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Mahi Toi | Māori Crafts and Games Wainuiomata Community Hub, 9am-5pm Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week) has been celebrated yearly since 1975. This year is special as it is 35 years since Te Reo Māori became an official language in Aotearoa and 50 years since the signing of the Māori Language Petition! 12-20Mahuru Kimihia Te Kupu | Word Hunt Wainuiomata Community Hub, 9am-5pm Wā Tiaki Pēpi | Baby Bounce & Rhyme War Memorial Library, 10am & 11am Naenae Hub & Library, 10:30am Pakiwaitara Reo Rua | Bilingual Storytime with special guest Māmā Māte Wainuiomata Community Hub, 10:30am Mahuru12 Mahi Toi | Poi Workshop Eastbourne Library, 11amMahuru10
Te Reo Māori Taster Session Naenae Hub & Library, 1pm-2pm Wā Kiriata | Movie Time (for adults) Walter Nash Centre, 3:30pm Mahi Toi: Tī Rākau | Family Fun: Māori Stick WainuiomataGameCommunity Hub, 3:30pm Mahuru12 Mahi Toi | Poi Workshop Moera Library, 3:15pm Kēmu Māori | Māori Games War Memorial Library, 10am-4pm Pakiwaitara Reo Rua | Bilingual Storytime Walter Nash Centre, 11am Mahuru13 Wā Tiaki Pēpi | Baby Bounce & Rhyme Koraunui Community Hub, 10:30am Petone Library, 10:30am Ngā Taonga Tākaro, Taonga Tuku Iho Walter Nash Centre, 3:30pm-5pm Wā Kiriata | Movie Time (for the whānau) Moera Library, 3:15pm Kēmu Māori | Māori Games Naenae Hub & Library, 3:45pm
Wā Kiriata | Movie Time (for the whānau) War Memorial Library, 10am Walter Nash Centre, 3:30pm Wā Tiaki Pēpi | Baby Bounce & Rhyme Walter Nash Centre, 11am War Memorial Library, 2:15pm Mahuru14 Pakiwaitara Reo Rua | Bilingual Storytime Naenae Hub & Library, 10:30am Moera Library, 11am Te Reo Māori Taster Session Wainuiomata Community Hub, 11am-12pm War Memorial Library, 2pm-3pm Mahi Toi | Poi Workshop Koraunui Community Hub, 3pm Pūtaiao Ngahau | Science Fun Wainuiomata Community Hub, 3:30pm-4:30pm Kēmu Māori | Māori Games Naenae Hub & Library, 3:45pm Waiata Session Petone Library, 12pm
Pakiwaitara Reo Rua | Bilingual Storytime Koraunui Community Hub, 11amMahuru15 Mahi Toi | Māori Craft and Colouring Moera Library, 3:15pm Mahi Toi | Art Spot for Kids Wainuiomata Community Hub, 3:30pm-4:30pm Mahi Toi | Zine Workshop Naenae Hub & Library, 3:45pm Noho | 50min Theatrical Piece The Dowse Art Museum, 1:15pm-2:15pmMahuru16 Wā Tiaki Pēpi | Baby Bounce & Rhyme Petone Library, 10:30am Pakiwaitara Reo Rua | Bilingual Storytime War Memorial Library, 10:30am Wā Kiriata | Movie Time (for the whānau) Eastbourne Library, 3:15pm Kaumātua Waiata & Kai Wainuiomata Community Hub, 5pm-7pm Te Reo Māori Lego Challenge Naenae Hub & Library, 3:45pm
Rā Hanga | Building Day Naenae Hub & Library, all day
Pakiwaitara Reo Rua | Bilingual Storytime War Memorial Library, 11am
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Wainuiomata Community Hub, 11am Naenae Hub & Library, 1pm Koraunui Community Hub, 2pm
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Wā Tiaki Pēpi | Baby Bounce & Rhyme Petone Library, 10:30am
Te Kura o Muritai Kapa Haka Eastbourne Library, 2pm
Wā Kiriata | Movie Time (for the whānau)
Isolating at home?
Do you or your whānau need cheap internet access? Skinny Jump provides affordable internet access for homes without a broadband connection for as little as $5/30GB a month. Get in contact with us by calling 04 570 6633 and our staff can support you with the sign up process.
Your library card is your key to access a whole range of online content for the whole whānau, from electronic books and audio books, to films and documentaries, and much more! You’ll need your library card number and password, then check out our eResources page. Please get in touch by phone or email if you have any questions or need assistance accessing these.
If you are having trouble getting into your local library, please get in touch with us! For general enquiries, email Libraries@huttcity.govt.nz, or phone 04 5706633
We look forward to seeing you again when you're well, but here is how we can help in the meantime.
For assistance with heritage and family history research, or with heritage and family history eResources, email Heritage@huttcity.govt.nz
If you aren't a member of Hutt City Libraries yet, you can join online! If you already are a member and you are unable to return your loans or collect your reserves, let us know and library staff will extend the due dates or organise dropping off your reserves.
Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays
Eastbourne Library
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am
Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 10am-11am
Storytime
KoriKori Kids
Moera Library Wednesdays, 11am
Petone Library
Naenae Hub & Library Mondays, 10:30am
$39am-10:30amforonechild and $1 for additional children. Suitable for ages 3-5.
War Memorial Library Fridays, ASaturdays,10:30am11amweeklyhalfhour
Walter Nash Centre Wednesdays, 11am
of stories in the Library for tamariki aged 2+.
Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 11am
Mondays, 10am War Memorial Library Mondays, 10am & 11am Wednesdays, 2:15pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 10am
Tuesdays, Fridays & Saturdays, 10:30am
Walter Nash Centre Tuesdays, 11am Eastbourne Library Wednesdays, 10am Saturdays, 10:30am
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10:30am
A half-hour programme of songs and rhymes in the Library, especially for your pēpi aged 0-2 years.
Walter Nash Centre
Naenae Hub & Library Wednesdays & Saturdays, 10:30am
Baby Bounce & Rhyme
Play Group and Mini Movers
A playgroup with a mini movers session to support children under 5 and their whānau. Gold coin entry.
Storytime with Alan Wade
Alan began writing the adventures stories for his grandchildren, to make them laugh and help develop their love of reading. His daughter Sarah then worked closely with Alan to bring his stories to life with her unique
real person, real help. Visit
betweenanyquestions.govt.nz1pm-6pmweekdays.
Wainuiomata Community Hub Wednesdays, 10:30am
Wainuiomata Community Hub Wednesdays, 11am-12pm Saturdays, 2pm-3pm
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, Saturdays,Fridays,Thursdays,11am-11:30am11:30am-12pm4pm-6pm11am-1pm
Join local author Alan Wade for a delightful reading of his book Grandma and Grandpa Save the day, A CurlyWurly Fish adventure. Followed by a CurlyWurly fish inspired craft.
Dancing with Daikyn
Come along and enjoy a fun-filled hour of dancing & singing with a smile at the Hub. For ages 2-5.
illustrations.Realtime,
Eastbourne Library
Wednesday 21 September, 10am
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.
Toy Library
Create beautiful and interesting masterpieces! All materials provided. For ages 5+.
War Memorial Library
Sundays, 10am-12pm
Eastbourne Library
Sunday 25 September, 2pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Code Club
Science Fun
Tuesdays, 3pm
Fridays, Saturdays,3:45pm11am
Naenae Hub & Library
Thursday 15 September, 3:15pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub
Saturday 3 September, 2pm-4pm Friday 16 September, 3:45pm-4:45pm
Petone Library
A fun coding club for tamariki to help develop their digital skills. Suitable for kids aged 9-12 with limited or no experience coding.
Get creative and make amazing LEGO® builds at the Library! Ages 5+
Art Spot for Kids
Wednesday, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Science fun mixed with mayhem!
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 3pm
Collage Club
A fun group for tamariki aged 8-12 who love stories. Explore books, play games, and get creative!
Inklings
Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm
Tuesdays, 3:45pm
Bricks & Pieces
Naenae Hub & Library
Eastbourne Library
Walter Nash Centre
Have a go making a bookmark or card using collage! Some materials will be supplied.
Moera Library
Mondays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Tuesdays, 3:30pm-4:30pm
Moera Library
Kids Creative Sessions
Family Fun
Eastbourne Library
War Memorial Library
Wednesday 28 September, 3pm
Friday 2 September, 3:15pm-4:30pm
Bring your whānau and get crafty!
Wainuiomata Community Hub
Wednesdays, 3pm-4:30pm Moera Library
Explore a mix of art and craft activities! For ages 5-16 years old.
Discover: Stories
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!
Minecraft Pop-in and Play
Youth Zone ages 12 - 16
Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 3pm-4:30pm
Sketch Club
Come and hang out, play sports, and chat, with kai!
Koraunui Community Hub
Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays, Hono3:30pm-5pmmaifor a range of activities delivered by the awesome kaimahi from Kokiri Marae. For ages 10-14.
Wainuiomata Community Hub
Thursday 1 September, 3:15pm
TiHei Rangatahi
Enjoy stories followed by a creative activity. Ages 5+.
Improve your drawing skills in a friendly, fun and encouraging session for ages 10-16. Beginners welcome!
Zumba
Pilates
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6pm-7pm
Koraunui Community Hub
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.
Beginner friendly yoga. Mats provided ($5 per class).
Mondays, 7:15pm-8.15pm
Low impact exercise to strengthen muscles and improve posture and flexibility. $5 per class.
$5 per class.
Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 6pm-7pm
Email izzynz@gmail.com for more info. First class is free.
Tuesdays, Saturdays,6:45pm-7:45pm9:15am-10:15pm
Wednesdays, 6:30pm-7:30pm
Whānau Ora Dance Fit
fun way to help get our community moving. All are welcome!
Koraunui Community Hub Mondays, 6pm
Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 7.30pm
Community Yoga
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 7pm-8pm
Walter Nash Centre
Koraunui Community Hub Wednesdays, 6pm-7pm
SToneD (Strength, Tone, Dance)
Karate Dojo with Izzy Lewis
Walter Nash Centre
Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays A6pm-7pmfreeand
Enjoy the benefits that come from the gentle movements of Tai Chi.
Koraunui Community Hub
Please call 562 8042 to book.
Naenae Hub & Library Tuesdays, 1pm-2pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Fridays, 11am
Koraunui Community Hub Fridays, 10:30am-11:30am
Walter Nash Centre Mondays & Wednesdays, 1:30pm
$2 per session. Sessions will not be running over the school holidays.
Sign up at library.huttcity.govt.nz.
SAYGo (Steady As You Go) / Ready. Steady. Balance.
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, Thursdays,11am-12pm1pm-2pm
Enliven Tai Chi
$5 per class. Contact Sharyn for more information on 04 4394967.
Social Table Tennis
Koraunui Community Hub Mondays, 9:30am-10:30am
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.
Petone Library Mondays, 11am
Simplified Tai Chi and Qigong
Walter Nash Centre Mondays & 9.:30am-12pmWednesdays
Senior Table Tennis
Creative Sessions
Nash Knitters
Bring your own knitting project, or help us work on our yarn bombing in the library. Beginners are welcome!
Craft Group
Wainuiomata Community Hub Wednesdays 7 & 21 September
Community Waiata, Karanga & Whaikorero
Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays, 6pm-7:30pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 13 & 27 September
Arohanui Strings
Free violin lessons. Ages 6-12. Email: admin@arohanuistrings.org
Join10:30am-1pmthespinners to learn how wool is made into clothing!
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm-4pm
Creative10:30am-12pmart&craft activities for adults. All abilities welcome.
Ukulele with DJ Pomare
Wainuiomata Spinners
Koraunui Community Hub Sundays, 2pm-4pm
Koraunui Community Hub Saturdays, 1pm-2:30pm
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays & Fridays, 3pm-5pm
Artspot for Adults
Walter Nash Centre Fridays, 1:30pm-2:30pm
Bring along whatever you are working on, or let us encourage you to try something new!
Fun, free ukelele sessons for all. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Join Mama Mate for waiata!
Petone Library
A regular meeting of writers to share experiences and write in good company.
Book Group
Local and Family History
Library staff talk about the latest non-fiction. Everyone welcome!
Petone Library Wednesday 21 September, 10:30am
Moera Library
Wednesday 21 September, 1:30pm
Book Talk
Thursday 15 September, 1pm Walter Nash Centre Tuesday 20 September, 1pm
Family History Drop-in
Writers' Table
Wainuiomata Community Hub
Wainuiomata Community Hub
War Memorial Library
Thursday 1 September, 10:30am Koraunui Community Hub Monday 19 September, 6pm
Naenae Library
Thursday 15 September, 5pm
Eastbourne Library
Wednesday 7 September, 1:30pm
Meet with others who enjoy reading for a fun discussion!
A hands-on session with a family history specialist librarian.
Saturday 3 & 17 September, 2pm
Petone Library
Eastbourne Library
Wednesday 7 September, 11am Saturday 24 September, 11am
Thursday 8 September, 10:30am
Koraunui Community Hub
7 days a Researchweeklocal 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
Monday 5 & 19 September, 10:30am
Come along every third Saturday of the month to create knitted and crochet products made by locals for locals, and then donated to charities.
Eastbourne Library
Scrabble Club
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 3pm-4:30pm Naenae Hub & Library Wednesdays, 3:45pm
War Memorial Library
Saturday 17 September, 1pm-3pm
Board in Wainui
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 6pm-9pm
War Memorial Library
Fridays, 2pm-4pm Koraunui Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm War Memorial Library Friday 9 September, 1pm
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!
Hutt Valley Angling Club
Wellington Cup Stackers
Saturday 10 September, 3pm
Monday 12 September, 7:15pm
A free, welcoming, and family friendly group for anyone wanting to play board and card games.
Challenge a friend or family member at a wide range of board games! For the whole whānau.
Board Games and Puzzles
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
Scrabble keeps your mind nimble. Come along and play with others in the Library! All ages and skill levels welcome.
Koraunui Community Hub
Crafting Threads of Aroha
Beamaclub
Koraunui Community Hub
Lydia Wiles from Age Concern is starting a new monthly get together! Join us for afternoon tea and a chat.
Stokes Valley Seniors
Thursday 15 September, 2pm Petone Library Monday 26 September, 12pm
Koraunui Community Hub
Koraunui Community Hub
Friday 23 September, 10am
Wainuiomata Market
Wainuiomata Community Hub
Join us to for a screening of the film Boy.
Senior Social Group
To book a place, call 0220172797 or email incakiwi@gmail.com
SeniorNet Social Morning
War Memorial Library
Saturday 24 September, 9am
Saturdays from 23 July - 17 September Beginners 1, 11am New Beginners, 12pm Tuesdays from 19 July - 13 September Beginners 1, Pre-intermediate,6pm 7pm
Friendship Group
A monthly social group with interesting speakers, morning tea and time for a chat. $3 per meeting.
Spanish Classes
Wednesday 7 September, 10am
Thursday 15 September, 10:30am
Eastbourne Library
Addiction Counselling
Social Worker & Financial Mentoring Service
counselling with Te Paepae Arahi. Contact 564 5262 for an appointment.
Tuesdays, 11am-12pm
Wellington City Mission:
Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD)
Naenae Hub & Library Tuesdays, 2pm-3pm
Koraunui Community Hub
Practical counselling and help for people accessing WINZ, IRD, ACC and other agencies etc.
Financial Advice
Free advice on budgeting, refinancing, Kiwisaver, etc, from a qualified financial advisor.
Thursday 1 - Saturday 3 September
Walter Nash Centre
Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesdays, 11:30am-1pm
Book Sale
Citizens Advice Bureau
Koraunui Community Hub
Koraunui Community Hub
Koraunui Community Hub Tuesdays, 10am-11am
Community Constable
Wednesdays, 1pm
Community Law
War Memorial Library
Wainuiomata Community Hub By appointment only.
Tuesdays, 10:30am-12:30pm
Saturday 3 September, 12pm-1pm Walter Nash Centre Tuesday 6 September, 1pm-2pm Naenae Hub & Library Wednesday 28 September, 1pm-2pm Petone Library Friday 30 September, 2pm-3pm
Eastbourne Library
By appointment only.
Saturday 8 October, 10am-4pm
Justices of the Peace
Free family law advice. To book an appointment contact 564 5262.
With members of the Hutt Valley & Districts Justices of the Peace Association.
Te Awakairangi Free Counselling Services
Wainuiomata Community Hub
Scooteroos
Family Law
Wainuiomata Community Hub Tuesday 27 September, 1pm-3pm
Support and friendship group for locals experiencing mobility challenges.
Bring your garden surplus, seeds and seedlings to the library to swap with others and say kia ora to other garden lovers from around Te Awa Kairangi
Wainuiomata Community Hub Fridays, 10am-12pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub Thursdays, 2pm-3pm War Memorial Library Wednesdays, 11:30am-12:30pm
Lactation Consult with Hera
Seedling Swap
Wainuiomata Community Hub Mondays & Wednesdays, 9am-5pm
War Memorial Library
Eastbourne Library
P: 04 567 2859
7 Britannia Street, Petone
Walter Nash Centre
HuttCityCouncil library.huttcity.govt.nz/locationslibraries@huttcity.govt.nz04 570 6633
P: 04 570 6633
P: 04 568 4720
Wainuiomata Community Hub
P: 04 568 6253
Hillary Court, Naenae
Locations
WainuiomataCommunityHubHuttCityLibraries
186 Stokes Valley Road
107 Randwick Crescent, Moera
E: walternashcentre@huttcity.govt.nz
E: wainuiomata.hub@huttcity.govt.nz
Moera Library
E: ksv.hub@huttcity.govt.nz
For more information on locations including opening hours:
1A Queen Street, Wainuiomata
Naenae Neighbourhood Hub & Library
Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub
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Petone Library & Heritage Centre
War Memorial Library
E: petone.library@huttcity.govt.nz
WalterNashCentre KoraunuiHub
P: 04 562 9050
38 Rimu Street, Eastbourne
2 Queens Drive, Hutt Central
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Taine Street, Taita
P: 04 560 1094
P: 04 564 5822
P: 04 562 8042