The HELL Reading Challenge
1 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
1 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
1 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
1 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027
1 Aug 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
1 Sep 2026 – 30 Sep 2026
1 Oct 2026 – 31 Oct 2026
1 Nov 2026 – 30 Nov 2026
1 Dec 2026 – 31 Dec 2026
1 Jan 2027 – 31 Jan 2027
Walter Nash Centre
Event Description
The HELL Reading Challenge is FREE, and it is so easy to take part! Children receive a stamp on their pizza wheel for each book they read. Once they have read seven books, children can bring along their completed pizza wheel to exchange for a free 333 kid’s pizza at any HELL store in Aotearoa.
When
1 Aug 2026 -
31 Aug 2026
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1 Sep 2026 -
30 Sep 2026
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1 Oct 2026 -
31 Oct 2026
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1 Nov 2026 -
30 Nov 2026
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1 Dec 2026 -
31 Dec 2026
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1 Jan 2027 -
31 Jan 2027
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Contact
Where
Walter Nash Centre
Walter Nash Centre, Taine Street
Taita Lower Hutt 5011
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Notes & Requirements
Collect a pizza wheel at any Hutt City Library & Neighbourhood Hub
Event Partner
https://www.nzbookawards.nz/new-zealand-book-awards-for-children-and-young-adults/the-hell-reading-challenge/
Bookings
There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Walter Nash Centre.
| EVENT NAME | Date | LOCATION | Age restriction | Availability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 September 2026 at 9:30AM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 September 2026 at 9:30AM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 September 2026 at 9:30AM | Walter Nash Centre | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 September 2026 at 9:30AM | Petone Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 October 2026 at 9:30AM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 October 2026 at 9:30AM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 October 2026 at 9:30AM | Walter Nash Centre | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 October 2026 at 9:30AM | Petone Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 November 2026 at 9:30AM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 November 2026 at 9:30AM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 November 2026 at 9:30AM | Walter Nash Centre | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 November 2026 at 9:30AM | Petone Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 December 2026 at 9:30AM | Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 December 2026 at 9:30AM | Moerā Neighbourhood Hub | Ages 5-12 | |
| The HELL Reading Challenge | 1 December 2026 at 9:30AM | Walter Nash Centre | Ages 5-12 |
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