What’s up and what’s on in Wellington, Porirua, and the Hutt Valley

Weekly community notices broadcast 5pm Monday – Friday.
To submit a notice or event fill in the contact form below or email info@accessradio.org.nz

 

Community Notices: week beginning Monday 14 July

 

Free Soup Friday at Newtown Community Centre
Kia ora! Free Soup Fridays are back up and running for 2025.
Everyone is welcome to join us for some kai reka. In addition to the soup, we usually have some hearty salad and tasty garlic bread. Come and join us for some chats, hangs and free warm soup!
Every Friday – 1-2pm
Newtown Community Centre – Corner of Colombo & Rintoul Streets

Library Lego Lovers at Te Awe Wellington Library
Pop in to Te Awe Library after work any Wednesday to de-stress with LEGO®!
Each week will have a new broad theme. We’ll supply the LEGO®, a few build ideas
and the space!
Registration NOT required! Just show up and start creating.
Recommended for anybody 15+
Every Wednesday
5.30-7.30pm
Te Awe Library – Brandon Street Central Wellington

Winter Series – Crop Swap Te Whanganui a Tara and Wellington Timebank
Crop Swap is a FREE heart-warming monthly community gathering to share what we have with each other. Think of it like a community garden potluck when each offering regardless of the amount adds up to a bounty.
Everyone is welcome – with or without something to share
IDEAS OF WHAT TO BRING
Bring a friend!
Maybe you like baking?
Surplus lemons?
excess seedlings
Have garden books or magazines to destash?
Too much silver beet going crazy?
Left over seeds from summer to share?
Got some foraged flowers?

Come along at 10:30am for a kōrero with our friendly community and enjoy free @Peoples coffee, usually with a scone or muffin that someone has brought along.
Swapping kicks off from 11.00am.
You can find us in the community room on the ground floor of block C of the Newtown Park Apartments, 320 Mansfield St, Newtown, Wellington.

 

 

Welly X – Comic and Pop Culture Expo
Wellington’s newest fan event is here! WELLY-X: Comic and Pop Culture Expo – brings together the best of comics, collectibles, and pop culture nostalgia for a one-day celebration in the capital.
Browse through a treasure trove of comic books, vintage toys, figures, and memorabilia
Connect with passionate local sellers, creators, and collectors
Discover unique finds, rare issues, and pop culture gems from every era
Enjoy great food, drinks, and a relaxed vibe at Tussock Café & Bar
Join us for a fun, family-friendly day packed with retro treasures, comic culture, and community vibes — right in the heart of Wellywood!

Saturday, 19 July | 10am – 3pm
Tussock Café & Bar (Pyramid), Via Entrance A, 63-65 Wallace Street, Mt Cook, Wellington

 

 

 

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