Family Start West Coast

17/07/2026

09/07/2026

A big shout out to Sam from The Mawhera Mudslingers and Left Bank Art Gallery for running an awesome clay/pottery session with our Family Start team today! 🙌

We had a heap of fun getting creative, having a laugh, and giving pottery a go. There may have been some masterpieces… and maybe a few “abstract” creations too! 😂

Thanks so much, Sam, for sharing your time and talent with us. Such a cool team activity! 🧡

03/07/2026

To celebrate Matariki, Westland Industrial Heritage Park is hosting a Train of Lights on Friday 10 July. Then, on Saturday 11 July, the Puanga-Matariki Light Up Hokitika celebration will take place in Weld Street and at the Hokitika Regent Theatre. The precise timings for this event will be announced soon, but the celebration on 11th will run between 6.00 pm and 9.00 pm and will include a light show, children's activities and live music in Weld Street, with cultural performances in the Hokitika Regent Theatre.

More info and events: https://hokitika.org/midwinter-magic/

01/07/2026

The Vine – Fun Event at the Regent!!
https://www.facebook.com/share/18UQ4MNQwB/

Did you know? This event will have FREE bouncy castle for kids, Gaming on the big screen for youth, facepainting, a free BBQ and More!! all while you check out the local stalls with their give aways, activities, and information. Will be a great day!!

27/05/2026

18/05/2026

A VERY Special thank you to the Greymouth Probus Group who regularly donate to Family Start West Coast.

Their hand-knitted blankets, hats, cardigans, and other clothing for the young babies in our community go such a long way to help our parents and whanau to thrive.

THANK YOU SO MUCH for your continued support and care for our community!!

11/03/2026

Family Court Education Session - FREE to attend!!

Are you going through a separation? Are you thinking of applying for a protection order or parenting order? Or do you just want to learn more about Family Court?? Come along to our community information session and meet the Canterbury Community Law team, as well as our local Family Court Navigator and coordinator.

A Great opportunity that doesn't come around often.
Register here: https://www.familystart.co.nz/event-details/family-court-info-session-free-community-session