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
	Kapiti Antenatal Classes Monday nights 7.00pm to 9.00pm Classes are facilitated by qualified Childbirth Educator, Melissa Stevens, who encourages participants to explore all areas of childbirth and early parenting. Kapiti Antenatal supports your birth choices and approach to parenting in an open and non-judgmental manner. These classes will prepare you to be confident in your birth and for the fantastic journey that is parenting. Contact: 021 067 1165 (Melissa)
	Meditation & Buddhism Monday Nights (20 Aug to 10 Dec) 7.00pm to 8.15pm Drop-in mindfulness Classes Class Fee: $13.00/class
	Nikau Midwives - Weekly Coffee Morning Every Tuesday 10.30am to 12.30am
	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 2: May 6th to July 5th 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 1st & 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
	Kāpiti Care & Craft Tuesday's 10.00am to 12.00pm Pōhutukawa Hall Morning tea and lunch are provided (at a nominal charge) Contact: Maureen (supervisor) - 04 297 2037
	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 "Land Records" Tuesday 25th June Speaker: Jonathan Newport - Archives NZ Come and find out how to use the Archives NZ land register record collection Pōhutukawa Room 7.00pm supper, mix and mingle 7.30pm main session Free for members, small door charge for visitors
	Kapiti WEA Upcoming courses: Saturday 30th March: Ancient Egypt Kōwhai Room For more information: Phone: 021 162 7000 kapitiwea@gmail.com www.kapitiwea.org.nz
	Transmission Meditation - Introduction & Workshop Share International New Zealand Tuesday 25th June 2019 7pm to 9pm Kōwhai Room 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. *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.
	Street Talk sign up - Defensive Driving Course Become a Safer Driver - Shorten your Restricted Licence period by 6 months - Prepare for your Test Street Talk Defensive Driving Course description: Four x 2 hour classroom sessions Logbook / Workbook to record practical assignments 1 hour, on-road, driving assessment with driving instructor Certificate of course completion - which reduces your Restricted Licence period by 6 months Course Cost: $175 For Street Talk Defensive Driving Course ~ dates & times email: kapitidrivingschool@gmail.com
Community Noticeboard
	Age Concern Kapiti A project of Age Concern Kapiti Meetings from 10.30am to 12.00pm Come to a local Focus Group meeting and tell us what is needed to increase social connections for older people in your community Contact Tristine Tilly at Age Concern Kapiti 04 298 8879