Community Programmes
We have a range of programmes that offer opportunities to get active and support community well-being. Need more information? Get in touch!
Community Yoga
Yoga is fantastic for well-being, we want to make this activity more accessible for our community.
We offer classes for all abilities at the following locations:
LOWER HUTT:
Hutt Rec Grandstand (Long Room), Thursdays at 5.30pm. $5 per class - your first class is free!
STOKES VALLEY:
Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub, Mondays at 6pm. $5 per class - your first class is free!
WAINUIOMATA:
Wainuiomata Library, Tuesdays at 7pm. $5 per class - your first class is free!
Low Impact Exercise
Regular exercise promotes healthy ageing and increases your quality of life. We offer a range of fun classes for those looking for low impact activities.
STRETCH & FLEX:
Ricoh Sports Centre, Mondays, 10.45am;
Hutt City Baptist Church, Wednesdays at 9:30am
YOGA GOLD:
Ricoh Sports Centre, Wednesdays at 9.30am
PILATES GOLD:
Ricoh Sports Centre, Mondays at 9.30am; Thursdays at 12;00pm, Fridays at 11.45am;
Hutt City Baptist Church, Wednesdays at 10:45am
ZUMBA GOLD:
CARDIO & TONING:
Woburn Apartments, Fridays at 11.30am
COST: $60 for 10 classes. 10 trips must be purchased from Huia or Stokes Valley Pool, no door sales. Your first class is free!
No classes in the school holidays.
Community Pilates
Pilates is fantastic for well-being, we want to make this activity more accessible in the community.
We offer classes, suitable for all abilities at the following location:
STOKES VALLEY: Koraunui Hub, Thursdays 6pm. $5 per class (cash only), BYO Mat - your first class is FREE!
We hope to expand this offering to more locations in future!
Minimovers
Get your little ones moving! We offer early movement sessions using fun, music, sports and play! These sessions are appropriate for tamariki Under 5 who have started walking.
MINIMOVERS: Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub, Thursdays at 10.00am
KORIKORI KIDS: Walter Nash Centre, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9.00am
COST: Location dependent. Please contact the facility.
Inclusive Group Fitness Classes for disabled adults (intellectual & physical) catering for all abilities & fitness levels.
Join us for a 45 minute dance-based session.
Thursdays' 10am-11am @ Moera Hall
Program runs during term time only (no classes during school holidays).
Classes are $3 per session.
Participants are able to pay via cash on entry OR are encouraged to purchase a 10 trip card ($30 for 10 sessions). 10 trip cards can be paid for by cash on entry to class.
Whanau & carers welcome. Wheelchair friendly.
All attendees will be required to fill in a Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire which can be downloaded here.
Otherwise, you are welcome to complete these details at your first class.
Fitness Classes at our Hubs
Our community hubs have many physical activities on offer that we support including Zumba, Pilates, Yoga, Boxing, Salsa and small group fitness classes.
Check out the timetable here!
Please contact our hubs for more info:
Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub - 04 562 9050
Walter Nash Centre, Taita - 04 560 1090
Wainuiomata Community Hub - 04 564 5822
Box Fit
The Koraunui Stokes Valley Hub host a weekly 45 minute Box Fit session with qualified trainers
The sessions are for all abilities aged 16+
Numbers are strictly limited to 16 -first in, first served
Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub
Gold coin koha on entry
For more information please contact:
Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub - 04 562 9050
A much loved, community based, peer led falls prevention class - run by Age Concern Wellington
Walter Nash Centre, Mondays at 1.30pm & Wednesdays at 12.00pm
Koraunui Stokes Valley Hub, Tuesdays at 11.00am & Thrusdays at 1.00pm
COST: $2 per class
All enquiries to communitysup@acwellington.org.nz
Ready. Steady. Balance
A community exercise class for seniors to improve stability, balance, strength and co-ordination.
Naenae Library, Tuesdays at 1.00pm
Petone Library, Wednesdays at 11.00am
War Memorial Library, Thursdays at 1.00pm
Wainuiomata Library, Fridays at 11am
COST: FREE
Women's Swim Night
Enjoy some time in the hydrotherapy pool area to swim, relax and unwind. Welcome to all women and those who identify as women.
Huia Pool, Tuesdays at 7.00pm-9.00pm
COST: Regular pool fee applies.
Play in the Hutt
We want to get our community PLAYING again! Play in the Hutt is a movement kick-starting action on play locally and nationally. Play is vital for our health and happiness - we want to get our kids out exploring and being active.
Find out more on Play in the Hutt here.
Community Programs Under Covid-19 Traffic Light System
RED SETTING
All community programming and events will proceed in the Red Setting with the use of Vaccine Passes
-Max of 100 persons allowing for 1m distance and spacing
ORANGE SETTING
All community programming and events will proceed in the Orange Setting with the use of Vaccine Passes
-No limits on numbers with the use of vaccine passes
GREEN SETTING
All community programming and events will proceed in the Green Setting with the use of Vaccine Passes
--No limits on numbers with the use of vaccine passes
-Max of 100 persons allowing for 1m distance and spacing when not using Vaccine Passes
In order to keep everyone participating in class safe, the following will need to be adhered to under
the new Delta alert Level 2:
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*Each venue has restrictions on numbers. We are now operating at a first in first serve basis.
*Covid-19 QR Posters on display at all venues - please scan on entry
*You must sign in to class
* 1m physical distancing enforced at all times. To assist with this class numbers will be restricted.
* Wear a mask when entering and exiting the facility and when moving around before and after class. Masks do not need to be worn when the instructor is delivering the session.
* If applicable to your class, BYO mat is encouraged, however there will be mats available at all venues (apart from Stokes Valley) to use at no cost. It is compulsory to clean your mats with the materials provided after class.
*Sanitiser & handwashing facilities are available on-site, please maintain good hand hygiene!
*Please, if you are unwell, stay home
In regards to other programs and events listed on this website please contact the venue directly or visit the HCC website for more information.
Look after one another!
Active in the Hutt
Social Walking Groups
Get active with our social walking groups around Lower Hutt.
Wainuiomata Community Hub, Thursdays 9:30am
COST: FREE
Community Sports Banks
Hutt City Council, in collaboration with the Wellington City Mission are proud to have supported the opening of five community sports banks in our city. The aim of the Community Sports Bank Project is to reduce and eliminate the cost of equipment for those in need. Through collection and redistribution of sports gear, this project aims to increase participation.
Community Sports Bank Locations:
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Te Hei Rangatahi - Takiri Mai Te Ata Trust, Wainuiomata
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Kokiri Marae, Seaview
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Taita - Walter Nash Centre
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Naenae - Naenae Boxing Academy
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Stokes Valley - opening soon
For further information or to find out where you can donate your used sports gear, in good condition click here!
