What's On in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai | Poutū-te-rangi March

Message from the Mayor

While summer is starting to draw to a close, there are still plenty of exciting things going on in our city for all ages. With Sea Week and Parks Week, this month promises heaps of fun for all ages - on land and at sea!

Even though school’s back, there’s still plenty for the kids to do this month. From the Toy Library in Wainui and Koraunui, to the Minecraft Pop-in and Play in Moera - our tamariki are spoiled for choice with the activities across the city.

There are a range of Pride events too, which offer several activities for our rainbow whānau. It’s so important that we’re inclusive of all our people, and it’s great to see specific events being put on specifically for our rainbow community.

Something I’m really looking forward to doing this month is officially opening the Maungaraki Community Library. Initially built for Maungaraki School, the community approached us with the idea for it to operate as a public library outside of school hours. We thought it was a fantastic idea, and I’m really stoked we’ve been able to make it happen. This shows what’s possible when we get alongside our communities and support their aspirations. I can’t wait to officially open it!

Those are just some of the highlights, but as you’ll see, there’s plenty more happening in the Hutt this month. I look forward to seeing you out and about!

- Mayor Campbell Barry

Kia ora! Welcome to the March edition of What’s On in Lower Hutt.

Announcements

Tell us what you think, find out how to report a problem, and get a sneak peek at what’s coming up in April!

Coming soon:

Baby Bounce & Rhyme at Moera Neighbourhood Hub

From April onwards, you will be able to bring your baby down to Moera Neighbourhood Hub for a weekly, half-hour programme of songs, rhymes, and fingerplays, specially designed to give your pēpē a strong foundation in their literacy journey!

Art Spot at Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Art Spot for Kids will be starting at Naenae Neighbourhood Hub & Library in Term 2 on Thursdays from 3:30pm-5pm!

Notice:

Report a Problem

If you spot any issues or problems with any of our services, or would like to make a request, please log it using our online portal by going to hutt.city/reportaproblem. For urgent noise, pollution, sewer, water, storm water and animal issues please call us on 04 570 6666

Notice: Coming soon: Coming soon:

Social Badminton at Wainuiomata Community Hub

Get active with a social game of badminton from April onwards, on Mondays at 7:15pm-9pm. Sessions will cost $5, and you don’t have to be experienced - all are welcome!

At a Glance: Calendar of Events

The What’s On in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt is constantly evolving, and we would love to hear your feedback on it!

A new addition for March’s edition is the inclusion of a contents page and a calendar of events. You can find the calendar, called March at a Glance, at the back of the booklet.

As this is the first time we have created a calendar of events, we would love to hear whether it is useful to you and is easy to read. You can email your feedback to whatson@huttcity.govt.nz

What’s important to you in your neighbourhood?

Which are the most important spaces and places to have in your neighbourhood for day to day activities?

Our city is growing and becoming more diverse. Neighbourhoods are changing, and so are your needs and wants. As we plan for the future, we need to think about what that means for the spaces and places Council and others provide.

As a starting point, we’re looking for feedback on what’s important to you when it comes to facilities and green spaces in your neighbourhood and Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt.

What’s Hot?

There’s a whole range of cool stuff on this month in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt - here are some highlights!

Age Concern Special Census event

Walter Nash Centre

Wednesday 1 March, 9:30am-12:30pm

The next census is coming on Tuesday 7 March. Age Concern and Stats New Zealand are working together to help seniors complete their census forms.

If you want to learn more about doing your census online, or just want some help with your census, come and see our friendly staff at our census event!

You will need to bring your online access code or the papers you received in the mail along with you.

If you have any questions, call Age Concern on 04 499 6648, or Stats NZ on 0800 236 787.

WOA Waka Wars

WOA Intermediate, WOA High School & Wise Park

Saturday 11 March, 8:30am-5pm

Kia ora koutou, ngā hau e whā o Wainuiomata Marae and Kōkiri Marae bring you WOA Waka Wars; a fun-filled day filled with games and activities for the whole whānau, all while improving our connection to our whakapapa. For more information or to register (before Friday 3 March) email woawakawars@gmail.com or go to the Woa Waka Wars Facebook page.

Dr Suess Birthday Zine

Naenae Hub & Library

Thursday 2 March, 3:30pm

Why fit in when you were born to stand out? Create a zine (small magazine) or artwork that expresses what makes YOU unique!

Give it a Go: with Jo Sipeli Sound Bites

Pasifika Hub, 2 Dudley St, Lower Hutt

Saturday 25 March, 10am-1pm

Customise your new Niuean ‘ie pili with colourful fabric forms and textures. Learn in depth how these adornments are kept for future generations as heirlooms in Niuean culture. Register by emailing etanah.talapa@huttcity.govt.nz

Every Friday in February and March

Andrews Avenue, 12pm-2pm

Dowse Square, 4:30pm-6:30pm

Sound Bites returns this summer to Lower Hutt! Grab some nosh from your favourite cafe and gather your workmates for some amazing live performances from local musicians!

Maungaraki Community Library and Precinct official opening

Maungaraki School

Saturday 25 March, 9am-4pm

Maungaraki School, Hutt City Libraries, and the Maungaraki community are joining forces to operate a new purpose-built library and community space.

The new building houses a library and community space and has been built as part of the new Maungaraki Community Precinct. The Precinct is a once-in-a-generation refresh of community and school assets in response to the significant growth of young families in the area. When finished, it will include multiple playgrounds, a 450-metre sealed bike track, revitalised fields and surfaces, flying fox, an upgraded community hall, new entrance, carparking, and more.

The library will initially be open to the public 3-6pm weekdays and 9am-1pm Saturdays, in the heart of the Maungaraki Community Precinct on Dowse Drive, and will be staffed by both the school and Hutt City Libraries.

Join the school, the Maungaraki community, Hutt City Libraries, and Mayor Campbell Barry on Saturday 25 March for the official opening of the library and Precinct at 9am, or come along from 1pm-4pm to the Community Open Day to check out the library, bike track, and find out more about the different clubs and activities available in the community.

Unhinged: Opening the Door to the Dowse Collection

The Dowse Art Museum

25 Mar – 13 Aug 2023

Flying tricycles, a pyramid of cats and a rainbow of ceramics; some of what you can discover in this once-in-a-lifetime experience.

Featuring over 1000 items from the Dowse art collection, this exhibition is an opportunity to explore some familiar favourites alongside forgotten treasures. Unhinged includes peculiar peeks into the most remarkable corners of the collection like bedazzling ballet costumes, playful paintings and exquisite contemporary glass.

This delightfully eccentric show offers new ways to access and encounter the collection. You can simply wander each space in your own time absorbing the curious combinations or you can follow one of our customised tours designed to uncover some of the more intriguing objects and their fascinating stories. Prepare to be enchanted, baffled and surprised.

This exhibition is part of a major project to refurbish our collection storage spaces that will help us to care for our collection into the future. This includes re-housing all of our nearly 3500 items ready to go into their new home.

To find out more, go to hutt.city/Unhinged

Kaupapa Moana Seaweek

4-12 March

Seaweek – Kaupapa Moana - is celebrated annually, and is an opportunity for all ages to discover the many ways that our lives are connected to the sea.

Marine Mammals Naming Challenge Seaweek Storytime

Walter Nash Centre

Saturday 11 March, 2pm

Calling all tamariki, rangatahi and the whole whānau for this fun challenge! How well do you think you know your marine mammals?

Join our team vs team challenge to sea who will match the most amount of names to the right animals.

Which team knows their ūpokohue from their dolphin? Win glory and chocolate fishes for your team!

Create a Seascape!

Eastbourne Hub & Library

All day, every day

Colour in a sea creature and add it to our seascape!

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Saturday 4 March, 10:30am

Wednesday, 8 March, 10am

Walter Nash Centre

Saturday 4 March, 2pm

Naenae Hub & Library

Wednesday 8 March, 10:30am

Saturday 11 March, 10:30am

Explore our connection to the ocean with sea-themed stories and crafts, for tamariki aged 2-5 years old!

Seaweek: Crafternoon

War Memorial Library & Hub

Wednesday 8 March, 3:30pm-5pm

Celebrate SeaWeek by building your own sea creature from cardboard and other found materials.

Beamafilm Sea Sessions

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Join us every day for a sea-themed documentary from Beamafilm!

Saturday 4 March, 11am Antarctica | Go on a journey to the stormy isolated islands of the Southern Ocean.

Monday 6 March, 11am

Blue | A provocative journey into the ocean realm at a critical moment in time when the marine world is on a precipice.

Tuesday 7 March, 11am

How to Change the World | Learn the story of the pioneers who founded Greenpeace and defined the modern green movement.

Wednesday 8 March, 11am

Chasing Ice | The story of one man’s mission to change the tide of history by gathering undeniable evidence of climate change.

Thursday 9 March, 11am

The Cove | Winner of the Academy Award® for Best Documentary, The Cove is an alarming environmental thriller.

Friday 10 March, 11am

Watermark | View our relationship with water from around the globe.

Seaweek: Origami

Walter Nash Centre

Wednesday 8 March, 3:30pm

Make marine-themed origami! Open to all ages. Paper, instructions and assistance provided.

Seaweek: Bricks & Pieces

Naenae Hub & Library

Friday 10 March, 3:30pm

We have some super SeaWeek Lego® challenges for you - build creatures and habitats or maybe even a whole beach!

Parks Week

Parks Week celebrates how spending time in our parks and open spaces positively influences our wellbeing!

Parks Week Storytime: A Walk in the Park

War Memorial Library & Hub

Friday 10 March, 11am

Listen to some great stories, and head out into the gardens (weather permitting). If wet, we’ll finish with some nature-based activities inside.

Enchanted Forest Fun

Wainuiomata Regional Park, 10 Whitcher Grove, Wainuiomata

Saturday 4 March, 10:30am-1:30pm

Step into the whimsical world of Wainuiomata’s very own enchanted forest and discover the magic hidden amongst the towering trees of Gums Meadow. For more info, go to fb.com/greaterwellington

Bike the Trail 2023

Harcourt Park, Upper Hutt

Sunday 5 March, 9am

Bike the Trail is a free annual biking event along the Hutt River Trail. It is non-competitive and perfect for families and people of all ages!

Go to bikethetrail.co.nz to find out more and to register.

Outdoor Storytime

Moera Hub & Library

Wednesday 8 March, 11am

Celebrate Moera Playground with a special outdoor storytime for tamariki aged 2-5 years old and their parents or caretakers.

Wellington Pride

Rainbow Crafternoons

Naenae Hub & Library

Wednesday 8 & 15 March, 3pm-5pm

We’re kicking off our celebration of Wellington Pride Festival at Naenae Library with an afternoon of Pride fun suitable for ages 10+. Join us for drawing, colouring in, games, craft, and Lego challenges.

Rangatahi LGBTQIA+ Book Group

Naenae Hub & Library

Friday 10 & 17 March, 3pm-5pm

Get together and meet other LGBTQIA+ readers and check out our great range of books and eBooks with LGBTQIA+ characters and themes. Learn what other LGBTQIA+ rangatahi are reading, and find out how to find LGBTQIA+ books and eResources. Ages 10+

Pride Book Bingo

Walter Nash Centre

Wednesday 1 March-Friday 31 March, all day

Pick up your bingo card from the rainbow display in the teens area, and challenge yourself to read or listen to a book for each category on the bingo card!

Rainbow Table

Walter Nash Centre

Saturday 4 March-Sunday 12 March, all day

Celebrate pride with some fun pride-themed activities!

Whāngai Rangatahi

There’s so much on for our rangatahi - from hang out sessions, to music, dance, Xbox, table tennis, and even zine-making - there’s no excuse to be bored!

TiHei Rangatahi

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:30pm-5pm

Hono mai for a range of activities delivered by the awesome kaimahi from Kokiri Marae. For ages 10-14.

Ngā Tamahine ā Hine

Te Iwaiwa

Koraunui Community Hub

Mondays, 3pm-4pm

This new social group for the girls is kicking off! Te Waiora would love to hear what you’d like this to look like. Self defence? Cooking? Life skills? Come along and help shape a fun programme made specially for you! For ages 12+

Whāngai Rangatahi

Naenae Hub & Library

Tuesdays, 3:30pm

Inklings Eastbourne Hub & Library

Thursday 16 March, 3:15pm

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesday 28 March, 3pm

A fun group for tamariki aged 8-12 who love stories. Explore books, play games, and get creative!

Ngahu katakata rangatahi programme

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3pm

Space for rangatahi to hang out and do some activities!

Taitamariki Lounge

Koraunui Community Hub

Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm

Come and hang out, play sports, and chat - with kai! Ages 12-18.

Active Hour

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Wednesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Mixed range of sports for all to get active and push play!

After School Rangatahi

Programme

Walter Nash Centre

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30pm

Zine Club

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Thursdays, 3:15pm-5pm

Moera Hub & Library

Thursdays, 3:15pm-4:30pm

Create your own zine, add it to our collection or keep it personal. A zine can be about anything you like, so let your imagination fly!

Games On!

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Mondays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

From Xbox to table tennis, come along and join in on the fun!

Tākaro Let’s Play

Gather your friends and whānau for lots of fun with play activities all across Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt!

Toy Library

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Wednesdays, 11am-12pm

Saturdays, 2pm-3pm

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesdays, 11am-11:30am

Thursdays, 11:30am-12pm

Fridays, 4pm-6pm

Saturdays, 11am-2pm

Discover a large range of toys that meet the developmental needs of children aged from 0-8 years old. To hire toys, you will need to sign up and become a member.

Board Games and Puzzles

Naenae Hub & Library

Mondays, 3:30pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm

Challenge a friend or family member at a wide range of board games! For the whole whānau.

Sunday Fun Day

Petone Hub & Library

Sundays, all day

Join us every Sunday for lots of fun with crafts, Lego®, games and more!

Bricks & Pieces

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Tuesdays, 3.15pm

Moera Hub & Library

Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm

Naenae Hub & Library

Fridays, 3:30pm

Petone Hub & Library

Sunday 26 March, 2pm

War Memorial Library & Hub

Saturday 4 March, 2pm-4pm

Friday 17 March, 3:45pm

Koraunui Community Hub

Saturday 4 & 18 March, 2pm

Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the library! Ages 5+

Scrabble Club

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Fridays, 2pm-4pm

Koraunui Community Hub

Mondays, 1:30pm-4pm

Scrabble keeps your mind nimble. All ages and skill-levels welcome.

Tūtakina Meet someone new

Meet your new best friend at these fun and friendly social events that welcome people from all ages.

Senior Social Group

Petone Hub & Library

Mondays, 12pm

Koraunui Community Hub

Thursday 16 March, 2pm

Stokes Valley Seniors

Friendship Group

Koraunui Community Hub

Monday 6 March, 10am

Kaumātua Waiata & Kai

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Friday 31 March, 5:30pm-7:30pm

A time to mix and mingle with beautiful waiata & kōrero over shared kai.

Time for Tea

Petone Hub & Library

Wednesdays, 11am

Mahi Toi Get Creative

It’s always a good time to try something new! We have events for beginners and experienced knitters, crafters, and sewists!

Craft Group

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Thursdays, 2pm-4pm

Koraunui Community Hub

Fridays, 10:30am-12pm

A weekly craft group for anyone to come along to and start or work on a craft project. A friendly space without the pressure to socialise.

Nash Knitters

Walter Nash Centre

Fridays, 1:30pm-2:30pm

Bring your own knitting project, or help us work on our yarn bombing in the library. Beginners are welcome!

Crafting Threads of Aroha

War Memorial Library & Hub

Saturday 18 March, 1pm-3pm

Come along to knit and crochet products made by locals, for locals.

Collage Club

Walter Nash Centre

Sundays, 10am-12pm

Have a go at making a collage! Some materials supplied.

Artspot for Adults

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Wednesday 8 & 22 March, 10:30am-12pm

Creative art & craft activities for adults. All abilities welcome.

Kids Creative Sessions

Koraunui Community Hub

Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm

Moera Hub & Library

Friday 3 March, 3:15pm-4:30pm

Explore a mix of art and craft activities! For ages 5-16 years old.

Artspot for Kids

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm

Create beautiful and interesting masterpieces! All materials provided. For ages 5+.

Colouring Group

Petone Hub & Library

Sundays, 1pm-4pm

Lower Hutt Stitch Witches Wainuiomata Market

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Saturday 4 & 25 March, 9am-3pm

War Memorial Library & Hub

Wednesday 8 March, 6:30pm

Sketch Club Wainuiomata Spinners

War Memorial Library & Hub

Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Improve your drawing skills in a friendly, fun and encouraging session for ages 10-16. Beginners welcome!

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Tuesdays, 10:30am-1pm

Join the spinners to learn how wool is made into clothing!

Te Wāhi Ako Learn New Things

Learn more about your family history, delve into the past of your local area, or learn how to code! There are lots of fun new activities for you to try in a warm and welcoming environment.

Family History Drop-in

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Thursday 16 March, 1pm

Koraunui Community Hub

Sunday 12 March, 11am-12pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Monday 13 & 27 March, 11am

Walter Nash Centre

Tuesday 21 March, 1pm-2:30pm

Petone Hub & Library

Wednesday 8 March, 11am-12:30pm

A hands-on session with a family history specialist librarian.

Local and Family History

Heritage Centre, Petone Hub & Library

7 days a week

Get help from our family history and heritage specialists. Drop in or email heritage@huttcity.govt.nz to book.

Arohanui Strings

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesdays & Fridays, 3pm-5pm

Free violin lessons. Ages 6-12. Email: admin@arohanuistrings.org

Learning Cultures

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Fridays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

To gain a sample of the cultures we have here in Wainuiomata, haere mai and learn basic greetings, play games, sing songs and enjoy some kai! Different culture each month, and different learning each week.

Super Science Fun!

War Memorial Library & Hub

Thursday 9 & 23 March, 3:45pm

A range of mixed Science activities for whānau to have fun and learn.

Ko Au Tenei classes

Koraunui Community Hub

Wednesdays & Fridays, 9:30am-12:30pm

Learn about Te Ao Māori with Te Waka Whai Ora. For ages 16+

Toastmasters

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Wednesdays, 7pm

Wellington Cup Stackers Minecraft Pop-in and Play

War Memorial Library & Hub

Saturday 11 March, 3pm

Keen to improve your stacking skills or give stacking a go? Open to all levels of experience and ages. For more information and enquiries, please phone Jo on 0276 370 472 or John on 0226441465.

Moera Hub & Library

Wednesday 29 March, 3pm

Are you an experienced gamer, or have you always wanted to try Minecraft? Join us for world-building fun every month!

Ngā Waiata me Ngā Pūrākau Songs & Stories

Building a foundation for literacy starts as soon as a child is born, and every story, song, rhyme or fingerplay enriches language development, giving your tamariki a valuable boost.

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Mondays, 10am

War Memorial Library & Hub

Mondays, 10am & 11am

Wednesdays, 2pm

Naenae Hub & Library

Mondays, 10:30am

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesdays, 10:30am

Petone Hub & Library

Tuesdays, Fridays, & Saturdays, 10:30am

Walter Nash Centre

Wednesdays, 11am

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Thursdays, 10:30am

A half-hour programme of songs and rhymes in the library, specially for your pēpē aged 0-2 years.

Discover Stories

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Thursday 2 March, 3:15pm

Enjoy stories followed by a creative activity. Ages 5+

Storytime

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Tuesdays, 10am

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Wednesdays, 10am

Saturdays, 10:30am

Naenae Hub & Library

Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10:30am

Moera Hub & Library

Wednesdays, 11am

War Memorial Library & Hub

Fridays & Saturdays, 11am

Koraunui Community Hub

Thursdays, 11am

A weekly half-hour of stories in the library for tamariki aged 2+

Māori Stories and Waiata

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Tuesday 7 March, 10:30am

Nau mai, haere mai! Learn basic te reo in our Māori stories and waiata session!

Te Pae Wānanga Discuss & Discover

Get together with other book lovers to discover new genres and authors, and maybe try something new!

Writers’ Table

War Memorial Library & Hub

Thursday 16 March, 5pm

Naenae Hub & Library

Saturdays, 2pm

A regular meeting of writers to share experiences and write in good company.

Beamaclub

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Thursday 16 March, 10am

Walter Nash Centre

Thursday 2 March, 10am

Join the Eastbourne team in watching Larry Crowne, a film featuring Tom Hanks and Julia Roberts, and the Walter Nash team for Hook, Line and Sinker, a feel-good indie feature shot at various Wellington locations. Beamafilm is a free movie streaming service available to everyone with a library card!

Senior Movie

Naenae Hub & Library

Friday 31 March, 10am

Book Group

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Thursday 9 March, 10:30am

Naenae Hub & Library

Thursday 9 March, 10:30am

Koraunui Community Hub

Monday 20 March, 6pm

Moera Hub & Library

Thursday 2 March, 10:30am

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Saturday 25 March, 11am

Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!

Book Talk

Koraunui Community Hub

Wednesday 1 March, 1:30pm

Library staff talk about new and interesting non-fiction.

Books on Wednesday

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Wednesday 1 March, 11am

Join special guest speaker Don McIlroy on a Spanish Wedding.

Picnic hotspots for you and your pals

Orongorongo Track Wainuiomata

Whether you're into a good ol' fashioned picnic or if you prefer a fish 'n' chips at the beach vibe, Hutt Valley has tons of perfect places for you and your pals to lay down the rug and enjoy.

Butterfly Creek Eastbourne

Days Bay Eastbourne @dd_dheeraj

Te Whiti Riser Lower Hutt @viewswhileriding

Kaitoke Regional Park Upper Hutt @ faizurashukor

Pencarrow Lighthouse Pencarrow Head @bethany.petrovich

Hutt River Trail Lilia Alexander

Whakapakari Tinana Get Active

Get active this summer with lots of Zumba, dancing, and pilates! There are even programmes for tamariki and those who would like some gentle exercise.

SAYGo (Steady As You Go)

& Ready. Steady. Balance.

Petone Hub & Library

Mondays, 11am

Walter Nash Centre

Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:30pm

Naenae Hub & Library

Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesdays, 11am-12pm

Thursdays, 1pm-2pm

War Memorial Library & Hub

Thursdays, 1pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Fridays, 11am-12pm

Sign up at library.huttcity.govt.nz.

A gentle, peer-led exercise programme, proven to increase balance, strength and mobility, prevent falls and provide a valued social connection for older adults. Koha for most sessions.

Dancing with Daikyn

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Wednesdays, 10:30am-11am

Come along and enjoy a fun-filled hour of dancing & singing with a smile at the Hub. For ages 2-5.

Play Group and Mini Movers

Koraunui Community Hub

Thursdays, 10am-11am

A playgroup with a mini movers session to support children under 5 and their whānau. Gold coin entry.

Local Walks

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Thursdays, 9am

Strength, Tone, Dance

Koraunui Community Hub

Thursdays, 6:45pm-7:30pm

A 45 minute fitness fun dance workout using light weights to strengthen and tone the whole body. Classes are only $5 casual or $50 for a 10-trip concession card.

Korikori Kids

Walter Nash Centre

Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9am-10:30am

$3 for one child and $1 per additional child. Suitable for ages 3-5.

Karate Dojo with Izzy Lewis

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm-7pm

Email izzynz@gmail.com for more info. First class is free.

Simplified Tai Chi and Qigong

Koraunui Community Hub

Fridays, 10:30am-11:30am

Enjoy the benefits that come from the gentle movements of Tai Chi.

Senior Table Tennis

Walter Nash Centre

Mondays & Fridays, 9:30am-12pm

$2 per session. Sessions will not be running over the school holidays.

Zumba

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm

Saturdays, 9:15am-10:15pm

$5 per class.

Te Pae Mātanga

Consult & Advise

We have a range of services available for free, including Justice of the Peace drop-in sessions and community law sessions.

Justice of the Peace Love Wainuiomata

Eastbourne Hub & Library

Saturday 4 March, 12pm-1pm

Walter Nash Centre

Tuesday 7 March, 1pm-2pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Thursdays, 2pm-3pm

War Memorial Library & Hub

Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm

Naenae Hub & Library

Wednesday 22 March, 1pm-2pm

Petone Hub & Library

Friday 31 March, 2pm-3pm

With members of the Hutt Valley & Districts Justices of the Peace Association.

Community Law

Naenae Hub & Library

Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub (by appointment only)

Walter Nash Centre

Tuesdays, 11am-12pm

Digital Support

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Fridays, 12:30pm-2pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Mondays & Tuesdays, 10am-12pm

Pop down to the hub and have a kōrero with Anaru about what is happening in Wainuiomata!

CV Cover Letter Drop-in

Koraunui Community Hub

Sundays, 2pm-4pm

Get some tips on how to write an effective CV & cover letter to get you an interview!

Wellington City Mission: Social Worker & Financial Mentoring Service

Koraunui Community Hub

Wednesdays, 1pm

Practical counselling and help for people accessing WINZ, IRD, ACC and other agencies etc.

Community Constable

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesdays, 10am-11am

Thursdays, 2pm-3pm

Plunket

Walter Nash Centre

Wednesday 8 March, 9am

Bookings required

Connected.govt.nz

War Memorial Library & Hub

Tuesday 7 March, 11am-12pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Tuesday 14 March, 11am-12pm

Walter Nash Centre

Tuesday 21 March, 11am-12pm

Connected was initially introduced in response to COVID-19, now it continues to provide support to employers and employees, jobseekers and students, helping them navigate the vast range of support and advice available.

Connected is a joint initiative involving many government agencies and coordinated by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD).

Head to Connected.govt.nz to discover how you can get connected with employment, education, training, business support or staff for your jobs.

You can also telephone 0800 264 737 or drop in to one of the library pop up desks for more information.

Wainuiomata Māori

Wardens

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Thursdays, 10am-12:30pm

Citizens Advice Bureau

Koraunui Community Hub

Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm

Wainuiomata Community Hub

By appointment

Revenue Department (IRD) Pop-up

Inland

Walter Nash Centre

Wednesday 8 March, 9:30am-3:30pm

Wainuiomata Building our Community Network

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Tuesday 14 March, 12:30pm

Catch up with your local Councillor

Walter Nash Centre

Tuesday 7 & 21 March, 10:30am

Wednesday 8 March, 10:30am

Wainuiomata Community Hub

Wednesday 8 March, 10:30am

Come and have a chat with your local councillor on anything to do with Council or Community.

Physiotherapist

Koraunui Community Hub

Wednesday 15 March, 12pm-4pm

Physiotherapy advice and referrals with a physiotherapist from Hutt Hospital, Te Whatu Ora.

Poutū-te-rangi March at a glance

Poutū-te-rangi March at a glance

Poutū-te-rangi March at a glance

Contact Us

huttcity.govt.nz

hutt.city/libraries

hutt.city/pools

dowse.org.nz

The Dowse Art Museum

45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt 04 570 6500

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub & Library

38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne 04 562 8042

Eastbourne Summer Pool

Marine Parade, Eastbourne 04 562 7582

Huia Pool + Fitness

Huia Street, Lower Hutt 04 570 6655

Te Kaunihera o Te Awa Kairangi

Hutt City Council

30 Laings Road, Lower Hutt 04 570 6666

Koraunui Stokes Valley Community

Hub & Library

186 Stokes Valley Road 04 562 9050

McKenzie Baths Summer Pool

79 Udy Street, Petone 04 568 6563

Moera Neighbourhood Hub & Library

107 Randwick Crescent, Moera 04 568 4720

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub & Library

Hillary Court, Naenae 04 567 2859

Petone Neighbourhood Library & Heritage Centre

7 Britannia Street, Petone 04 568 6253

Stokes Valley Pool + Fitness

Bowers Street, Stokes Valley 04 562 9030

Wainuiomata Community Hub

1A Queen Street, Wainuiomata 04 564 5822

Wainuiomata Summer Pool

Moohan Street, Wainuiomata 04 564 8780

Walter Nash Centre

Taine Street, Taita 04 560 1094

War Memorial Neighbourhood Library & Hub

2 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt 04 570 6633