Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre

We're committed to maintaining a vibrant, safe and welcoming space for our community to use.

Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre is ideal for community groups/meetings, seminars, business meetings, exercise classes, hobby classes, and more.

***In May we told people who use or might use the Centre that there are some weather-tightness issues in the building.*** Council is working on a plan for how these issues will be addressed over the next 12 months and the Centre remains open. More information is available here.

Call us on 04 902 3240

Hours

Reception: Monday to Friday, 8.30am-5pm

Centre access for events and/or programmes: 6am-12 midnight

Location

15 Ngahina Street, Paraparaumu

What's on

A range of classes and groups meet at the Community Centre seven days a week. The centre hosts seniors groups, the pop-in centre, crafts, boccia, English language classes, a community garden, yoga, meditation, mah jong and more.

Regular events

Upcoming events

Community noticeboard

What's available at the Centre

Free wi-fi
Eight meeting rooms
One large main kitchen with full facilities (adjoining two meeting rooms)
Projector
Tables & chairs
Whiteboards (including one portable)
Kitchenette facilities
Toilets
Four-hour parking

Disability access

Wheelchair accessible
Disability toilet
Assistance dog-friendly
Mobility parking

Meeting rooms, bookings and charges

To make a booking, contact:

Te Newhanga Kāpiti Community Centre

Phone: (04) 902 3240

Email: kccbookings@kapiticoast.govt.nz

What's on at the Centre

Regular events
	Meditation & Buddhism Monday Nights 7.00pm to 8.15pm Drop-in mindfulness Classes Class Fee: $13.00/class
	Friday Tibetan Meditation Friday evenings 6.30pm to 7.30pm 5 Sessions $20 / Casual $5 Come along and start your weekend with simple breathing, visualization, and relaxation techniques to improve your focus, energy, and well being. No experience necessary. For further information email: katpat2002@yahoo.com.au
	Yoga with Rita Monday 6.30am to 7.30am & Friday 12.15pm to 1.00pm Term 4: October 14th to December 13th Classes are based on a classical form of yoga, which includes āsana [postures], prāṇāyāma [breathing techniques], and chanting. Classes suitable for all levels – beginners very welcome. See http://www.khyf.net for additional details on lineage. Cost: $15.00 casual for Monday $10.00 casual for Friday session $100.00 for ten Monday / $80.00 for ten Friday
KĀPITI STROKE CLUB	Kāpiti Stroke Club Meets every 3rd Tuesday of every month 1.30pm to 3.30pm Pōhutukawa Hall
	Paraparaumu Pop-In Centre Every Friday - 1pm to 3pm Murray Jensen Room Come in and enjoy good company and friendship. Just pop in for a chat or cuppa and meet some new friends Older folk New settlers to the Coast Seniors feeling a bit lonely Come & go as you please
	Kapiti Boccia Group 4th Thursday of every month - 10am to 12pm Pōhutukawa Hall Boccia is a game of skill and strategy and is a truly inclusive sport in which both men and women of all ages and abilities can play. Similar to lawn bowls and petanque, boccia is a non-contact target sport that is played indoors from a seated position using soft leather balls on a smooth rectangular court and can be played as individuals, in pairs or teams of three.
	Stacey Claridge Modelling & Finishing School Courses include: ✔ deportment and ramp modelling ✔ photographic modelling ✔ developing your style ✔ wardrobe planning and colour co-ordination ✔ make-up and skincare ✔ hair care and styling ✔ social and professional etiquette ✔ confidence building and self-esteem. ✔ fashion show involvement and photo shoots Course will include a fashion show, photo shoot and end in a glitzy GRADUATION ceremony where models will be awarded their certificates. Classes cost $20 per week plus a once off registration fee of $30 when registering. Contact Stacey 021 025 17781 staceyleighclaridge@gmail.com
Upcoming Events
	NZ Society of Genealogists Genealogy is about sharing, whether it is research techniques or investigation tools, information sources, family names or countries and regions of interest. Access to local, national and international resources, regular meetings, help desk, newsletters, and activities of interest, are used to encourage this pooling of expertise and interest. Email: kapiti@genealogy.org.nz http://www.kapitigen.org
	Kapiti WEA The WEA (Workers’ Educational Association), which was set up in 1915, is the longest established provider of adult education in New Zealand. We run two four-monthly programmes each year. Our courses cover a wide variety of relevant and stimulating subjects, taught by experts in their field. For more information: Phone: 021 162 7000 kapitiwea@gmail.com www.kapitiwea.org.nz
	Transmission Meditation - Introduction & Workshop Share International New Zealand Tuesday 26th November 2019 7pm to 9pm Kōwhai Room Changes Happening in the World - what is happening behind them? A simple group mediation and dynamic service and personal development. Transmission Meditation is safe, scientific, non-denominational. It will not interfere with any other religious or spiritual practice. Public talk and Transmission Meditation *All welcome – free admission* Contact: (04) 976 34 91 sharingpeacejustice@gmail.com Share International New Zealand
	Want a new hobby? Join in card making classes Fortnightly on Wednesday evenings at 7.00pm Kōwhai Room $15.00 per person (includes 2 cards, materials & refreshments) Create your own quality cards, have some fun, meet new people and learn something new.
Community Noticeboard
	Christmas Day Lunch 2019 - ALL WELCOME Venue: The Coast Community Church - 57 Hinemoa Street, Paraparaumu Time: 11.30am to 2.00pm, Christmas Day Please call to book your Christmas Lunch on 0508 366 233 (TOLL FREE)