June 2022
on what's
at your Neighbourhood Hubs
Puanga ki Matariki
Let’s celebrate!
Puanga ki Matariki
Let’s celebrate! All events are free. Visit hutt.city/matariki
Celebrate
Craft
Documentary Screening
Matariki Craft: Origami Stars 09 June, 3:15pm Moera Library
08 June, 3pm Walter Nash Centre
Games Day
10 June, 11am War Memorial Library
Matariki Craft: Poi Making 14 June, 3:15pm Moera Library
Naenae Market
Matariki Craft: Stars 15 June, 3:30pm War Memorial Library
Matariki Baby Bounce
Kid’s Creative Matariki Session 15 & 22 June, 2:30pm Koraunui Community Hub
18 & 25 June, all day 20 June, 10:30am Naenae Pop-up Library
Inklings: Matariki
21 June, 3pm Koraunui Community Hub
Puanga ki Matariki 26 June, 12pm-6pm Lower Hutt Event Centre and Dowse Square
Whānau Lantern Making 18 June, 11:30am The Dowse Art Museum Rangatahi Afterschool Programme: Craft Making 21 June, 3:30pm Walter Nash Centre Matariki Craft 22 June, 3:30pm Walter Nash Centre
Listen
Learn
Matariki Storytime
Āio ki te mahara o Matariki 2022 - He waiata he kōrero he wheako
15 June, 11am Moera Library
17 June, 10:30am War Memorial Library
11 June, 11am Eastbourne Library
18 & 25 June, 11am War Memorial Library
21 June, 5pm War Memorial Library
21 June, 11am Walter Nash Centre
Rāranga Workshop
22 June, 10.30am Petone Library
13 June, 10am Moera Library
22 June, 10.30am Naenae Pop-up Library
Mapping your Whakapapa with Ancestry.com
23 June, 11am Koraunui Community Hub
21 June, 1pm Walter Nash Centre
Adult Matariki Storytime
Scavenger Hunts
08 June, 1:30pm Petone Library
01-30 June, all day Walter Nash Centre
Matariki Storytelling
04-25 June, all day Koraunui Community Hub
07 June, 10:30am Wainuiomata Community Hub 16 June, 1:30pm Petone Library
Twilight Matariki Storytime 23 June, 5pm Walter Nash Centre 23 June, 6pm Eastbourne Library
Interactive Matariki Display 01-30 June, all day Naenae Town Centre
Dance Xtreme Hip Hop with John 23 June, 3pm Koraunui Community Hub
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Storytime
Eastbourne Library Mondays, 10am
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am
War Memorial Library Mondays, 10am & 11am Wednesdays, 2:15pm
Walter Nash Centre Tuesdays, 11am
Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Mondays, 10:30am Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am Saturdays, 2pm Petone 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, especially for your pēpi aged 0-2 years.
Awhi mai, Awhi atu Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm A free, fun, and educational playgroup for tamariki under 5.
Eastbourne Library Wednesdays, 10am Saturdays, 10:30am Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Wednesdays, 10:30am Saturdays, 10:30am Moera Library Wednesdays, 11am Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 11am War Memorial Library Fridays, 10:30am Saturdays, 11am A weekly half hour of stories in the Library for tamariki aged 2+.
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.
KoriKori Kids
Stokes Valley Toy Library
Walter Nash Centre Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 9am-10:30am
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 11am-11:30am Thursdays, 11:30am-12pm Fridays, 4pm-6pm Saturdays, 11am-1pm
Sessions begin Monday 13 June. $3 for one child and $1 for additional children. Suitable for ages 3-5.
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.
Transition to Kura Koraunui Community Hub Tuesday 14 & 28 June, 9:30am An informal workshop that looks at ways children's learning might be enhanced and supported as they move into primary school.
Discover a large range of toys that meet the developmental needs of children aged from 0-8 years old. To hire toys, you need to sign up and become a member.
Wainuiomata Toy Library Wainuiomata Community Hub Wednesdays, 11am-12pm Saturdays, 2pm-3pm Save money, storage space and the environment. Toys are best suited for ages 0-6. To hire toys, you need to sign up and become a member.
Spanish Playgroup Koraunui Community Hub Friday 3 & 17 June, 9:30am Join us for singing, reading books, and exposing our little children to the Spanish language! Koha.
Bricks & Pieces
Art Spot for Kids
Eastbourne Library Tuesdays, 3pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm
Moera Library Wednesday 20 June, 3pm-4:30pm Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Fridays, 3:45pm Saturdays, 11am War Memorial Library Saturday 4 June, 2pm-4pm Friday 17 June, 3:45pm-4:45pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Saturdays & Sundays, by request Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the Library! Ages 5+
Inklings Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Tuesdays, 3:45pm Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 3pm-4pm Eastbourne Library Thursday 16 June, 3:45pm A fun group for tamariki aged 8-12 who love stories. Explore books, play games, and get creative!
Create beautiful and interesting masterpieces! All materials provided. For ages 5+.
Code Club Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm A fun coding club for tamariki to help develop their digital skills. Suitable for kids aged 9-12 with limited or no experience coding.
Kids Creative Sessions Koraunui Community Hub Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm Explore a mix of art and craft activities! For ages 5-16 years old.
Youth Zone ages 12 - 16 Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm Come and hang out, play sports, and chat, with kai!
TiHei Rangatahi
Sketch Club
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, 3:30pm-5pm
War Memorial Library Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Hono mai for a range of activities delivered by the awesome kaimahi from Kokiri Marae. For ages 10-14.
Family Fun Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, 3pm-4:30pm Bring your whānau and get crafty!
Discover: Stories Eastbourne Library Thursday 2 June, 3:15pm
Improve your drawing skills in a friendly, fun and encouraging session for ages 10-16. Beginners welcome!
Board Games and Puzzles Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 3pm-4:30pm Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Wednesdays, 3:45pm Challenge a friend or family member at a wide range of board games! For the whole whānau.
Enjoy stories followed by a creative activity. Ages 5+.
Minecraft Pop-in and Play Moera Library Wednesday 29 June, 3pm-4:30pm Would you like to try Minecraft or are you already an experienced gamer? Join us for world building fun on the last Wednesday of the month!
Real time, real person, real help. Visit anyquestions.govt.nz between 1pm-6pm on weekdays.
Community Yoga
Whānau Ora Dance Fit
Koraunui Community Hub Mondays, 6pm
Koraunui Community Hub Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 7pm-8:30pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays 6pm-7pm
Hutt Rec Grandstand (Long Room) Thursdays, 5:30pm Beginner friendly yoga. Mats provided ($5 per class).
Pilates Walter Nash Centre Mondays, 7:15pm-8.15pm Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 6pm-7pm Low impact exercise to strengthen muscles and improve posture and flexibility. $5 per class.
Zumba Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 6:45pm-7:45pm Saturdays, 9:15am-10:15pm Walter Nash Centre Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm $5 per class
A free and active hour of fun!
SToneD (Strength, Tone, Dance) Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 7.30pm A 45min 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.
All locations will be closed on Monday 6 June (Queens Birthday) Friday 24 June (Matariki)
SAYGo (Steady As You Go) / Ready. Steady. Balance. Petone Library Mondays, 11am Walter Nash Centre Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:30pm Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 11am-12pm Thursdays, 1pm-2pm The Dowse Art Museum Tuesdays, 10:30am Wainuiomata Community Hub Fridays, 11am Online, Wednesdays, 9:30am 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.
Social Table Tennis Koraunui Community Hub Please call 562 8042 to book.
Simplified Tai Chi and Qigong Koraunui Community Hub Fridays, 10:30am-11:30am Enjoy the benifits that come from the gentle movements of Tai Chi.
Enliven Tai Chi Koraunui Community Hub Mondays, 9:30am-10:30am $5 per class. Contact Sharyn for more infortmation on 04 4394967
Senior Table Tennis Walter Nash Centre Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am-12pm $2 per session.
Karate Dojo with Izzy Lewis Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm-7pm. Email izzynz@gmail.com for more info. First class is free
Schools Pride Week
Ukulele with DJ Pomare
Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Monday 13 June, 3pm-5:30pm
Koraunui Community Hub Saturday 4, 11 & 18, 1pm-2:30pm
We're kicking off Schools Pride Week with an afternoon of fun for ages 10 and up! Join us for rainbow colouring, games, and Lego challenges. Check out our great range of books and eBooks- talk to us about joining the library if you don't have a card.
Reimaginings Exhibition War Memorial Library Opening Event: Thursday 16 June, 5pm Floor Talk: Wednesday 22 June, 7pm Run by the Victoria University of Wellington School of Architecture and our own Council Urban Development team, the exhibition will showcase assessment work created by students consisting of panels of their housing design ideas for the RiverLink project.
Stokeswood Resthome Saturday 25 June, 1pm-2:30pm Fun, free ukelele sessons for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Community Waiata, Karanga & Whaikorero Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, 6pm-7pm Join Mama Mate for waiata!
Arohanui Strings Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays & Fridays, 3pm-5pm Free violin lessons. Ages 6-12. Email: admin@arohanuistrings.org
Adult Music CD Removal Please note, our adult music CD collection will no longer be available after the end of June 2022. This is due to a decline in use, as customers move to other formats, such as Alexander Street, which is available on library.huttcity.govt.nz
Book Group
Book Talk
Koraunui Community Hub Monday 20 June, 6pm
Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 1 June, 1:30pm
Eastbourne Library Wednesday 1 June, 11am
Library staff talk about the latest non-fiction. Everyone welcome!
Petone Library Wednesday 15 June, 1:30pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursday 9 June, 10:30am Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!
Family History Drop-in Wainuiomata Community Hub Monday 13 June, 10:30am-12pm Eastbourne Library Thursday 16 June, 1pm
Writers' Table
Walter Nash Centre Wednesday 15 June, 1pm-2:30pm
War Memorial Library Thursday 16 June, 5pm
A hands-on session with our Family History Specialist.
Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Saturday 4 & 18 June, 2pm-3pm A regular meeting of writers to share experiences and write in good company.
Book Chat Eastbourne Library Saturday 25 June, 11am Moera Library Thursday 2 June, 10:30am
Local and Family History Petone Library 7 days a week Research local and family history at our Heritage Centre with our family history and heritage specialists - just drop in or book a research session by contacting heritage@huttcity.govt.nz
World Wide Knit in Public Day War Memorial Library Saturday 11 June, 10am-3pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Saturday 11 June, 10am-2pm Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Saturday 11 June, 1pm-4pm Walter Nash Centre Sunday 12 June, 10am-11:30am Grab your knitting, crochet, or craft bag and join us in celebrating Knit in Public Day! Some sites will be holding a yarn swap or other special events, so get in contact with your closest library to see what's on!
Craft and Chat Group Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm-4pm Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Fridays, 2pm Bring along your knitting or crocheting and have fun in a welcoming group.
Wainuiomata Spinners Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 7 & 21 June, 10:30am-1pm Join the spinners to learn how wool is made into clothing!
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!
Creative Sessions Koraunui Community Hub Sundays, 2pm-4pm Bring along whatever you are working on, or let us encourage you to try something new!
Artspot for Adults Wainuiomata Community Hub Wednesdays 1, 5 & 29 June 10:30am-12pm Creative art & craft activities for adults. All abilities welcome.
Community Clinic Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursday 30 June, 2pm-3pm Opportunity for residents to raise issues, concerns, and ideas with the Wainuiomata Community Board.
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.
Financial Advice Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Free advice on budgeting, refinancing, Kiwisaver, etc, from a qualified financial advisor.
Catch Up with Councillor Keri Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 21 June, 11am-12pm Bring your questions, issues, views, and ideas to a casual discussion group with Keri.
Addiction Counselling Wainuiomata Community Hub By appointment only. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) counselling with Te Paepae Arahi. Contact 564 5262 for an appointment.
Citizens Advice Bureau Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30am
Healthy in the Hutt Walter Nash Centre Saturday 11 June, 10am-1pm Free blood pressure checks, health information, community information and lunch. Open to all.
Spanish Classes
Justices of the Peace
Koraunui Community Hub Saturdays from 30 April-9 July Beginners 1, 11am Beginners 2, 12pm Tuesdays from 3 May-5 July Beginners 1, 6pm Pre-intermediate, 12pm
Eastbourne Library Saturday 4 May, 12pm-1pm
To book a place, please contact Mirabel on 0220172797 or email incakiwi@gmail.com
Family Law
Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Wednesday 22 June, 1pm-2pm Petone Library Friday 24 June, 2pm-3pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm-3pm War Memorial Library Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub By appointment only.
With members of the Hutt Valley & Districts Justices of the Peace Association.
Free family law advice. To book an appointment contact 564 5262.
Community Law
Connected.govt.nz
Walter Nash Centre Tuesdays 11am-12pm
Walter Nash Centre Tuesday 28 June, 10:30am-12pm Connected offer advice on work, study and training. They help with connections to employment, education and training advice and support available from government agencies.
Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm
Naomi Shaw City Wide Councillor Koraunui Community Hub Tuesday 14 June, 10:30am-11:30am
Board in Wainui
Scrabble Club
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm
Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm
A free, welcoming, and family friendly group for anyone wanting to play board and card games. Games are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Eastbourne Library Fridays, 2pm-4pm
Stokes Valley Seniors Friendship Group
Scrabble keeps your mind nimble. Come along and play with others in the Library! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 1 June, 10am
War Memorial Library Friday 10 June, 1pm This session will be using Kupu Tupu, a te reo Māori version of Scrabble
A monthly social group with interesting speakers, morning tea and time for a chat. $3 per meeting.
Senior Social Group
Hutt Valley Angling Club
Lydia Wiles from Age Concern is starting a new monthly get together! Join us for afternoon tea and a chat.
Koraunui Community Hub Monday 13 June, 7:15pm Develop your flyfishing skills! We will teach you how to cast, guide you in the art of fly fishing, and introduce you to other anglers!
Koraunui Community Hub Thursday 9 June, 2pm
Scooteroos Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 28 June, 1pm-3pm Support and friendship group for locals experiencing mobility challenges.
Locations
For more information on locations including opening hours:
library.huttcity.govt.nz/locations 04 570 6633 Eastbourne Library 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne P: 04 562 8042 Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub 186 Stokes Valley Road P: 04 562 9050 E: ksv.hub@huttcity.govt.nz Moera Library 107 Randwick Crescent, Moera P: 04 568 4720 Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall, Naenae P: 04 567 2859
libraries@huttcity.govt.nz Petone Library & Heritage Centre 7 Britannia Street, Petone P: 04 568 6253 E: petone.library@huttcity.govt.nz Walter Nash Centre Taine Street, Taita P: 04 560 1094 E: walternashcentre@huttcity.govt.nz Wainuiomata Community Hub 1A Queen Street, Wainuiomata P: 04 564 5822 E: wainuiomata.hub@huttcity.govt.nz War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive, Hutt Central P: 04 570 6633
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This guide was correct at time of printing. Most of our regular events continue to run at Orange. For up-to-date information we recommend you phone to confirm if an event/programme is running.
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