Community news & events

Poneke Radical Film Club
This spring from the 28th of August to the 2nd of October we will be screening a series of excellent Palestinian films, old and new, every week at two/fiftyseven on Willis Street, with ticket sales going to the Gazan mutual aid group The Sameer Project.
Starting This Thursday 28 August with a screening of documentary film ‘ Hurdle’
Living under military occupation, Palestinian youth respond to a world of walls, checkpoints and arrests in an unexpected and inspiring way. Hurdle’s protagonists, Sami and Mohammad, begin teaching the creative practices of parkour and photography to the youth of their communities as a means to overcome the personal and political obstacles that often feel inescapable.

Tickets $15 on the door or $10 via Humanitix.com
6pm Thursday 28 August
At two/fiftyseven, upstairs at 57 Willis st

Welcome.. to Dance Party! The coolest all ages event of the year.

Featuring DJ’s found in Pōneke’s Club Scene, be sure not to miss an iconic all ages show.
With DJ’s: UNWINWORLD, the JUICE and DOOBIE with STARGIRL Tickets only $10 + booking fee on Under The Radar. There will also be $15 door sales from 8pm – buy tickets in advance to avoid disappointment.
There is no age restriction at all – what matters is to help keep it a safe, drug and alcohol free and fun space.
Made possible by Creative Communities NZ
Friday 29th of August
Newtown Community Centre
Doors open at 8:00pm, Music kicks off by 8:30pm

NCWNZ and WWHC Fundraiser Quiz Night
Conversations with Wahine (winner of the “Best Access Radio show” at the 2025 NZ Radio and Podcast awards) and National Council of Women NZ are co-hosting a fundraiser quiz night with the Wellington Women’s Health Collective to raise funds to continue our mahi. We are volunteer run organisations but as with everything these days, the costs to continue are rising.
The emcee and quiz master for the night is up and coming Canadian (turned Wellingtonian) comedian Meaghan Fisher who will be sure to make you laugh!
You can register a team of 6 people for $100, or register individually if you don’t have a team for $20 and we will put you into a team on arrival.
Get your tickets online at Humanitix
Thu, 18 Sep, 6:30pm – 9pm
At Waitoa Bar Vitoria St

Re-imagine Pōneke: Co-design our city.
What would Wellington look like if it truly reflected our hopes for a just, sustainable, and thriving city – not in 30 years, but right now? Join us for Re-imagine Pōneke, a half-day unconference where Wellingtonians will come together to dream big, share ideas, and co-create a bold vision for the future of our city. Through participant-led breakout sessions and live illustration, we’ll collectively map out what a better Wellington could be – from housing and climate action to transport, community spaces, and beyond. This event is part of Stronger Together, a youth-led campaign making local democracy real and relevant in Pōneke. As local elections approach, it’s time to reimagine how our city works for us all and explore the power of community-driven ideas.
At 2/57 Willis Street
Friday 29 August 11:30-4pm