Clubs & Community Organisations
Russellites know that it's our many community organisations, and the people that give their time to them, that make Kororāreka/Russell the lively place it is.
Animal Welfare
Dept of Conservation – whale stranding & wildlife, 0800 362 468
Fisheries poaching, 0800 476 224
Native bird recovery centre, 09 438 1457
RUSSELL’S ‘BIRD LADY’ Gilly Jackson, 0220 864 540 / 09 403 7109
SPCA: Bay of Islands 09 407 7515, Kaitaia 09 408 2695, Kerikeri 09 407 3829
Churches
Anglican: Christ Church, 027 490 7029
Catholic: Shrine of St Peter Chanel, 09 403 8845
Christian Fellowship, 09 403 7848
Baptist: D’vine Community Oasis, 027 959 7525
Crafts
Fibre Craft Group, Tues 10am-2pm, Baptist Church, Cnr York St & Long Beach Rd, $2, Anne-Marie, 021 110 9198
FIXation fabric rescue workshop, 19 York St, Open Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sat, 10am-1pm, Christine Angell, 021 703 099
Emergency Volunteers - for emergencies phone: 111
Fire Brigade, 09 403 7585
St John Ambulance, 09 403 7711
Civil Defence,
Environmental Protection
Predator Free Russell, contact@pfr.org.nz, www.predatorfreerussell.org.nz
Project Island Song, wildlife sanctuary, info@projectislandsong.co.nz, www.projectislandsong.co.nz
Project Island Song is a pest-free wildlife sanctuary covering the seven islands in the eastern Bay of Islands. The project works to restore and protect the natural eco-systems and heritage of the Bay of Islands so that it is here for everyone, forever.
Russell Kiwi Protection, contactrussellkiwi@gmail.com, www.russellkiwi.org.nz
Russell Landcare Trust, Fletcher Sunde, General Manager, 021 871 918, contact@russelllandcare.org.nz, www.russelllandcare.org.nz, depot: 43 Matauwhi Rd, behind boat club carpark.
Russell Landcare Trust is concerned with the preservation, protection and restoration of the natural environment of Russell peninsula. We run Predator Free Russell as well as several other programs and activities such as planting, volunteer days and biodiversity monitoring. To get involved please email us, call or watch out for our community emails.
Freemasons
Freemasons Lodge, Alastair Mitchell, Master/Secretary, 09 403 7530
Gardening
Community Garden, Matauwhi Bay Reserve, next to the boat club, Fletcher 021 871 918, fletcher.sunde@gmail.com
The community garden hopes to be a hub for growing fruit and veges in the local community. We are always looking for more people to be involved. Plots are available for community or personal use. Please get in touch for more information.
Gardening Club, 2nd Thurs, Val Gane, colin.val1@kinect.co.nz or Denise Ellis, ellis.d@xtra.co.nz.
Health & Wellbeing
Alcoholics Anonymous www.aa.org.nz, 09 472 4250/ 0800 229 6757
Alzheimer Support Group, for carers & cared-for, Contact Philippa Cooper, 027 4427 258, philippa.cooper@alzheimers.org.nz
Cancer coffee group, St John Hall, 1st Wed, 10am-Noon, shan@chriscalcott.co.uk
Community Support Group, 2nd Tuesday, 11am-1pm, St John Hall, York Street. Gail Russell, 09 403 8387, gailrr@xtra.co.nz
Community Health Line, 0800 611 116
Defibrillators, for information, maintenance, or to report use: Shane Maddren 0210 654 694
Haratu Marae Hauora 3rd Tues, 10am-1pm
Home Support North Charitable Trust, Kerikeri, 0800932383
Russell Health Spot (aka 'Pharmacy'), 21 York St, 403 7835
Justices of the Peace
William Fuller, 027 714 7845
Heather Lindauer, 027 389 5860 / 09 403 7748
Library
Russell Library, behind the Museum, York St, 09 403 8337
Marae
Haratu Marae, Cnr The Strand & Pitt, Chair: Deb Rewiri 027 289 4044
Te Rawhiti Marae, Rawhiti, 09 403 7409
Waikare Marae, 09 403 7419
Marine Radio
BOI Marine Radio, Russell Wharf, 09 403 7218
Markets
Craft Market, Town Hall, various, contact: Anne Mansfield 027 244 5317 anne.ti@xtra.co.nz
Little Saturday Market, Sat 9am-1pm in front of Greens Restaurant, York St, Annie Hormann 027 272 2393
Medical Centre
Russell Medical Centre, 09 403 7690
Museum
Russell Museum/Whare Taonga, open 7 days 10am-4pm, 09 403 7701, www.russellmuseum.org.nz
Refuse & Recycling
Russell Re:Sort/Transfer Station, 120 Florance Avenue, 09 407 3824, Mon, Wed & Friday 7.30am-1pm, Sat & Sun 9am-1pm
Resilient Russell
Resilient Russell Charitable Trust, Waste education & management, John Maxwell 027 380 5640 resilientrussell@gmail.com
FIXation fabric rescue workshop, 19 York St, Open Mon, Thurs, Fri & Sat, 10am-1pm, Christine Angell, 021 703 099
MenzShed, David Lester, davidglester@gmail.com
Retirement
Duffus Retirement Estate, Val Marshall-Smith 027 284 5021, valmarshallsmith@gmail.com
The Duffus Estate was established to provide low-cost retirement cottages for long-term residents of Russell.
Russell Development
Jane Hindle, Community Board, janeinrussell@gmail.com
Kororāreka/Russell Protection Society, Bob Drey, 09 403 8147, russellprotectionsociety@outlook.com, rps.org.nz
Our goal is to promote the wise and sustainable development of Kororāreka/Russell. We aim to protect the intrinsic values that attract people to live, work, visit and holiday here.
The Russell Lights/Ngā Mārama o Kororāreka, community newspaper, Editor & Advertising: Sue Fitzmaurice, rebelmagicbooks@gmail.com
Rotary
Rotary Bay of Islands, www.boirotaryclub.co.nz
St John/Hato Hone - for emergencies, phone: 111
Russell Health Shuttle, Bookings: 0274 600 350
The Russell Health Shuttle provides transport to health-related appointments in Russell, Whangarei and the Bay of Islands. It's a free service, funded by the Russell Op Shop and run by St John volunteers. A koha is appreciated to help cover operating costs.
St John Ambulance Emergencies: 111, 0800 785 646 / 09 403 7711
St John Op Shop, Lesley Blundell, 027 230 1846
Our town's AMAZING op shop is wo-manned by approx 30 dedicated volunteers overseen by Anne-Marie Kemp-Scott, Store Manager. Proceeds are distributed to such recipients as the Russell Ambulance service, our two health shuttles, mammograms for over-70s, first aid courses, various health support groups, the food bank, and more. The op shop is a vital establishment in the community.
School/Childcare
Russell Playcentre, 09 403 7636, 0-6yo, Mon-Thurs 9.00am-1pm. russell@playcentre.org.nz
Russell-Kororāreka Primary School, 09 403 7016
Te Kura o Waikare, Waikare Valley Rd, RD3, 09 403 7385
Waikare Te Kohanga Reo, 09 403 7419
Sports & Leisure
Russell Boating Club, Matauwhi Rd, www.russellboatingcluborg.nz, open mic 1st Sun 5.30pm. Bistro winter hours: Weds/Fri/Sun 5-8.30. social@russellboatingclub.org.nz (Helen). Racing & other info 09 403 7222 during club hours.
BOI Walkways Trust, William Fuller, 027 714 7845 www.boiwalkways.co.nz
Russell Bowling Club, Church St, 09 403 7767, Oct-March. Thurs twilight open to the public. Lee David, 027 459 1004
Bridge Club, 09 403 7717
Classic Cars, last Sunday, Long Beach Coffee Cart, 10am
Football (adult, social), every Tuesday 5pm, school field (Baker St), phone Tony, 0220 914 566
Kids Rugby,
Indoor Racquet Sports, town hall, Pickleball Mon/Weds/Fri 10am-Noon; Badminton Weds 7-9pm;Table Tennis Mon 10am-Noon, Weds 11.30am-1.30pm & 7-9pm, Fri 11.30am-1.30pm.
Mahjong, Tuesday 2-5pm at the bowling club, Jenni Peddie 021 292 979
Russell RSA, 1 Chapel St, 09 403 7773
Russell Sports Club, 027 492 0673
Bay of Islands Swordfish Club, Tuesday-Sunday from 4pm, www.swordfish.co.nz, swordfish@xtra.co.nz 09 403 7857
Tennis Club www.russelltennis.nz
Town Hall
Bookings: Anne Mansfield 027 244 5317 anne.ti@xtra.co.nz