August 2022
on what's
at your Neighbourhood Hubs
Family History Month Cook Islands Language Week
Family History Month
Family History Month is a time to reflect on our roots and celebrate our unique histories and identities.
Family History - Help with Research Petone Library Saturday 6 August 11am-1pm & 3pm-5pm A hands on research help session with our family history specialist, Tricia Meehan.
Findmypast Workshop & Genealogy help session
Family History Drop-In Wainuiomata Community Hub Monday 8 & 22 August, 10:30am War Memorial Library Wednesday 10 August, 6pm Walter Nash Centre Tuesday 16 August, 1pm Eastbourne Library Thursday 18 August, 1pm A hands on help session with an overview of some of the resources available through Hutt City Libraries with our family history specialist, Tricia.
Local and Family History
Petone Library Wednesday 3 August, 11am
Petone Library 7 days a week
Explore the genealogy database Findmypast with our Family History Specialist, Tricia for a brief talk, followed by a hands-on workshop.
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
Where, When, What and Why? Hutt Valley Society of Genealogists Meeting Masonic Centre 65 Udy Street, Petone Thursday 18 August, 7pm A regular monthly meeting where members present findings on their own family history.
Family History Talk with Irena Lowe Petone Library Saturday 6 August, 1:30pm-2:30pm Join Irena Lowe for a talk on finding Polish roots for New Zealanders descended from WW2 immigrants, followed by a hands on research help session with our family history specialist, Tricia Meehan.
Who Do You Think You Are? Who Do You Think They Were? Back to Basics Workshop Porirua Performing Arts Studio, Pataka, corner of Norrie St & Parumoana St, Porirua Saturday 20 August, 10am-3pm Join the NZ Society of Genealogists for their regional event, Who Do You Think You Are? Who Do You Think They Were? a family history workshop. Key speakers are Steve Watters from Te Ara, Joan McCracken from National Library NZ, and Helen Hawkins from the Jillet Family of Titahi Bay. There will be a panel discussion on the best programs to use to store your family tree. $5 entry fee.
Healthier Homes with Greg Street War Memorial Library Wednesday 26 August, 6pm Learn about improvements around housing performance over time and join a Q&A discussion on ‘making the best with what you’ve got’.
Crafting Threads of Aroha War Memorial Library Saturday 20 August, 1pm-3pm Come along every third Saturday of the month to create knitted and crochet products made by locals for locals, and then donated to charities.
Te Omanga Hospice: The Last Sound Board
Lower Hutt Community Choir
Naenae Hub & Library Monday 8 - Monday 15 August
War Memorial Library Saturday 27 August, 12pm
Easstbourne Library Monday 15 - Monday 22 August
The Hutt Valley Community Choir is a vibrant community of people to participate in the joy of singing and learning music from around the world.
War Memorial Library Monday 22 - Saturday 27 August
Free RATs and face masks available from: Eastbourne Community Library 38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne War Memorial Library 2 Queens Drive, Lower Hutt Naenae Neighbourhood Hub & Library Hillary Court, Naenae Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub 186 Stokes Valley Road, Stokes Valley Petone Community Library 7A Britannia Street, Petone Walter Nash Centre Taine Street, Taita Wainuiomata Community Hub Queen Street, Wainuiomata Moera Community Library 107 Randwick Crescent, Moera
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 Hub & Library Mondays, 10:30am
Eastbourne Library Wednesdays, 10am Saturdays, 10:30am
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am
Naenae Hub & Library Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10:30am
Petone Library Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10:30am
Moera Library Wednesdays, 11am
Walter Nash Centre Wednesdays, 11am Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 10am 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.
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
$3 for one child and $1 for additional children. Suitable for ages 3-5. Sessions start in Term 3.
Dancing with Daikyn Wainuiomata Community Hub Wednesdays, 10:30am 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 9 & 23 August, 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.
Build a Poem at Petone Library Petone Library | Monday 15 - Wednesday 31 August Words, words, everywhere, nor any a thought to think. We supply the words and you bring the ideas to Petone Library's poetry board.
Poetry Day Storytime Eastbourne Library | Friday 26 August, 3:15pm-4pm Join us for a special storytime to celebrate the wonders of rhyme and verse! For ages 5 and up.
Poetry Day Fun Watler Nash Centre | Friday 26 August, 3:30pm Create haikus out of the box and draw pictures inspired by a selection of poetry. You can also create and leaf some poems on our Poetree!
Real time, real person, real help. Visit anyquestions.govt.nz between 1pm-6pm weekdays.
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Te Reo Māori Kūki ‘Airani Cook Islands Language Week
This year’s theme for ‘Epetoma o te reo Māori Kūki ‘Āirani – Cook Islands Language Week is ‘Ātuitui’ia au ki te Oneone o tōku ‘Ui Tupuna which means, connect me to the soil of my ancestors.
National Library Pasifika Presentation Walter Nash Centre | Friday 19 August, 4pm-5pm Join Senior Public Programmes Specialist Richard Busby, Senior Learning Facilitator Anna Tiaki, and Pacific Research Librarian Suliana Vea for for a presentaion on how the National Library celebrating cultural identity and prioritising the conservation of Pasifika taonga.
Cook Islands Baby Bounce and Rhyme Naenae Hub & Library | Monday 1 August, 10:30am Sing songs and rhymes in in celeration of Cook Islands Language Week, especially for your pēpe aged 0-2 years and their caregiver.
Cook Islands Crafts Naenae Hub & Library | Tuesday 2 August, 3:45pm Learn some Te Au Kara (colours) and make a beautiful flower garland.
Cook Island Storytime Naenae Hub & Library | Wednesday 3 August, 10:30am A Cook Islands Maori themed Preschool Storytime with special guests The Mamas. The Mamas will be running crafts until 2pm.
PACIFIC LANGUAGE
WEEKS
Ātuitui’ia au ki te Oneone o tōku ‘Ui Tupuna C O N N E C T M E TO T H E S O I L S O F M Y A N C E S TO R S.
Bricks & Pieces
Art Spot for Kids
Eastbourne Library Tuesdays, 3pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm
Moera Library Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm
Create beautiful and interesting masterpieces! All materials provided. For ages 5+.
Naenae Hub & Library Fridays, 3:45pm Saturdays, 11am War Memorial Library Saturday 6 August, 2pm-4pm Friday 19 August, 3:45pm-4:45pm Petone Library Sunday 28 August, 2pm
Code Club Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the Library! Ages 5+
A fun coding club for tamariki to help develop their digital skills. Suitable for kids aged 9-12 with limited or no experience coding.
Collage Club
Inklings
Walter Nash Centre Sundays, 10am-12pm Have a go making a bookmark or card using collage! Some materials will be supplied.
Science Fun Wainuiomata Community Hub Wednesday, 3pm-4pm Science fun mixed with mayhem!
Naenae Hub & Library Tuesdays, 3:45pm Eastbourne Library Thursday 18 August, 3:45pm A fun group for tamariki aged 8-12 who love stories. Explore books, play games, and get creative!
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-4pm Bring your whānau and get crafty!
Discover: Stories Eastbourne Library Thursday 4 August, 3:15pm Enjoy stories followed by a creative activity. Ages 5+.
Youth Zone ages 12 - 16 Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm Come and hang out, play sports, and chat, with kai!
Improve your drawing skills in a friendly, fun and encouraging session for ages 10-16. Beginners welcome!
Minecraft Pop-in and Play Moera Library Wednesday 24 August, 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!
Kids Creative Sessions Koraunui Community Hub Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm Moera Library Friday 5 August, 3:15pm-4:30pm Explore a mix of art and craft activities! For ages 5-16 years old.
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
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.
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.
Simplified Tai Chi and Qigong
Petone Library Mondays, 11am
Koraunui Community Hub Fridays, 10:30am-11:30am
Walter Nash Centre Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:30pm
Enjoy the benifits that come from the gentle movements of Tai Chi.
Naenae Hub & Library 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.
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 & Fridays 9.:30am-12pm $2 per session. Sessions will not be running over the school holidays.
Social Table Tennis Koraunui Community Hub Please call 562 8042 to book.
Wainuiomata Spinners
Ukulele with DJ Pomare
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 2, 16 & 30 August 10:30am-1pm
Koraunui Community Hub Saturday 6, 13 & 20 August 1pm-2:30pm
Join the spinners to learn how wool is made into clothing!
Fun, free ukelele sessons for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Nash Knitters Walter Nash Centre Fridays, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Community Waiata, Karanga & Whaikorero
Bring your own knitting project, or help us work on our yarn bombing in the library. Beginners are welcome!
Join Mama Mate for waiata!
Artspot for Adults Wainuiomata Community Hub Wednesdays 10 & 24 August 10:30am-12pm Creative art & craft activities for adults. All abilities welcome.
Craft Group Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, 6pm-7pm
Arohanui Strings Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays & Fridays, 3pm-5pm Free violin lessons. Ages 6-12. Email: admin@arohanuistrings.org
Creative Sessions Koraunui Community Hub Sundays, 2pm-4pm Bring along whatever you are working on, or let us encourage you to try something new!
Book Group
Book Talk
Moera Library Thursday 4 August, 10:30am
Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 3 August, 1:30pm
Koraunui Community Hub Monday 15 August, 6pm
Library staff talk about the latest non-fiction. Everyone welcome!
Eastbourne Library Wednesday 3 August, 11am Saturday 27 August, 11am Petone Library Wednesday 17 August, 1:30pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursday 11 August, 10:30am Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!
Writers' Table War Memorial Library Thursday 18 August, 5pm Naenae Library Saturday 6 & 20 August, 2pm-3pm A regular meeting of writers to share experiences and write in good company.
Beamaclub Eastbourne Library Thursday 18 August, 10:30am Join us to for a screening of the film Toast.
Seniors Movie Session Walter Nash Centre Thursday 4 August, 10am We will be showing the film Runaway Millionaires, a NZ crime/thriller drama based on the true story of Kara Hurring and Leo Gao who went on the run with the money deposited into their bank account in error.
Scrabble Club
Wellington Cup Stackers
Eastbourne Library Fridays, 2pm-4pm
War Memorial Library Saturday 13 August, 3pm
War Memorial Library Friday 12 August, 1pm Scrabble keeps your mind nimble. Come along and play with others in the Library! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Keen to improve your stacking skills or give stacking a go? Open to all levels of experience and ages. For more information and enquiries please phone Jo on 0276 370 472 or John on 0226441465
Board Games and Puzzles
Hutt Valley Angling Club
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 3pm-4:30pm
Koraunui Community Hub Monday 8 August, 7:15pm
Naenae Hub & Library Wednesdays, 3:45pm
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!
Challenge a friend or family member at a wide range of board games! For the whole whānau.
Board in Wainui Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm A free, welcoming, and family friendly group for anyone wanting to play board and card games.
Games for Seniors Koraunui Community Hub Mondays, 1:30pm-4pm Board games aren’t just for kids! Keep your mind sharp and be sociable at the same time.
Wainuiomata Market
Senior Social Group
Wainuiomata Community Hub Saturday 27 August, 9am
Koraunui Community Hub Thursday 18 August, 2pm
Raving Beauties Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, 11am-1pm
Spanish Classes Koraunui Community Hub Saturdays from 23 July - 17 September Beginners 1, 11am New Beginners, 12pm Tuesdays from 19 July - 13 September Beginners 1, 6pm Pre-intermediate, 7pm To book a place, call 0220172797 or email incakiwi@gmail.com
SeniorNet Social Morning War Memorial Library Friday 26 August, 10am
Petone Library Monday 29 August, 12pm Lydia Wiles from Age Concern is starting a new monthly get together! Join us for afternoon tea and a chat.
Stokes Valley Seniors Friendship Group Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 3 August, 10am A monthly social group with interesting speakers, morning tea and time for a chat. $3 per meeting.
Staying Safe Refresher Driving Course for Seniors War Memorial Library Tuesday 2 August, 9:30am Run by the local Age Concern to help keep drivers safe when using the road. To book in, call 0800 65 2 105.
Naomi Shaw City Wide Councillor
Wainuiomata Community Board Clinic
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesday 2 August, 10:30am-11:30am
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursday 25 August, 2pm-3pm
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.
Community Law Walter Nash Centre Tuesdays 11am-12pm Naenae Hub & Library Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm
Opportunity for residents to raise issues, concerns, and ideas with the Wainuiomata Community Board.
Addiction Counselling Wainuiomata Community Hub By appointment only. Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) counselling with Te Paepae Arahi. Contact 564 5262 for an appointment.
CV & Cover Letter Drop-In Koraunui Community Hub Monday 1, 15 & 29 August 10:30am-11:30am Get some tips on how to write an effective CV & cover letter!
Visual Support Group Wainuiomata Community Hub Monday 1 August, 10:45am-12pm
Citizens Advice Bureau
Justices of the Peace
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm
Eastbourne Library Saturday 6 August, 12pm-1pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 11:30am-1pm
Walter Nash Centre Tuesday 2 August, 1pm-2pm
Family Law Wainuiomata Community Hub By appointment only. Free family law advice. To book an appointment contact 564 5262.
Connected.govt.nz Walter Nash Centre Tuesday 23 August, 10:30am-12pm War Memorial Library Wednesday 2 August, 11am-12pm Connected offer advice on work, study and training, help with connections to employment, education and training advice and support available from government agencies.
Community Constable Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10am-11am
Naenae Hub & Library Wednesday 24 August, 1pm-2pm Petone Library Friday 26 August, 2pm-3pm 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.
Scooteroos Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 30 August, 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 Neighbourhood Hub & 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 Orange. For up-to-date information we recommend you phone to confirm if an event/programme is running.