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John Cooksey known affectionately as "Little John" held the first scout camp at the Weka Site in 1911 and is still used today by Scouts around the Hawkes Bay Area.

On Thursday Weka Point took delivery of a new mower to assist with recovery of the campsite.The mower, supplied by Stev...
21/08/2026

On Thursday Weka Point took delivery of a new mower to assist with recovery of the campsite.
The mower, supplied by Stevenson and Taylor was donated by the Tumanako Charitable Trust, a local trust supporting cyclone recovery in Rissington, Patoka and Puketitiri.
The mover, twice as wide as existing mower, will significantly reduce time to mow the campsite, saving in fuel costs.
(Our existing mower was dug out from a metre of silt and has limited lifespan).
Special thanks to Tumanako Charitable Trust who having also assisted with costs in reinstalling our waste water system and Bennett Williams from Stevenson and Taylor for onsite delivery.
Ian Paterson, Phil Crombie from Weka Point and Patrick O’Rourke Trustee from Tumanako were onsite to assist with delivery.

More progress on the Swingbridge as the tower and stairs start to take shape.New track from the ford cut in as existing ...
01/08/2026

More progress on the Swingbridge as the tower and stairs start to take shape.
New track from the ford cut in as existing one compromised by wind wires for new bridge.
Ablution block almost complete with sumps for storm water dug and filled with stones. Cables for bridge likely to be in place next week.
We will advise when campsite is opened.
Meantime it continues to be closed due to construction work

It’s been all go on site over last two weeks, in between the rain and high river levels.Bridge Builders on site and work...
19/07/2026

It’s been all go on site over last two weeks, in between the rain and high river levels.
Bridge Builders on site and work on Dead man’s anchor and up to concreting in the posts for bridge and ladder.
Trees cleared from around the site of anchor on farm side including large pine tree which was a threat to new bridge. Thanks to Chris and son who have dropped tree and on Saturday was ringed and cleaned up. More firewood to be split.
Entry point on farm side is now much more open with stand of natives.
Plumbers and Electricians had almost completed fit out of ablution block and commissioning of water pump.
We are behind schedule due to wet weather and will confirm when campsite is open.
Meantime the site is CLOSED during construction. No unauthorised entry.

We now have bridge builders on site and due to construction the campsite is CLOSED unless you have permission of a comm...
02/07/2026

We now have bridge builders on site and due to construction the campsite is CLOSED unless you have permission of a committee member.
Please respect this request.

We will advise when campsite reopens but likely to be a couple of months away.

Thank you for your assistance here.

More work over last couple of weeks:Builders Brooks Builders have completed repairs to ablution block.Isaac’s have been ...
21/06/2026

More work over last couple of weeks:
Builders Brooks Builders have completed repairs to ablution block.
Isaac’s have been on site to start fit out of the block.
Trees close to where Swingbridge is being built have been dropped to protect site and will be cut and split for next year’s firewood.

Bridge builders due on site next week to start rebuild.

All on track for Spring opening

21/06/2026

One of the trees being dropped. Younger tree with less branches than one of the old man pines so will be easier to ring and split

Beautiful day on site today.More progress at Weka Point with repair work to ablution block almost complete. Doors and sp...
13/06/2026

Beautiful day on site today.
More progress at Weka Point with repair work to ablution block almost complete. Doors and spouting on. Fence railings and gates to go on next week thanks to our builders Brooks Buildings.
Bridge builders confirmed to arrive in next couple of weeks.

More painting complete.To go along with completed Paraplegic toilet and shower room today second coat went on girls toil...
23/05/2026

More painting complete.
To go along with completed Paraplegic toilet and shower room today second coat went on girls toilets and most of first coat in boys.
Bridge builders have returned final scoping as well as the electrical and plumbing teams.
We have also been clearing site of swing bridge on campsite side of river and more wood for splitting.

Lots of progress at Weka over last few weeks:Our electrical and plumbing partners Isaac’s have been on site to complete ...
09/05/2026

Lots of progress at Weka over last few weeks:

Our electrical and plumbing partners Isaac’s have been on site to complete scoping work.

We have ordered new 10 foot mower to speed up time and cost to mow. Will attach to our John Deere 6430 tractor.

Our bridge builders are on site on Friday for final preparations for build next month.

Today we commenced repainting of shower room and paraplegic toilet. They are slightly brighter in quarter tea colour paint.

Campsite has had a full mow over last two weeks and starting to look great again.

Will keep you posted on developments over next few weeks

The Weka Point team see themselves as part of the Rissington Community and have taken responsibility for keeping the are...
18/04/2026

The Weka Point team see themselves as part of the Rissington Community and have taken responsibility for keeping the area around statues and monument tidy.
Today we mowed the area alongside road and also paddock by statues ready for ANZAC service next Saturday (25th).
It’s all looking good for next Saturday

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2064 Puketitiri Road
Hastings

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