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Event Description

We're opening up our Big Read Summer Reading challenge with colourful face painting and an exciting bubble show from our friend, JFAB! Bring your friends and enjoy an afternoon of colourful faces, bubbles and summer fun.

When

3:15 PM - 4:45 PM
Friday 4 December 2026
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Contact

04 568 4720

Where

Moerā Neighbourhood Hub
107 Randwick Crescent
Moera Lower Hutt 5010
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Bookings

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

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Little Manu Storytime 28 November 2026 at 10:30 AM Naenae Neighbourhood Hub Ages 0-5
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
Write With Me 2 December 2026 at 4:00 PM Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub
The Big Build 3 December 2026 at 3:00 PM Moerā Neighbourhood Hub
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
Little Manu Storytime 5 December 2026 at 10:30 AM Moerā 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

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Summer In The Hutt Events

EVENT NAME Date LOCATION Age restriction Availability
Festive Fridays by Andrews Ave 20 November 2026 at 12:00 PM Andrews Ave
Street Football 20 November 2026 at 3:30 PM Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness
ALOFA.I.LINA at Thursday Night Market 26 November 2026 at 5:00 PM Dowse Square
Festive Fridays by Andrews Ave 27 November 2026 at 12:00 PM Andrews Ave
Street Football 27 November 2026 at 3:30 PM Te Ngaengae Pool + Fitness
Christmas in the Nui 28 November 2026 at 11:00 AM Wainuiomata Community Hall

The Big Read Events

EVENT NAME Date LOCATION Age restriction Availability
Bricks & Pieces - The Big Build 1 December 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5+
Books on Wednesday - Christmas Edition 2 December 2026 at 10:30 AM Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub Adult Event
The Big Read Launch Party 5 December 2026 at 1:00 PM War Memorial Library
Bricks & Pieces - The Big Build 8 December 2026 at 3:00 PM Eastbourne Neighbourhood Hub Ages 5+
Christmas Crafternoon 12 December 2026 at 2:00 PM War Memorial Library
Christmas Crafternoon 14 December 2026 at 2:00 PM War Memorial Library

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