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The Lobby – Taihape

The Lobby – Taihape is the local youth space and is open to 10 – 18 year olds offering free wifi, a pool table/ table tennis, computers, PS5 and a place to come relax have a hot drink, some kai and a kōrero.

The Lobby's is located at 100a Hautapu Street, on the main street of Taihape (next door to Westpac).

It's your place to just hang out in your home away from home.

Open – Monday & Wednesday 3pm – 5pm (Hours & Days can differ)

  • Monday – Ages 12-18yrs
  • Wednesday – Ages 10-11yrs

If you would like to be considered for a volunteer role in The Lobby Contact Kayla Hyland on kayla.hyland@rangitikei.govt.nz

Weekend opening hours, regular late nights and BBQ’s are spontaneously organised, so it’s best to like and follow the Facebook page ‘The Lobby Taihape’ to keep up-to-date.

Please make sure that all tamariki are capable of getting home or have somewhere to go as another option, as some days The Lobby may be spontaneously closed due to staff commitments and or staff illness.

The Lobby may also close due to alternative Holiday Programs during school Holidays. (This will be advertised via RDC and The Lobby Facebook)