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 and your first class is free!
LOWER HUTT:
Flow Yoga and Fitness Studio - Level 1 , 127 High Street, Lower Hutt
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Wednesday at 12..30pm. $5 per class
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Wednesday at 6..30pm. $5 per class
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Thursdays at 5.30pm. $5 per class
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:
YOGA GOLD:
PILATES GOLD:
Ricoh Sports Centre
ZUMBA GOLD:
CARDIO & TONING:
CHAIR YOGA:
Woburn Apartments,
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Wednesday at 11.15am
COST: $6 per class
No classes in the school holidays.
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.
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
A much loved, community based, peer led falls prevention class - run by Age Concern Wellington
Walter Nash Centre
Monday 1.30pm, Wednesday 12.00pm
Koraunui Stokes Valley Hub,
Tuesdays at 11.00am & Thursday at 1.00pm
Eastbourne Community Hall
Wednesday at 12.00pm
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, Monday 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.
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!
