New lease of life for Tākaka’s old Scout Den

The Mohua Menzshed is planning to revamp the old Tākaka Scout Den on the Park Avenue side of the Recreation Park.

The reserve land has been occupied for many decades by the Scout Association, which had owned the building, but due to falling numbers, the local scout troop hasn’t run for some time.

Mohua Menzshed bought the building from the Scout Association and are now officially seeking a lease for part of the reserve land.

Since ownership of the building has changed, a new ground lease is needed to use the site.

The plan is to re-purpose the former Scout Building for this new local Menzshed which is a place of acceptance, camaraderie and various potential projects for men. This will involve a significant upgrade of the former Scout Den – inside and out.

We want your thoughts about the lease proposal make a submission on the for further down this page, or make a submission in writing by dropping it in to your nearest Service Centre or sending it to ‘Mohua Menzshed submissions’ 189 Queen Street, Private Bag 4, Richmond, 7050.

Submissions close Friday 17 January 2025.