Fordell Community Pool

15/09/2026

Join us at Fordell Hall for a special evening with Willie Apiata VC as part of the Rural Support Trust’s nationwide wellbeing event series.

A former NZSAS soldier and Victoria Cross recipient, Willie Apiata is known for his courage, humility and honest conversations around resilience , leadership and wellbeing.

The evening is about people getting together, sharing a yarn and hearing real conversations around pressure, leadership, resilience and looking out for one another.

FRIDAY 23rd OCTOBER - FORDELL HALL - DOORS OPEN 6pm

Recommended for ages 16+.

Registration is essential and are now open:

https://events.humanitix.com/i-m-good-are-you-with-willie-apiata-oct-23-fordell

Bring your partner, your neighbours, your farm team or someone who could use a good night out and a meaningful conversation.

A big thank you to the organisations and sponsors helping make these events possible for rural communities around New Zealand.

13/09/2026

Another supporter of our awesome community pool, a heartfelt thank you goes out to the Whanganui Community Foundation for approving our grant application!!

22/08/2026

We are so excited and extremely thankful to Four Regions Trust for awarding us with a very generous grant. Our project wouldn't look as hopeful without their support.

Thank you Four Regions Trust!!

Hop online and read all about this amazing group and the good work that they do in supporting community groups

https://www.fourregionstrust.org.nz/applications/application-guidelines

22/08/2026

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22/08/2026

Huge appreciation and thanks to the Fordell Village Trust for your generous donation. We really do have the most amazing community who continue to support each other.

21/08/2026

Whanganui Rural Community Board

SUPPORTS - Fordell community pool

We are extremely grateful for this support and would like to extend our thanks to the board.

The Whanganui Rural Community Board represents our rural community and advocates for its needs. Established by statute, the board carries out functions and uses the powers delegated to it by Whanganui District Council.

They work with residents and stakeholders across the district to provide input on policies, projects, and services that affect rural areas.

28/07/2026

We know the evenings are cold but here is an opportunity right on our doorstep and not to be missed!
Friday 7th August at the Fordell hall. A free event, with super provided. Registration is required Please get behind the rural support team, Willie Apiata is a fantastic speaker, it has the makings for a great night.

The Fordell community pool society are running a bar, all funds go towards the pool referb. See you there!

An evening not to be missed with Willie Apiata, one of NZ's Victoria Cross recipients.

03/06/2026

We've been so blessed with all the support our community have shown for our pool and we are very excited to announce yet another amazing donation. A HUGE thank you to Will Kellick who grew up swimming in our community pool and is 100% supportive of getting it up and running again with his generous offer to contribute $500 from every sale from now until Christmas believing that community pools mean everything within a small rural community, they are the place where vital water skills are learnt and classic summer memories are made. If you're thinking of selling or just curious about your property’s value, don't hesitate to get in touch with Will. A local doing right by his community.

11/05/2026

💙 A Huge Thank You to Our Supporters 💙

The Fordell Community Pool Committee would like to sincerely acknowledge and thank the generous individuals and businesses who have supported our fundraising efforts over the past year

Your kindness, donations, and support have helped us move closer to our goal of improving this much-loved facility for our local families.

🌟 With heartfelt thanks to:
• Matthews Roses
• Wanganui Garden Centre
• Johnny Allen - donation
• Charlie Duncan (Otiwhiti Station) - proceeds from the sale of a cattle beast
• Janet Wakeling - book sales from Janet’s stall on Budge Street
• Cath & Mike Cranstone – Crutching event fundraiser
• Jens Bukholt - for supplying a crutching trailer
• Carla McKinnon (House of Travel Whanganui) - Queenstown raffle support
• Sally Duxfield (Arete Retreat) - weekend retreat donation
• Amina Holloway (Thermomix) - fundraiser support
Our Ladies Day Out sponsors; The Bournes Arizto Real Estate, CACI Whanganui, Elizabeth Palmer Skincare & The Luna Foundation.

And to all of our volunteers and everyone working behind the scenes - we truly appreciate your time, energy, and support.

Thank you for helping our community and supporting the future of the Fordell Pool.

We truly couldn’t do it without you. 💙

03/05/2026

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who purchased a ticket in our Thermomix®️ raffle in support of the Fordell Community Pool 💙

Your support truly makes a difference and helps keep such a special community space thriving for everyone to enjoy.

A massive congratulations to Stephanie Whiteman on winning! ✨ It was an absolute pleasure getting you all set up with your brand new TM7 this morning — such an exciting moment!

Grateful for this amazing community and the support you continue to show 🙌

Adventures of Thelma - Amina Ahmad: Thermomix Consultant