on what's
May 2022
at your Neighbourhood Hubs
Find out what's happening across Te Awa Kairangi!
Art Spot for Kids
Discover: Stories
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm
Eastbourne Library Thursday 5 May, 3:15pm
Create beautiful and interesting masterpieces! All materials provided. For ages 5+.
Enjoy stories followed by a creative activity. Ages 5+.
Bricks & Pieces Eastbourne Library Tuesdays, 3pm Moera Library Wednesday 18 May, 3pm-4:30pm Naenae Pop-up Library, Treadwell Street Hall Fridays, 3:45pm Saturdays, 11am War Memorial Library Friday 20 May, 3:45pm-4:45pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Saturdays & Sundays, by request Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the Library! Ages 5+
Bricks and Pieces Drop-in War Memorial Library Saturday 7 May, 2pm-4pm
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 Week: Drawing Tips with Roimata Wainuiomata Community Hub Saturday 7 May, 12pm-2pm Pop into the library and share your ideas on why young people's voices matter and should be heard. The hub is a safe and welcoming space, and we’d love to hear your feedback! Join local Wainuiomata High School student, Roimata, as she gives her time to draw self-portraits and give handy tips on how to start drawing.
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.
Inklings Naenae Pop-up Library, Treadwell Street Hall Tuesdays, 3:45pm Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 3pm-4pm Eastbourne Library Thursday 19 May, 3:45pm A fun group for tamariki aged 8-12 who love stories. Explore books, play games, and get creative!
Family Fun Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, 3pm-4:30pm Welcome to Family Fun, where you can bring your whānau and have some creative fun!
Improve your drawing skills by practicing quick sketching techniques in a friendly, fun and encouraging after-school art programme 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.
Youth Zone ages 12 - 16 Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm Come and hang out, play sports, and chat, with kai!
We are thrilled to be bringing Symphony in the Hutt back for the 5th year running. The amazingly talented Orchestra Wellington will be joined by the incredible Signature Choir Wellington, along with local Kapa Haka groups, Arohanui Strings and much, much more! Conducted by the brilliant Brent Stewart. It's totally free, just turn up on the night - 7pm at Walter Nash Centre, Taita. Come along and bring the whole whānau for magical experience for all ages!
Board in Wainui
Scrabble Club
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm
Eastbourne Library Fridays, 2pm-4pm
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.
War Memorial Library Friday 13 May, 1:30pm
Game Changers CoCo Pop Up, Naenae Sundays, 1pm-5pm Board games, card games and RPGs! Bookings required - meetup.com/ wellingtonOnBoard
Stokes Valley Seniors Friendship Group Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 4 May, 10am A monthly social group with interesting speakers, morning tea and time for a chat. $3 per meeting.
Scrabble keeps your mind nimble. Come along and play with others in the Library! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Social Scrabble Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm Meet in our café and find a new challenger!
Scooteroos Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 31 May, 1pm-3pm Support and friendship group for locals experiencing mobility challenges.
SeniorNet Social Morning War Memorial Library Friday 27 May, 10am
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Storytime
Eastbourne Library Mondays, 10am
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am
War Memorial Library Mondays, 10am & 11am Wednesdays, 2:15pm
Eastbourne Library Wednesdays, 10am Saturdays, 10:30am
Naenae Pop-up Library, Treadwell Street Hall Mondays, 10:30am
Naenae Pop-up Library, Treadwell Street Hall Wednesdays, 10:30am
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am Saturdays, 2pm
Moera Library Wednesdays, 11am
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.
Spanish Playgroup Koraunui Community Hub Friday 6 & 20 May, 10:30am-11:15am Join us for singing, reading books, and exposing our little children to the Spanish language!
Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 11am War Memorial Library Fridays, 10:30am Saturdays, 11am NEW A weekly half hour of stories in the Library for tamariki aged 2+.
Saturday Stories Naenae Pop-up Library, Treadwell Street Hall Saturdays, 10:30am
May the Fourth be With You
Stokes Valley Toy Library
Naenae Pop-up Library, Treadwell Street Hall Wednesday 4 May, 3:45pm
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 11am-11:30am Thursdays, 11:30am-12pm Fridays, 4pm-6pm Saturdays, 11am-1pm
Celebrate May the Fourth with Star Wars stories, paper crafts and fun with Lego ®.
Dancing with Daikyn Wainuiomata Community Hub Wednesdays, 10am-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.
Awhi mai, Awhi atu Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 9:30am-12:30pm A free, fun, and educational playgroup for tamariki under 5.
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. Reserve and pick up items whenever the Wainuiomata Community Hub is open.
Community Yoga
Whanau 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 session that combines a fun dance workout using light weights to strengthen and tone the whole body, while dancing to keep it fun and exciting. Classes are only $5 casual or $50 for a 10-trip concession card. 1kg weights are available but are limited, so come early to grab one.
Karate Dojo with Izzy Lewis Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm-7pm Email izzynz@gmail.com for more info. First class is free.
SAYGo (Steady As You Go) / Ready. Steady. Balance. Petone Library Mondays, 11am Walter Nash Centre Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:30pm Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 11am-12pm Thursdays, 1pm-2pm
Simplified Tai Chi and Qigong Koraunui Community Hub Fridays, 10:30am-11:30am
Enliven Tai Chi Koraunui Community Hub Mondays, 9:30am-10:30am $5 per class. Contact Sharyn for more infortmation on 04 4394967
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.
Senior Table Tennis Walter Nash Centre Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am-12pm $2 per session.
Social Table Tennis Koraunui Community Hub Please call 562 8042 to book.
eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines, all in one app! All you need is your library card! Download the Libby app, visit epukapuka.com, or ask staff how to get started.
Wainuiomata Spinners
Ukulele with DJ Pomare
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 24 May, 10:30am-1pm
Koraunui Community Hub Saturdays, 1pm-2:30pm
Join the spinners to learn how wool is made into clothing!
Creative Sessions Koraunui Community Hub Sundays, 2pm-4pm Bring along whatever you are working on, or let us encourage you to try something new!
Craft Group Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm-4pm Bring along your knitting, sewing or crocheting and have fun in a welcoming group.
Artspot for Adults Wainuiomata Community Hub Wednesdays 4 & 18 May, 10:30am-12pm Creative art & craft activities for adults. All abilities welcome.
Community Waiata, Karanga & Whaikorero Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, 6pm-7pm Join Mama Mate for waiata!
NZ Music Month Storytime Eastbourne Library Wednesday 11 May, 10am Moera Library Wednesday 18 May, 11am A fun, musical storytime to celebrate NZ Music Month.
Arohanui Strings Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays & Fridays, 3pm-5pm Free violin lessons. Ages 6-12. Email: admin@arohanuistrings.org
Book Group
Book Talk
Koraunui Community Hub Monday 16 May, 6pm
Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 4 May, 1:30pm
Eastbourne Library Wednesday 4 May, 11am
Library staff talk about the latest non-fiction. Everyone welcome!
Petone Library Wednesday 18 May, 1:30pm
Book Chat
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursday 12 May, 10:30am Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!
Eastbourne Library Saturday 28 May, 11am Moera Library Thursday 5 May, 10:30am
Writers' Table War Memorial Library Thursday 19 May, 5pm A regular meeting of writers who share experiences and write in good company.
Beamaclub Eastbourne Library Thursday 19 May, 10:30am Join us to for a screening of the film Quartet, featuring Maggie Smith.
Real time, real person, real help with your schoolwork. Visit anyquestions.govt.nz between 1pm-6pm weekdays
Citizens Advice Bureau
Justices of the Peace
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30am
Eastbourne Library Saturday 7 May, 12pm-1pm
Addiction Counselling
Walter Nash Centre Monday 2 May, 1pm-2pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub By appointment only.
Naenae Library Wednesday 25 May, 1pm-2pm
Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) counselling with Te Paepae Arahi. Contact 564 5262 for an appointment.
Petone Library Friday 27 May, 2pm-3pm
Family Law Wainuiomata Community Hub By appointment only. Free family law advice. To book an appointment contact 564 5262.
Hutt Valley Angling Club Koraunui Community Hub Monday 9 May, 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!
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm-3pm War Memorial Library Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm With members of the Hutt Valley & Districts Justices of the Peace Association.
Visual Support Group Wainuiomata Community Hub Monday 2 May, 11am-12pm A support group for people who are blind or have low vision.
Kianga Ora Drop-in Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 10am-11am
Family History Drop-in Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 10 May, 1pm-2:30pm Eastbourne Library Thursday 19 May, 1pm A hands-on session with our Family History Specialist.
Minecraft Pop-in and Play Moera Community Library Wednesday 25 May, 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!
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.
New Zealand Sign Language Taster Class War Memorial Library Tuesday 10 May, 12pm Every year, Deaf Aotearoa celebrates and promotes New Zealand Sign Language during NZSL Week by providing FREE 45-minute NZSL Taster Classes around the country. See the rest of our NZ Sign Language week offerings, visit library.huttcity.govt.nz
Spanish Classes 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 To book a place, please contact Mirabel on 0220172797 or email incakiwi@gmail.com
Community Clinic
Catch Up with Councillor Keri
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursday 26 May, 2pm-3pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 24 May, 11am-12pm
Opportunity for residents to raise issues, concerns, and ideas with the Wainuiomata Community Board.
Bring your questions, issues, views, and ideas to a casual discussion group with Keri.
Wellington City Mission: Social Worker & Financial Mentoring Service
Naomi Shaw City Wide Councillor
Koraunui Community Hub Wednesdays, 1pm Practical counselling and help for people accessing WINZ, IRD, ACC and other agencies etc.
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursday 19 May, 10:30am-12pm
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesday 3 May, 10:30am-11:30am Walter Nash Centre Monday 9 May, 2:30pm
Naenae Library Refurbishment Work
The temporary pop-up library is now open in the Treadwell Street Hall, as we work to refurbish the Naenae Library.
The refurbishment includes: wiring and electrical new windows painting Once work is complete Naenae Library will be available for the community to hire out after hours. For more information visit hutt.city/refurbishment
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 Library Hillary Court, 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 Red. For up-to-date information we recommend you phone to confirm if an event/programme is running.
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