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MONDAY

10.30am-12.30pm

Justice of the Peace
Come and see a friendly local JP to get your documents certified and more. Monday - Friday, 10.30am-12.30pm. FREE

6:00pm-7:00pm

Koha Yoga 

Yoga for everybody. All welcome. Mats and blocks available. Koha/donation

6:30pm-7:30pm

The Great Dance Experience!

Learn a variety of Historical Black American Cultural Dances connected to Jazz Music from the 1920s, 1930s, 1940s.

Check out www.sugarfootstomp.co.nz/classes for details, prices, & registration. 

6:30pm-8:30pm

NZFMA karate - Newtown Hall, 71 Daniell Street
Your friendly local karate club. Beginners welcome. More info email: ric.burrows@gmail.com

TUESDAY

10:00am-11:30am

Tai Chi - advanced
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.) KOHA

10:00am-11:15am

Relaxed/Baby-Friendly Yoga
Yoga for all ages and stages - with a relaxed vibe. Parents with babies welcome. Expect some noise and interruptions! KOHA/Donation

10.30am-12.30pm

Justice of the Peace
Come and see a friendly local JP to get your documents certified and more. Monday - Friday, 10.30am-12.30pm. FREE

12.00pm-1.00pm

Steady As You Go

Classes designed to help Seniors maintain and build strength and flexibility. Contact Age Concern for more details: www.acwellington.org/nz / (04) 499 6646

Every Tuesday at 12noon. $2/class

6:00pm-7.00pm

Koha Community Yoga - Newtown Hall, 71 Daniell Street Koha yoga offering for everybody. All welcome. Mats and blocks available.

6:30pm-7:30pm

Learn to Lindy Hop

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.  

7:30pm-9:30pm

Toastmasters 2023 dates: 14th & 28th November and then every 2nd, 4th & 5th Tuesday from 23 January 2024

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

7:45pm-8:45pm

Level Up your Lindy

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. 

WEDNESDAY

10.30am-12.30pm

Justice of the Peace
Come and see a friendly local JP to get your documents certified and more. Monday - Friday, 10.30am-12.30pm. FREE

11:00am-12.00pm 

Community Law Clinic
Free confidential legal advice with a rōia / lawyer from Community Law. No appointment necessary. First and third Wednesday of the month ONLY.

2:00pm-3:00pm

 

Timebank Orientation Newtown Library, 13 Constable Street
Drop into the Library and learn more about this alternative economy/community and sign up! Contact: info@wellingtontimebank.org.nz or find out more  www.wellingtontimebank.org.nz/join-us

​5:00pm-7:00pm 

Newtown Tool Library - 9 Constable Street, next to the Newtown Library
Drop into the new Newtown Tool Library to join up, borrow or return tools. For more info visit their website www.newtown-tool-library.com or contact them here: newtown.tool.library@gmail.com 

​5:30pm-6:30pm

​Narcotics Anonymous - Newtown Hall, 71 Daniell Street
Call 0800 NA TODAY (0800 628 632) for more information.

6:00pm-7:30pm

Balfolk Dance Starts Wednesday 25 October to 6 December

Balfolk is a European folk dance genre that gives new life to traditional dances. Come and learn some easy group and partner dances in a friendly and playful atmosphere. $10 or koha/donation for concession. Contact Facebook Page

6:00pm-7:00pm

Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) Free Legal Clinics (2nd & 4th Wednesdays only)

Free confidential legal advice with a lawyer. By appointment ONLY please visit or call CAB Newtown to arrange a time: (04) 389 3813. Every second and fourth Wednesday of the month ONLY.

7:00pm-8:00pm

Koha Yoga with Kevin - Newtown Hall, 71 Daniell Street 
A gentle yoga class focusing on breathing and relaxing for mid-week relaxation and healthy sleep. Feel free to request from your teacher anything that you want, and it will be built into the class. All levels welcome. Hatha yoga, mats provided. Any questions? Contact the Koha Yoga Newtown Facebook page.

THURSDAY

10:00am-11:30am

Yoga
Yoga for all ages and stages. KOHA/Donation

10.30am-12.30pm

Justice of the Peace
Come and see a friendly local JP to get your documents certified and more. Monday - Friday, 10.30am-12.30pm. FREE

10.30am-12pm

Free Social Drama for ages 65+
A fun group using storytelling and drama to keep the mind active and creative! Sessions are full of play, laughter, and connection. For more info, contact Austin on 022 011 7217 or email austinharrisontheatre@gmail.com (Programme does not run in school holidays.)

6:00pm-7:00pm

Koha Community Yoga - Newtown Hall, 71 Daniell Street
Koha yoga offering for everybody. All welcome. Mats and blocks available.

7:00pm-8:30pm

Kanikani Dancing in the Dark ON HOLD! RE-STARTS 2024

OMG it's that time of year again! Time for some ultimate booty shaking IN THE DARK!!!! Bring your friends, some cash if you can (Roughly $5pp would help us cover costs) and let your hair down on a Thursday night! Every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month, Doors open at 7pm, lights off at 7:15pm.

7:00pm-8:00pm

Co-dependents Anonymous
For anyone with a desire for healthy loving relationships. For more info visit: www.coda.org

7:30pm-8:30pm

Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Network Newtown, 9-11 Constable Street
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

7:30pm-8:30pm

 

Best on Tap presents: Happy Hour

An improvised theatre show using audience prompts to create scenes and stories. Thursdays: 28 Sept, 12 Oct, 26 Oct, 9 Nov, 23 Nov, 14 Dec.

Tickets on eventfinda and at the door, $15 waged/$10 unwaged. https://www.bestontap.net/

FRIDAY

10:00am-11:30am

​Tai Chi for Beginners
Learn the basic forms of tai chi. KOHA/Donation

10:30am-12:30pm

Mahi Toi: Open Art Club for All

Every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. 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

 

1:00pm-2:00pm

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

SATURDAY

9:30am-10:45am

Koha Kundalini Yoga Club - First Saturday of the month

Come practice psychedelic yoga & meditation in this regular monthly workshop, with online offerings to match. All-levels. BYO mat or towel. Tea served after!

11:00am-1:00pm

Newtown Tool Library - 9 Constable Street, next to the Newtown Library
Drop into the new Newtown Tool Library to join up, borrow or return tools.

For more info visit their website www.newtown-tool-library.com or contact them here: newtown.tool.library@gmail.com 

1:00pm-3:00pm

Know Your Stuff NZ Saturdays: 2 December

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.

2:00pm-3:00pm (monthly)

Timebank Orientation - Smart Newtown, 9-11 Constable Street
Come and learn more about this alternative economy/community and sign up! The next Saturday sessions are 28 October and 25 November.

Contact: info@wellingtontimebank.org.nz or find out more  www.wellingtontimebank.org.nz/join-us

SUNDAY

6:00pm- 9:00pm

Rainbow Dragon Club SMART Newtown, 9 Constable Street
A board game and tabletop game club for the LGBTQ+ community and women. Fortnightly. https://www.facebook.com/groups/743347600064093

 

Website last updated August 2023