UHub

A central Community Hub for young people and their whānau based in Upper Hutt. We have called it UHub UHub takes a whole community approach to education.

UHub is a hub in Upper Hutt for every child from birth through to 12 years of age and their whānau. Our community knows that when we invest early in young people, empowering them and their whānau, it will clear the path to a positive future: para he huarahi ki te pora. UHub empowers whānau, early childhood, schools, our marae and iwi, agencies and business to think and act and work in different ways. In ways that are more collaborative and that uses scarce resources more efficiently and equitably. A whole community learning and working together to give all children a great start. When young people do well, the whole community does well.

01/10/2026

💛 Sometimes, you just need a space to talk.

Especially when you’re wondering how your child is doing and what might help.

Megan from Atareira offers parents and caregivers a calm, supportive space to talk about their child’s emotional wellbeing, worries, or how they’re coping. Together, you can talk things through, explore what might be helpful, and consider possible next steps for your whānau.

🌱 Sometimes, a conversation is a great place to start.

📞 Phone kōrero with Megan are available on Thursday mornings during term time.

Bookings are required and can be made via our website: www.uhub.org.nz

29/09/2026

💛 Want to keep the kōrero going?

If you’re a parent or caregiver who joined one of our From Surviving to Thriving 'Empower U' sessions and would like to talk a little more about your child’s strengths, challenges, ADHD, or ways you can support them, come and have a 'U Connect' kōrero with our UHub team.

It’s a chance to have a one-to-one conversation, ask questions, share what’s been happening, and explore what might help, no pressure, just a chance to kōrero.

📍 Upper Hutt City Library
📅 Monday 12 October
🕤 9.30am – midday

Bookings are available through our website 💛

24/09/2026

💛 Term 4 at UHub

Our Term 4 dates are here!

We’d love to welcome parents, caregivers, whānau from across Upper Hutt to connect with us Term 4.

Our 'Empower U' Sessions, Emotion Coaching – Guiding with Calm are a chance to come together, learn, share experiences and explore ways to support tamariki through big feelings.

We’ll also be at the Upper Hutt City Library for our 'U Connect' kōrero sessions, a space for parents and caregivers to talk things through, ask questions and explore what might be helpful for your child and whanau.

No pressure, no expectations. Just a chance to connect and have a kōrero. 💛

📅 Check out our Term 4 dates in the poster
📲 Bookings are now open via our website

UHub is here to support whānau — with your child’s learning and wellbeing, connecting you to services, or simply just to listen.

20/09/2026

💛 We’re at the Library today!

Need a kōrero? Have a question about your child, or just want to talk something through?

Pop in, let us sit with you, we’re here until midday.

📍 Upper Hutt City Library
🕤 9.30am–12pm

No pressure, no expectations. Just a friendly kōrero and a chance to connect.

18/09/2026

Sometimes it helps just to know you’re not alone. 💛

Parenting can bring big questions, tricky moments and times when you’re not quite sure what to do next.

At UHub, you don’t have to have it all figured out. Come along for a kōrero, share what’s happening, ask questions, or simply talk things through with one of our UHubbers.

UHub 'U Connect' at the Library
📅 Monday 21 September
🕤 9.30am–12 midday

There are still spots available. If you’d like to connect, book a time through our website or pop in and have a chat with us.

Support starts with connection. 💛

16/09/2026

💛 Sometimes you can see that your child is finding something tricky, but you’re not quite sure what’s behind it, or what might help.

That’s where a 'U Connect' kōrero can help.

Our UHub Team is at the Upper Hutt City Library next Monday 21 September, with spaces available between 9.30am and midday.

It’s a chance for parents and caregivers to:
🌱 talk things through
🌱 ask questions
🌱 make sense of what you’re noticing
🌱 explore what might be helpful for your child and whānau moving forward

No pressure. Just a friendly kōrero and a chance to make the path a little clearer. 💛

Monday 21 September | 9.30am–12pm
Upper Hutt City Library

Bookings are preferred, visit our website and book your spot, or pop in for a chat.
www.uhub.org.nz

Clearing the path to a positive future.
Para he huarahi ki te ora. 💛

14/09/2026

💛 Wondering where to start?

Sometimes you know something isn’t quite working, but you’re not sure what might help, who to talk to, or where to begin.

That’s where a kōrero with UHub can help.

Our UHub Team has telephone kōrero available Thursdays at 2pm during term time. It’s a chance to talk things through, ask questions and explore what might be helpful for your child and whānau.

No expectations. Just a friendly kōrero to help make the path a little clearer. 🌱

Bookings are needed in advance and can be made through our website.

Thursdays | 2pm | Term time only www.uhub.org.nz

Clearing the path to a positive future.
Para he huarahi ki te ora. 💛

09/09/2026

Still feeling very grateful for this special moment. 💛

UHub was named Runner Up in the Upper Hutt Education & Child/Youth Development Award as part of the Wellington Airport Regional Community Awards, and we’re incredibly proud to see the mahi of our UHub community recognised.

At the heart of UHub are our UHubbers, who bring the kaupapa to life every day, connecting with whānau and educators, sharing knowledge, creating spaces for kōrero and helping make the path a little clearer.

And alongside them is our amazing volunteer Board, who give their time, experience and heart to guide, support and champion UHub and the kaupapa we care so much about. 💛

We’re grateful to all the whānau, schools and places of learning, community partners, funders and supporters who have been part of the UHub journey, whether you’ve joined an Empower U session, had a kōrero with us, welcomed us into your place of learning, or supported our mahi in other ways.

We’re proud to be doing this mahi with and for our Upper Hutt community. 🌱

Clearing the path to a positive future.
Para he huarahi ki te ora. 💛

Photo Credit: Dianna Thomson

07/09/2026

What a wonderful morning we had at Fergusson Intermediate School today! 🩷 Even the weather was determined to join us trying its hardest to give everyone a second shower! ☔️😄

It was so lovely to see whānau and educators come together, share kōrero and explore the unique ways children and young people with ADHD | Aroreretini think, learn and experience the world.

We hope you left with a few “aha” moments, something that made you think a little differently, and some practical ideas you can take back to your whānau . 🌿

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful hosts, Simon Kenny & Fiona Derham and their Fergusson Intermediate team, for welcoming UHub into your school and helping create such a warm space for whānau.

And a huge thank you to our UHubbers, Learning Support Coordinators and RTLB team for sharing their time, knowledge and kōrero with us today.

If you missed us today, or you’d like to connect a little more with our UHub team, we’ll be at the Upper Hutt City Library on Monday 21 September for one-on-one kōrero. Book your spot at www.uhub.org.nz

We’d love to see you there. 💛

Address

Upper Hutt City
Upper Hutt
5018

Website

http://uhub.org.nz/

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