Christmas Joy Event
Do you have spare Christmas decorations and items you no longer use? Donate them to Salvation Army Porirua for whānau in need!
Neighbours' Group - Session 10
We are excited to announce the upcoming dates to our popular ‘Neighbours Group’! Members of the group determine what activities the group participate in.
Cans for Christmas
Join Salvation Army Porirua for a fun day at the tracks! Enjoy face painting, bake sales and a sausage sizzle, with proceeds going to Christmas food hampers. Bring a festive food item for a ride and help make the season special for all!
Tamariki Sports Day
Te Āhuru Mōwai will be hosting another Tamariki Day in Term 3 - October school holidays!
Tamariki activities include:
Box fit with Cannons Creek Boxing Academy
Step class,
Basketball, Flag Rugby & Mini Olympics!
Neighbours' Group - Session 9
We are excited to announce the upcoming dates to our popular ‘Neighbours Group’! Members of the group determine what activities the group participate in.
Spring on Owhiti!
Join us on Owhiti:
📅 When: Saturday 5th Oct 2024
🕙 Time: 10:00am-2:00pm
📍 Where: Owhiti Street, Titahi Bay
Tamariki Pepeha Competition!
In celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori Week, we are releasing another competition for our tamariki with great prizes up for grabs!
Encanto reo Māori!
To celebrate Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, Te Āhuru Mōwai will be hosting 'Encanto' in Te Reo at Porirua Reading Cinemas!
Neighbours’ Group - Session 8
We are excited to announce the upcoming dates to our popular ‘Neighbours Group’! Members of the group determine what activities the group participate in.
Neighbours' Group - Session 7
We are excited to announce the upcoming dates to our popular ‘Neighbours Group’! Members of the group determine what activities the group participate in.
Matariki Colouring Competition!
Kia ora koutou katoa! 🌟
Exciting news! 🎉 Te Āhuru Mōwai is thrilled to announce our Matariki Colouring Competition for our rangatahi! 🖍️✨ All our tenant whānau need to do is get creative with colouring in the Matariki stars! 🎨 We have some great prizes up for grabs!
Be on the look out for our latest newsletter as a copy of the competition is inside! We also have printed copies in our reception available.
Once your masterpiece is complete, send your artwork to PO Box 50044, Porirua 5024. 💌 or send a photo of your artworks to communications@teahurumowai.co.nz.
Winners will be announced Monday 3rd July 2024.
We can't wait to see all the wonderful creations! Let's celebrate Matariki together! 🌌
Neighbours' Group - Session 6
🌟 Te Āhuru Mōwai is thrilled to announce the continuation of our Neighbours' Group!
This group provides a space for kaumātua and seniors to connect, share interests, and offer support to one another.
Open to all tenant whānau, we meet every second Tuesday of the month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Niblick Hall, Niblick Lane.
Our sessions are driven by group members and have kicked off with some fantastic activities, including chair Zumba, fry bread making, and discussions on emergency preparedness.
If you're keen to join us or have ideas to share, give us a call at 0508 832 487. We can't wait to see you there!
Neighbours' Group - Session 5
🌟 Te Āhuru Mōwai is thrilled to announce the continuation of our Neighbours' Group!
This group provides a space for kaumātua and seniors to connect, share interests, and offer support to one another.
Open to all tenant whānau, we meet every second Tuesday of the month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Niblick Hall, Niblick Lane.
Our sessions are driven by group members and have kicked off with some fantastic activities, including chair Zumba, fry bread making, and discussions on emergency preparedness.
If you're keen to join us or have ideas to share, give us a call at 0508 832 487. We can't wait to see you there!
WELLFed - Soil Building Workshop
WELLfed is back with another garden workshop with spaces available for our tenant whānau - free of charge!
Join us for "Soil Building," a hands-on workshop where you'll learn the secrets to crafting robust, nutrient-rich soil - the crucial first step in cultivating a flourishing home garden. 🌿 Whether you're a newbie gardener or keen on transforming your garden patch into a thriving kai haven, this session is for you!
Tamariki ANZAC Drawing Competiton!
🎨🌺 Kia ora whānau! As ANZAC Day draws near, we're thrilled to announce our ANZAC Day drawing competition! 🎉✏️
Calling all budding artists aged between 5-12 years, we want YOU to capture 'The Spirit of ANZAC' through your artwork. 🖼️ Whether it's a heartfelt tribute, a symbol of remembrance, or a scene that evokes the spirit of unity and courage, let your creativity shine!
Here's how to participate:
🎨 Draw your masterpiece on a maximum of A4 paper (portrait or landscape).
📸 Snap a photo of your artwork and email it to communications@teahurumowai.co.nz or showcase it right here on this page.
📅 Deadline for submissions: April 30th, 2024.
Our panel of kaimahi will judge the entries, and winners will be announced on May 1st, 2024. 🏆✨
Prizes and categories:
🎁 Ages 3-5: $20 Warehouse Stationery Gift Card
🎁 Ages 6-8: $30 Warehouse Stationery Gift Card
🎁 Ages 9-12: $50 Warehouse Stationery Gift Card
We can't wait to see the incredible artworks you come up with! Let's honor the ANZAC spirit together. 🇳🇿🌺 #ANZACDay #DrawingCompetition #TeĀhuruMōwai
Tamariki Day at the Pool
🌊 Kia ora whānau! Save the date for an unforgettable Tamariki Day at the pools! 🏊♂️
Join us:
📅 When: Thursday, April 18th, 2024
🕙 Time: 11:00AM-3:00PM
📍 Where: Cannons Creek swimming pool, 107 Bedford Street, Cannons Creek.
Our tamariki will have a blast learning water safety, enjoying outdoor water games, and relishing delicious kai.
Spaces are limited, so don't hesitate! Register your tamariki now by giving us a call at 0508 832 487.
Tamariki Day is exclusively for Te Āhuru Mōwai tenant whānau!
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for our tamariki. See you there! #TamarikiDay #WaterSafetyLessons #OutdoorFun 🌞🌊👧👦
Neighbours' Group - Session 4
🌟 Te Āhuru Mōwai is thrilled to announce the continuation of our Neighbours' Group!
This group provides a space for kaumātua and seniors to connect, share interests, and offer support to one another.
Open to all tenant whānau, we meet every second Tuesday of the month from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Niblick Hall, Niblick Lane.
Our sessions are driven by group members and have kicked off with some fantastic activities, including chair Zumba, fry bread making, and discussions on emergency preparedness.
If you're keen to join us or have ideas to share, give us a call at 0508 832 487. We can't wait to see you there!
Titahi Bay Community Hui
Te Āhuru Mōwai is always interested in feedback from tenant whānau. To achieve this, we host regular Community Engagement hui. All tenant whānau, including children are welcome.
If you would like to be a part of these hui, give us a call on 0508 832 487 or RSVP to communications@teahurumowai.co.nz
Takapūwahia Community Hui
Te Āhuru Mōwai is always interested in feedback from tenant whānau. To achieve this, we host regular Community Engagement hui. All tenant whānau, including children are welcome.
If you would like to be a part of these hui, give us a call on 0508 832 487 or RSVP to communications@teahurumowai.co.nz
Tamariki Swimming Lessons
With the support of Nuku Ora we are pleased to advise tenant whānau that we have secured funding to pay for swimming lessons for 40 tamariki.
The lessons will teach tamariki water safety and enhance overall health and wellbeing. This initiative is for tamariki aged between 5-10 years old to access swimming education so they can confidently enjoy the water. They will also be provided with a swimming pack, the pack includes togs, a towel and googles. Tamariki will also receive a 10-trip pass to their local swimming pool. This pass will enable swim practice to continue and for tamariki to share their progress with whānau.
When: Sponsored tamariki will be invited to participate in ten swimming lessons in term 2 or 3 in 2024. Our community team will be in contact with whānau to confirm placements by Friday 22nd March 2024.
How: Te Āhuru Mōwai has 40 spaces available so if you are interested and your tamariki can commit to attending all the lessons in a term, then please register your interest as soon as possible. Interest can be registered by calling us 0508 832 48 Alternatively, you may register interest by emailing communications@teahurumowai.co.nz
Tawa/Grenada North Community Hui
Te Āhuru Mōwai is always interested in feedback from tenant whānau. To achieve this, we host regular Community Engagement hui. All tenant whānau, including children are welcome.
If you would like to be a part of these hui, give us a call on 0508 832 487 or RSVP to communications@teahurumowai.co.nz
Garden Competition 2024
Our gardening competition is back this summer!
If you take pride in your backyard, have a vegetable patch or know of a neighbour with a stunning or unique garden, we want to hear from you!
Photos of all entries will be reviewed by Te Āhuru Mōwai judges. Gardens that are shortlisted will have their gardens visited by our judges.
Only Te Āhuru Mōwai tenants are eligible.
When: All entries recieved by the 22 February 2024 will be considered by the judges.
Categories:
Supreme Garden ($200 voucher)
Mara kai - fruit and/or vegetable ($200 voucher)
Tamariki - draw/paint a picture of your dream garden (Mitre-10 Junior Gardening Kit)
How: To enter, complete the online entry form at https://forms.office.com/r/ujDQRaki94
Alternatively, tenant whānau can contact Te Āhuru Mōwai on 0508 832 487 to register their interest in the competition and entry forms can be collected from the Te Āhuru Mōwai office – level 1, 1 Cobham Court, Porirua.
Wellington Anniversary Day - Office Closed
Happy Wellington Anniversary Day!
Te Āhuru Mōwai office will be closed on Monday 22nd January 2024.
For all maintenance and enquiries, freephone 0508 832 487 your call will be referred to our after hours centre.
Our office will reopen on Tuesday 23rd January 2024.
WELLfed - Composting Workshop
Te Āhuru Mōwai is teaming up with WELLfed for another community event!
The WELLfed garden crew will walk participants through all the methods and options for turning household organic waste into rich, useful soil to support healthy plants.
Check out the WELLfed compost system and garden, learn about the composting process, get involved in the step-by-step process of building a compost heap, and work through troubleshooting potential issues.
Head away with the skills and confidence to create a compost solution that will work at your place.
10 places are available to Te Āhuru Mōwai tenants.
Register here: https://www.wellfed.kiwi/form
Tawa Community Hui
Te Āhuru Mōwai is always interested in feedback from tenant whānau. To achieve this, we host regular Community Engagement hui. All tenant whānau, including children are welcome.
If you would like to be a part of these hui, give us a call on 0508 832 487 or RSVP to communications@teahurumowai.co.nz
Titahi Bay Community Hui
Te Āhuru Mōwai is always interested in feedback from tenant whānau. To achieve this, we host regular Community Engagement hui. All tenant whānau, including children are welcome.
If you would like to be a part of these hui, give us a call on 0508 832 487 or RSVP to communications@teahurumowai.co.nz
Takapūwahia Community Hui
Te Āhuru Mōwai is always interested in feedback from tenant whānau. To achieve this, we host regular Community Engagement hui. All tenant whānau, including tamariki are welcome.
If you would like to be a part of these hui, give us a call on 0508 832 487 or RSVP to communications@teahurumowai.co.nz
Coco Reo Māori
To celebrate Matariki this year we have booked a Cinema to enjoy the movie Coco in Te Reo.
Tamariki Day
Tamariki Day at Te Papa. Limited spaces available. To register your interest freephone us on 0508 832 487 or email communications@teahurumowai.co.nz. Tamariki Day is for Te Āhuru Mōwai tenant whānau ONLY.