Porirua Providers’ Cuppa & Connect
A relaxed monthly catch-up for Porirua-based service providers to network, share updates, and stay connected.
No RSVP needed – just drop in every third Wednesday of the month from 10:00am - 11:00am.
Venue: City Hub - Porirua’s Pop up space, 7 Serlby place, Porirua
Manaaki Mocha
COFFEE | KŌRERO | CONNECTION
He wāhi mārie, he wāhi manaaki – a relaxed, community-focused space for tāngata whaikaha to come together, connect, and unwind with a cuppa.
Manaaki Mocha is also a place to find out about available support, services, and resources for disabled persons and their whānau.
Event Details:
When: Friday 3rd October 2025
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Te Rauparaha Arena Cafe, Porirua
🥪 Food can be purchased from the café, we’ve got your coffee!!
🚌 Close to bus routes (210,220,226,230,236 )
♿ Wheelchair accessible
All are welcome! Tāngata whaikaha (People with Disabilities) + Whānau and carers/support people!
RSVP / More Info:
Email: adam.toia@ngatitoa.iwi.nz
Phone: 027 1800 3442
Or just drop in on the day – nau mai, haere mai!
Free Drug Checking Clinic
Stop Guessing. Start Checking. Check your drugs.
Free drug checking clinic - No cops, No judgement.
When: Saturday 13th September 2025
Where: Ferry Lane (entrance behind Hei Oranga Ake)
The door is opposite the mural in the below above. Scan the QR code for a map to this location.
Manaaki Māmā Provider Wānanga
What would it look like if we focused our collective energy to uplift young māmā in Titahi Bay and Cannons Creek?
If this kaupapa aligns with your mahi, we would love to have you in the room!
FREE Drug Checking Clinic
Drug Checking Clinic is back — new location!
When: Sat 23rd August 2025 | 11AM – 3PM
Where: Hei Oranga Ake, 4 Lydney Place, Porirua (entrance opposite the mural in the picture)
Free Confidential 100% legal No police
Stay safe, stay informed — our team’s here to help!
Porirua Has Talent - Finals
Porirua’s bursting with talent — don’t miss your chance to see it live at the finals!
Finals Details:
When: Saturday 16th August 2025
Where: Te Rauparaha Arena, NZCT Stadium, Porirua
Grab your ticket now and come support our incredible finalists — it’s going to be a night to remember!
For more information and ticket details - see here: https://www.poriruahastalent.nz/
Individualised Funding Drop-in session in Cannons Creek
Got questions about Individualised Funding?
Come for a FREE drop-in session in Cannons Creek!
Are you supporting a disabled person and want to better understand how Individualised Funding (IF) works? Join Access Community Health and Te Wāhi Tiaki Tatou for a free relaxed and practical kōrero about Individualised Funding, a chance to ask your questions, get guidance, and chat with us about how to make your funding work for your whānau.
Porirua Has Talent - Auditions
Porirua Has Talent is back for 2025!
Whether it's singing, dancing, or something unique, now's your chance to share your talents and be part of an unforgettable journey of self-expression and discovery.
Auditions Details:
When: Saturday 19th July 2025
Where: Pātaka - Performing Arts Studio, Porirua
We know you’ve got the talent — don’t miss your chance to shine at this audition!
For more information and registration details - see here: https://www.poriruahastalent.nz/
FREE Drug Checking Clinic
Drug checking is FREE, legal and confidential!
Join us this Saturday 12th July 2025 from 11am to 3pm.
Manaaki Mocha
He wāhi mārie, he wāhi manaaki – a relaxed, community-focused space for tāngata whaikaha to come together, connect, and unwind with a cuppa.
Manaaki Mocha is also a place to find out about available support, services, and resources for disabled persons and their whānau.
Tamariki Takiwātanga / Children with Autism
Make sure you’re registered to secure your spot!
Date: Monday 30 June 2025
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Manaaki Mocha
Make sure you’re registered to secure your spot!
Date: Thursday June 12 2025
Time: 10:00am - 11:30pm
Supporting Rangatahi Mental Health - Registrations now closed
Make sure you’re registered to secure your spot!
Date: Thursday 29 May 2025
Time: 9:00am - 3:30pm
Pathway to Healing: Supporting Our Porirua Community
Pathway to Healing: Supporting Our Porirua Community
Together, creating a safer, healthier future.
Upcoming Event: Free Drug-Checking Clinic - Stop Guessing, Start Checking.
Join us for a free, confidential, and 100% legal drug-checking clinic to help protect our community this weekend.
Te Wahi Tiaki Tatou, in partnership with Know Your Stuff, is hosting a free and confidential drug-checking clinic on Saturday, 10th May 2025. This kaupapa provides a safe, stigma-free space for individuals to test substances for harmful contaminants—supporting community well-being through harm reduction and manaakitanga.
📍 Where: 5 Lyttleton Avenue, Porirua (Entrance off Bullock Lane)
⏰ When: Saturday 10th May 2025, 11am – 3pm
Your safety matters. No judgment, just harm reduction.
#HarmReduction #KnowYourStuff #Porirua
Learn more about our work and how you can be involved click here for more information.
He mahi aroha mō te hapori. Let’s walk this path together for a brighter, safer future.
Pathway to Healing: Supporting Our Porirua Community
Pathway to Healing: Supporting Our Porirua Community
Together, creating a safer, healthier future.
Upcoming Event: Free Drug-Checking Clinic - Stop Guessing, Start Checking.
Join us for a free, confidential, and 100% legal drug-checking clinic to help protect our community this weekend.
Te Wahi Tiaki Tatou, in partnership with Know Your Stuff, is hosting a free and confidential drug-checking clinic on Saturday, 12th April 2025. This kaupapa provides a safe, stigma-free space for individuals to test substances for harmful contaminants—supporting community well-being through harm reduction and manaakitanga.
📍 Where: 5 Lyttleton Avenue, Porirua (Entrance off Bullock Lane)
⏰ When: Saturday 12 April 2025, 11am – 3pm
Your safety matters. No judgment, just harm reduction.
#HarmReduction #KnowYourStuff #Porirua
Learn more about our work and how you can be involved click here for more information.
He mahi aroha mō te hapori. Let’s walk this path together for a brighter, safer future.
Pathway to Healing: Supporting Our Porirua Community
Pathway to Healing: Supporting Our Porirua Community
Together, creating a safer, healthier future.
Upcoming Event: Free Drug-Checking Clinic - Stop Guessing, Start Checking.
Join us for a free, confidential, and 100% legal drug-checking clinic to help protect our community this weekend.
Te Wahi Tiaki Tatou, in partnership with Know Your Stuff, is hosting a free and confidential drug-checking clinic on Saturday, 8th March 2025. This kaupapa provides a safe, stigma-free space for individuals to test substances for harmful contaminants—supporting community well-being through harm reduction and manaakitanga.
📍 Where: 5 Lyttleton Avenue, Porirua (Entrance off Bullock Lane)
⏰ When: Saturday 8 March 2025, 11am – 3pm
Your safety matters. No judgment, just harm reduction.
#HarmReduction #KnowYourStuff #Porirua
Learn more about our work and how you can be involved click here for more information.
He mahi aroha mō te hapori. Let’s walk this path together for a brighter, safer future.
Reimagining Cardiovascular Health Workshop
Join us in our final reimagining session for 2024, as we look to reimagine cardiovascular health services in Porirua to become more suitable for our communities!
All participants will receive vouchers as a compensation for your time and kōrero/talanoa/discussion.
If you meet the criteria below, register with us now:
Have lived experiences with cardiovascular related health concerns such as heart disease, stroke, or TIA (mini stroke).
Currently reside in Porirua.
We are looking for up to 12 passionate Porirua community members who have lived with cardiovascular related concerns or know someone who has, to be part of a focus group.
The goal of this workshop is to facilitate community-driven change and have input into re-designing the delivery of cardiovascular health services through their own personal experiences.
Kotahitanga Collective Impact Wānanga
Make sure you’re registered to secure your spot!
Date: Tuesday 15 October 2024
Time: 10:00am - 12:30pm
Porirua Has Talent - Grand Final
That’s right people of Porirua, we've got heaps of talent in our community, and that's just the vibe we need! It's all about bringing people together to celebrate the awesome talent we've got right here in Porirua.
We're all about giving our tamariki and rangatahi hope and something cool to look forward to and get involved in. Porirua Has Talent is all about positivity and excitement and we would love for YOU to be a part of it! Get your tickets here e te whānau!
Key Information:
Te Manawa Auditorium, Aotea College
Okowai Road, Porirua
10.30am to 4.30pm (Doors open at 10am)
FREE Dental Event!
Registrations for this event are now - CLOSED!
Te Wāhi Tiaki Tātou are excited to announce the hosting of a Porirua FREE Dental Event!
Pinikilicious - FREE Pasifika Community Event For All
FREE Pasifika Community Event for ALL here in Porirua!
Come and be pampered & empowered - Light Refreshments Provided!
Whilst the event and activities are free - bring some cash to support local talent who will have products for sale!
Reimagining Workshop - Diabetes
Join us for the Reimagining Workshop - Diabetes edition.
Taking place Oct 30th-Nov 3rd 2023. Register by sending your details HERE
Reimagining Workshop - Mental Health
Join us for the Reimagining Workshop - Mental Health edition. Taking place Oct 3-4 2023.
Location: Te Wānanga o Aotearoa Porirua; 3/5 Heriot Drive, Elsdon, Porirua 5022
Reimagining Workshop - Tāngata Whaikaha
Nau mai, haere mai! Come and join this Reimagining workshop for our Tāngata Whaikaha (Disability) community!
Reimagining Workshop - Dental
Join us in Reimagining dental access and affordability for Māmā/Pāpā, pēpē and rangatahi in Porirua!
Date: Monday 26th - Wednesday 28th June 2023
Time: 9:30am- 2:30pm
Location: Freedom Church, Cannons Creek - 174 Bedford Steet Porirua.
We are looking for 12 community members to join our focus group. Kai and $150 vouchers per day will be provided.
Register for this workshop here!
Lead with Stories Workshop: Collaborative Aotearoa
Te Wāhi Tiaki Tātou is teaming up with Collaborative Aotearoa to deliver a workshop focusing on the stories of our local Porirua community members!
Date: Friday 26th May 2023; 2x half day workshop
Location: Ūpane, Block B Whitireia Campus - 3 Wi Neera Drive Porirua
Kai and $150 koha vouchers will be provided for our community participants. Register here by Friday 12th May 2023!
Rangatahi Ki Runga Event
Join the team and bring your kids down to this FREE rangatahi event at Te Rauparaha Arena!
FREE games, FREE kai, and loads of awesome giveaways!