Ararimu Womens Institute

18/06/2026

Wednesday 8th July - Guest Speaker Evening

We are excited to welcome Emma Chatterton, National Party Candidate for Papakura, as our guest speaker for our July dinner meeting.

Emma was born and raised in Counties-Manukau, and four generations of her family having lived, worked, and farmed in the area. Currently a Senior Advisor to Education Minister Erica Stanford, Emma will be sharing her story, background, and experiences.

Join us for an enjoyable evening of good food, great company, and an interesting guest speaker.

📅 Wednesday 8th July
📍 Ararimu Hall
⏰ Doors open 6:30pm
💲 Cost: $32 for members | $37 for non-members

Women of all ages are welcome. Bring a friend, neighbour, or come along on your own—we'd love to see you there.

Please see the flyer below for full details and RSVP information.

03/06/2026

Ararimu Women’s Institute – June Dinner Meeting

Join us next Wednesday 10th June for a relaxed evening at Ararimu Hall with dinner, conversation and laughter.

We are excited to welcome Lisa Tapley-Bale, Sales Manager from Nutrimetics, who will be joining us to talk about skincare, moisturisers, and why it is so important to look after your skin during the different seasons of the year.

Women of all ages are welcome, so bring a friend, neighbour, or come along on your own — we would love to see you there.

📍 Ararimu Hall, Steel Road, Ararimu
🕡 Doors open: 6:30pm
🕖 Meeting starts: 7:00pm
🍽 Dinner served: 7:30pm
💰 $32 members | $37 non-members

Please RSVP to Michelle on 021 379 828 by Sunday 7th June.

See attached flyer for full details

28/05/2026

Hey ladies 👋 If you, your friends, or your partners are free tomorrow night, the Ararimu Quiz Night is on at the school hall and there’s a table looking for a few more quiz team members.

This table already has two WI ladies on it, so if you’d like to come along and join their table, give me a call on 021 379 828 and I’ll help organise it for you.

No dressing up — just come as you are and enjoy a fun night out.

📍 Ararimu School Hall
🕕 Doors open: 6:00pm
🧠 Quiz starts: 7:00pm
⏰ Finished by around 9:30–10:00pm

Reach out if you’d like a spot at the table!

25/05/2026

05/05/2026

Ararimu Women’s Institute — Bringing Our Community Together

For our May meeting - Wednesday 13th May, we’re planning a relaxed evening bringing local women together for conversation, connection, dinner, dessert and a few light-hearted starters to help everyone get to know each other.

Come along with a friend or neighbour, or come on your own — you’ll be warmly welcomed.

We’d love to see you there.

All details and RSVP information are on the flyer below.

07/02/2026

🌸 Ararimu Women’s Institute – First Catch-Up of the Year! 🌸

We’re kicking off 2026 with our first get-together on Wednesday 11th February at the Ararimu Hall — and we’d love to see you there!

Join us for a relaxed evening of great food, good company, and plenty of laughs. Our caterer is back, and if the weather plays ball, we’ll enjoy some time outside on the green as well.

New to the area or coming along on your own?
No worries at all — everyone is welcome 💛

📍 Ararimu Hall, Steel Road
🕡 Doors open 6:30pm | Meeting 7:00pm | Dinner 7:30pm
💲 $30 members | $35 non-members

📲 RSVP by Sunday 8 February – text Tina on 021 836 694
💳 Payment to: Ararimu WI – 03-0399-0010269-00
(Non-members’ payments due by Monday 9 February)

Looking forward to a great night together ✨

06/12/2025

What a great day!

06/12/2025

Ararimu Womens Institute end of year Raffle. Will be drawn at our Christmas Dinner on 10th December. Tickets $5 each. Ararimu Country Womens Institute 03-0399-0010269-000 with your phone number in the reference.
Spaces available at our Christmas Dinner. $50 pp for a scrumptious 2 course meal and complementary refreshment. Contact Tina Hunter on 021-836694 today to RSVP or if you have any questions.

05/12/2025

See you there - please share to your friends, this will be amazing!

30/11/2025

This will be amazing, please share to all your friends!

🎄✨ Only 17 sleeps to go! ✨🎄

Ararimu Hall is turning festive with our Amazing Christmas Market Day 🎅🎁

🍓 Fresh strawberries & veges 🥖 Artisan breads & pastries ☕ Coffee + BBQ treats 🌸 Flowers, seedlings & pot plants 🕯️ Candles, soaps & skincare 🎨 Crafts, art, macrame & more!

✨ Something for everyone – shop, eat, and soak up the Christmas cheer!

📅 Save the date & bring your festive sparkle ✨