at the Southern end of King Street, Tuatapere.
Council
Contact Southland District Council, 0800 732 732, for all queries regarding buildings, noise control, dog regulations, water, sewerage and stormwater.
Emergency
Emergency calls – Police, Fire Brigade, Ambulance – phone 111
Medical Services
Medical Centre, (03) 226 6123, 69a Orawia Road, opposite the Tuatapere Pool. Physiotherapy is also available, contact the medical centre.
Pharmacy: Prescription medication can be picked up from the pharmacy depot (03) 226 6999 at the rear of the medical centre.
Health Shuttle: The St John Western Southland Health Shuttle service is available (by donation) to everyone in Western Southland for any health-related appointments. For bookings, phone St John on 0800 103 046 prior to 3pm the day before your appointment.
Independent Midwife: Isobel Devery (03) 226 6822 / 027 226 7020
Victim Support: Pat Murdoch (03) 226 6350
Tuatapere Plunket Society: Kelly Turner (nurse) 027 687 7921
Meals on Wheels: Enquires to the Medical Centre (03) 2266 123
Postal Service
Postal Services are available at Chambers Garage, 45 Half Mile Road, (03) 226 6654, open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm. Postal deliveries within the town boundary are on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Justice of the Peace
| Keri Potter |
027 526 3137 |
| Shirley White |
027 504 5220 |
| Nicky Baker |
027 643 5880 |
Library
The Waiau Memorial Library is a free community service. Open Friday 10am-11.30am, 2.30pm-4pm, 7pm-8pm, Jan Laurie (03) 226 6398
Education and Childcare
| Hauroko Valley Primary School |
(03) 226 6753 |
office@haurokovalley.school.nz |
| Waiau Area School |
(03) 226 6285 |
admin@was.school.nz |
| Clifden Playgroup |
Wednesday |
9:30am-12:30pm |
| Sarah |
027 699 5234 |
| Tuatapere Playgroup |
Friday |
9:00am-12:00pm |
| Gemma Bennett |
022 040 3368 |
| Mainly Music |
Monday |
10:00am-12:00pm |
| Heidi Berkelaar |
022 315 3326 |
| Tuatapere Toy Library |
Nathalie Pahl |
027 475 9075 |
| Just 4 Kids Daycare |
Yvonne Nimmo |
027 415 7816 |
| Jasmine Van Dam |
027 501 7355 |
Veterinary Services
| Otautau Vets Ltd |
(03) 225 8134 |
| VetSouth |
(03) 225 8206 |
Trade and Repair Services
Plumbers
| Kieran Drake Plumbing |
027 424 7102 |
| Millars Plumbing |
(03) 225 8567 |
| Aparima Plumbing |
(03) 234 8016 |
Electricians
| Western Electrical |
027 439 3787 |
| SouthernSparx Electrical |
021 588 257 |
| Riverton Electrical |
027 432 7215 |
| Jay Brownlee |
027 496 5863 |
Service Stations
| Chambers Garage |
(03) 226 6654 |
| 45 Half Mile Road, Tuatapere |
| Tuatapere Service Station |
(03) 226 6475 |
| 20 Orawia Road, Tuatapere |
Landscape and Gardening
| Robert Orchard |
027 924 1204 |
| Debbie Chandler |
021 259 9620 |
Engineering, Steel Fabrication and Repairs
| Mr Steel (Malcom) |
027 276 6816 |
Appliance and Wood-Burner Repairs
Builders
| Aaron Cranston |
027 252 7933 |
| Ben McMaster |
027 202 7955 |
| Ross Burgess |
027 424 6021 |
| Paul Anderson |
027 890 3602 |
Food, Takeaways and Beverages
| The Hungry Hippo |
(03) 226 6417 |
| Orepuki Beach Café, Orepuki |
(03) 234 5211 |
| Waiau Town & Country Club |
(03) 226 6489 |
| Tuatapere Four Square |
(03) 22 66898 |
| Supermarket, Groceries, Takeaways |
| Open seven days 7:30am-9:00pm |
| Tui Base Camp Motels |
(03) 226 6250 |
| Backpackers and Holiday Park |
| The Well |
027 247 2524 |
| Orepuki Tavern, Orepuki |
(03) 234 5005 |
| Brunel Peaks Café and Bar, Monowai |
027 336 6131 |
