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Event Description

Calling all tamariki who love reading comics, graphic novels, and drawing! In this two-part workshop, young creators will design their own original character and explore different graphic styles before learning how to develop exciting storylines through the art of storyboarding.

When

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 20 January 2027
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2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday 27 January 2027
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Contact

04 562 9050

Where

Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub
186 Stokes Valley Road
Stokes Valley Lower Hutt 5019
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Bookings

There's no need to book your place for this event. Just meet us at Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub.

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EVENT NAME Date LOCATION Age restriction Availability
Kōraunui Writer's Club 14 November 2026 at 2:00 PM Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub
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The Big Read Launch at Walter Nash Centre 28 November 2026 at 11:00 AM Walter Nash Centre
Explore Naenae Scavenger Trail 1 December 2026 at 9:30 AM Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Ngā Manu Sketch Club 1 December 2026 at 10:00 AM Naenae Neighbourhood Hub Adult Event
Baby Bounce at Stokeswood 1 December 2026 at 1:30 PM Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub
Little Manu Storytime 2 December 2026 at 10:30 AM Naenae Neighbourhood Hub Ages 0-5
Little Manu Sketch Club 4 December 2026 at 3:30 PM Naenae Neighbourhood Hub Ages 7-12
Card Making and Seeds Gifting 5 December 2026 at 10:00 AM Naenae Neighbourhood Hub
Storytime with Moira Wairama 5 December 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
Kārearea word hunt 8 December 2026 at 3:00 PM Walter Nash Centre
Kōraunui Writer's Club 12 December 2026 at 2:00 PM Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub
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Big Block Build 19 December 2026 at 9:30 AM Naenae Neighbourhood Hub

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Early Literacy Events

EVENT NAME Date LOCATION Age restriction Availability
Bricks & Pieces 9 November 2026 at 3:30 PM Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5+
The HELL Reading Challenge 1 November 2026 at 9:30 AM Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5-12
The HELL Reading Challenge 1 November 2026 at 9:30 AM Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5-12
The HELL Reading Challenge 1 November 2026 at 9:30 AM Moerā Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5-12
The HELL Reading Challenge 1 November 2026 at 9:30 AM Walter Nash Centre Ages 5-12
The HELL Reading Challenge 1 November 2026 at 9:30 AM Petone Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5-12

Age - Tamariki / Children (5-11) Events

EVENT NAME Date LOCATION Age restriction Availability
Bricks & Pieces 9 November 2026 at 3:30 PM Wainuiomata Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5+
The HELL Reading Challenge 1 November 2026 at 9:30 AM Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5-12
The HELL Reading Challenge 1 November 2026 at 9:30 AM Kōraunui Stokes Valley Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5-12
The HELL Reading Challenge 1 November 2026 at 9:30 AM Moerā Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5-12
The HELL Reading Challenge 1 November 2026 at 9:30 AM Walter Nash Centre Ages 5-12
The HELL Reading Challenge 1 November 2026 at 9:30 AM Petone Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5-12