Facilities in Middlemarch

Located in the heart of Middlemarch at 33 Swansea Street, Strath Taieri School provides education for Years 0–8 in a supportive and community-focused environment.

School Hours: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Lunch: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM)
Phone: 03 464 3798
Email: office@middlemarch.school.nz

Strath Taieri Playgroup in Middlemarch is a welcoming, community-based playgroup for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. We provide a safe, friendly space for local families to connect, play, and learn together.

Located at 33 Swansea Street on the Strath Taieri School grounds

We’re open Tuesdays and Thursdays during school terms from 9am–1pm, offering free play, crafts, outdoor activities, and social time for parents and caregivers. If you’re looking for a relaxed, supportive early-years group in the Strath Taieri area, come along and join our playgroup community.

For more information:
Danielle Todd on 027 947 6117

Facebook: Strath Taieri Playgroup

Located on State Highway 87, Lee Stream School provides education for Years 0–8 in a rural setting. The school offers a close-knit learning environment and strong connections with the local community.

School Hours: 9:00 AM – 2:45 PM (Lunch: 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM)
Phone: 03 489 1452
Email: office@leestream.school.nz

Taieri College is a co-educational state school in Mosgiel, catering to students years 7–13. The college provides a well-rounded education, encouraging success in academic, cultural, and sporting pursuits.

For Middlemarch students, a daily bus service is available.
Address: 3 Green Street, Mosgiel 9024
Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Phone: 03 489 3823
Email: office@taieri.school.nz

Mail services in Middlemarch are provided through the NZ Post Centre (Farmlands) at 19 Swansea Street.

• PO Boxes are available for township residents.

• Rural Delivery runs weekdays to rural Middlemarch addresses.

• Stamps and prepaid packaging are available at the NZ Post Centre.

Phone Middlemarch Post on  03 464 3875 for more information during opening hours.
Hours: Mon–Fri: 8:30am–12pm and Fridays: 4–5:30pm

Middlemarch has a small but functional Library offering a diverse collection of books, magazines, puzzles, and free wifi. If you’re looking to borrow a book the Middlemarch Library is a great place to connect and explore.

Where: Located on the corner of Milford Street, Middlemarch and Hyde-Middlemarch Road

Opening Hours: Fridays 10am until 11am

Annual Fee: $5

Private Key: $10

For more information contact Kay Ramsbottom:
Email: kmramsbottom@gmail.com
Text only: 027 895 1640

Strath Taieri Connect Charitable Trust – BBQ& Chiller Trailers for Hire

Strath Taieri Connect has two trailers available for hire: a BBQ trailer and a chiller trailer.

• BBQ Trailer: Stainless steel frame, prep surfaces, storage, space for two 9kg gas bottles and 120L cooler bins — great for events and gatherings.

• Chiller Trailer: Insulated with 75mm poly panels, low-load design, and a 1.5 HP unit maintaining 3°C — ideal for keeping food and drinks cold.

Located within the Middlemarch Sports Pavilion on Browns Rd, is an Exercise Room. The Room is filled with a mixture of equipment including a treadmill, a stationary bicycle, and an indoor rower. You can also use free weights, benches, yoga mats, and other items for strength training and flexibility. It is a well-equipped space for different types of workouts, from cardio to weightlifting.

Need fuel? Head to GAS Middlemarch at 20 Swansea Street – open 24/7 with both petrol and diesel available.

Driving electric? You’ll find a ChargeNet EV Charging Station at 21 Browns Road, right next to the public toilets. It’s part of a nationwide network, offering convenient and reliable charging for your journey.

Middlemarch Medical Services

In the event of an emergency – Dial 111

There is an AED located outside Maggies, the dairy on Aberafon Street, Middlemarch.

For non-urgent medical services, visitors are encouraged to call Healthline on 0800 611 116 for advice before calling the Middlemarch Surgery, which offers primary healthcare services to the local community and, where appropriate, to visitors.

Please consider making a first aid kit part of your essential items when travelling – and ensure you know how and when to use it.

Middlemarch Surgery Hours:

Mondays and Wednesdays: 9am – 1pm

After-hours Service:

• 6pm – 8am on weekdays
• 24-hour service on weekends and public holidays
• Nurses can be reached by calling the surgery on 03 464 3877.

If you are considering moving to our area, you may contact the surgery on the number above for information about the services they provide.

Garthmyl Road (1 km south of township, past Golf Club)
Dunedin City Council Customer Services – 03 477 4000

Hours

• Tue & Thu: 10am–12pm

• Sat & Sun: 2pm–5pm

• Closed: Christmas Day, Good Friday, Anzac Day

Charges
See: Dunedin City Council Landfill Charges

Middlemarch – Car park behind Kissing Gate Café, 5 South Road (for Strath Taieri residents without kerbside collection).
Lee Stream – Behind Lee Stream Community Hall, next to the school (Clarks Junction–Lee Stream Rd).

Glass (pods provided)

• Brown, clear & green bottles/jars only

• Rinse, unbroken, lids off

• No window glass, drinking glasses, light bulbs, crockery

Mixed Recycling (yellow-lidded bins)

• Plastics #1, #2, #5 (no lids)

• Metal tins & cans

• Paper & flattened cardboard

• No polystyrene, foil, aerosols, soft plastics, or general waste

Host your next event at the Strath Taieri Community Centre, the perfect venue for meetings, functions, and workshops!

Located in the heart of Middlemarch, this versatile space offers a variety of facilities and a welcoming atmosphere, ideal for any occasion. Whether you’re planning a corporate meeting, a community workshop, or a special celebration, the Strath Taieri Community Centre provides everything you need to make your event a success.

Enjoy the convenience of ample parking, a fully equipped kitchen, flexible room layouts — and toilet facilities conveniently located on the Browns Road side of the building.

Email us: strathtaiericc.secretary@gmail.com