Whiringa-ā-nuku / October 15, 2025
Seeds-to-Feeds Wild Spring Lunch
Sunday, 19 October, 12 pm – 2.30 pm
It really is happening this time, this is a last reminder. Have you got your tickets yet? Do so ASAP to secure your place! See the menu here. Tickets are $15 plus a small booking fee. Anyone who would like to help forage for wild kai, meet at the Princess Bay carpark, 2.30pm on Saturday 18th. (The weather should be okay under the trees.)
Haewai Catchment Climate Adaptation Workshop
Saturday, 1 November 10.30 am – 12.30 pm
We’re excited to be collaborating with Wellington City Council to run the first of two or three community engagement workshops as part of the Council’s Local Climate Adaptation Pilot Programme, which is running in the Paekawakawa and Haewai catchments.
Join us for coffee, kai, and conversation at a relaxed, family-friendly community event at the Haewai Houghton Valley Community Hall. It’s our normal Koha Coffee time, but we are also going to share our thoughts, ideas and local knowledge about how our community can respond to the challenges of climate change, including coastal inundation, landslips, storms and flooding. Your voice is important!
Please RSVP so that we know the numbers.
Wellington City Council have organised interactive map-based activities where you can share your ideas, experiences and knowledge about the neighbourhood and explore what makes Haewai Houghton Valley special. Children can participate in a climate related colouring contest or get busy with lego building.
Everyone who takes part can go in the draw to win a 200-litre emergency water tank sponsored by the Haewai Houghton Valley Community Association.
This event is part of the Local Climate Adaptation Pilot in the Paekawakawa / Haewai catchment, where Wellington City Council, mana whenua, and the community are working side by side to shape a shared vision for a resilient and thriving community. More information on the pilot programme is here.
Raranga harakeke at the hall
Sunday, 2 November, 11.30 am – 4.30 pm
Flax weaving is back on again at the community hall. Experience the joy of learning, sharing, and reconnecting with the art of weaving.
Whether you’re a first-time weaver or returning to refresh your skills, all are welcome. We’ll cover basic weaving techniques and tikanga (customs) and provide a supportive, creative space to connect with Māori arts and crafts alongside others.
Beginners session 11.30 am – 1.30 pm, returning weavers 1.00 pm – 4.30 pm. Bring 5-6 rau (blades) of hārākeke and a bag to take away the leftovers. A Koha would be appreciated, but is not required.
Houghton Valley School Fair
Saturday, 15th November 10 am – 2 pm
Don’t forget to gather together some donations for the school fair!
- Spring is here: having a declutter? – save your quality clothes, books and toys and drop them into school from beginning of November (sorry we are not able to store donations before then);
- Silent auction donations: if you, your workplace, or someone you know can contribute a voucher, experience, product or service, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at hvsfundraisers@gmail.com if you can help – ngā mihi!
- Green thumbs? Get some seedlings going in the windowsill to sell in our plant stall.
Contact Anna if you have any questions about the fair and see you in November!
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