Volunteer Hutt Te Puna Tautoko

10/06/2026

Co-hosted by Lower Hutt Neighbourhood Support and Volunteer Hutt Te Puna Tautoko, Te Ara Tūao is a FREE event at The Dowse Art Museum on 21 June for local organisations to showcase their mahi and how they are contributing to the well-being of the Te Awa Kairangi community.

It is also a chance for those looking to give back to their community to find a volunteer opportunity that suits them. There are a range of organisations participating - something to suit everyone!

Te Ara Tūao is aligned with International Volunteer Year, championing volunteerism in all its forms and ensuring volunteer contributions are recognized and measured.

28/04/2026

Only 20 hours left in our PledgeMe crowdfunding campaign, and there’s a lot on the line! If we don’t hit our goal before the deadline, we won’t receive any of the money pledged.

If you’ve been thinking about donating, sharing, tagging a friend, or backing this kaupapa, now is the time. Every contribution gets us closer.

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Hutt City Council Fauono Ken Laban Mayor of Lower Hutt Deputy Mayor Keri Brown - Lower Hutt

09/03/2026

17/12/2025

Once a Volunteer Hutt volunteer, always part of the whānau 💛

Proud to see Ned being recognised for his amazing mahi!

When Ned Treacher found himself at the end of a contract in the middle of a job vacancy drought, his partner suggested volunteering to keep occupied and involved. His timing couldn’t have been better.

The Volunteer Hutt team had started developing a framework to ensure organisational compliance with its obligations under all relevant legislation and Te Tiriti. Ned relished broadening his knowledge in a new context.

In circumstances Ned describes as “bittersweet”, he has found employment. He said an important takeaway from the volunteer role was understanding the importance ofensuring that policy is responsive to the needs of Aotearoa New Zealand’s diverse communities, and what that actually means.

Read the full article by one of our Volunteer Profile Writers, Karin Anderson here: https://pdflink.to/ned-treacher-spotlight/

09/12/2025

Ngā mihi o te wā!🎄

If you have roles up with us you'd like to pause and then re-activate after the holidays, please let us know by 11 December! Send an email to Amanda at [email protected] with the Role ID and we can put it on pause.