WINNING IDEAS 2023 

Connect Cromwell ran the Winning Ideas event on March 23rd 2023 with financial support from Te Tari Taiwhenua | Department of Internal Affairs.

This event allowed community members/groups to pitch community-based ideas to Connect Cromwell.  
The evening went well and the following groups were successful.  
 

Pontoon at Pisa 
Ken Powe and Cromwell Menzshed

Pontoon for Pisa Mooring swimming area.  

This will match the current current one at Lowburn.  
 

Community Rock Climbing Gym Feasibility Study

Kieren Parsons Central Otago Rock Climbing

Conducting a feasibility study for an indoor community climbing facility in Cromwell.
 

Tamariki Hauora - Keeping Our Students Safe
Vanessa Stupples, Lana Van Lierop, and

Corinne Mudge

   
A day of workshops that introduce our younger students to online safety, identifying and managing stress.

Cromwell Athletic Club 
Sarah Browne   Andrew Ede  Tina Lake  

Kim Clearwater

Cromwell's first Athletic Club the funds will be used to purchase equipment needed.

The Bridge to Bendigo Track Feasibility Study B2B
Naomi Petersohn  Sarah Burton 

Feasibility Study that explores the establishment of a shared-use track from the Cromwell Bridge to Bendigo.

Nature Day

Mōkihi Reforestation Trust

A family day at Richards Beach Cromwell.  This will include what, where, and when to plant native plants  Stone painting to place near your favorite plant, mōkihi making. 

Luma Light Festival workshops
Rebecca Hembrow and Luma

Six workshops over Kings Birthday Weekend        
for the Cromwell Community based on the Wellness concept for youth/schools.  Workshops will focus on creating a gratitude tree sculpture.