Community Programmes

Bark Bingo

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. 

Everybody Dance Now!

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.

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Thursdays' 10am-11am @ Moera Hall

Program runs during term time only (no classes during school holidays).

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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.

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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

Steady As You Go

A much loved, community based, peer led falls prevention class - run by Age Concern Wellington

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Walter Nash Centre, Mondays at 1.30pm & Wednesdays at 12.00pm

Koraunui Stokes Valley Hub, Tuesdays at 11.00am & Thrusdays at 1.00pm

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COST: $2 per class

All enquiries to

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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, Wednesdays at 11.00am

War Memorial Library, Thursdays at 1.00pm

Wainuiomata Library, Fridays at 11am

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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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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

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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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. 

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Community Sports Bank Locations: 

• Te Hei Rangatahi - Takiri Mai Te Ata Trust, Wainuiomata

• Kokiri Marae, Seaview

• Taita - Walter Nash Centre

• Naenae - Naenae Boxing Academy

• 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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