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Hutt Night Market

Thursday 23 February 5pm - 9.30pm

Our city comes alive to bright lights, vibrant live music, tangy mouth-watering smells, art, stunning jewellery, clothing and crafts!

Cafe Scientifique - from stress to strength

Thursday 23 February 6pm - 7.30pm

From stress to strength – the science of resilience. Do you want to boost your resilience so you “bounce back” even when life is hectic and the demands on you are high?

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Saturday 25 February 10am – 5pm daily (Thurs late night 10pm)

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Beginners Guide to Flyfishing

Saturday 25 February 10am - 2pm

Join members of the Hutt Valley Angling Club as they guide you on tackle, knots and different fishing techniques before a mentor will help you to cast a line at the river

Wainuiomata BMX Champs

Saturday 25 February 12pm - 4pm

An opportunity to watch BMX riders from all around New Zealand compete battle it out at the track

East Harbour Environmental Association - Pencarrow Beach Clean Up

Saturday 25 February 9am - 11am

Looking for volunteers to help clean up the area and protect our environment by picking up the rubbish.

The Phundamentals MTB Skills Clinic 4

Saturday 25 February 9am - 2pm

Improve your confidence and balance by teaching you how to set and maintain a stable platform, giving you control of the bike for traction and obstacle absorption.

WWA Harbour Blast 2012

Sunday 26 February 10.30am briefing, racing 11.00am - 3.00pm

A fun and exciting windsurfing race across Wellington Harbour, followed by drinks and prizes at Jetty cafe Petone Esplanade. Spectators welcome!

Wainuiomata water catchment walking tour

Sunday 26 February Meet the ranger at the main gate at 9am.

In this easy 11km guided walk organised by Greater Wellington Regional Council, you will see some of the best lowland forest in the lower North Island.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Sunday 26 February 10am – 5pm daily

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

MTC Grasshoppers Tournament

Sunday 26 February 10am - 12pm

We have a fun Grasshopper’s Tennis Tournament lined up for Sunday 26th February, 10am to Noon open to all youngsters between 5-10 years.

Motorcycle rider training

Sunday 26 February 9am - 4.30pm

Become a better rider - for experienced riders.

Rockin' the Hutt

Sunday 26 February 10.30am - 4pm

A fun-filled family day suitable for all ages. Featuring quality stalls, fairground activities, rock n roll and swing competitions, Elvis Impersonators and other acts and classic cars.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Monday 27 February 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Comedy of Errors

Tuesday 28 February 7.30pm start (doors open at 7)

'Comedy of Errors' is a Bard in the Yard production by the Butterfly Creek Theatre Troupe - a fast paced, laugh out loud comedy about identical twins and mistaken identity.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Tuesday 28 February 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Wednesday 29 February 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Hutt Night Market

Thursday 1 March 5pm - 9.30pm

Our city comes alive to bright lights, vibrant live music, tangy mouth-watering smells, art, stunning jewellery, clothing and crafts!

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Thursday 1 March 10am – 10pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Petone beach weeding

Thursday 1 March 9am -12pm. Come when you can, stay as long as you wish

Removing weeds to try to help native plants thrive and protect the foreshore.

Late Lounge: Johanna Mystery

Thursday 1 March 7pm

Join us for the acoustic soul, Pacific Island roots and folk music styles of Johanna Mystery and her talented band.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Friday 2 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games

Friday 2 March various times, various locations

Over 2,000 members of Police & Emergency Service units from all over New Zealand and Australia converge on Hutt City for the 2012 Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games! Come and ch ...

New Year Celebrations of Southeast Asia

Saturday 3 March 10.30am - 2.30pm

The Society for South East Asian Communities cordially invites you to the South East Asian New Year Celebrations in March 2012

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Saturday 3 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Explore Baring Head

Saturday 3 March 9.30am - 1.30pm

Join the ranger and the Friends of Baring Head for a guided walk around this fascinating area. Visit the NIWA research station in the lighthouse reserve and hear more about what happens there.

Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games

Saturday 3 March

Friday 2 March - Friday 9 March various times, various locations

Bike the Trail

Sunday 4 March 9 - 10am start

Bring your friends and family and enjoy an easy, flat scenic bike ride down the Hutt River Trail to Hikoikoi Reserve, Petone. Try the 2.5 hour ride covering 25km from Harcourt Park in Upper Hutt or...

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Sunday 4 March 10am – 5pm daily

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games

Sunday 4 March

Friday 2 March - Friday 9 March various times, various locations

Petone Beach - Eastenders Patrick Street Weeding

Sunday 4 March 9.30am - 10.30am

Removing weeds and rubbish pick up along the beach.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Monday 5 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games

Monday 5 March

Friday 2 March - Friday 9 March various times, various locations

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Tuesday 6 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games

Tuesday 6 March

Friday 2 March - Friday 9 March various times, various locations

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Wednesday 7 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games

Wednesday 7 March

Friday 2 March - Friday 9 March various times, various locations

Stopbank Soiree

Wednesday 7 March 6.30pm - 7.30pm

Get the inside view of flood protection works at Boulcott stopbank with Greater Wellington’s Hutt River Ranger and Flood Protection project manager.

Playcentre in the Park

Wednesday 7 March 10am - 12.30pm

See Playcentre in action! Celebrate Playcentre Awareness Week - bring your tamariki/children - meet parents & educators from a Playcentre near you.

Splash & Dash Petone

Wednesday 7 March 5:30pm

The Petone Splash and Dash is a great way to grab a little after work, mid week exercise and still be home in time for tea.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Thursday 8 March 10am – 10pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Hutt Night Market

Thursday 8 March 5pm - 9.30pm

Our city comes alive to bright lights, vibrant live music, tangy mouth-watering smells, art, stunning jewellery, clothing and crafts!

Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games

Thursday 8 March

Friday 2 March - Friday 9 March various times, various locations

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Friday 9 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Australasian Police & Emergency Services Games

Friday 9 March

Friday 2 March - Friday 9 March various times, various locations

Frocks, Bikes and High Tea

Saturday 10 March 11am

Join us for another cycle cruise with Frocks on Bikes in the Hutt Valley!

A View From Where I Was Sleeping

Saturday 10 March Dowse opening hours

A View From Where I Was Sleeping takes it name from a poem by Wellington’s Gregory O’Brien. Visitors will be able to experience the poem wrapped around a vase by artist Noel McKenna, just one ...

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Saturday 10 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Beginners Guide to Flyfishing

Saturday 10 March 10am - 2pm

Join members of the Hutt Valley Angling Club as they guide you on tackle, knots and different fishing techniques before a mentor will help you to cast a line at the river

Old Coach Road History Trail

Saturday 10 March 10am - 2.30pm

Join the Friends of Belmont Regional Park on a guided walk along the first road between the Hutt Valley and Porirua.

Private Peaceful

Saturday 10 March 7pm - duration 1 hr 20mins

International Arts Festival at Little Theatre, Lower Hutt.

Wainuiomata water catchment walking tour

Sunday 11 March Meet the ranger at the main gate at 9am.

In this easy 11km guided walk organised by Greater Wellington Regional Council, you will see some of the best lowland forest in the lower North Island.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Sunday 11 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

The Hutt’s Got Talent

Sunday 11 March from 11am

A live talent quest with celebrity judges and a handsome prize.

Festival of Sri Lanka

Sunday 11 March 10am - 4.30pm

A cultural carnival including Sri Lankan arts, crafts, food stalls and games of skills, along with a variety of other attractions.

The Hutt News Fun Run & Walk

Sunday 11 March 9am for 10km, 9.30am for 5km

A fun run and walking event utilising the Hutt river trails with a 10km and 5km option, also includes a 1km event for children under 10 years of age.

So Long Summer Party

Sunday 11 March 1pm - 4pm

Summer’s coming to an end so come along for a big farewell party with the Aqua Run and games.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Monday 12 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Tuesday 13 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Wednesday 14 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Hutt Night Market

Thursday 15 March 5pm - 9.30pm

Our city comes alive to bright lights, vibrant live music, tangy mouth-watering smells, art, stunning jewellery, clothing and crafts!

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Thursday 15 March 10am – 10pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Petone beach weeding

Thursday 15 March 9am -12pm. Come when you can, stay as long as you wish

Removing weeds to try to help native plants thrive and protect the foreshore.

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Friday 16 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Twilight Gala

Friday 16 March 5pm - 8pm

Join us for a night of fun, food & festivities!

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Saturday 17 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Tumeke Taita

Saturday 17 March 10am – 3pm

Taita’s very own neighbourhood festival.

Contact TriWoman

Saturday 17 March 8am - 12pm

The Contact TriWoman Series is about participation and achieving your goals. Whether that’s getting fit, building confidence or doing something you never thought you would do!

Eastbourne Games 2012

Sunday 18 March 9am

A family-focused day-long competition where each of the Eastern Bays battle it out the title of ‘winner’.

Polish Festival

Sunday 18 March 11am - 3pm

The Polish Festival has become an annual event in the Hutt Valley. Organised by the Polish Association in NZ Inc, it offers the people of the Greater Wellington area an opportunity to experience th ...

Banks Shoes Shapeshifter

Sunday 18 March 10am – 5pm

Come and explore over 50 works of contemporary sculpture from top and emerging New Zealand sculptors in the beautiful Civic Gardens.

Spotlight on Seaview

Sunday 18 March 9am - 4pm

A behind the scenes look at industry in Seaview where up to 70 businesses will be showcased by offering free tours, information, retailing, discounts and demonstrations of their products and servic ...

Motorcycle rider training

Sunday 18 March 10am - 2pm

Become a better rider - for riders with an L or R licence, scooter and moped riders.

Hutt Night Market

Thursday 22 March 5pm - 9.30pm

Our city comes alive to bright lights, vibrant live music, tangy mouth-watering smells, art, stunning jewellery, clothing and crafts!

Big Day Dowse

Sunday 25 March 1pm - 6pm

Dowse yourself in big summer beats with Rhombus, Bella Kalolo, Newtown Rocksteady and much more.

Fuse Circus presents: “Campground Chaos”

Sunday 25 March

We're all going on a Summer Holiday, so bring a picnic to the Civic Square. Fuse Circus’s fantastic all ages outdoor circus show is a mix of clowning, dance and crazy circus.

Mt Lowry Challenge

Sunday 25 March 8am - 1pm

An event for the whole family. Includes running, walking and Junior Challenge sections.

Fuse Circus presents: “Campground Chaos”

Monday 26 March 7pm

We're all going on a Summer Holiday, so bring a picnic to Civic Square. Fuse Circus’s fantastic all ages outdoor circus show is a mix of clowning, dance and crazy circus.

Fuse Circus presents: “Campground Chaos”

Tuesday 27 March 7pm

We're all going on a Summer Holiday, so bring a picnic to Civic Square. Fuse Circus’s fantastic all ages outdoor circus show is a mix of clowning, dance and crazy circus.

Fuse Circus presents: “Campground Chaos”

Wednesday 28 March 7pm

We're all going on a Summer Holiday, so bring a picnic to Civic Square. Fuse Circus’s fantastic all ages outdoor circus show is a mix of clowning, dance and crazy circus.

Hutt Night Market

Thursday 29 March 5pm - 9.30pm

Our city comes alive to bright lights, vibrant live music, tangy mouth-watering smells, art, stunning jewellery, clothing and crafts!

Fuse Circus presents: “Campground Chaos”

Thursday 29 March 7pm

We're all going on a Summer Holiday, so bring a picnic to Civic Square. Fuse Circus’s fantastic all ages outdoor circus show is a mix of clowning, dance and crazy circus.

Fuse Circus presents: “Campground Chaos”

Friday 30 March 7pm

We're all going on a Summer Holiday, so bring a picnic to Civic Square. Fuse Circus’s fantastic all ages outdoor circus show is a mix of clowning, dance and crazy circus.

Made in Petone

Saturday 31 March 9.30am - 1.30pm

There is something for everyone at "Made in Petone”!

Fuse Circus presents: “Campground Chaos”

Saturday 31 March 2pm and 7pm

We're all going on a Summer Holiday, so bring a picnic to Civic Square. Fuse Circus’s fantastic all ages outdoor circus show is a mix of clowning, dance and crazy circus.

Race Unity Day

Saturday 31 March 11am – 3pm

Celebrate Lower Hutt’s cultural diversity and tickle your taste buds with traditional ethnic foods, watch the colourful performances and discover arts and crafts from a diverse range of cultures....

Fuse Circus presents: “Campground Chaos”

Sunday 1 April 2pm

We're all going on a Summer Holiday, so bring a picnic to Civic Square. Fuse Circus’s fantastic all ages outdoor circus show is a mix of clowning, dance and crazy circus.

All About Kids Market

Sunday 1 April 10.30am - 3.30pm

The perfect destination for all people who want quality kids products at market prices

Screaming-O

Sunday 1 April 8.30am start

The Screaming-O is a MTB cycle race through the Orongorongo Forest

Petone Beach - Eastenders Patrick Street Weeding

Sunday 1 April 9.30am - 10.30am

Removing weeds and rubbish pick up along the beach.

Petone beach weeding

Thursday 5 April 9am -12pm. Come when you can, stay as long as you wish

Removing weeds to try to help native plants thrive and protect the foreshore.

Aging Disgracefully Expo

Saturday 14 April 10am - 4pm

Hutt Grey Power's annual expo about the latest Health and Wellbeing offerings for our over 50's. Location Town Hall and Horticultural Hall, Lower Hutt Cost Free to attend More information To regist...

The Great New Zealand Englefield Duck Race

Sunday 15 April 11am - 2pm

Purchase a numbered duck and come along to watch thousands of yellow ducks float down the Hutt River in a race to the finish line.

Petone beach weeding

Thursday 19 April 9am -12pm. Come when you can, stay as long as you wish

Removing weeds to try to help native plants thrive and protect the foreshore.

Score!

Friday 20 April 2pm - 4pm

Have you ever played rugby or basketball in the pool?

Motorcycle rider training

Sunday 22 April 9am - 4.30pm

Become a better rider - for experienced riders.

Petone Beach - Eastenders Patrick Street Weeding

Sunday 6 May 9.30am - 10.30am

Removing weeds and rubbish pick up along the beach.

Wainuiomata water catchment walking tour

Sunday 20 May Meet the ranger at the main gate at 9am.

In this easy 11km guided walk organised by Greater Wellington Regional Council, you will see some of the best lowland forest in the lower North Island.

Petone Beach - Eastenders Patrick Street Weeding

Sunday 3 June 9.30am - 10.30am

Removing weeds and rubbish pick up along the beach.

Petone Beach - Eastenders Patrick Street Weeding

Sunday 1 July 9.30am - 10.30am

Removing weeds and rubbish pick up along the beach.

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