Waikoikoi Hall is under threat of closure once again, unless regular users can be found. New Waikoikoi Hall chairman Josh Crawford said last week he feared the hall may end up permanently shutting its doors, unless regular users could be found. It’s really only used for [Waikoikoi] school productions every two years, and an occasional party, but if we could find some regular weekly users, that would give it a reason to continue." He said regular use would help maintain the hall, allowing it to be heated up and swept occasionally. Mr Crawford said those in favour of its closure were concerned the hall was an unnecessary drain on ratepayers.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 17, 2026 16:02 UTC