Te Mako Naenae Community Centre

05/10/2026

📣 Wednesday 7 October 2026, 6.30pm

Join us at Te Mako for a Remutaka Electoral Forum!

Representation has been confirmed by (in alphabetical order by family name):

Andy Foster (New Zealand First)
Henrietta Hunkin-Tagaloa (Labour Party)
Chris Norton (Green Party)
Luke Ross (TOP party)

The forum will provide our communities with the opportunity to meet the candidates running in the Remutaka electorate, to understand the issues and the platforms of these candidates and their parties. It is an opportunity to discuss local and national issues, especially those that concern our community in Naenae.

The Forum will be facilitated by a moderator. It will not be a direct debate format. Attendees will be provided with the opportunity to ask questions.

We look forward to you joining us.

25/09/2026

25/09/2026

It's a busy day in Hillary Court!

24/09/2026

📣This Saturday 26 September: Viet Hub NZ hosts the 2026 Moon Festival at Te Mako and in conjunction with the Naenae Village Market in Hillary Court.

Community and family fun for all. See posters for more information!

23/09/2026

👋TOMORROW: Friday 25 September, 10:30am - 12pm

Stroke Aotearoa NZ is hosting their fourth Stroke Education Group at Te Mako.
If you or someone you love has been impacted by a stroke, you are warmly invited to these sessions - only 2 sessions left! Come and join a group purposed for stroke education that will support you or your loved one to live well after a stroke! Please see the poster for more information.

22/09/2026

The TEAM Naenae Trust Meet The Candidates Electoral Forum for the Remutaka electorate is coming!!!

Date: Wednesday 7th October 2026
Time: 6.30pm, doors open at 6.15pm
Venue: Te Mako Naenae Community Centre (27 Hillary Court)

The forum will provide our communities with the opportunity to meet the candidates running in the Remutaka electorate, to understand the issues and the platforms of these candidates and their parties. It is an opportunity to discuss local and national issues, especially those that concern our community in Naenae.
The Forum will be facilitated by a moderator. It will not be a direct debate format. Attendees will be provided with the opportunity to ask questions.

22/09/2026

For the community at Te Mako this week:

Tuesday 22 September
📣1.30pm - 3.00pm: Ukulele with Damian
Join our weekly Ukulele group hosted by Damian. Bring your own ukulele or we can provide one for the session. Beginner ukulele knowledge helpful but all are welcome! See poster for more information.

Wednesday 23 September
📣10am - Naenae Knitting Natters. For anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, and making things over a cup of coffee with good company. All welcome - See poster for more information.
📣6.30pm: Incredible Years Parenting Programme hosted by Folau Alofa Charitable Trust

Friday 25 September
📣 10.30am: Stroke Aotearoa NZ - If you or someone you love has been impacted by a stroke, you are warmly invited to these sessions purposed to educate and support you to live well after stroke. See poster for more information.

Any questions? Get in touch wish us at Te Mako
020 462 5666 or [email protected]
Mauri ora!

14/09/2026

For the community at Te Mako this week:

Tuesday 15 September
📣10.30pm: WGN Multiple Sclerosis Music Session
A session for those living with Multiple Sclerosis to come together, play instruments and sing along at this musically lead session hosted by Wellington Multiple Sclerosis Society Inc
📣1.00pm - 2.30pm : Social Connection For Seniors
If you're in your golden years, hold a gold card and want to try Social Drama, come on down! See poster for more information.
📣1.30pm - 3.00pm: Ukulele with Damian
Join our weekly Ukulele group hosted by Damian. Bring your own ukulele or we can provide one for the session. Beginner ukulele knowledge helpful but all are welcome! See poster for more information.
📣 5.30pm - 7.30pm: "Better Taxes for Funding Our Future" - Better Taxes is hosting a workshop at Te Mako - "This is a practical workshop on how better taxes can support better futures for everyone in Aotearoa, and how we can make it a reality!" See poster or follow the link to register or learn more https://www.bettertaxes.nz/fof_lowerhutt

Wednesday 16 September
📣10am - Naenae Knitting Natters. For anyone who enjoys knitting, crochet, and making things over a cup of coffee with good company. All welcome!
📣6.30pm: Incredible Years Parenting Programme hosted by Folau Alofa Charitable Trust

Thursday 17 September
📣7pm: Wellington Maori Regional Choir

Friday 18 September
📣 4.30pm: BCLH Ladies Fitness Night - Basic foundational movements and a low impact work out. See Poster for more information.

Any questions? Get in touch wish us at Te Mako
020 462 5666 or [email protected]

Mauri ora!

11/09/2026

Hungry? Looking for a treat? Deciding to go for a morning walk? Wanting community connection?
👋 Come down to the Naenae Village Market this morning!

10/09/2026

Dance Fitness hosted by Bible Centre Lower Hutt is on this afternoon at 4.30pm, come down and join the fun!