Community news & events

Waitangi Day 2025: Kotahitanga & Solidarity Hīkoi

This Waitangi Day, Tiriti Action Group invite you to join them in a show of unity and solidarity as we hīkoi from Pukeahu to Waitangi Park starting at 10am. The Hīkoi mō te Tiriti o Waitangi made history – now it’s time to grasp that energy and carry it forward. This event is an expression of Kotahitanga and an opportunity to uphold the tikanga of Te Kahu o Te Raukura and support mana whenua. This movement for change is about more than opposition to the Treaty Principles Bill, it is about a more peaceful, fair and just way for Aotearoa to exist. Te Tiriti o Waitangi took root 180 years ago and it is now time for it to flourish into a healthy future for us all on this whenua.

Want to volunteer for the event? Fill out the contact & volunteer form – link in our bio! Tiritiactiongroup on Instagram

Thursday, 6 February 2025, 10am
Meeting venue: Pukeahu (War memorial – Buckle Street). We will hīkoi via Tory Street to Waitangi Park.

InsideOUT

InsideOUT Kōara is a national charity based in Wellington, working to make Aotearoa safer for all rainbow and takatāpui people. We provide resources, workshops, consulting, advocacy and support for anything concerning rainbow communities.

We work with schools, workplaces, young people, whanau and communities.

Check out more at insideout.org.nz or email support@insideout.org.nz

Aotearoa Refugee and Migrant Services

Aotearoa Refugee and Migrant Services is a social enterprise, non-profit organisation providing culturally appropriate support to culturally and linguistically diverse communities. We provide parenting support, advocacy, workshops, business start up support, cultural bridging, newcomers support and more.

You can get in contact with us via info@aotearoa-rmss.org.nz, by calling 04 3905881, or by going to our website www.aotearoa-rmss.org.nz

Hutt Valley Horticultural Society Presents:

The Summer Flower Show at the Walter Nash Event Center, Tocker Street, Taita

Saturday 8th February 12pm-4pm

Sunday 9th of February 10am-3.30pm

This show features a beautiful display of Begonias, Fucshia, Orchids and other summer blooms.

Plants, craft, raffles and more available for sale.

Waikanae Lions Garden Trail

The Waikanae Lions Garden Trail is back on Saturday 25 & Sunday 26 January 2025!
Enjoy a relaxing summers day out exploring 11 beautiful gardens throughout Waikanae, AND enjoy bonus entry to Ngā Manu Nature Reserve.
Tickets are available online now at Eventfinda.
$30 per person for a weekend pass. Children under the age of 15 are free when accompanied by an adult
Tickets and Garden Trail Maps are also available at the David Reid Showhome on Ngarara Road in Waikanae where visitors can collect their Welcome packs.