Who Are we?
Our Mission
A tOWn full of art
Adrian designs and constructs unique one-off sculptures from recycling scrap metal, tools and farm implements sourced locally around New Zealand.
Our Activities
Business Breakfast
Business After 5
The business after 5 is an opportunity for members to showcase their businesses to the wider community.
Monthly Meetings
Events
Santa Parade
The Te Aroha Santa Parade was re-instated by Pat Ryan and Mary Massey after many years without having one in town. It become very successful and since then the ladies have retired, the TABA now organise it.
We run 3 categories –Entrants are judged for Best Business/trade Float, Best Educational facility Float, Best community group float, then people’s choice – votes are collected at the conclusion of the parade.
Diprose Miller Ltd are the major sponsor. It is usually held the Saturday before Christmas Day in conjunction with the Lucky Customer Christmas Draw.
Best Window Dressing Competition
In conjunction with the Santa Parade and the Lucky customer draw we also run a ‘best dressed window’ competition. We have an independent judge decide which window has the best display. There is a trophy for the winner.
Share the Love Competition
Te Aroha Dollars (our own currency) are no longer being sold however are being accepted at CURRENT members businesses.
Cruise -in
The Cruise-in is the town’s biggest event where classic cars come from all around the country to experience our beautiful town.
Our Projects
Window Decals
Town Free WIFI
Town Security Cameras
Te Aroha Entrance Sign.
Under Eave Lighting.
Town Security Cameras
TABA Committee
- Allison Ward, Chairperson
- Shaun O’Neill, Deputy Chairperson
- Evelyn Ryan, Secretary
- Diane Farmer, Treasure
- Allison Ward
- Cheryl Graham
- Darice Collinson
- Darren Diprose
- Diane Farmer
- Evelyn Ryan
- Kay Russel
- Kelvin Forsman
- Shaun O’Neill
- Sue Middleton
- Shirley Jackson
- Tim Whittle