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!
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.
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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
CHAIR YOGA: Woburn Apartments, Wednesdays at 11.15am
PILATES GOLD: Ricoh Sports Centre, Mondays at 9.30am; Thursdays at 10.00am; Fridays at 11.45am;
Hutt City Baptist Church, Wednesdays at 10:45am
ZUMBA GOLD: Moera Hall, Fridays at 9.30am
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!
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No classes in the school holidays.
Inclusive Group Fitness Classes for disabled adults (intellectual & physical) catering for all abilities & fitness levels.
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Join us for a 45 minute dance-based session, followed by morning tea.
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Thursdays' 10am-11.30am @ Moera Hall
Program runs during term time only (no classes during school holidays).
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Koha appreciated.
Whanau & carers welcome. Wheelchair friendly.
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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.
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Please note that this class will not proceed at Covid 19 Alert Level 2 or higher.
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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.
PASIFIKA NUKUNUKU: Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub, Thursdays at 10.00am
KORIKORI KIDS: Walter Nash Centre, Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 9.00am
NEKE TIME: Wainuiomata Community Hub, Wednesdays at 10.00am!
MUSICAL MOVERS: Fraser Park, Fridays at 9.15am
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COST: $3 per child. $1 for extra children
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!
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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
Ready. Steady. Balance
A community exercise class for seniors to improve stability, balance, strength and co-ordination.
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Naenae Library, Tuesdays at 1.00pm
Petone Library, Mondays at 11.00am
War Memorial Library, Fridays at 11.00am
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COST: FREE
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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
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COST: Regular pool fee applies.
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Social Walking Groups
Get active with our social walking groups around Lower Hutt.
Wainuiomata Community Hub, Thursdays 9:30am
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COST: FREE
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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.
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Find out more on Play in the Hutt here.
Community Pilates
Pilates is fantastic for well-being, we want to make this activity more accessible in the community.
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We offer classes, suitable for all abilities at the following location:
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STOKES VALLEY: Koraunui Hub, Thursdays 6pm. $5 per class (cash only), BYO Mat - your first class is FREE!
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We hope to expand this offering to more locations in future!
Community Yoga
Yoga is fantastic for well-being, we want to make this activity more accessible for our community.
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We offer classes for all abilities at the following locations:
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STOKES VALLEY: Koraunui Stokes Valley Community Hub, Mondays at 6pm. $5 per class - your first class is free!
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WAINUIOMATA: Wainuiomata Library, Tuesdays at 7pm. $5 per class - your first class is free!
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LOWER HUTT: Hutt Rec Grandstand (Long Room), Thursdays at 5.30pm. $5 per class - your first class is free!
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TAITA: Walter Nash Centre, Thursdays at 6.15pm $5 per class - your first class is free!
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Community Programs Under Covid-19 Alert Levels
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ALERT LEVEL 1 - All community programming and events will proceed at Alert Level 1.
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ALERT LEVEL 2 - Everybody Dance Now Classes will be SUSPENDED at Alert Level 2.
All Community Yoga, Pilates & Low Impact Classes will proceed at Alert Level 2.
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In order to keep everyone safe the following will be enforced, under Alert Level 2 at class:
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- 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 may be restricted. We encourage you to arrive early to avoid disappointment. Entry will operate on a first in first served basis.
- 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
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In regards to other programs and events listed on this website please contact the venue directly or visit the HCC website for more information.
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Look after one another!
Active in the Hutt
Community Sports Banks
Hutt City Council, in collaboration with the Wellington City Mission are proud to have supported the opening of four 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.
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Community Sports Bank Locations:
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Wainuiomata Community Hub, Library
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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
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For further information or to find out where you can donate your used sports gear, in good condition click here!
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