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Yoga for all ages and stages - with a relaxed vibe. Parents with babies welcome. Expect some noise and interruptions! Koha/Donation. Contact yoga@angblev.com for more info.

Improve your fitness and balance, for those with some tai chi experience. (If you are new to tai chi, we recommend you start with the Friday class.) Recommended donation $5.

Come and see a friendly local JP to get your documents certified and more. FREE. Available every weekday from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Last day 2025 - 16/1/2025. First day back - 15/1/2026.

"Steady as you go" is an Age Concern falls prevention program for older adults, designed to improve balance, strength, and flexibility through gentle, social exercise classes. Call 04 499 6646 https://www.acwellington.org.nz/saygoexercise/

Ko Au Tenei is a 12 week programme delivered to enhance the knowledge and practices in te ao Maori learning different components such as raranga, rongoa Maori, whakapapa, powhiri and more. The programme is for anyone and everyone and is free. If you have any questions, come in and have a korero with our friendly kaiako or contact Stan Hune 0226574498 stan@tww.org.nz . Facilitated by Te Waka Whaiora.

Monthly on the first Tuesday. A place to connect and create! Make art and/or craft in our fancy dedicated art room at the Centre. Some kai and materials provided, bring your own project if you have one. FREE.

Ready for the next step? Take a deeper dive into connections, rhythms, and concepts to really make your partnered Lindy Hop dance shine! Check out www.sugarfootstomp.co.nz/classes for details, prices, and registration. Your first class with Sugarfoot Stomp is free!

Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday. Toastmasters is an opportunity to help members develop their Public Speaking and Leadership skills in a friendly and supportive environment. Meetings are free to attend as a visitor. Check out www.newtown.toastmastersclubs.org

Lindy Hop is a Black American social partnered dance. Learn the foundational rhythms, shapes, and lead/follow concepts to get you swingin out on the dance floor! Or if you already swing dance, it s a great chance to practice your fundamentals. Check out www.sugarfootstomp.co.nz/classes for details, prices, and registration. Your first class with Sugarfoot Stomp is free!

Yoga for all ages and stages. Koha/Donation.

Come and see a friendly local JP to get your documents certified and more. FREE. Available every weekday from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Last day 2025 - 16/1/2025. First day back - 15/1/2026.

Join us every Thursday for a session of games, storytelling and laughter at the Newtown Community Centre. This is a place for those aged 65+ to connect and learn with professional theatre practitioners sharing their skills and knowledge. You don't need any experience in drama or performance to enjoy these sessions, and you're welcome to come along and watch or dive straight in. Your level of participation is always up to you. Email austinharrisontheatre@gmail.com for questions and interest. (Programme does not run in school holidays.)

Ko Au Tenei is a 12 week programme delivered to enhance the knowledge and practices in te ao Maori learning different components such as raranga, rongoa Maori, whakapapa, powhiri and more. The programme is for anyone and everyone and is free. If you have any questions, come in and have a korero with our friendly kaiako or contact Stan Hune 0226574498 stan@tww.org.nz . Facilitated by Te Waka Whaiora.

Our goal is for students to learn to sing, dance and act. Through our classes they will build their confidence, make new friends, and above all, have fun! Price: $160 per term. www.spotlightperformingarts.co.nz

Our goal is for students to learn to sing, dance and act. Through our classes they will build their confidence, make new friends, and above all, have fun! Price: $265 per term. www.spotlightperformingarts.co.nz

New Zealand Freestyle Martial Arts (NZFMA) is a modern martial arts school with a strong traditional base. If you’re interested in: • Learning a martial art, • Increasing your fitness, • Learning self defense and • Making new friends We train in a fun, friendly and supportive environment and the first 4 classes are free. Contact Ric Burrows - ric.burrows@gmail.com

Obsessed with food? In Addictive Eaters Anonymous, members have found recovery from binge eating, anorexia, bulimia, other forms of addictive eating & compulsive exercise. For more info visit: www.addictiveeatersanonymous.org or email aeawellington@gmail.com

Learn the basic forms of tai chi. Recommended donation $5.

Come and see a friendly local JP to get your documents certified and more. FREE. Available every weekday from 10:30am - 12:30pm. Last day 2025 - 16/1/2025. First day back - 15/1/2026.

The Tū Ora Compass Health outreach team are here to help! They can offer immunisations and basic health checks for those without a GP or struggling to get into a GP for basic health checks. Currently this can cover (as appropriate)-Blood Pressure checks, Diabetes screening, and cholesterol checks, CVRA heart checks. This service does not replace connection with your GP but aims to support vulnerable communities and promote community health. The outreach team place community at the centre of everything that they do! 2026 clinic dates: March 27th, April 17th, May 8th, June 5th, & July 3rd.

Come get to know your community over a bowl of FREE hot soup (vegetarian/vegan available). All welcome.

Drop into the Newtown Tool Library to join up, borrow or return tools. For more info see https://www.newtowncommunity.org.nz/newtown-tool-library or contact them here: newtown.tool.library@gmail.com

Monthly on the first Saturday. Free, legal and confidential drug checking services and harm reduction advice. Check it B4 you neck it! No cops, no names, no judgement. Just information. For more info contact info@knowyourstuff.nz .

Capoeira angola classes for all. Music and movement. Urcapoeiranz@gmail.com / https://www.instagram.com/urbanritualcapoeira

On the last Sunday of every month. A gathering for Astrologers, Enthusiasts and the Astro Curious - All Welcome. There will be a different presentation each month - $20 entry. Contact erikaegrant@gmail.com for more info. First day back - 22/2/2026.

Fortnightly from Sunday 18th January 2026. A board game and tabletop game club for the LGBTQ+ community and women. Find more information and dates at: www.facebook.com/groups/743347600064093 or contact club.rainbow.dragon.wtgn@gmail.com .

Discover the transformative effects of sound therapy with this 1-hr gong bath experience. During this session, participants will be surrounded by the resonant vibrations of gongs, carefully designed to induce deep states of relaxation and calm. Tickets $20 and for more information contact erikaegrant@gmail.com . First day back - 15/03/2026.