Summer Events 2026

We're heading along to a series of fun and festive community events this summer. See you there!

Te Ra o Te Raukura

10AM - 4PM Saturday 31 January 2026

Te Whiti Park, Lower Hutt.

We're excited to join Te Rā o Te Raukura 2026 where this year's theme is Mō Te Haka.

We're looking forward to the local Kapa Haka, yummy kai, and meeting the awesome local stallholders, vendors and community on the day.

Kōrero with kaiako from trades, hairdressing, business, information technology, nursing pacific, and youth work to discuss your options for 2026 and beyond.

For event details visit: https://www.facebook.com/teraoteraukura/

Waitangi Day 

12PM - 6PM Friday 6 February 2026 

Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua.

We're heading to Waitangi Day at Te Rauparaha Arena. Porirua City Council is once again partnering with mana whenua Ngāti Toa to deliver a fun-filled event, one of the largest to take place in New Zealand on our national day. 

Kōrero with kaiako from trades, business, information technology and youth work to discuss your options for 2026 and beyond.

For event details visit: https://poriruacity.govt.nz/discover-porirua/waitangi-day/