Meadsville - Te Kuiti

30/06/2026

Deepest sympathy to Baven’s whanau. He was a mighty Waitete Club man over many many years. RIP 💙🏉💙

It is with a heavy heart 💙🤍💙 we share the passing of one of our great club men Baven Brown this morning 😞
We would like to invite our members to Waitete RFC from 12pm to 2pm this Thursday, when Baven will come to the club for one last time.
Baven is Waitete's most-capped player with 306 games, debuting in 1995 and playing right through to this year - 30+ years of service to Waitete.
Off the field, B has never been far from the action, whether as a coach, a sponsor or supporting from the sidelines - he will be sorely missed by us all and leaves a huge hole at our club 💙🤍💙
Baven is currently at his daughter's home at 31 George St in Te Kuiti for those wishing to pay their respects and spend time with him.
More details will be shared as they come to hand.

02/06/2026

An iconic photo of an iconic New Zealander. 🖤
Today marks the 90th birthday of All Black Great & Te Kuiti Legend Sir Colin Meads.
'Pinetree'- we thank you for all you did for our town, district and country both on and off the rugby field.
Our thoughts are with the Meads family. ❤️

25/05/2026

🌲🌲 PINETREE NO5 TRUST GRANT 🌲🌲
The latest Pinetree No5 Trust recipients are this team of young motocross riders who recently competed in the Junior Motocross Nationals held in Leeston, Canterbury.
Piopio's Case Wilson, along with Bentley and Brayden Jones of Aria, travelled south to contest the three-day event last month. Widely regarded as the country's premier junior motocross event, it brings together hundreds of top young riders competing for national championship placings from 1st-10th.
Bently contested the 11-12 years 85cc class; Brayden the 8-11 years 65cc class, and 8-10 years 85cc class, with Case in the 8-11 years 65cc class and 8-10 years 85cc class.
All three riders have enjoyed considerable success over recent years, achieving numerous wins and podium placings across a range of events and classes.
To support the boys in pursuing their national motocross ambitions, they each received a $250 grant to help cover travel, entry fees, and accommodation costs associated with competing at the championships, with the trustees recognising the valuable experience the competition would give them all.
Case claimed top honours in his 85cc class, finishing first out of 18 riders, and third in the 65cc class among a field of 24 competitors. Bentley placed 13th overall in his 85cc class, competing against a strong field of 52 riders. Unfortunately, Brayden was unable to compete on the final day of racing due to a crash.
If you know of young people who could benefit from a hand up from the Pinetree No5 Trust email Shelley at [email protected]
Trustees are Sir Colin's children, Glynn and Shelley, Brian Hanna and Max Lamb.