Twizel offers a range of community services to visitors and residents alike. From shopping and trades to medical and educational services, there is very little that can't be sourced here in Twizel. If you can't find it listed here, please contact the Twizel Information Centre or Twizel Promotion & Development Association, who will be happy to assist you further.
Twizel Promotion & Development Assn. Inc.
PO Box 4
Twizel 7944
Phone 03 435 0066
Fax 03 435 0086
tpda@twizel.com
www.twizel.com
Activities:
A main feature of the TPDA's activities is the facilitating of the bookings for holiday homes, especially during rowing regattas. Please contact Twizel Promotion on the details above if you would like to rent a holiday home.
The Twizel Update, Twizel's very own newsletter, has continued to gain in stature and success. With the new copier the print quality is amazing and they have had very positive feedback. If you would like to go on our e-mail list to receive the 'Update' please submit your details on our home page.
Subscriptions assist the association in further supporting community projects that will benefit the entire town. Subscription forms available from TPDA office.
Everyone is most welcome to attend the monthly meetings at the TPDA offices in the Market Place on the last Wednesday of every month.
Commissioned by Twizel Promotion and Development Assn. Inc. these sculptures have been made by renowned black smith and local resident Noel Gregg. Within the next few months these will be positioned for all to admire in the newly revamped Market Place.
Twizel Events Centre
If you're looking for a superior venue to host your upcoming event, allow us to introduce the Twizel Events Centre. This facility boasts a professional conference room, commercial kitchen, full size sports hall, 220-seat theatre, fully equipped gym, two squash courts, and New Zealand 's ultimate rock climbing wall. In addition to these outstanding facilities the Centre's unique location and very competitive prices have made it the venue of choice for a wide range of users, including such high profile artists as the Royal New Zealand Ballet. Whether you're planning a sports event, corporate function, live show, or just want to shoot a few hoops, we've got what you need.
As a conference location Twizel offers access to New Zealand 's most magnificent outdoor playground, including spectacular lakes and rivers, and the country's highest mountains - Aoraki (Mt Cook). There is adventure to be had by all, from the serene to the extreme. We suggest you leave time to play! Superb accommodation, restaurants, and bars can be found in the township and all within easy walking distance of the Events Centre.
If you'd like to know more call:
Twizel Information Centre
Phone: 03 435 3124
email:
info@twizel.com
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Resource and Heartland Centre
MOUNT COOK STREET
PH: 03 435 0687
EMAIL:
twizelcare@xtra.co.nz
Office Hours: 9am - 3pm Monday to Friday
The Resource Centre offers free counselling (family, grief, relationships etc). We also offer budget advice, life-skills courses, career advice, assistance with the writing of CV's, coaching in interview skills and activities for the over-sixties. The Resource Centre is also the first contact point for food parcels. All services are free.
The Heartland's Centre is a 'one-stop-shop' for government services. A range of government forms are available from Passport Applications to IRD forms to all WINZ forms including Superannuation Applications and Family Assistance. WINZ visit regularly and, on demand, appointments can be made for IRD, ACC, Career Services, Tenancy Services etc.
Community Worker/Heartland's Co-ordinator: Jo Heal
Chairman: Priscilla Cameron
Restaurants
Shawtys Restaurant, Café & Bar
Discover Shawtys and experience superb dining, excellent service and great atmosphere. Their extensive breakfast, lunch & dinner menu includes gluten free, vegetarian & organic options as well as their specialist gourmet pizza range.
Shawtys is fully licenced and serves the best espresso coffee in Twizel.
Open 8.30am - late, Takeaways available
4 Market Place
Twizel
Ph (03)4353 155
Fax (03)4353154
troy.sheridan@xtra.co.nz
Top Hut Café & Bar
- Liquor Centre, bottle shop
- Bar
- Sport/Functions Lounge
- Woolpack Bistro, Big Screen TV
- TAB
- Gaming Room with free coffee facility
TOP HUT:
PH 03 4350832
FAX 03 4350245
tophut@paradise.net.nz
WOOLPACK BISTRO:
PH 03 4350882
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Trades
National Bank
22 Market Place
Twizel
- Providing full banking services.
- ATM
- Foreign cash & exchange, Travellers cheques
- Open 9am- 4.30pm Mon- Friday
www.nbnz.co.nz
HC Sheds Ltd
We can offer custom sizing & design
• Industrial, Rural
• American Style barns
• Garages
• Hangars
• Contract roof fixing
Engineered design buildings through Fairdinkum to suit your style and specifications
NZ Made Kitset
LOCALLY owned and operated, display building @ Hooker Crescent . TWIZEL
www.fairdinkumsheds.co.nz
Twizel Hire & Plant
Hooker Crescent
Twizel
Ph: 027 455 0514
Fax 435 0122.
(off Ostler Road )
Domestic to Construction Equipment Hire, Mobile scaffold tower, Concrete Equipment, Generators, Compactors, Power Tools, Garden Equipment, Water Blasters, Wet & Dry Vacuum, Gib Lifter, Trailers, Air Compressor, Gas Heaters, B BQ, and much more.
"Keeping it Local!"
Shops
Mackenzie Pharmacy Ltd
6-7 Market Place
Twizel
Phone/Fax (03) 435 0883
mackenziepharmacy@xtra.co.nz
Prescriptions, sunglasses, passport photos, cosmetics & perfumes, toiletry gifts, hair colour products, comprehensive first aid selection, cough/colds/flu remedies, courier services.
Mon - Fri 9am - 5.30pm
Sat 9am - 2pm
Sun closed
Twizel Hardware
Market Place
Twizel
Phone 03 435 0881
Placemakers
Ostler Rd
Twizel
Phone 0800 802 109 or 03 4353 133 during business hours
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Education
Twizel Area School
Mt Cook Street
Twizel
Years 1 to 13. There are currently 155 students enrolled.
Twizel Crèche hours: 8.30am to 3.30pm, Monday to Friday. Ages 0 to 5.
Evening Classes: Contact Twizel Area School Office for up to date information.
Evening classes offer small group learning in subjects ranging from
computing to carpentry.
Phone: (03) 435 0650
Fax: (03) 435 0795
E-mail: office@twizel.school.nz
Health
High Country Health
General Practitioner
37 Tasman Road
Twizel
Phone: (03) 435 0777
Fax: (03) 435 0789
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Transport
The Cook Connection operates a daily shuttle bus service to Mt Cook from Twizel and Lake Tekapo . Friendly, local drivers give a full commentary on points of interest along the way, and time is allowed for photo stops. Spend a day, or stay for the summer.... (Operates October - May only).
The Cook Connection
Ph 021 58 3211
Fax 03 435 3116
Reservations Freephone 0800 26 65 26
travel@cookconnect.co.nz
www.cookconnect.co.nz
Resource Recovery
Opening Hours:
Mon/Wed/Fri Open 2.30pm Close 4.30pm
Sat/Sun Open 12.30pm Close 4.30pm
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Twizel Youth Centre
Open every Friday night from 5.30pm - 8.00pm for kids aged 11-13 and 8.30pm-11.00pm for kids aged 14-18 years. (Bring a form of identification with you)
What to do -
Big Screen TV
Food & Drinks available in the Cafe
Pool table/Playstation/Board Games
Organised activities coming up soon - ice skating/movies/live music - jam nights/ D J's, camping
Where: Twizel Pavilion - located on Twizel School Field next to tennis court & skate park
Contacts: Troy Sheridan 0272925979
Library
Twizel Community Library
Mt Cook Street
4350-652
twilib@twizel.school.nz
Opening hours:
Mon-Fri 9 - 5, Sat 10 - 12
School Holidays: Mon - Fri 10 - 5, Sat 10-12
Closed Public Holidays
A wide selection of books, videos, DVDs, audio books, reference books, magazines, periodicals, newspapers & internet access. Large print books. picture books, young adult books.
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Veterinary Services
Aorangi Veterinary Services
TWIZEL VET CLINICS are run on the FIRST & THIRD WEDNESDAY of each month at the Old Post Office building. Ring for an appointment.
0800 VET TWIZEL
0800 838 894
Fax: 03 685 8904
Email: mark.c@aorangivet.co.nz
Church Services
TWIZEL ALL SAINTS CHURCH SERVICES
Catholic Service : 6pm Saturday
Pukaki Co-operating Parish:
Sunday worship and Sunday School 10 am Sunday
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Technology Services
Computer Helpline Ltd.
Phone 03 435 0740
WiFi Zone
Wireless Internet Service
Phone 03 435 0779
www.wifizone.net.nz
Real Estate Agents
The Professionals
Margaret Armstrong
Principal Officer / Director
your property professional
Armstrong Alpine Realty Ltd MREINZ
(0800) 4350 598
arm-alpine-realty-twl@xtra.co.nz
www.armstrongalpinerealty.co.nz
LJ Hooker
Brenda Agnew Tel 0800 489 493
brendaagnew@xtra.co.nz
Links
Thanks to Tom Norman who kindly donated logo and some of the images and text for this site.
tomnorman@mac.com
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