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Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Paraparaumu
Jul 11
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
Jul 11
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
Jul 12
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
Jul 12
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.

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The 502 Holiday Programme | 502 Rangatahi
Jun 30
The 502 Holiday Programme | 502 Rangatahi
Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Paraparaumu
Jul 11
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
Jul 11
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
Jul 12
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
Jul 12
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.

The 502 Holiday Programme | 502 Rangatahi
Jun
30
to 12 Jul

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:

  1. Morning Gym Sessions

  2. Team-building activities

  3. Cooking and crafts

  4. Te Ao Māori Kēmu (Kī-o-Rahi)

  5. “Have a Go” sports at Te Rauparaha Arena

  6. Reflective Journalling

Week 2 Highlights:

  1. Gaming and Digital FUn

  2. Māori Creative Arts & Music

  3. T-Shirt Printing

  4. Reflective Journaling

  5. Final Day Celebration on Thursday!

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Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Paraparaumu
Jul
11

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.

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Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Porirua
Jul
11

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.

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Takapū Valley Community Planning Day | Community Event
Jul
12

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

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Drug checking clinic
Jul
12

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.

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Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Online
Jul
16

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.

Join the meeting now

  • 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.

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Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Online
Jul
16

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.

Join the meeting now

  • 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.

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Porirua has talent 2025
Jul
19

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.

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Whitireia Park Restoration Group’s 20th Anniversary
Jul
20

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.

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Te Tauihu Whānau Hui
Jul
24

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!

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What’s the haps photo opportunity | Hāpai Te Ora
Jul
27

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.

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Te Wā o Puanga - Toi Exhibition at Ōtaki Library
Aug
6

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.  

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Antenatal Education Evenings | Session 1
Aug
6

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.

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Antenatal Education Evenings | Session 2
Aug
13

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.

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Antenatal Education Evenings | Session 3
Aug
20

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.

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Antenatal Education Evenings | Session 4
Aug
27

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.

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VivitaToa Craft Lab
Jul
8
to 10 Jul

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?

  1. Soap it up- Scent, colour and package your own custom soap.

  2. Badge it out - Make custom badges for your hoodie, hat, or jacket.

  3. Cut & Create - Design Ahi Kā keyrings & Croc jibbitz using laser-cut tech.

Limited spots available - Register below now!

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Tamariki Ora Holiday Programme | 502 Rangatahi
Jul
7
to 9 Jul

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.

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Pauatahanui Inlet Planting Day | Motukaraka Point
Jul
6

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.

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Rangatahi Sports Have A Go | Te Ahi Tiaki Tātou
Jul
3

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

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Free Tech Holiday Programmes in Porirua
Jul
2
to 3 Jul

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.


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Rangatahi Programme -Te Waka o te Hauora | Ora Toa
Jul
1
to 4 Jul

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!

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Project Pā - Virtual Reality | Viva Toa
Jun
30
to 1 Jul

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!

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Tamariki Ora Holiday Programme | 502 Rangatahi
Jun
30
to 2 Jul

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.

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Jun
28
to 29 Jun

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.

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Governance Fundamentals |Ūpane Wānanga
Jun
26

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.

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Reducing Restrictions for Papakāinga | Online
Jun
25

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.

Join the meeting now

  • 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.

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Matariki 2025 in Porirua | Community Event
Jun
18
to 28 Jun

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.

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Matariki 2025 at Te Papa | Community Event
Jun
16
to 29 Jun

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.

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Drug Checking Clinic | Iwi Event
Jun
14
Iwi

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!

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Celebrate Mens Health
Jun
11

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.

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May
31

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.

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