Whānau, it's that exciting time of the year you have all been waiting for - yes the Hongoeka Marae AGM - Sunday 27th July 2025 from 1pm. 

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.

Do you see yourself as a future leader in Porirua? Are you curious about what it takes to stand in the local elections? Awarua – Te Pākihi Māori o Porirua invites you to a powerful and practical workshop:

Stand Up. Show Up. Be Heard!

Date: Monday 21 July
Time: 6:00–7:00pm
Venue: Porirua Whānau Centre, 16 Bedford Court, Cannons Creek

This one-off session – Whakaaro ki te Pōti – is designed to encourage voter participation and provide support for those thinking about running in the 2025 local elections. Whether you’re ready to step forward or just exploring the idea, this workshop will help you better understand the process and how to get involved.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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