July 2022
on what's
at your Neighbourhood Hubs
Sara Hirsch
Petone Library Wednesday 13 July, 10am
Join us for Beyond the Page, a multi-disciplinary literary festival for tamariki and their whānau
Anna Bailey
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesday 12 July, 10am Nan and Tuna have been friends for 80 years and now it is time for one last adventure together. But before they leave they will need to find someone to care for the river. A bilingual puppet show about eels, rivers and friendship
Join poet and performer Sara Hirsch for a fun and interactive session exploring metaphors and metre, imagery and imagination around the theme of home. Go on, unleash your inner poet! Registrations are required.
Toro Pikopiko
Walter Nash Centre Wednesday 20 July, 10am Wainuiomata Hub Wednesday 20 July, 2pm War Memorial Library Thursday 21 July, 2pm Join the Toro Pikopiko Tales Roadshow to explore an interactive gallery of puppets, where you can become the puppeteer! Using beautiful hand-made puppets, this fun-filled workshop will bring stories and waiata to life right before your eyes – and under your hands. Suitable for tamariki aged 5+ with their caregivers. Registrations are required.
Zine Machine Bricks and Giggles Walter Nash Centre Tuesday 12 July, 3pm
Koraunui Community Hub Thursday 14 July, 2pm Moera Library Friday 15 July, 2pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Friday 15 July, 2pm Naenae Library Saturday 16 July, 11am War Memorial Library Monday 18 July, 2pm Naenae Library Thursday 21 July, 2pm Is it a place? A structure? A fantastic creature? Or something else! Tell us a story by creating something incredible out of Lego. Suitable for tamariki aged 5-12 with a caregiver.
Box Bonanza
Eastbourne Library Tuesday 12 July, 10:30am War Memorial Library Friday 15 July, 3pm Petone Library Saturday 16 July, 2pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Monday 18 July, 2pm Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 20 July, 2pm Work together to build a mighty _________? That’s right! You fill in the blanks and choose your own adventure then it’s construction time! Box Bonanza is suitable for tamariki aged 5+ with a caregiver.
War Memorial Library Monday 11 July, 2pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 12 July, 2pm Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 13 July, 2pm Naenae Library Tuesday 19 July, 2pm Eastbourne Library Thursday 21 July, 10:30am Walter Nash Centre Friday 22 July, 11am What’s your story? Whether it’s a comic, a collection of drawings, or a piece of original writing, you can create and publish it in zine format. Come join us at the library and create your own zine in this hour-long workshop. Suitable for children aged 8+ with a caregiver.
Bilingual Storytime The Dowse Art Museum Friday 22 July, 11am
Join us for a bilingual storytime at The Dowse Art Museum in Lower Hutt. Set in the changing visual landscape and soundscape of My River Goes With Me, a collaboration between Wellingtonbased Johnson Witehira (Ngāpuhi, Tamahaki) and Winnipeg-based Julie Nagam (Métis, German, Syrian), this very special event is presented by Wellington City Libraries and Hutt City Libraries.
All events are FREE. Events marked with a require registration. Visit beyondthepage.nz for more information and to book in.
Holiday Events Walter Nash Centre Non-Stop Cricket Monday 11 July 10:30am-12pm Futsal Thursday 14 July 10.30am-12pm Gagaball Monday 18 July 10.30am-12pm Kickball Tuesday 19 July 10.30am-12pm Basketball Thursday 21 July 10.30am-12pm Call 560 1090 to register for any of these sessions.
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Eastbourne Library Bricks and Pieces Every day from 3pm
Petone Library A Pinch of Puppetry Wednesday 20 July, 2pm Create a puppet and try your skills as a puppeteer!
Wainuiomata Community Hub Science Fun and Mahem Wednesday 13 & 20 July, 3pm Join us for an afternoon of fun and mayhem, from the garden to food rockets to brooms! Parental supervision is required.
d r i B y l l o o W r e t n i W Count 2022
Saturday 9 July 10am-4pm
Workshop Crochet Lib rary War Memorial nation 10am-4pm, Koha Do
Hutt City Council and the local artist behind Wonky Stitches NZ invite you to join us on a unique bird counting event around the Lower Hutt city centre for all ages. Don your winter woollies, grab your binoculars, and invite your friends and family for an afternoon of scavenger hunting to find these uniquely created yarn birds. Don’t forget to register your participation at facebook.wonkyStitchesNZ and you can pick up a copy of the map at the War Memorial Library! A Crochet Workshop will be running during the Bird Count at War Memorial Library. The proceeds from this will be going to Wellington Harbour Little Blue Penguin Study (Penguin People). This event is sponsored by About Space Hutt City, a programme that places active and creative projects in vacant spaces, to add vibrancy to the city.
Get more details at WonkyStitchesNZ
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
$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-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 26 July, 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.
Bricks & Pieces
Art Spot for Kids
Eastbourne Library Tuesdays, 3pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm
Moera Library Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Fridays, 3:45pm Saturdays, 11am War Memorial Library Saturday 2 July, 2pm-4pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Saturdays & Sundays, by request Petone Library Sunday 31 July, 2pm Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the Library! Ages 5+
Kids Creative Sessions Koraunui Community Hub Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm Moera Library Friday 1 July, 3:15pm-4:30pm Explore a mix of art and craft activities! For ages 5-16 years old.
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.
Inklings Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Tuesdays, 3:45pm Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 3pm-4pm Eastbourne Library Thursday 21 July, 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 (does not run during school holidays)
Hono mai for a range of activities delivered by the awesome kaimahi from Kokiri Marae. For ages 10-14.
Improve your drawing skills in a friendly, fun and encouraging session for ages 10-16. Beginners welcome!
Family Fun
Board Games and Puzzles
Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, 3pm-4:30pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 3pm-4:30pm
Bring your whānau and get crafty!
Discover: Stories Eastbourne Library Thursday 7 July, 3:15pm Enjoy stories followed by a creative activity. Ages 5+.
Minecraft Pop-in and Play Moera Library Wednesday 27 July, 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!
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!
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.
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 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.
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 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.
Let's be friends again! We're wiping the slate clean with no more fines for overdue books! We want to make our libraries and hubs as accessible as possible for our whole community, so from 1 July, we will no longer be applying late fees and we will wipe all existing charges. So, bring your books back and reconnect! Rehekō!
Wainuiomata Spinners
Ukulele with DJ Pomare
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 5 & 19 July, 10:30am-1pm
Koraunui Community Hub Saturday 2, 9, 16 & 23 July, 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!
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 13 & 27 July 10:30am-12pm Creative art & craft activities for adults. All abilities welcome.
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
Financial Advice Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10am-12pm Free advice on budgeting, refinancing, Kiwisaver, etc, from a qualified financial advisor.
Book Group
Book Talk
Moera Library Thursday 7 July, 10:30am
Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 6 July, 1:30pm
Koraunui Community Hub Monday 18 July, 6pm
Library staff talk about the latest non-fiction. Everyone welcome!
Eastbourne Library Wednesday 6 July, 11am Saturday 30 July, 11am Petone Library Wednesday 20 July, 1:30pm Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursday 14 July, 10:30am Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!
Writers' Table War Memorial Library Thursday 21 July, 5pm Naenae Library Saturday 9 & 23 July, 2pm-3pm A regular meeting of writers to share experiences and write in good company.
Family History Drop-in Wainuiomata Community Hub Monday 11 & 25 July 10:30am-12pm Eastbourne Library Thursday 21 July, 1pm Walter Nash Centre Tuesday 19 July, 1pm-2:30pm A hands-on session witha Family history specialist or expert librarian.
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
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub & Library The temporary pop-up library in Treadwell St Hall will close from Saturday 9 July, as we move back into the refreshed Naenae Library. Naenae Neighbourhood Hub & Library will reopen on Saturday 16 July. Come and check it out!
Book Group: Maggie Rainey-Smith Eastbourne Library Wednesday 6 July 11am
Join Maggie Rainey-Smith, author of Formica and novelist, poet, short story writer, essayist, and book reviewer, for a discussion on poetry, writing, and books. There will be an opportunity to purchase Maggie’s books at the event.
Spanish Classes
Wellington Cup Stackers
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
War Memorial Library Saturday 9 July, 3pm
To book a place, please contact Mirabel on 0220172797 or email incakiwi@gmail.com
Staying Safe Refresher Driving Course for Seniors War Memorial Library Tuesday 26 July, 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.
Wainuiomata Market Wainuiomata Community Hub Saturday 30 July, 9am
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
Hutt Valley Angling Club Koraunui Community Hub Monday 11 July, 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!
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 are provided, but you’re welcome to bring your own.
Beamaclub
Scrabble Club
Eastbourne Library Thursday 21 July, 10:30am
Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm
Join us to for a screening of the film Mary Shelley.
Eastbourne Library Fridays, 2pm-4pm
Stokes Valley Seniors Friendship Group Koraunui Community Hub Wednesday 6 July, 10am A monthly social group with interesting speakers, morning tea and time for a chat. $3 per meeting.
SeniorNet Social Morning War Memorial Library Friday 22 July, 10am Our very own Clark Stiles will be presenting a heritage talk about Robert Stokes, who Stokes Valley was named after.
Raving Beauties Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, 11am-1pm
War Memorial Library Friday 8 July, 1pm Scrabble keeps your mind nimble. Come along and play with others in the Library! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Senior Social Group Koraunui Community Hub Thursday 21 July, 2pm Petone Library Monday 25 July, 12pm Lydia Wiles from Age Concern is starting a new monthly get together! Join us for afternoon tea and a chat.
Scooteroos Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 26 July, 1pm-3pm Support and friendship group for locals experiencing mobility challenges.
Naomi Shaw City Wide Councillor
Wainuiomata Community Board Clinic
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesday 5 July, 10:30am-11:30am
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursday 28 July, 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.
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.
Music CD Flash Sale Thursday 7 July - Saturday 9 July War Memorial Library | All CDs $1!
Citizens Advice Bureau
Justices of the Peace
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm
Eastbourne Library Saturday 2 July, 12pm-1pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 11:30am-1pm
Walter Nash Centre Tuesday 5 July, 1pm-2pm
Family Law
Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Wednesday 27 July, 1pm-2pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub By appointment only. Free family law advice. To book an appointment contact 564 5262.
Connected.govt.nz Walter Nash Centre Tuesday 19 July, 10:30am-12pm War Memorial Library Wednesday 6 July, 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
Petone Library Friday 29 July, 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.
Community Law Walter Nash Centre Tuesdays 11am-12pm Naenae Pop-up Library Treadwell Street Hall Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm
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.