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The 502 Holiday Programme | 502 Rangatahi
Join us for an exciting two-week holiday programme focused on health, wellbeing, and creativity! Hosted by Te Whare Rangatahi o 502, this programme offers a safe and fun space for rangatahi to connect, try new things, and build confidence.
Venue: Level 3, 15 Hartham Court, Porirua
Dates: 30th June - 12th July 2025
Time: 9am-3:30pm | Days: Mon-Thurs
Limited Spaces: 15-20 Rangatahi (Aged 16-24years)
Week 1 Highlights:
Morning Gym Sessions
Team-building activities
Cooking and crafts
Te Ao Māori Kēmu (Kī-o-Rahi)
“Have a Go” sports at Te Rauparaha Arena
Reflective Journalling
Week 2 Highlights:
Gaming and Digital FUn
Māori Creative Arts & Music
T-Shirt Printing
Reflective Journaling
Final Day Celebration on Thursday!

Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Paraparaumu
The government is consulting on a proposal to make it easier to develop papakāinga across Aotearoa — and your voice matters. We all know that papakāinga are more than homes, they’re living communities – places where whānau can thrive together, on their own whenua.
Join us at Kapiti Coast District Council, 175 Rimu Road, Paraparaumu
Click here to find out how to make a submission.
If you are unable to attend this hui and would like to find out other locations - please contact Rachelle Johnston at rachelle.johnston@tpk.govt.nzreply and let us know.

Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Porirua
The government is consulting on a proposal to make it easier to develop papakāinga across Aotearoa — and your voice matters. We all know that papakāinga are more than homes, they’re living communities – places where whānau can thrive together, on their own whenua.
Join us at Te Puni Kōkiri, 12 Hagley Street, Porirua.
Click here to find out how to make a submission.
If you are unable to attend this hui and would like to find out other locations - please contact Rachelle Johnston at rachelle.johnston@tpk.govt.nzreply and let us know.

Takapū Valley Community Planning Day | Community Event
Kete - Kids Enhancing Tawa Ecosystems extend an invitation to join them up at Takapū Valley (road end) for their second Community Planting Day
They have about 4500 plants left to get in the ground this season and would like to make a sizable dent in the numbers at this event.
All welcome, bring your whanau

Drug checking clinic
It’s that time of the month again. Our next drug checking clinic is on Saturday 12 July, 11am to 3pm, 5 Lyttleton Ave (entrance off Bullock Lane, Porirua City Centre). The clinic is free, confidential, 100% legal, there will be no police.
Whether you are curious or just want to stay safe, our friendly team is here to help. No judgement, just support.

Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Online
The government is consulting on a proposal to make it easier to develop papakāinga across Aotearoa — and your voice matters. We all know that papakāinga are more than homes, they’re living communities – places where whānau can thrive together, on their own whenua.
There is an online session available on Wednesday 16th June 2025 from 1.00pm to 2.00pm. Check out the link below.
Meeting ID: 456 063 772 594 5
Passcode: Ru9k9D2Y
Click here to find out how to make a submission.
If you are unable to attend this hui and would like to find out other locations - please contact Rachelle Johnston at rachelle.johnston@tpk.govt.nzreply and let us know.

Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Online
The government is consulting on a proposal to make it easier to develop papakāinga across Aotearoa — and your voice matters. We all know that papakāinga are more than homes, they’re living communities – places where whānau can thrive together, on their own whenua.
There is an online session available on Wednesday 16th June 2025 from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Check out the link below.
Meeting ID: 487 011 548 225
Passcode: Lb6VX9cX
Click here to find out how to make a submission.
If you are unable to attend this hui and would like to find out other locations - please contact Rachelle Johnston at rachelle.johnston@tpk.govt.nzreply and let us know.

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Monthly Board Meeting
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Monthly Board Meeting | Thursday 17th July 2025. For any enquiries please email Mihi.Arthur@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

Mama Workouts with Tissha | Ora Toa
Mama workouts, get your body moving with Tissha at Manawa Kaha Gym, behind 22 Ngatitoa Street, Takapūwāhia every Friday during July. Follow @pt.tissha on Instagram.

Porirua has talent 2025
Porirua’s got serious talent – could you be next?
Tamariki and rangatahi, it’s your time to shine
Register now for Porirua Has Talent at www.poriruahastalent.nz by Friday 4 July!
Auditions: Sat 19th July 2025
Finals: Sat 16th August 2025
From kapa haka to beatboxing, solo singers to dance crews – if you’ve got talent, we want to see it.

Whitireia Park Restoration Group’s 20th Anniversary
Whānau you are invited to celebrate Whitireia Park Restoration Group’s 20th Anniversary on Sunday, 20th July 2025 from 9.30am to 12.30pm. 3, meet at Onehunga public carpark, Whitireia Park.
RSVP to Jordan Clear - jordan.clear@gw.govt.nz. The celebration will begin with a planting and end with some kai and speeches.

Hongoeka Monthly Marae Hui | July
Hongoeka Marae Monthly Hui | Monday 21 July 2025 at 7pm. For any enquiries email info1.hongoeka@xtra.co.nz

Te Tauihu Whānau Hui
Karanga mai, Te Tauihu whānau!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the hui on June 17. We’re inviting you back to kōrero about the plans for the Tuamarino Whare!
Date: Thursday, July 24th, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Cammore Chateau Marlborough, Merlot & Cuvee Room, Cnr High and Henry Streets, Blenheim Marlborough
What’s happening?
We’ll be discussing the future plans and restoration of the Tuamarino Whare and we’d love to have input from whānau on what this could be.
Nau mai haere mai whānau!

Mama Workouts with Tissha | Ora Toa
Mama workouts, get your body moving with Tissha at Manawa Kaha Gym, behind 22 Ngatitoa Street, Takapūwāhia every Friday during July. Follow @pt.tissha on Instagram.

What’s the haps photo opportunity | Hāpai Te Ora
Hāpai Te Hauora are on the lookout for a beautiful intergenerational whānau in Pōneke to be part of a photo shoot for the What’s the Haps campaign, scheduled for Sunday 27 July (half-day only, working around a time that suits the whānau).
They are hoping to capture a range of generations - from kaumātua to tamariki – and will provide kai and koha to those involved. If you’re based in Pōneke or know a whānau who might be keen, please message Eden.Keung@hapai.co.nz
They are also planning to capture shots of taiao and key Wellington locations over that weekend so are open to any ideas around locations we should shoot in.

Tamariki Ora Group Porirua
Tamariki Ora Group will be held at the Tamariki Ora Whare each Friday in August at 20 Ngatitoa Street, Takapūwāhia. If you have any pātai contact Nicole on 02718001987.

Ngāti Toa Kaunihera Kaumatua Monthly Hui | August
Ngāti Toa Kaunihera Kaumatua Monthly Meeting | Monday 5 August at 10.00am to 12.00pm at the Old Wharekai, Takapūwāhia Marae. For enquiries email secretary Una Thomas on cmonthebay@gmail.com

Te Wā o Puanga - Toi Exhibition at Ōtaki Library
To celebrate Puanga and Matariki, an exhibition of artwork featuring the works of students and staff of Te Wānanga o Raukawa was opened at the Ōtaki Library on Friday 13 June by Hone Underwood. The exhibition will run until 6 August. Entitled Te Wā o Puanga.
Also, running as part of the exhibition is a recording of the late Te Waari Carkeek retelling the Ngāti Toa Rangatira Matariki Story. Te Wāari is Ngāti Raukawa and Ngāti Toa Rangatira and was the kaumatua in residence for Ngāti Toa during their Te Papa exhibition from 2014 to 2017.

Antenatal Education Evenings | Session 1
Antenatal Educations will be held on Wednesday Evenings at Ora Toa Health Unit, 22 Ngātitoa Street, Takapūwāhia, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. A light kai will be provided at the beginning of the session.
To register please email or call Matua Pepi on matuapepi@oratoa.co.nz or phone 04 238 4914.

Tamariki Ora Group Porirua
Tamariki Ora Group will be held at the Tamariki Ora Whare each Friday in August at 20 Ngatitoa Street, Takapūwāhia. If you have any pātai contact Nicole on 02718001987.

Antenatal Education Evenings | Session 2
Antenatal Educations will be held on Wednesday Evenings at Ora Toa Health Unit, 22 Ngātitoa Street, Takapūwāhia, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. A light kai will be provided at the beginning of the session.
To register please email or call Matua Pepi on matuapepi@oratoa.co.nz or phone 04 238 4914.

Tamariki Ora Group Porirua
Tamariki Ora Group will be held at the Tamariki Ora Whare each Friday in August at 20 Ngatitoa Street, Takapūwāhia. If you have any pātai contact Nicole on 02718001987.

Hongoeka Monthly Marae Hui | August
Hongoeka Marae Monthly Hui | Monday 18 August 2025 at 7pm. For any enquiries email info1.hongoeka@xtra.co.nz

Antenatal Education Evenings | Session 3
Antenatal Educations will be held on Wednesday Evenings at Ora Toa Health Unit, 22 Ngātitoa Street, Takapūwāhia, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. A light kai will be provided at the beginning of the session.
To register please email or call Matua Pepi on matuapepi@oratoa.co.nz or phone 04 238 4914.

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Monthly Board Meeting | August
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Monthly Board Meeting | Thursday 18th September 2025. For any enquiries please email Mihi.Arthur@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

Tamariki Ora Group Porirua
Tamariki Ora Group will be held at the Tamariki Ora Whare each Friday in August at 20 Ngatitoa Street, Takapūwāhia. If you have any pātai contact Nicole on 02718001987.

Antenatal Education Evenings | Session 4
Antenatal Educations will be held on Wednesday Evenings at Ora Toa Health Unit, 22 Ngātitoa Street, Takapūwāhia, from 5.30pm to 7.30pm. A light kai will be provided at the beginning of the session.
To register please email or call Matua Pepi on matuapepi@oratoa.co.nz or phone 04 238 4914.

Ngāti Toa Kaunihera Kaumatua Monthly Hui | September
Ngāti Toa Kaunihera | Monday 2 September at 10.00am to 12.00pm at the Old Wharekai, Takapūwāhia Marae. For enquiries email secretary Una Thomas on cmonthebay@gmail.com

Hongoeka Monthly Marae Hui | September
Hongoeka Marae Monthly Hui | Monday 15 September 2025 at 7pm. For any enquiries email info1.hongoeka@xtra.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Monthly Board Meeting | September
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Monthly Board Meeting | Thursday 21st August 2025. For any enquiries please email Mihi.Arthur@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

Ngāti Toa Kaunihera Monthly Hui | October
Ngāti Toa Kaunihera Kaumatua Monthly Meeting | Monday 7 October at 10.00am to 12.00pm at the Old Wharekai, Takapūwāhia Marae. For enquiries email secretary Una Thomas on cmonthebay@gmail.com

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Monthly Board Meeting | October
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Monthly Board Meeting | Thursday 16th October 2025. For any enquiries please email Mihi.Arthur@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

Hongoeka Monthly Marae Hui | October
Hongoeka Marae Monthly Hui | Monday 20 October 2025 at 7pm. For any enquiries email info1.hongoeka@xtra.co.nz

Ngāti Toa Kaunihera Monthly Hui | November
Ngāti Toa Kaunihera Kaumatua Monthly Meeting | Monday 7 October at 10.00am to 12.00pm at the Old Wharekai, Takapūwāhia Marae. For enquiries email secretary Una Thomas on cmonthebay@gmail.com

Hongoeka Monthly Marae Hui | November
Hongoeka Marae Monthly Hui | Monday 17 November 2025 at 7pm. For any enquiries email info1.hongoeka@xtra.co.nz

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Monthly Board Meeting |November
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Monthly Board Meeting | Thursday 20th November 2025. For any enquiries please email Mihi.Arthur@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Annual General Meeting
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Annual General will be held on Friday 12 December to Sunday 14 December 2025. Venue TBC

VivitaToa Craft Lab
Design. Build. Create.
These school holidays, get creative at the VivitaToa Craft Lab - a three-day Holiday Programme for ages 10-17.
When: Tuesday 8th July - Thursday 10th July
Time: Morning Session 10am - 12pm (Group 1) | Afternoon Session: 1pm - 3pm (Group 2)
Location: VivitaToa, Hei Oranga - 4 Lydney Place Porirua
What’s Happening?
Soap it up- Scent, colour and package your own custom soap.
Badge it out - Make custom badges for your hoodie, hat, or jacket.
Cut & Create - Design Ahi Kā keyrings & Croc jibbitz using laser-cut tech.
Limited spots available - Register below now!

Tamariki Ora Holiday Programme | 502 Rangatahi
Join us for our 2025 Tamariki Ora Holiday Programme (ages 5 to 12 years old). 9.00am to 1.00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints, 50 Ngātitoa Street, Takapūwāhia. Registration Forms need to be completed prior to the start date.
Please email admin@the502.co.nz or text 02718003058 if you are interested we can get the forms out to you.

U16 Te Ūpoko o Te Ika Wellington Māori Rugby Tama
This is a call out to all up and coming U16 Māori Rugby players. Join us at Mana college for a day camp. This year the U16 Te Ūpoko o Te Ika Tama team has been invited to join the Hurricanes U16 Tournament.
To qualify for this day camp players must be under 16 before January 1, 2025.

Pauatahanui Inlet Planting Day | Motukaraka Point
We invite you to join us for a community event that’s all about making a positive impact on the Pauatahanui Inlet! The Rotary Club of Plimmerton, together with Ngāti Toa, Porirua City Council, and Greater Wellington Regional Council, is starting its five-year planting programme along the edges of the Inlet – and your help would make a difference.
Why we need you
The Pauatahanui Inlet is a beautiful and unique area, offering environmental, recreational, and scenic views. Planting native species along its edges will:
· reduce erosion and sedimentation
· create better habitats for native plants and animals
· restore native plants to the foreshore and adjoining areas.
When and where?
· Date: Sunday, 6 July 2025
· Time: 10:00 AM for the welcome and briefing
· Location: Eastern end of Motukaraka Point
What should you bring?
· Comfortable shoes or boots that can get wet and handle some mud
· A warm jacket and raincoat
· A water bottle to stay hydrated
· Enthusiasm for the task!
We will provide tools, drinks, and snacks. We will kick off the planting with a welcome and briefing and finish with a sausage sizzle.

Rangatahi Sports Have A Go | Te Ahi Tiaki Tātou
Join us on Thursday 3 July, from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at Te Rauparaha Arena for our Rangatahi Sports ‘Have A Go’ event.
Sports include; Rugby, Basketball, Waka Ama, Boxing, Interactive fitness session or just hang out in the chill out room.
Scan the code or email Anita.Taggart@ngatitoa.iwi.nz

Free Tech Holiday Programmes in Porirua
Join us in Porirua for a FREE Tech Holiday Programme packed with hands-on fun and future-ready skills! From Robotics to Music Technology and 3D Design, this programme is designed to spark curiosity and creativity in our young innovators.
Robot Discovery Day
When: Wednesday 2nd July 2025
Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Location: VivitaToa, (inside Hei Oranga Ake) 4 Lydney Place, Porirua
Ages: Year 4 - Year 10
Build a robot with Lego, learn to use sensors and buttons, complete challenges, and battle with other robots!
Creative Tech Day: Music and Design
When: Thursday 3rd July 2025
Time: 9:30am - 3:30pm
Location: VivitaToa, (inside Hei Oranga Ake) 4 Lydney Place, Porirua
Ages: Year 4 - Year 10
Create a musical instrument using technology, and design your own interactive 3D room!
Limited spots available - Register now below!
Proudly brought to you by Te Puna Ora o Ngā Matamoe, Ūpane, VivitaToa, and Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira through the Matamoe Hub.
Matamoe is a community based digital skills hub empowering our tamariki since 2021. We believe in making technology accessible to every child in our community. Our programmes are designed to inspire, engage and empower our tamariki, regardless of experience or resources. Matamoe is sponsored by FNZ to help bring tech to the community.

Ngāti Toa Kaunihera Monthly Hui | July
Ngāti Toa Kaunihera | Monday 1 July at 10.00am to 12.00pm at the Old Wharekai, Takapūwāhia Marae. For enquiries email secretary Una Thomas on cmonthebay@gmail.com

Rangatahi Programme -Te Waka o te Hauora | Ora Toa
Join us for a vibrant and empowering 3-day rangtahi programme designed to support the overall wellbeing of our rangatahi!
For rangatahi aged between 13 years - 18 years old.
Participants will experience:
Waka Ama
Gym Sessions
Nutrition Sessions
Mobility
Whanaungatanga Games
Lunch provided
This programme aims to inspire healthy habits, nurture identity and empower our rangatahi!
Spaces are limited to 30 rangatahi - Register now!

BizFest |Jointly run by Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira and Porirua City Council
This year’s BizFest is Porirua's big day out for business people to be inspired, make connections, and help grow their business…

Project Pā - Virtual Reality | Viva Toa
Build Takapūwāhia Pā in Virtual Reality!
When: Monday 30th June - Tuesday 1st July 2025
Time: 9:30am - 3pm
Location: VivitaToa, Hei Oranga Ake , 4 Lydney Place Porirua
FREE for all rangatahi
Join us these school holidays for a hands-on, two-day Holiday Programme where you’ll recreate the streets and special places of our pā in Virtual Reality!
Whether its the wharenui, our marae, the streets we walk, or the places we gather - you’ll help bring it all to life using cutting-edge VR technology.
Limited Spaces Available - Register through the button now!

Tamariki Ora Holiday Programme | 502 Rangatahi
Join us for our 2025 Tamariki Ora Holiday Programme (ages 5 to 12 years old). 9.00am to 1.00pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of latter Day Saints, 50 Ngātitoa Street, Takapūwāhia. Registration Forms need to be completed prior to the start date.
Please email admin@the502.co.nz or text 02718003058 if you are interested we can get the forms out to you.
Taikura Kapa Haka 2025 | Te Papa
Taikura Kapa Haka is an annual festival bringing together kaumātua from across the motu in celebration of the rich mātauranga and pūkenga held in our apārangi tūnohunohu. With the support of the He Kura te Tangata Trust, Te Papa are proud to support and host this joyous kaupapa that will continue to be a treasure for generations to come.
Pōwhiri for preforming rōpū will commences at 8am to 10.am.
Karakia followed by the first performances will start at 10.20am on both days. Performances will continue through to 5.30pm.
Taikura Kapa Haka is a celebration of culture, whakapapa, and the enduring wairua that has been passed down to us from our tūpuna. As we gather together to witness the incredible performances of our talented kaumātua, we also pay homage to all of our whānau who have come before us and who passed on their mātauranga.
Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira Board Meeting
Aroha mai, please note that this weeks board meeting is no longer open to whānau to attend as it has had to be moved to an online meeting. Whānau will be invited to attend next months board meeting.

Governance Fundamentals |Ūpane Wānanga
Build your governance skills with this essential workshop. Gain insights into board roles, strategic leadership, accountability, and effective meetings.
Our next governance wānanga will be held on Thursday 26 June, 9.30am to 12.30pm, Ūpane Workshop, 3 Wi Neera Drive , Porirua.

Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Online
The government is consulting on a proposal to make it easier to develop papakāinga across Aotearoa — and your voice matters. We all know that papakāinga are more than homes, they’re living communities – places where whānau can thrive together, on their own whenua.
There is an online session available on Friday 25th June 2025 from 6.00pm to 7.00pm. Check out the link below.
Meeting ID: 475 825 946 635 8
Passcode: bR2qV2rZ
Click here to find out how to make a submission.
If you are unable to attend this hui and would like to find out other locations - please contact Rachelle Johnston at rachelle.johnston@tpk.govt.nzreply and let us know.

Matariki Mākete Toi
Join us on Saturday 21st to Sunday 22nd June from 9am to 3pm at Pataka.

Celebrate Matariki 2025 in Whakatū | Community Event
Nelson City Council is hosting Te Huihui-o-Matariki 2025 in collaboration with Ngā Iwi e Waru o Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui and Te Tauihu o Te Waka-a-Māui Māori Culture Council. Click here for more details.

Whakatō i te wairua o Matariki | Community Event
Just us to celebrate Matariki with restoration, reflection and connection. now that Bothamley Park has been fully reopened to the public, this is your chance to volunteer and become kaitiaki for this beautiful park. Click here for more details.

Online Micro Learning Series | Ūpane Wānanga
Whānau, are you ready to build your Leadership Tool Kit? Master the principles of real leadership in fast, powerful micro-learning sessions…

Matariki 2025 in Porirua | Community Event
Matariki will be celebrated in Porirua from 18–28 June this year. It’s a time to spend with whānau, share stories and kai, remember your ancestors and celebrate life.
There are a range of events and activities planned for the whole whānau to enjoy.

Matariki 2025 on the Kapiti Coast | Community Event
Check out the Matariki 2025 events being held in the Kapiti Coast from Wednesday 18 to Sunday 22 June 2025. Click here to access the Kapiti Coast District Council Events page.

Te Tau Ihu Whānau Hui | Iwi Event
Karanga mai ngā whānau o Te Tauihu – Kia huihui mai tātou ki te kōrero. Kia ora e te whānau! Nau mai, haere mai – we’d love to see you there!..

NZCEC Information Day
Whānau an awesome opportunity for aspiring First Responder Training. NZCEC Information Day is on 17 June, 10 to 12pm at the Ūpane Workshop, 10 Wi Neera Drive Porirua.

Matariki 2025 at Te Papa | Community Event
Mānawatia a Matariki! Come celebrate Matariki and Puanga at Te Papa with a series of whakangahau, kōrero, and whānau-friendly activities that allow you to reflect on the past, celebrate the present, and plan for the future.
Click here to view the various Matariki activities being held at Te Papa From 16 to 29 June 2025.

Celebrate the Matariki night market in Wairau | Community Event
The Matariki Night Market returns! Celebrate one of the longest nights of the Southern Hemisphere on Saturday, June 14th from 4:30pm to 7:30pm at the Vines Village on Rapaura Road.

Drug Checking Clinic | Iwi Event
Drug Checking Clinic – No Names. No Cops. No Judgement.
Just free, legal, confidential information to help you stay safe.
Saturday 14th June 2025
11am – 3pm
5 Lyttleton Ave (entrance off Bullock Lane, Porirua City Centre)
Come through. Get the facts. Stay safe!

Celebrate Mens Health
MEN OF PORIRUA – THIS ONE’S FOR YOU!
Let’s come together as brothers, fathers, sons, and mates – for an evening of whakawhanaungatanga, laughter, and open kōrero about our wellbeing.

Toa Driving Academy | Iwi Event
If you or someone in your whānau needs their Learner's license please register your interest for our next workshop…
World Smokefree May
World Smokefree May leads up to the celebration of World Smokefree Day on 31 May. World Smokefree Day is internationally known as World No Tobacco Day, also celebrated annually on 31 May.
The objectives of World Smokefree May and World Smokefree Day in Aotearoa are:
to raise awareness and contribute to acheiving the Smokefree 2025 goal
to raise awareness of the smokefree kaupapa to reduce exposure to secondhand smoke and increase quit attempts
to enable continuity and consistency of messaging and promotion across the country
to build on and complement current work in tobacco control.
Get involved with World Smokefree May and the Smokefree kaupapa by checking out the Aotearoa World Smokefree May websiteopen_in_new.
The World Smokefree May website is a hub for whānau, organisations, rangatahi and communities to visit during the month of May and for Smokefree 2025. The website promotes sector activities and events around the motu, links to local stop smoking services, features media releases, and houses digital resources. Find what events are happening face-to-face | kanohi ki te kanohi and online on the World Smokefree May events pageopen_in_new.
Most New Zealanders are smokefree and want smokefree environments. Having smokefree whānau, homes, workplaces and public spaces is worth celebrating. Tihei manawa ora! Sneeze, the breath of life!
Tools and resources
Hāpai Te Hauora has a range of digital tools and resources to support Smokefree 2025.
Want to quit?
World Smokefree May is the perfect opportunity to encourage and support friends and whānau on their quit journey.
If you want to stop smoking or want to support someone who smokes to quit, browse the stop smoking services map for details on the organisations who can help in your region. You can learn more about how vaping can help some people to quit smoking.
Te Atarangi Te Reo Classes
Ngā Rā Timata
29 May – Purere’s classes begin:
Level 2: 3:00pm – 5:00pm
Level 3: 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Just a quick reminder: Enrolments are still open!
Click here to register