What's On in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai | Hōngongoi July & Matariki Puanga

Matariki Puanga

Message from the Mayor

An important part of July is the Matariki Puanga celebrations. Our major Matariki Puanga event in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt will be taking place at Hilary Court in Naenae from 10am-4pm on Sunday 9 July. The celebration of the Māori New Year is a great opportunity for our community to come together. Make sure you check it out!

There are plenty of other opportunities to celebrate Matariki Puanga in the community this month so be sure to keep reading on to find out more.

The Unhinged Exhibition at the Dowse is worth checking out (and a perfect activity for a cold winter day). It displays the full Dowse art collection which has been accumulated over many many years - over 1,000 pieces of artwork! The exhibition closes on 13 August so take a look while you can.

For any sweet tooths out there, the Sweet As Hot Chocolate Challenge is taking place across Lower Hutt City Centre this month. It’s an awesome way to support your favourite cafes in the city and helps you keep warm too!

You may already know that I host regular community catch ups across the city, to listen to residents and follow up on their ideas or concerns. If you want to know where I’ll be next for a kōrero, be sure to check this booklet to see our schedule.

I look forward to seeing you out and about in our city while staying warm this month!

Barry

Kia ora koutou, welcome to the July edition of What’s On in Lower Hutt – it’s hard to believe we’ve crossed the halfway mark in 2023. With so much on, the first half of the year flew by.

Campbell

Mayor of Lower Hutt

Ngā Hua o Roto

Ngā Kaupapa Whakahira e Heke Mai Ana Announcements

Notice

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Winter Pool Maintainance

Stokes Valley Pool + Fitness

Until 2 July

Hydro Pool, Huia Pool

3-17 July

Main & Children’s Pool, Huia Pool

17-30 July

Our winter pool maintenance programme has started, meaning some staggered closures of pools and the gym in Stokes Valley.

Report a Problem

If you spot any issues or problems with any of our services, you can log a job using our online portal by going to hutt.city/rap.

Notice Notice

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Go to hutt.city/whatson to read this booklet online.

Closure Closure

Go to hutt.city/whatsonemail to sign up to get this booklet delivered to your email inbox at the start of every month.

Matariki Public Holiday

All sites will be closed on Friday 14 July for the Matariki public holiday, except for Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub, which will be open from 9am-3pm.

He Hua Pūharu Highlights

Unhinged: Opening the Door to the Dowse Collection

The Dowse Art Museum

Until 13 August 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.

Get in quick, the exhibition will be closing section by section from Sunday 2 July.

Sweet As Hot Chocolate Challenge

Lower Hutt City Centre

29 June - 16 July

19 Hutt Central cafés bring you their most fantastic hot chocolate creations for the annual Sweet As Hot Chocolate Challenge.

Check out sweetaschallenge.nz to peruse all of 2023’s hot chocolates, view allergy information, and vote for the best of 2023.

Connected.govt.nz

War Memorial Library

Tuesday 4 July, 11am-12pm

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 11 July, 11am-12pm

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 18 July, 11am-12pm

Connected is a joint initiative involving many government agencies and coordinated by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) connecting you to support for mahi and training.

Tau’a’alo: Sione Faletau

The Dowse Art Museum

Until 24 September 2023

Using audio from songs and recordings of environments to form digital kupesi or patterns, Faletau has created a unique Tongan visual vocabulary of time and space.

Sisterly: A. Lois White, Rosaleen Norton, Jen Alexandra

Catch up with Campbell

Janus Bakkerij, 700 High Street, Boulcott

Monday 10 July, 1:30pm-2:30pm

The Jolly Pub & Kitchen, 8 Evans Street, Stokes Valley

Tuesday 25 July, 10:30am-11:30am

Have an issue you’d like Mayor Campbell Barry to know about? Pop in for this group discussion!

Inland Revenue (IRD)

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 12 July, 9:30am-3pm

Staff from IRD will help you with income tax enquiries.

The Dowse Art Museum

Until 10 September 2023

The Witch of King’s Cross meets the Methodist of Mt Albert. Sisterly puts White and Norton’s work in conversation with contemporary artist Jen Alexandra, whose work forges a spiritual sisterhood between the three women.

Holiday Programme

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

3-17 July, 10:30am-12pm

Holiday programme for school aged children.

Moerā

Bricks & Pieces

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 3:15pm

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

Book Chat

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 6 July, 10:30am

Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!

Storytime

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 11am

A half-hour of stories specially for tamariki and their caregivers.

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Randwick Community Hall, Moerā

Tuesdays, 10am

Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpē and their caregivers.

Kids Creative Sessions

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

Fridays, 3:15pm-4:30pm

Explore a mix of art and craft activities!

Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Hutt Central

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

War Memorial Library

Mondays, 10am & 11am

Wednesdays, 2pm

Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpē and their caregivers.

Justice of the Peace

War Memorial Library

Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm

Lower Hutt Stitch Witches

War Memorial Library

Wednesday 12 July, 6:30pm

Sketch Club

War Memorial Library

Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

Improve your drawing skills in a fun and encouraging session.

Writers’ Table

War Memorial Library

Tuesday 18 July, 5pm

Meet other writers, share your experiences and write in good company.

Dungeons & Dragons

War Memorial Library

Thursday 20 July, 3:30pm-5pm

Create your own character and embark on a one-shot adventure with your fellow gamers.

Super Science!

War Memorial Library

Thursday 27 July, 3:45pm

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

Ukulele Jam

War Memorial Library

Wednesday 26 July, 4pm-5pm

Ready. Steady. Balance.

War Memorial Library

Thursdays, 1pm

A gentle, peer-led exercise programme for older adults.

Crafting Threads of Aroha

War Memorial Library

Saturday 15 July, 1pm-3pm

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

Storytime

War Memorial Library

Fridays & Saturdays, 11am

A half-hour of stories specially for tamariki and their caregivers.

Bricks & Pieces

War Memorial Library

Saturday 1 July, 2pm-4pm

Friday 21 July, 3:45pm

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

Sketch Club Social

War Memorial Library

Fridays, 10am-11am

Got time for a cuppa and a doodle? Come along for some creativity, companionship, and conversation.

Wellington Cup Stackers

War Memorial Library

Saturday 8 July, 3pm

Call Jo on 0276 370 472 or John on 0226 441 465 for more info.

Cuppa and Chat

War Memorial Library

Saturdays, 1pm-3pm

Ōkiwinui Eastbourne

0-2

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Mondays, 10am

Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpē and their caregivers.

Bricks & Pieces

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 3:15pm

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

Books on Wednesday

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 5 July, 11am

Storytime

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 10am

Saturdays, 10:30am

A half-hour of stories specially for tamariki and their caregivers.

All Ages

Family History Drop-in

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 20 July, 1pm

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

8-12

Inklings

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 20 July, 3:15pm

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

Discover Stories

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 6 July, 3:15pm

Enjoy stories followed by a fun creative activity.

Beamaclub

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 20 July, 10:30am

All Ages

Scrabble Club

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Fridays, 2pm-4pm

Scrabble keeps your mind nimble.

Saturday Book Chat

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Saturday 29 July, 11am

Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!

Justice of the Peace

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Saturday 1 July, 12pm-1pm

Eastbourne

Te Ngaengae Naenae

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Mondays, 10:30am

Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpē and their caregivers.

Ready. Steady. Balance.

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm

Increase balance, strength and mobility, all while having fun!

Book Group

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Monday 17 July, 1pm-2pm

Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!

Games On!

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Mondays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

From Nintendo Switch to board games, come along and join in on the fun!

Community Law

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm

Inklings

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 3:30pm

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

Storytime

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10:30am

A half-hour of stories specially for tamariki and their caregivers.

Justice of the Peace

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 26 July, 1pm-2pm

Colour and Chat

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Friday 28 July, 10am

Common Room

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5pm

Rangatahi space for Nintendo, challenges, art, crafts, games, discussion and much more.

Bricks & Pieces

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Fridays, 3:30pm

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

Artspot for Kids

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Thursdays, 3:30pm-5pm

Explore a mix of art and craft activities.

Writers’ Table

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Saturdays, 2pm

Meet other writers, share your experiences and write in good company.

Friday Feature

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Friday 7 & 21 July, 10am

Naenae

Pito-one Petone

Local and Family History

Heritage Centre, Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Open 7 days a week

Research your family and local history at our Heritage Centre. Talk to our friendly staff or email heritage@huttcity.govt.nz for research help.

Ready. Steady. Balance.

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Mondays, 11am-12pm

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

Senior Social Group

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Mondays, 12pm

0-2

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10:30am-11am

Time for Tea

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 11am-2pm

Family Storytime

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Saturdays, 2:30pm-3pm

Knitting Group

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Sundays, 1pm-2pm

Family History Drop-in

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 12 July, 11am-12:30pm

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

Colouring Group

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Sundays, 1pm-4pm

Justice of the Peace

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Friday 28 July, 2pm-3pm

Bricks & Pieces

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Sunday 30 July, 2pm

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

Sunday Fun Day

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Sundays, all day

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

Petone

Kōraunui Stokes Valley

Book Group

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Monday 10 July, 6pm-7pm

Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!

Hutt Valley Angling Club

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Monday 10 July, 7:15pm

Develop your fly-fishing skills. Learn how to cast, and the art of flyfishing and meet other anglers!

Citizens Advice Bureau

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm

Toy Library

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 9:30am-11:30am

Thursdays, 11:30am-12pm

Fridays, 4pm-5pm

Saturdays, 10am-12pm

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 10:30am

Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpē and their caregivers.

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.

SAYGo (Steady As You Go)

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 11am-12pm

Thursdays, 1pm-2pm

A gentle, peer-led exercise programme for older adults.

Catch Up with a Councillor

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 4 July, 10:30am-11:30am

A monthly opportunity to meet and chat.

Arohanui Strings

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3pm-5pm

Free violin lessons. Email admin@arohanuistrings.org

Inklings

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 25 July, 3pm

Karate Dojo with Izzy Lewis

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm-7pm

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

$5

Zumba

Tuesdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm

Saturdays, 9:15am-10:15am

Financial Advice

6-12 Stokes

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 10am-12pm

8-12 7+ Kōraunui | Stokes Valley

Free advice on budgeting, Kiwisaver, mortgages etc. from a qualified financial advisor.

Valley

Wellington City Mission: Social Worker & Financial Mentoring Service

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 1pm

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

Playgroup

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Thursdays, 10am-11am

A parent-led free play session to support children under 5 and their whānau.

Storytime

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Kid’s Creative Sessions

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm

Explore a mix of art and craft activities!

HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm

Short fast bursts of bodyweight exercises work with rest periods after to help improve your heart and lung capacity and increase your fitness levels.

Thursdays, 11am-11:30am

A half-hour of stories specially for tamariki and their caregivers.

Strength, Tone, Dance

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Thursdays, 7pm-7:45pm

A fun fitness and dance workout using light weights to strengthen and tone the whole body.

Craft Group

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Fridays, 10:30am-12pm

A friendly space for anyone to work on a craft project without the pressure to socialise.

Simplified Tai Chi and Qigong

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Fridays, 10:30am-11:30am

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

Spanish Classes

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Saturdays, 10am-11am & 11am-12pm

Learn to speak Spanish in a fun way. Please contact Maribel on 022 017 2797 or email her at incakiwi@gmail.com

Bricks & Pieces

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Saturdays, 2pm

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

Family History Drop-in

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Sundays, 2pm-3pm

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

Papercuts

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Saturdays, 2:30pm-4pm

A craft group for adults to explore arts & craft with paper.

CV Cover Letter Drop-in

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Sundays, 2pm-4pm

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

All Ages

Ukulele with DJ Pomare

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Saturdays, 1pm-2:30pm

Free ukulele sessions for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Taitā Taitā

3-5 $3

Korikori Kids

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

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

Fun, music and movement for tamariki under five.

Community Law

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 11am-12pm

Family History Drop-in

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 18 July, 1pm-2:30pm

Senior Table Tennis

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Mondays & Fridays, 9:30am-12pm

SAYGo (Steady As You Go)

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:30pm

Increase balance, strength and mobility, all while having fun!

Pilates

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Mondays, 7:15pm

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

After School Rangatahi Programme

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30pm

Justice of the Peace

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 4 July, 1pm-2pm

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

0-2

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 11am

Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpē and their caregivers.

Age Concern Community Connection

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 20 July, 2pm-3pm

Have a cuppa, chat and cake.

Zumba

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 6:30pm

Nash Knitters

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Fridays, 1:30pm-2:30pm

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

Catch up with your local Councillors

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 11 July, 10:30am-11:30am

Collage Club

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Sundays, 10am-12pm

Beamaclub

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 20 July, 10am

Join Walter Nash team for a movie streaming from Beamafilm.

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

Wainuiomata Wainuiomata

Love Wainuiomata

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Mondays & Tuesdays, 10am-12pm

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

Family History Drop-in

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Monday 3, 17 & 31 July, 11am-12:30pm

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

Storytime

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 10am

A half-hour of stories specially for tamariki and their caregivers.

Dance Fit

Wainuiomata Memorial Hall

Mondays & Tuesdays, 6pm-7pm

Wainuiomata

Spinners

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 10:30am-1pm

$5

Social Badminton

Wainuiomata Memorial Hall

Mondays, 7:15pm-9pm

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

Wainuiomata Building our Community Network

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 11 July, 12:30pm

Get on Board

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm

A range of board games along with giant chess play each week to see stays on top.

Toastmasters

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 7pm

Board in Wainuiomata

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

TiHei Rangatahi

10-14

Tuesdays, 5pm-8pm

Challenge friends or family at a wide range of board games!

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

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

A range of activities delivered by the kaimahi from Kōkiri Marae.

Community Law

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesdays, 11am-12pm

Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Pop-up

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 4 & 18 July, 10:30am

Sports Bank

Wainuiomata Community Centre

Thursdays, 9am-3pm

The aim of the Community Sports Bank Project is to reduce or eliminate the cost of equipment for those in need and increase sport participation.

Toy Library

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Thursdays, 10:30am-11:30am

Saturdays, 9:30am-10:30am

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.

Local Walks

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Thursdays, 9am

Artspot for Adults

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 12 & 26 July, 10:30am-12pm

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

Book Group

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 13 July, 10:30am

Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!

Justice of the Peace

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Thursdays, 2pm-3pm

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Thursdays, 10am

Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpē and their caregivers.

Ready. Steady. Balance.

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Fridays, 11am

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

Craft Group

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Thursdays, 1:30pm-4pm

A friendly space for anyone to work on a craft project without the pressure to socialise.

Community Market

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Saturday 29 July, 9am-3pm

Wainuiomata

Matariki Puanga

Kaupapa

ā-Mua ki Te Awa Kairangi

What’s On in Lower Hutt

Puanga

Kairangi ki Tai

Matariki Puanga

Why we celebrate

The celebration of Matariki, the Māori New Year, dates back over 700 years and is accompanied by long-established traditions. In Te Upoko o Te Ika (Wellington region), some mana whenua celebrate the rising of both Puanga and Matariki.

Puanga is a single whetū (star). While not part of the Matariki cluster, Puanga appears in the evening sky shortly before Matariki rises each year. Puanga rises higher in the sky than Matariki so it’s recognised by hapū and iwi that are unable to see Matariki from their location. Traditionally, the brightness and clarity of the stars are seen as an indicator of the favourability of conditions of the environment and the abundance of the harvest in the coming year.

Matariki Puanga celebrates our unique location in Te Upoko o Te Ika. The shape of the landscape means that in some areas only Puanga can be seen, like in Waiwhetū here in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt, home to Te Āti Awa ki te Upoko o te Ika a Māui. On the west coast in Porirua, within the boundaries of Ngāti Toa Rangatira, Matariki is clearly visible. And being a region surrounded by hills and mountain ranges, there are many vantage points where both are visible – here in Te Whanganui a Tara we have something special!

Matariki Puanga

Kai Arts & crafts Activities Performances

Hillary Court, Naenae | Sunday 9 July, 10am-4pm

We are excited to announce our major Matariki Puanga event in Te Awa Karangi ki Tai Lower Hutt will be a celebration at Hillary Court, Naenae, 10am-4pm on Sunday 9 July. This community-centred celebration will weave our city together through kai, workshops, games, a kids’ zone, local entertainment and more!

We’ll soon be announcing our special guest performers and a huge range of smaller community events to be held throughout the city next month. Keep an eye on hutt.city/Matarikipuanga or your local hub or library for details.

Kaupapa ā-Hapori From our communities

Matariki Wainuiomata

2023 - Ko Matariki rātou

ko Puanga: Te Waka a Rangi

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

12-15 July, all day

We’re bringing you a bigger and better Matariki celebration running over four days (because Wainuiomata deserves the best!).

Wednesday 12 July

A special day for our Kaumātua (elderly) with free pampering, kai cook-offs, Māorioke, dance fit, and plenty of games and entertainment!

Thursday 13 July

A special day all about our tamariki (children) with Kapahaka performances from local schools, arts and crafts, planting, plenty of games and entertainment to keep them busy all day.

Friday 14 July & Saturday 15 July

Come along for an all-day celebration with kai and food stalls!

Naenae Matariki Festival

Hillary Court, Naenae

8-14 July, all day

A community-led festival celebrating the rising of Puanga and Matariki, and the beginning of a new year in the maramataka (Māori lunar calendar). Check out fb.com/naenaeresidents for a programme of waiata, kōrero, kai and kōtahitanga (unity). Fun for the whole whānau!

Nga Whetū Hei Whai

To Pursue the Light

Wānanga Workshops

Coco Pop-up, Hillary Court, Naenae

21-22 July, 11am-3pm

We’re inviting the community to contribute to a large-scale artwork which will be woven into the fabric of the new Naenae Pool & Fitness Centre, opening in late 2024. Join us at wānanga/workshops in Naenae where you can weave stars, connect to the Million Stars to End Violence project and learn about the story of Te Ngaengae.

The resulting stars will be photographed and incorporated into a design feature of the new pool.

Matariki Kōrero

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 13 July, 11am-1pm

Share your Matariki Puanga experience with a free sausage sizzle and play time at the park.

Roopu Kaumātua

War Memorial Library

Tuesday 11 July, 10:30am

Don’t miss Hīkoikoi Kaumātua

Roopu as they celebrate Matariki Puanga with us.

Soup and Scone

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 5 July, 11am

Share a warm cup of soup with a scone while having a chat with our hub whānau.

Seed Swap

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

3-13 July, all day

Grow our gardens, swap seeds and share knowledge with neighbours.

Fly a kite for Puanga!

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 12 July, 10am

Join us for a community storytime event to celebrate Puanga! We will be sharing stories followed by a kite making activity, kindly sponsored by St Alban’s Church, Eastbourne.

Remembrance Wall

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

3-13 July, all day

Write a message to remember your loved ones and share your hopes for the Māori New Year.

Mahi Toi Get Creative

Sunday Funday

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Sunday 2 & 9 July, all day

Plant seed pots to grow your own kai and make your own taniwha puppet!

Lantern Making

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Monday 3 July, 10:30am

Create your own beautiful lantern to take home, inspired by the Matariki star cluster.

Mask Creation

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Monday 3 & 10 July, 3pm

Matariki Puanga inspired mask creation, and learnings on what the stars are and represent.

Waitā

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 5 July, 2pm

Help us fill our fishing net, create some cool kaimoana!

Matariki Macrame

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 6 July, 10am & 2pm

Come along and make a Matariki Puanga key ring, using the art of macrame.

Star Crafts at Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Tupu-ā-rangi

Thursday 6 July, 11am

Look forward to Matariki Puanga, as you join our feathered friends above, and create newspaper wings.

Tupu-ā-nuku

Thursday 13 July, 3pm

To celebrate the fertile earth that grows the harakeke and food in Aotearoa, come and join us in an interactive weaving session.

Hanga Whetū

Saturday 15 July, 1pm

Make your own constellation above, and create a hanging star mobile to celebrate Matariki Puanga.

Paper Weaving

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

10-13 July, all day

Come and make a placemat out of colour paper!

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 6 July, 2pm

Dive into the world of paper weaving by creating stunning woven art inspired by ngā whetū.

Mahi Toi Crafternoon

War Memorial Library

Tuesday 11 July, 3pm

Maungaraki Community Library

Thursday 13 July, 3:30pm

Make your own special whetū to take home.

Mahi Toi Get Creative cont.

Korowai o Hiwa-i-te-rangi War Memorial Library

10-15 July, all day

Help us create a colourful korowai adorned with your aspirations for the year ahead.

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Manu Tukutuku

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 11 July, 2pm

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 4 & 11 July, 2pm

Craft and decorate your own vibrant manu tukutuku (kite).

Hiwa-i-te-rangi Craft

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 12 July, 2pm

Craft your own stars and make a wish for the year to come!

Matariki Star Wall

Hanging

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 13 July, 10am

Take home a Matariki cluster.

Poi Making

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 13 July, 2pm

Come along and make your very own poi to take home!

Hanga Whetū

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub & Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

3-13 July, all day

Let’s light up our neighbourhood with beautiful stars for Matariki.

Wā Tiaki Tamariki

Nurture our children

Wā Tiaki Pēpi

Baby Bounce & Rhyme

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Monday 3 & 10 July, 10:30am

War Memorial Library

Monday 3 & 10 July, 10am & 11am

Wednesday 5 July, 2pm

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 4 & 11 July, 10:30am

Friday 7 July, 10:30am

Saturday 8 & 15 July, 10:30am

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 6 & 13 July, 10am

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Monday 10 July, 10am

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 11 July, 10am

Wiggle and rhyme in te reo!

Special Storytime with

Whaea Moira

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 5 July, 11am

Teddy Bear’s Picnic

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Sunday 16 July, 5pm-6pm

Bring your favourite teddy down a Matariki Puanga themed storytime and to share some kai.

Pakiwaitara Storytime

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 4 & 11 July, 10am

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 5 & 12 July, 10:30am

Saturday 8 July, 10:30am

War Memorial Library

Friday 7 July, 11am

Saturday 8 & 15 July, 11am

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 11 July, 11am

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 12 July, 11am

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 12 July, 10am

Saturday 15 July, 10:30am

Join us for a special Matariki Puanga themed storytime!

Taiao Safari

War Memorial Library

Thursday 6 July, 11am

The stars Tupu-ā-rangi and Tupuā-nuku will guide us on a nature safari through stories, songs, and games!

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Whakangahau Be entertained

Whānau Challenge

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Friday 7 July, 2pm

We have a bunch of different and fun themed challenges for the whole whānau to participate in.

Scavenger Hunt

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

3-16 July, all day

Find the clues, fill in the answers, and learn about Matariki as you go.

War Memorial Library

3-15 July, all day

What do the stars in Matariki symbolise? Complete our scavenger hunt to find out!

Matariki Movie Session

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Thursday 20 July, 10am

Join us to watch Te Hono ki Aoteaora, a documentary.

Matariki Movie

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Monday 3 July, 2pm

Monday 10 July, 10:30am

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Saturday 8 July, 1pm

Whānau Movie Night

War Memorial Library

Wednesday 12 July, 6pm

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Kēmu Māori

War Memorial Library

Monday 10 July, 2pm

Saturday 15 July, 2pm

Bring your friends or make some new ones at our Māori board game afternoons. Featuring Tākaro, Taniwha and Ladders, and many more!

Bring your dinner and the whānau along for a special Hunt for the Wilderpeople screening (provided by Kanopy).

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Bricks & Pieces

War Memorial Library

Tuesday 4 July, 3pm

Thursday 13 July, 11am

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 12 July, 3pm-4:30pm

Pūtaiao Ngahau

The world of science

Te Mana o te Taiao

Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 11 July, 10am & 2pm

Find out how to take photos of the environment and gather resources to make a mara kai for Matariki.

Tāwhirimātea Exploring Wind and Rain

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

Wednesday 12 July, 11am

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Ururangi’s Science

War Memorial Library

Thursday 13 July, 3pm

Join us to learn about aerodynamics and why we fly kites for Matariki Puanga.

Explore the science behind the wind and rain through stories and science. Ko

Wai Ōku Tūpuna?

Who are my ancestors?

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Tuesday 18 July, 1pm-3pm

Discover your roots and trace the branches of your family tree in our interactive session, as we explore and celebrate your family’s unique history together.

Whakapakari Tinana Get Active

Ready Steady Balance

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

Friday 7 July, 11am

Join us for gentle moves and meditiation using the sounds Ngā Atua.

Contact Us

hutt.city/libraries

hutt.city/pools

dowse.org.nz

The Dowse Art Museum 45 Laings Road, Lower Hutt 04 570 6500

Te Pātaka Kōrero o Ōkiwinui

Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne 04 562 8042

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

Te Pātaka Kōrero o Kōraunui

Kōraunui Stokes Valley

Neighbourhood Hub

186 Stokes Valley Road 04 562 9050

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Maungaraki Community Library

137 Dowse Drive, Maungaraki 028 2550 3219

Te Pātaka Kōrero o Moerā

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub

107 Randwick Crescent, Moerā 04 568 4720

Te Pātaka Kōrero o Te Ngaengae

Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

Hillary Court, Naenae 04 567 2859

Te Pātaka Kōrero o Pito-One

Petone Neighbourhood Hub

7 Britannia Street, Petone 04 568 6253

Stokes Valley Pool + Fitness

Bowers Street, Stokes Valley 04 562 9030

Te Pātaka Kōrero o Wainuiomata

Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub

1A Queen Street, Wainuiomata 04 564 5822

Te Pātaka Kōrero o Taitā

Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub

Taine Street, Taitā 04 560 1094

Te Pātaka Kōrero o Te Tatau ki te Maramatanga | War Memorial

Library Neighbourhood Hub

2 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt 04 570 6633