If used immediately, AEDs can improve the chances of survival by up to 80% for someone experiencing cardiac arrest. 

Tarras has AEDs at two locations. 

• Tarras Country Store 

• Tarras Community Church 

General household waste can be put into the skip on Jolly Road.  To use the service: 

• Buy orange waste bags from Tarras Country Store. 

• Borrow the key to the site from the Tarras Country Store.

There are also Waste Transfer Stations in Cromwll and Wanaka. 

Mike Eason has been the Tarras postman for over 23 years. His NZ Post bus is out every weekday. He will also pick up items if you leave your mailbox flag up.

To set up your Rural Delivery  or get a PO Box at the Tarras Village Store, visit Cromwell Post Office or set up an online account.

Tarras has a Rural Liason Officer based in Cromwell. He works to prevent crime, address local issues and foster safety and security.

In an emergency, calling 111 is still your first line of response. 

Responding to wildfires, civil defence and natural disasters. We also offer fire safety and burning advice.

Illegal rubbish dumping is increasing around Tarras.  If you notice any suspicious behaviour, note as many details as possible and contact the police.  You can also report illegal dumping to CODC. 

If you suspect that waste is hazardous, call  the Police on 105  and CODC on 03 440 0056 (24 hours, seven days).

A Justice of the Peace (JP) is a community volunteer, able to witness signatures and certify documents. Helen Pledger is our JP in Tarras. 

You can access JP services at Cromwell Community House. Both Cromwell and Luggate also have JPs in the community.

The Recycling Station is next to the Tarras Rural Fire Station.  You can recycle:

• Glass, bottles and cans

• Paper and flattened cardboard

• Specific grades of plastics (check signs at the station)

You can also take your recycling to Cromwell and Wanaka Waste Transfer Stations. 

Preparing the local community response to a natural disaster, ensuring everybody is safe and has access to basic services.