Message from the Mayor
welcome to the September
September 11-17 is Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, where we get to celebrate te reo Māori as one of Aotearoa’s official languages. We’re running a lot of programmes in our Neighbourhood Hubs, including performances, kai, waiata, and games, that will immerse you in the language. Head over to your local Neighbourhood Hub, or turn over this booklet, to see what’s on offer.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori isn’t the only language we are celebrating this month. September also marks Uike Lea Faka-Tonga – Tonga Language Week and Chinese Language Week. Take a look at the rest of this booklet to see how we are recognising these languages at our Neighbourhood Hubs.
If you’re wanting to check out our local art scene, The Dowse Art Museum is hosting the Living in Colour gathering. This event aims to spread love, raise awareness, and foster a sense of belonging for our LGBTQIA+, Takatāpui, and MVPFAFF whānau and allies. Read more about it in the ‘Highlights’ section of this booklet.
Meanwhile, our Creative Communities Scheme Fund opens on September 14, supporting local groups and people wanting to start a project with an arts or cultural focus. Our Community Arts and Culture Advisor is available to meet with you to discuss the eligibility criteria, registration process, and how to apply. Go to the Hutt City Council website if you feel you meet the criteria for this fund.
I hope you all enjoy the first month of spring and take full advantage of the great community events we have on!
Campbell Barrycampbell.barry@huttcity.govt.nz
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ora koutou,
edition of What’s On in Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We’re heading into spring and we’re bringing you a big month of arts and culture to keep you busy.
Mayor of Lower Hutt
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Creative Communities Scheme Fund
Opens 14 September
Are you wanting to start a project with an arts or cultural focus?
Go to hutt.city/artsfund to find out more and how to apply.
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Programmes at the Dowse Art Museum
From hands-on workshops to thought-provoking talks and tours, head over to fb.com/thedowse to keep up to date with programmes and events running at the Dowse.
Funding
Community Engagement Fund
Opens 1 September
This fund supports local activities and events that directly benefit Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt communities.
Go to hutt.city/commfund to find out more and how to apply.
He Hua Pūharu Highlights
Living in Colour
The Dowse Art Museum
Saturday 16 September, 5:30pm-8:30pm
An inclusive and empowering gathering that aims to spread love, raise awareness, and foster a sense of belonging for our LGBTQIA+/Takatāpui/MVPFAFF whānau and allies.
Prepare to be immersed in a kaleidoscope of colours with activities to delight your senses from entertainment, health information and testing, free kai, and much more.
Fire and Emergency NZ
Safety Demo
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Saturday 30 September, 11am-3pm
Join Fire and Emergency NZ and our local fire brigades for an activity day based around fire awareness.
Chinese Language Week
War Memorial Library
Wednesday 20 September, 3:30pm
Celebrate with Chinese calligraphy and paper crafts!
Uike Lea Faka-Tonga
Tonga Language Week at Naenae Neighbourhood
Hub
Baby Bounce
Monday 4 September, 10:30am
Storytime
Wednesday 6 September, 10:30am
Celebrate Uike Lea Faka-Tonga with the Naenae team!
$10/$7 Under 3: free
Wellington Brick Show
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Saturday 16 September, 9am-5pm
Sunday 17 September, 9am-4pm
Presented by WELL-LUG, the Wellington Lego User Group, this is New Zealand’s only Brick Convention, featuring displays of amazing Lego creations from some of the best builders.
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Māori Language Week
Every year in September, we celebrate Aotearoa New Zealand’s first language with Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week).
In 1972, a group of language champions, including Ngā Tamatoa, Victoria University’s Te Reo Māori Society, and Te Huinga Rangatahi presented a petition to parliament from over 30,000 New Zealanders asking the government to teach Māori language in schools.
A Māori Language Day introduced that year became Māori Language Week in 1975.
In 1982, Māori language champions marched to parliament again, calling for te reo to be made an official language in its own land.
In the same year, the first ever Kōhanga Reo was opened in Wainuiomata. Located in Pukeatua, Te Kōhanga Reo was intended to stop the decline of people
speaking te reo Māori by creating an environment for tamariki and pēpi to be immersed in their language and culture.
Nga Kaiwhakapūmau i te Reo (Wellington Board of Māori Language) took a claim to the Waitangi Tribunal in 1985 that asserted that te reo was a taonga that the Crown was obliged to protect under the Treaty of Waitangi.
In 1987, te reo Māori was declared an official language of New Zealand.
We celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori every year with programmes such as Wā Tiaki Pēpi, Kapa Haka, Tākaro, and of course the Māori Moment. So, head to your local Neighbourhood Hub to check out what is on offer this year for Te Wiki o te Reo Māori!
The Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori logo
The Kia kaha te reo Māori logo, often used in Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, was created by Te Taura Whiri i Te Reo Māori (The Māori Language Commission). It is a contemporary interpretation of the heitiki, representing strength, leadership, nurture, and Aotearoatanga. The tongue represents the elements of revitalisation: status, critical awareness, acquisition, use, and corpus.
The colours used in the arero represent the rākau used in teaching the Ataarangi method, familiar now to decades of school children and adults.
Te Wā Tuku Reo Māori Language Moment
14 Mahuru | September, 12pm
Te Wā Tuku Reo in Te Awa
Kairangi ki Tai
Dowse Square, Laings Road, Lower Hutt
Enjoy delicious fry bread and a hot drink, and watch a special performance from Te Whānau
Tahi kapa haka roopu and Te Ara
Whānui Kura Kaupapa Māori o Ngā
Kōhanga Reo o Te Awa Kairangi to celebrate Te Wā Tuku Reo | The Māori Moment.
Kanikani Mai, Do the Mihi & Get the Treats
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Have a boogie to some upbeat and funky songs in Te Reo Māori and get a treat (hint- it’s delicious and deep fried)!
Māori Moment
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Waiata in Te Whare
Pukapuka
War Memorial Library
Warm up with a hot drink from 11:30am, then help us celebrate with waiata. Bring your own ukulele if you have one!
Māori Movement, Waiata & Kai
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Come and join us for a hour of entertainment, including singing, dancing, and kai!
Kupu Tupu and other
Māori games
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Board Games
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Kaupapa Motuhake Mā te Rā | Key events
11 Mahuru | September
3pm | Crafternoon
War Memorial Library
Craft your own poi and learn a simple song to use them with!
12 Mahuru | September
3pm | Māra Kai Kaitiaki
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Help create and design a kaitiaki for our Kai Māra!
10am | Wā Tiaki Pēpi
Moerā Neighbourhood Hub
A special Te Reo version of Baby Bounce & Rhyme.
13 Mahuru | September
All ages
0-2 10am | Muritai School
Kapa Haka
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Join us for a special performance from Muritai School Kapa Haka.
8-12
3:30pm | Inklings
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Explore books, play games, and get creative!
3:30pm | Crafternoon
Maungaraki Community Library
Craft your own poi and learn a simple song to use them with!
To see the full range of events head to hutt.city/tewiki
14 Mahuru | September
5+
3:30pm | Art Spot
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Favourite kupu sticker and magnet making.
16 Mahuru | September
2pm | Tākaro Time
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Get active with dodgeball, basketball and more!
17 Mahuru | September
All day | Sunday Fun Day
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Join us for poi making!
15 Mahuru | September
All ages
3pm | Karaoke in the Nui
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Waiata, kai and crafts. Come and sing your heart out!
3pm | Māra Kai Kaitiaki
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Help create and design a kaitiaki for our Kai Māra!
International Dot Day
All ages
Dot Day Celebration
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Friday 15 September, 2pm-4pm
Saturday 16 September, 2pm-4pm
Come in and create your own dazzlebugs with Vera to celebrate International Dot Day!
All ages
Dot Day Creativity
International Dot Day is a global celebration of creativity, courage, and collaboration. It is named for the classic Peter H. Reynolds storybook, The Dot, which tells the story of a girl who begins a journey of self-discovery after she is challenged to “make her mark.”
All ages
Mural
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
18-23 September, all day
Join us in celebrating creativity and collaboration by making your mark on our dot day mural!
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Saturday 23 September, 10am-2pm
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Saturday 23 September, 2pm-4pm
Drop in and celebrate creativity by making some circle art for our dotty exhibition.
All ages
Dot Day during the School Holidays
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
All day during school holidays
Grow our Dot Day dotty art exhibition with your own creation.
Ngā Hararei ā-kura School Holidays
Playdough
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 25 September, 10am
Monday 2 October, 10am
Push Play
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
25-27 & 29 September, 11am-1pm 2-4 & 6 October, 11am-1pm
Push play and spring into action with a game of b-ball.
Quiz Time!
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 25 September, 2pm
Join us for some competitive fun and show off your general knowledge skills.
Grow a Zine!
War Memorial Library
Tuesday 26 September, 10am-4pm
Maungaraki Community Library
Wednesday 27 September, 3pm
Grow your Ball Skills
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 25 September, 9am-5pm
Monday 2 October, 9am-5pm
Come along with family and friends and try our wicked ball challenges!
Write, draw, or cut and stick to make your own unique zine. You bring the ideas, we provide everything else.
Bagels and Buns
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesday 26 September, 2pm
Learn how to make your own bagels and buns.
Bricks and Pieces
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesday 26 September, 11am-1pm
Come and build a LEGO® creation.
Whats Cooking? Spring into Healthy Kai
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 28 September & 5 October, 10:30am-1:30pm
Spring in and learn basic healthy cooking skills. Contact the hub to register. Spaces are limited.
Hungry Caterpillars
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesday 27 September, 2pm
Grow your own microgreens.
Things that Grow!
War Memorial Library
Thursday 28 September, 3:30pm
Smash Booking
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesday 27 September, 10am
Wednesday 4 October, 10am
Fill a blank book by gluing, drawing, and painting using the resources around you.
Streetball
Speldhurst Basketball Court, Stokes Valley
Wednesday 27 September, 2pm
Bring your friends and whānau to play some basketball with DD.
Newspaper, soap, dishwash liquid… what do these things have in common? You can make them grow! Learn how in this hour of stories and hands-on activities.
Pizza Making
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 28 September, 10am & 2pm
Make a yummy pizza with Naydene to take home for a special lunch.
Grow Crystals
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Friday 29 September, 10am
Have you always wanted to know how to grow some crystals to decorate your room? Come down and have a go.
Manu Bomb Competition
Stokes Valley Pool + Fitness
Friday 29 September, 2pm
Have an afternoon at the pools and see who can make the biggest manu bomb (dive bomb).
Sprout Heads
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Friday 29 September, 2pm-3pm
Come in and make sprout head people. Take them home and watch the sprouts grow.
Family Diamond Painting
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Sunday 1 October, 10am
Work together as teams to fill out a diamond art painting.
All ages
Sunday Fun Day:
Blossom Time
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Sunday 1 October, all day
Make blossoms to add to our tree!
Paint Plant Pots
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesday 4 October, 2pm
Paint your own plant pot!
ages
Sunday Fun Day:
Flower Garden
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Sunday 8 October, all day
Craft some flowers for our garden art display.
Holiday Brick Challenge
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Every day, 2pm-3pm
Grow our massive Lego creation: can we use up every brick in our box by the end of the school holidays?
Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai
Hutt Central
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
War Memorial Library
Mondays, 10am & 11am
Wednesdays, 2pm
Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpi and their caregivers.
Writers’ Table
War Memorial Library
Tuesday 19 September, 5pm
Meet other writers, share your experiences and write in good company.
Sketch Club
War Memorial Library
Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Improve your drawing skills in a fun and encouraging session. This only runs during the school term.
Connected.govt.nz
War Memorial Library
Tuesday 5 September, 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.
Law for Lunch
War Memorial Library
Tuesdays, 12pm
Join us for a range of free talks covering topics such as Māori land, ACC, and immigration and tenancy law.
To see the topics for each session, head to fb.com/huttcitylibraries
Roopu Kaumatua
War Memorial Library
Wednesday 13 September, 11am
Don’t miss the Hīkoikoi Kaumatua Roopu as they celebate their joy in te reo with us through waiata and kōrero.
Justice of the Peace
War Memorial Library
Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm
With members of the Hutt Valley & Districts Justices of the Peace Association.
Lower Hutt Stitch Witches
War Memorial Library
Wednesday 13 September, 6:30pm
Dungeons & Dragons
War Memorial Library
Wednesday 20 September, 3:30pm-5pm
Ukulele Jam
War Memorial Library
Wednesday 27 September, 4pm
Create your own character and embark on a one-shot adventure with your fellow gamers.
Ready. Steady. Balance.
War Memorial Library
Thursdays, 1pm
A gentle, peer-led exercise programme for older adults.
Super Science!
War Memorial Library
Thursday 7 & 21 September, 3:45pm
A range of mixed science activities for whānau to have fun and learn.
Storytime
2-5
War Memorial Library
Fridays & Saturdays, 11am
A half-hour of stories specially for tamariki and their caregivers.
Chess Meeting - Junior
War Memorial Library
Fridays, 4pm-5pm
Play against like-minded people or start to learn the game of kings.
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.
Chess Meeting
War Memorial Library
Fridays, 5pm-6pm
Play against like-minded people or start to learn the game of kings.
Seedling Swap
War Memorial Library
Saturday 7 October, 10am-4pm
Bring any seeds, seedlings, plants, or garden equipment you have spare to swap!
Craft Queens
War Memorial Library
Saturday 9 & 23 September, 1pm
Get crafty with this friendly fortnightly group.
Saturday Social
War Memorial Library
Saturdays, 1pm-3pm
Bricks & Pieces
War Memorial Library
Saturday 2 September, 2pm-4pm
Friday 18 September, 3:45pm
Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the library!
Hutt Valley Horticultural Society 120th Spring Show
Lower Hutt Event Centre
Saturday 9 September, 12pm-4pm
Sunday 10 September, 10am-3:30pm
This event features several displays of spring flowers, floral art, bonsai, and carnivorous plants, and plant sellers, including long-term HVHS members Emilia
Crafting Threads of Aroha
War Memorial Library
Saturday 16 September, 1pm-3pm
Come along to knit and crochet products made by locals, for locals.
Hrstich and Leony Reid, Bloom in Beautiful, Cacti and Succulent Society, Rose Society, Begonia Society, Orchid Society, and Predator Free, and is co-hosted with the Wellington Bonsai Club and the Wellington Regional Floral Art Society.
Ōkiwinui Eastbourne
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Mondays, 10am
Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpi and their caregivers.
Storytime
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 10am
Saturdays, 10:30am
A half-hour of stories specially for tamariki 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 6 September, 11am
Inklings
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 21 September 3:15pm
A fun group for tamariki who love stories. Explore books, play games, and get creative!
18+
Movie of the Month
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 21 September, 10:30am
Join us to watch Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time, an immersive dive into the author’s life and work.
Scrabble Club
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Fridays, 2pm-4pm
Scrabble keeps your mind nimble.
Eastbourne
18+
Family History Drop-in
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 21 September, 1pm
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Zine
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 14 September, all day
Join us in collaborating on our new monthly community zine. Create a page to add to the zine, then we will collate and bind them into a monthly issue available to read within the library.
18+
Saturday Book Chat
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Saturday 30 September, 11am
Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!
Justice of the Peace
Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Saturday 2 September, 12pm-1pm
With members of the Hutt Valley & Districts Justices of the Peace Association.
Maungaraki Maungaraki
Bricks & Pieces
Maungaraki Community Library
Tuesdays, 3:30pm
Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the library!
Board Games
Maungaraki Community Library
Wednesdays, 3:30pm
Gather your friends and whānau and try out some of our board games!
Moerā Moerā
Bricks & Pieces
Moerā Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 28 September, 3:15pm
Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the library!
Book Chat
Moerā Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 7 September, 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
Moerā Community Hall, Moerā
Tuesdays, 10am
Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpi and their caregivers.
Kids’ Creative Sessions
Moerā Neighbourhood Hub
Friday 1 September, 3:15pm-4:30pm
Explore a mix of art and craft activities!
Te Ngaengae Naenae
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Mondays, 10:30am
Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpi and their caregivers.
Book Group
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 18 September, 1pm-2pm
Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!
Te Wao: Rangatahi Space
Te Wao, Treadwell Street, Naenae
Monday-Friday, 3pm-6pm
A free space for intermediate & college-aged rangatahi to learn new skills and connect.
Games On!
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Mondays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
From Nintendo Switch to board games, come join in on the fun!
Ready. Steady. Balance.
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm
Increase balance, strength and mobility, all while having fun!
Community Law
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm
8-12
Inklings
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 3:30pm
A fun group for tamariki who love stories. Explore books, play games, and get creative!
18+
Midweek Movie
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 10am-12pm
Join us for a free film screening.
2-5
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 27 September, 1pm-2pm
With members of the Hutt Valley & Districts Justices of the Peace Association.
15-18
Te Wao: Senior’s Day
Te Wao, Treadwell Street, Naenae
Thursdays, 3pm-6pm
A free space for Year 11, 12 and 13 students to hang out, connect, and study.
Common Room
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 3:30pm-5pm
Rangatahi space for Nintendo, challenges, art, crafts, games, discussion and much more.
Artspot for Kids
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Thursdays, 3:30pm-5pm
Explore a mix of art and craft activities.
Ngā Whetū Hei Whai Weaving workshop
Te Wao, Treadwell Street, Naenae
Thursday 14 September, 3pm-6pm
Wednesday 20 September, 3pm-6pm
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesday 12 & 26 September, 2pm-4pm
Wānanga and weave a whetū for an artwork in the new Naenae Pool and Fitness Centre.
Artspot for Adults
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Fridays, 10am-12pm
Creative art and craft activities for adults. Materials are supplied and all abilities are welcome.
Writers’ Table
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Saturdays, 2pm
Meet other writers, share your experiences and write in company.
Bricks & Pieces
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Fridays, 3:30pm
Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the library!
18+
Writers’ Table: Author Talk
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Saturday 9 September, 2pm
Join special guest, Denika Mead, author of the Royal Orchid series and The Last Kingdom, who will talk about her books and her process.
Pito-one Petone
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
Time for Tea
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 11am-2pm
0-2
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10:30am-11am
Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpi and their caregivers.
Family Storytime
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Saturdays, 2:30pm-3pm
Justice of the Peace
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Friday 29 September, 2pm-3pm
Knitting Group
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Sundays, 1pm-2pm
Sunday Fun Day
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Sundays, all day
Join us for lots of fun with crafts, LEGO®, games and more!
Colouring Group
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Sundays, 1pm-4pm
Bricks & Pieces
Petone Neighbourhood Hub
Sunday 24 September, 2pm
Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the library!
Kōraunui Stokes Valley
Book Group
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 18 September, 6pm-7pm
Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!
Citizens Advice Bureau
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm
Toy Library
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 11am-11:30am
Thursdays, 11:30am-12pm
Fridays, 4pm-5pm
Saturdays, 10am-12pm & 2pm-4pm
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.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 10:30am
Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpi and their caregivers.
SAYGo (Steady As You Go)
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 11am-12pm
Thursdays, 1pm-2pm
A gentle, peer-led exercise programme for older adults.
Hutt Valley Angling Club
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 11 September, 7:15pm
Learn how to cast and the art of fly-fishing while meeting other anglers!
Catch Up with a Councillor
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesday 5 September, 10:30am
An opportunity to meet and chat.
Inklings
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesday 5 & 19 September, 3:30pm
Karate Dojo with Izzy Lewis
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm-7pm
Email izzynz@gmail.com for more info. First class is free.
Arohanui Strings
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3pm-5pm
Free violin lessons. Email admin@arohanuistrings.org
Zumba
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm
Saturdays, 9:15am-10:15am
Financial Advice
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Free advice on budgeting, Kiwisaver, mortgages etc. from a qualified financial advisor.
Spanish Classes
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 6pm & 7pm
Saturdays, 10am & 11am
Learn to speak Spanish in a fun way. Please contact Maribel on 022 017 2797 or email her at incakiwi@gmail.com
8-12 7+ Kōraunui | Stokes Valley
$5 18+ Stokes 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.
Neighbourhood Support
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Thursdays, 9:30am-12:30pm
A nationwide community-led movement that brings people and neighbourhoods together to create safe, resilient, and connected communities.
HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training)
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
Short, fast, bursts of bodyweight exercises with rest periods to help improve heart and lung capacity and increase fitness levels.
Storytime
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
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
Playgroup
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Thursdays, 10am-11am
A parent-led play session for children under 5 and their whānau.
A fun fitness and dance workout using light weights to strengthen and tone the whole body.
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.
All ages
Ukulele with DJ Pomare
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Saturday 2, 9, 16 & 30 September, 1pm-2:30pm
Free ukulele sessions for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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!
Family History Drop-in
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Sundays, 2pm-3pm
Drop-in session for research assistance with both family and local history.
Papercuts
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Saturdays, 2:30pm-4pm
A craft group for adults to explore arts & craft with paper.
Digitising Stokes Valley’s Past
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Every day, all day
Do you have any hidden gems hiding away? Maybe you have photos of residents or places around Stokes Valley?
Board Gaming Night
Kōraunui Neighbourhood Hub
Saturdays, 5pm-9pm
Come down, meet new people and enjoy a variety of games. Games are provided but you can also bring your own.
Drop off any photos or documents you have found, and we can digitize them for you for free.
Taitā Taitā
$3
Korikori Kids
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 9am-10:30am
Fun, music and movement for tamariki under five.
Senior Table Tennis
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Mondays & Fridays, 9:30am-12pm
Pilates
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Mondays, 7:15pm
SAYGo (Steady As You Go)
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:30pm
A gentle, peer-led exercise programme for older adults.
Storytime
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 11am
A half-hour of stories specially for tamariki and their caregivers.
2-5
Storytime
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 11am
A half-hour of stories specially for tamariki and their caregivers.
Community Law
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 11am-12pm
After School Rangatahi Programme
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:30pm
Catch Up with a Councillor
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesday 12 September, 10:30am
An opportunity to meet and chat.
Family History Drop-in
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesday 19 September, 1pm
A hands-on family history session with help. Join us for tea, coffee and chat.
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 11am
Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpi and their caregivers.
Beamaclub
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 7 September, 10am
Justice of the Peace
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesday 5 September, 1pm-2pm
With members of the Hutt Valley & Districts Justices of the Peace Association.
Connected.govt.nz
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 21 September, 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.
Age Concern Community Connection
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 21 September, 2pm-3pm
Join staff from Age Concern for afternoon tea and a special speaker from WellAble. All welcome or call 04 499 6646 for details.
Zumba
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 6:30pm
Nash Knitters
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Fridays, 1pm-2:30pm
Bring your own knitting project, or help us work on our yarn bombing in the library. Beginners welcome!
Collage Club
Walter Nash Neighbourhood Hub
Sundays, 10am-12pm
Have a go at making a collage! Some materials supplied.
Wainuiomata Wainuiomata
Coming soon
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!
Rangatahi Programme
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Mondays, 5:30pm-8:30pm
A range of rangatahi programmes are coming soon!
Family History Drop-in
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Monday 11 & 25 September, 11am
A hands-on family history help session. Join us for cuppa as we discover more about our families.
Wainuiomata Spinners
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesday 12 & 26 September, 10:30am-1pm
Join the spinners to learn how wool is made into clothing!
Dance Fit
Wainuiomata Memorial Hall
Mondays & Tuesdays, 6pm-7pm
Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Pop-up
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 10:30am
$5
Social Badminton
Wainuiomata Memorial Hall
Mondays, 7:15pm-9pm
Wainuiomata Building our Community Network
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesday 12 September, 12:30pm
50+ Gold coin
SAYGo (Steady As You Go)
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 11am-12pm
A gentle, peer-led exercise programme for older adults.
Board in Wainuiomata
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 5pm-8pm
Challenge friends or family at a wide range of board games!
TiHei Rangatahi
10-14
Arohanui Strings
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:30pm-5pm
A range of activities delivered by the kaimahi from Kōkiri Marae.
Get on Board
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Pop-Up Wednesdays
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm
Pop down and see what’s popping.
Wednesdays, 3pm-5pm
Free violin lessons. Email admin@arohanuistrings.org
Toastmasters
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 7pm
Community Law
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 11am-12pm
Neighbourhood Support
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 10am-12pm
Toy Library
Wainuiomata Memorial Hall
Thursdays, 10:30am-11:30am
Saturdays, 9:30am-10:30am
Wainui Hub Seniors
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesdays, 10:30am-1pm
Come join us for a cuppa, kai, and each other’s company! Socialise, play board games, and maybe even have a go at karaoke!
Artspot for Adults
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Wednesday 6 & 20 September, 10:30am-12pm
Creative art & craft activities for adults. All abilities welcome.
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.
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
Book Group
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 14 September, 10:30am
Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Thursdays, 10am
Songs and rhymes, specially for pēpi and their caregivers.
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.
Active Play & Healthy Kai
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Fridays, 3pm-4:30pm
Sports, dance and kai!
Justice of the Peace
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Thursdays, 2pm-3pm
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.
Community Market
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Saturday 30 September, 9am-3pm
Storytime
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Fridays, 3pm
A half-hour of stories specially for tamariki and their caregivers.
NZ Heart Foundation
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Thursday 14 September, 11am-1pm
Grey Power
Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub
Friday 29 September, 11am-12pm
Free blood pressure and heart checks.
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
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
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