NDRA is a volunteer group that supports and promotes the social, cultural and economic development of Nairne, Brukunga, Harrogate, Kanmantoo & Callington
The Nairne and District Residents' Association (NDRA) is a group of people interested in the social, cultural and economic development of Nairne. We work with the Council, the Government and other stakeholders to represent and advocate the views of the community on matters that affect our prosperity and lifestyle. Our recent work saw the successful passage of the Nairne & Environs Development Plan
Amendment (DPA), which defines the key blueprint for the future of the area. Four times a year we publish Nairne News, which is a significant community newsletter that includes reports, news and advertising relevant to the local community. Nairne News is funded by advertising and a small cover charge. Copies are available from most Main Street businesses, selected locations in the district and by email. We also run events such as a Family Film Night, Nairne Community Carols, Nairne Art Alive and Nairne History Month. We promote heritage and culture by supporting the Nairne heritage trail, the interpretive plaques and the Nairne Museum. The NDRA is a volunteer run organisation and our funding is derived entirely from membership fees. We meet at 7pm on the third Wednesday of each month (except December) in the Uniting Church Hall, Allargue Street, Nairne. Each meeting starts with a guest speaker, or a forum with local Councillors. We always aim to conclude our meetings around 9pm. All members of the community are welcome.
13/01/2026
Meeting tomorrow night all things TDU
NAIRNE & DISTRICTS RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION MEETING
Wednesday 14th JANUARY 2026
Uniting Church Hall,
Allargue Street, Nairne, SA
-7.00pm PLANNING SESSION for
BEST DRESSED TOWN for TDU and Other TDU Information.
We Welcome Your Ideas and Help for this Planning. - A Short NDRA Meeting will follow the
Planning Session.
Well with just under 2 weeks, we can take the wraps off the Santos Tour Down Under plans!
We’ve created an event for the planning, and we’ll set up the next new event for the Wednesday 21st of January, where we present our 2 new mascots to the world!
It’s with great pleasure we introduce-
Piggy and Penny!
These amazing cyclists will be featured around Nairne for the Tour, visiting businesses, and possibly even popping into the Tin Shed Distillery after party.
We have them featured on our limited numbers stubby coolers for the event.
Stay tuned for more information and how to be involved!
10/01/2026
NDRA people starting to decorate bicycles for the TDU. Let us know if you'd like to lend a hand!
07/01/2026
Hi There Everyone!
There is a lot of growing excitement revolving around the Santos Tour Down Under, and the Ziptrack Men’s Stage 3 finish here in Nairne.
Our Residents Association have nominated Nairne for the Best Dressed Town Award, and we have a couple of special mascots to introduce very soon.
We are getting together to plan the decorating and positioning of Mascots etc.
Time- 7:00pm
Date- Wednesday 14/1/26
Place- at the Nairne Churches- Allargue Street, just off Jeffrey Street.
Our members will have some images to share, colours and bunting etc to look over, and are keen for anyone interested to come along.
The main theme will be Pigs, and our towns Primary Sports Clubs colours- Maroon and White.
If interested in coming along- please send us an email to- [email protected] and we will share some finalised information and plans on the night.
We understand there may have been some unsure people or not huge amounts of details in the lead up, and lots of questions- but please tell all your friends and groups that we can all band together and make it awesome!
We do have some great support from Mount Barker District Council’s events team, and SA Tourism, so let’s all get together next week for a chat and a plan!
Many Thanks for your patience and support!
David Richardson
President NDRA
03/01/2026
NAIRNE TO HOST SANTOS TOUR DOWN UNDER AND ADELAIDE EPIC RIDE IN 2026 🚴♂️ 🚴♂️ 🚴♂️ 🚴♂️
Friday 23 January is shaping up to be a day for Mount Barker district to shine with two Santos Tour Down Under events finishing in Nairne:
Starting at Henley Beach, the men’s pro peloton will race through Meadows, Macclesfield, Flaxley, Echunga, Mount Barker and Brukunga before a thrilling sprint to the end in Nairne.
Hundreds of passionate amateur cyclists participating in the Adelaide Epic Ride will follow the same course earlier in the day.
This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase Mount Barker district to local, national and international audiences – thanks to the South Australian Tourism Commission for helping make it happen.
Keep following our page for more event updates – and how you can join in the excitement - as we countdown to Friday 23 January.
👉 Head to the official Tour Down Under website where you can register for the Adelaide Epic Ride: https://tourdownunder.com.au/
Securing major events like the Tour Down Under to boost the local economy and encourage visitors to the area are key to achieving our vision of Mount Barker district becoming the most liveable region in South Australia.
23/12/2025
This has been a long time coming, but we are pleased it's finally here. Thank you Council for your long-term advocacy with ARTC to get this done.
15/12/2025
Our big Thank You to Kiara from Maybe One Day Photography
Some fantastic images and capturing wonderful memories. Look her up for any of your special occasions, locals supporting locals
13/12/2025
Great job Nairne Carols.
Lovely seeing children running and having fun
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The NDRA exists to make Nairne and District a better place to live, work and play
The Nairne and District Residents' Association (NDRA) is a group of volunteer people interested in the social, cultural and economic development of Nairne and surrounding communities, extending outwards to Harrogate & Callington.
We work with the Mount Barker District Council, the Government, our elected representatives and other stakeholders to represent and advocate the views of the community on matters that affect our prosperity and lifestyle. We believe that collaboration and advocacy are the keys to good outcomes for all parties. We exist to hold Council, Government and other stakeholders to account on their commitment to the District, but we aim to do this in a culture of respect, rather than one that is adversarial and confrontational.
Our recent work saw the successful passage of the Nairne & Environs Development Plan Amendment (DPA), which defines the key blueprint for the future of the area and the Main Street redevelopment, which when complete at the end of 2021 will completely transform our town centre.
Four times a year, at the start of each season, we publish Nairne & District News, which is a significant community newsletter that includes reports, news and advertising relevant to the local community. Nairne & District News is compiled by volunteers and funded by advertising and a small cover charge. Copies are available from most Main Street businesses, selected locations in the district and by email.
We also run events such as a Family Film Night, Nairne Community Carols and Nairne History Festival. We promote heritage and culture by supporting the Nairne heritage trail, the interpretive plaques and the Nairne Museum. Our website nairne.org.au has comprehensive information about our history and access to various resources and contacts to assist and support the community.
The NDRA page provides authoritative, factual and accurate information about what is happening in the community within the context of our objectives. Similarly, we are committed to quickly responding to questions and other enquiries so that we can empower residents and prevent the dissemination of misinformation.
The NDRA is a volunteer run organisation and our funding is derived entirely from membership fees. We meet at 7pm on the third Wednesday of each month (except December) in the Uniting Church Hall, Allargue Street, Nairne. Each meeting starts with a guest speaker, or a forum with local Councillors. We always aim to conclude our meetings around 9pm. All members of the community are welcome.
The President for 2018/19 is Stephen Lucas and the Secretary is Debbie McKay. You can contact them via this page, or by email [email protected]
