Event Schedule
Ben Makisi
TICKETS: 3 July, 6.30pm - 9pm. $70pp
You won't want to miss this fantastic three-course banquet with opera singer Ben Makisi. 👉🏽 event details
Under the stars experience
FREE: 3, 4, 10 & 11 July at 10am - 3pm
Experience the story of Matariki, a virtual haka, and the spectacular starlit setting. 👉🏽 event details
Community Singalong
FREE: 4 July, 6pm - 8pm
Bring the whānau, your singing pipes & a blanket for a community singalong 👉🏽 event details
Arena Fitness Group Fit: Hula Active
FREE: 5 July, 6pm - 6.45pm
Get your groove back this Matariki by joining us for a free Arena Hula Active class. 👉🏽 event details
Matariki craft session with Hinehapainga
FREE: 6 July, 12.30 - 1.30pm, registration required
Special Matariki craft session, making star mobiles to celebrate the Māori new year. 👉🏽 event details
Arena Fitness Group Fit: Body Balance
FREE: 6 July, 7pm - 7.45pm
Let's stretch and unwind together at our special Matariki-themed Body Balance class. 👉🏽 event details
Matariki Story World
FREE: 7 July, 10.45am - 11.30am
Matariki Story World with Porirua Libraries – twinkle, twinkle, little stars. 👉🏽 event details
Te Reo Māori Baby Band
FREE: 8 July, 10.30am - 11.00am
Join the Baby Band team at Porirua Libraries during Matariki. 👉🏽 event details
Hāngi Under the Stars
TICKETS: 8 July, 5.00pm - 7.00pm. $17 per hāngi
Join us for a hearty hāngi, Matariki celebrations, and stories of the stars. 👉🏽 event details
Poll: Should the government levy industries that contribute to financial hardship?
As reported in the Post, there’s a $30 million funding gap in financial mentoring. This has led to services closing and mentors stepping in unpaid just to keep helping people in need 🪙💰🪙
One proposed solution? Small levies on industries that profit from financial hardship — like banks, casinos, and similar companies.
So we want to hear what you think:
Should the government ask these industries to contribute?
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60.8% Yes, supporting people is important!
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23.8% No, individuals should take responsibility
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15.4% ... It is complicated
A Neighbourly Riddle! Don’t Overthink It… Or Do?😜
Do you think you know the answer? Simply 'Like' this post if you know the answer and the big reveal will be posted in the comments at 2pm on the day!
If you multiply this number by any other number, the answer will always be the same. What number is this?
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