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!
Minimovers
In light of the Covid 19 Pandemic, the below classes may be cancelled. Check with the Venue to check if classes are proceeding as normal.
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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
In light of the Covid 19 Pandemic, the below classes may be cancelled. Check with the Venue to check if classes are proceeding as normal.
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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
**Classes Cancelled Until Further Notice**
In response to the evolving situation around halting the spread of the Covid 19 pandemic, we have made the decision to cancel these classes until further notice.
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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, Fridays at 11.00am
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COST: FREE
Women's Swim Night
In light of the Covid 19 Pandemic, the below class may be cancelled. Check with the Venue to check if it is proceeding as normal.
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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.
Social Walking Groups
In light of the Covid 19 Pandemic, the below opportunity may be cancelled. Check with the Venue to check if it is proceeding as normal.
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Get active with our social walking groups around Lower Hutt.
Walter Nash Centre, Mondays 1:30pm
Wainuiomata Community Hub, Thursdays 9:30am
Alternate Lower Hutt locations, Thursdays 6:30pm
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COST: FREE
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 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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Stokes Valley - opening soon
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Taita - 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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Kids Yoga
In collaboration with Hutt City Libraries, Seedling Yoga & Kutumba Yoga, Active in the Hutt coordinate Kids Yoga Sessions!
Come and join us for a fun yoga class for children aged 5 to 10 years.
Wednesday 29th July - Eastbourne Library, 3.45pm
Wednesday 26th August - Naenae Library, 3.45pm
Wednesday 30th September - Taita Library, 3.45pm
Spaces for the events are limited. Secure your spot and register now through Event Finda. Registrations are essential. Koha donation for entry appreciated.
Low Impact Exercise
*Classes currently cancelled due to the Covid 19 Pandemic**
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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
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!
Facebook Fitness
Whilst the Covid 19 Pandemic is impacting our ability to deliver our regular community fitness classes, our regular programming has moved online!
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On the HCC Fitness Facebook Page you will find many of our loved community fitness & low impact intructors, live streaming classes into your home.
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You must have Facebook to join this FREE group.
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The schedule of Live Classes can be found here.
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The HCC Fitness Group and the Active in the Hutt Team are here to help you stay physically and mentally well while our classes are on hold!
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