Community news & events

Irish Musicians for Palestine 

A powerful night of Irish music in support of humanitarian aid for Palestine. Saoirse don Phalaistín!

Join us at Vogelmorn Upstairs as some of Wellington’s top Irish musicians come together for a special fundraising concert.

Featuring Em Griffiths, Paddy McCann, Parcel of Rogues, Pat Higgins and Sláinte, with special guest Adham and bean an tí Aedeen Boadita-Cormican. Expect beloved Irish songs, music of justice and peace, original pieces, and a poem or two.

Downstairs, a mini market will feature local stallholders sharing goods and information in support of Palestine solidarity groups.

This one will sell out – Get your ticket here.

Fundraiser: All concert proceeds go to Emily Writes’ Aotearoa 2 Gaza Mutual Aid Fund, which sends money to Palestinian whānau who are living through unimaginable hardship under Israel’s occupation and genocide. These contributions go straight to verified recipients, without intermediaries, ensuring urgent support reaches those who need it most. Ticketing is set up as pay-what-you-can to encourage generosity and accessibility. There will also be a raffle on the night — bring a little cash to take part.
If you’re unable to attend but would like to donate to the Mutual Aid Fund, bank details are: Prosean Pictures | 06-0574-0906928-00

Playcentre’s free Messy Play Week event for whānau with children from birth to school age is being held again this year from Monday 2 March to Friday 6 March, at nearly 400 Playcentres across Aotearoa.

In 2026, Playcentre celebrates 85 years of whānau playing, learning and growing together, making it a fitting time for families to experience the magic of our whānau‑led early learning community.

There are no set fees to attend Playcentre. The organisation is partially funded by the Ministry of Education and, as a registered charity, relies on donations from parents and whānau to support the rich, hands‑on learning experiences offered to tamariki.

To find out more about your local playcentre head to playcentre.org.nz

Community Support Groups –

For free, independent advocacy with Work and Income (WINZ) in Porirua, contact Porirua Kāpiti Community Law Centre (04 237 6811) or Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Porirua (04 237 8846), or Agape Budgeting Service (04 477 3000) for help with benefits, entitlements, and reviews. They provide free support, including legal advice and, in some cases, home visits

DCM is the leading social service working with people who are experiencing homelessness in Wellington – in particular, those who are rough sleeping or without shelter.

We believe that those who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless as a result of economic and social changes have the right to have their worth and dignity upheld.

Our mission is to provide mana-enhancing services to empower whānau to reach their housing and social aspirations.

If you are concerned about a person who is rough sleeping or street begging in Wellington, please call Wellington City Council on (04) 499 4444 any time and they will notify us.

If you come across other people in need of our support, you are welcome to direct them to us – you can direct call us at 0800 119 689 between 9 am and 5pm on weekdays. Better still, you may want to bring them in to see us yourself.

DCM is located at 2 Lukes Lane, and is open weekday mornings 9am-12 noon

To find out more about what DCM does – check out dcm.org.nz