20/05/2026
🌟 Weekend Events Recap — In Case You Missed It on the Radio
A big weekend of community happenings in Hāwera — here’s a quick rundown so you can pop them in your calendar.
🎮 Youth Week at Hāpori Hub — Friday 22 May
11am – 2pm | Free | 202 High Street
Join the Tui Ora Youth Service team for an afternoon of fun, food, and good vibes.
Expect PlayStation battles, dancing, board games, mentoring, music, kai, drinks, and giveaways.
A relaxed, youth‑friendly space to celebrate Youth Week.
🌱 Choko Workshop — Saturday 23 May
1pm – 2.30pm | St Mary’s Community Garden, 206 Princes St
Learn how to grow, harvest, and cook choko (chayote) — a versatile, mild‑flavoured vegetable that thrives in Taranaki.
You’ll get hands‑on with the garden and help make a fresh vegetable stir fry to taste on the day.
🌿 Nature Cleanup — Saturday 30 May
10am | Scott St Walkway (come when you can)
Help tidy up this beautiful walkway with a friendly crew of locals.
Family‑friendly, pēpi and tamariki welcome.
Timebank members earn time credits they can spend on anything from guitar lessons to tech help.
Proudly supported by the Toi Foundation