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Porirua City News
Holiday Programmes
Wellington Phoenix Academy Camps Team
We are excited to announce we are hosting a Wellington Phoenix Experience Camp at Fraser Park from the 7th-10th April between 9am-3pm for players born between 2012-2016.
The Wellington Phoenix Experience Camp is an intensive football programme designed to help young players develop their skills through engaging, professionally delivered training sessions led by Wellington Phoenix Academy staff. Across the camp, players will take part in a variety of sessions focused on the Wellington Phoenix principles, helping them improve their technique, confidence and understanding of the game in a fun and supportive environment. Our camps give players a genuine insight into the Wellington Phoenix Academy environment, allowing them to:
Experience coaching led by Wellington Phoenix Academy staff.
Learn the training principles used by elite players.
Build new friendships with other young footballers.
Develop their confidence and love of the game.
This camp also offers flexibility, as we provide an option to attend the camp for either 2 or 4 days.
For further information including how to register please visit: https://wellingtonphoenixacademy.com/experience-camp-wellington/
Ngā mihi,
Wellington Phoenix Academy Camps Team
Staglands Clue Hunt Challenge these school holidays
Crack the Staglands Clue Hunt Challenge these school holidays and enjoy a FREE KIDS' MEAL from the new Staglands Café!
Kids can explore the Reserve, solve clues and learn about some of the wonderful wildlife that call Staglands home.
To enter download the Challenge Sheet from the Staglands website or ask for one at the Ticket Gate when you visit. Then complete the challenge and head to the Café to claim your reward! Don’t forget to enter the bonus prize draw for your chance to win a Staglander Annual Family Pass valued at $230.
📅 Offer valid: 7–19 April 2026
⚠️ Excludes Easter Long Weekend: 3–6 April
Terms & Conditions apply.
Porirua City Centre Library
During the holidays we will have a “Good Books” slideshow running on our lovely new big screen to give reading suggestions to borrowers—but we need your input! To have your favourite book featured, please email cherise.lesueur@poriruacity.govt.nz with your name, the title of the book and one sentence about why you love it.
Our final Friday Library Club event of the term is this Friday, 27th of March starting at 3:30pm. We will be having an “Crack the Code” Easter Egg hunt and hope that you will join us in the festivities.
Kelly Sports - Shorter Days bigger Plays Term 2 2026 - Monday's 3.05pm-4.05pm
As the days grow shorter and winter starts to set in our after-school sports programmes are here to keep the afternoon bright, active and full of fun!! Join us to sharpen your skills, try new games and burn of that extra energy in a positive structured environment!
This weekly programme gives children skills and confidence in a fun and enjoyable environment. It also encourages their enthusiasm for sport and the life skills that such involvement brings - giving them confidence to join sports clubs in the future!
For term 2 the sports we are focussing on are:
Football, Handball, Netball and Hockey (2 weeks of each).
Classes start on Monday 20 April 2026 (Week 1) and run for 8 weeks, 3.05pm-4.05pm
Go to www.kellysports.co.nz
Brownies
We have places available for youth to join Brownies across Porirua in Term One. Brownies is an amazing opportunity for 7 & 8 year old girls to get outdoors, learn new skills, be active in the community, challenge themselves, and make new friends.
Our local units are:
Paremata Brownies, Monday 4.30pm - 6pm at St Barnabas Church Hall
Titahi Bay Brownies, Tuesday 4pm - 5.30pm at Tireti Hall
Papakōwhai Brownies, Wednesday 5.15pm - 6.45pm at Tairangi School Hall
Whitby Brownies, Thursday 5pm - 6.30pm at Western Suburbs Football Club
To arrange a free visit, please contact Katrina at katrinaclokie+ggnz@gmail.com or 0220963973 (text only) or enquire via the Girl Guide website (scroll down to the form): https://girlguidingnz.org.nz/join-us/
Little Jig & Rising Stars - Irish Dance Classes in Plimmerton
Looking for a fun and confidence-building activity for your 4–7 year old?
The Kerry School of Irish Dancing is enrolling now for our Plimmerton classes:
Little Jig (4.5 & 5 years)
Rising Stars (6 & 7 years)
Irish dancing helps develop coordination, rhythm, focus and self-belief all while having lots of fun and making new friends.
Free trial class available
Contact Kristina:
kerryschoolofirishdancing@gmail.com
kerryschoolofirishdancing.co.nz
Ngāti Toa Sea Scouts–Spaces Available!
Do you have a child aged 11-17 years who loves the water and might be keen to learn to sail? We offer sailing, camping, tramping, and so much more!
We have spaces available for both Scouts (11-14 years) and Venturers (14 - 18 years)
If your child is looking for adventure and new experiences, get in touch for more details and to secure their spot today!
Email ngatitoaseascoutstreasurer@gmail.com for more information.
Extracurricular activities
Mana Music Centre
Mana Music Centre operates after school Wednesdays and Thursdays at Discovery School, Whitby and on Saturday mornings at Maraeroa School, Cannons Creek. We offer low-cost music lessons designed to give primary age students (up to Year 8) an affordable opportunity to try out music - $25 per term.
Please contact Larcy at themanamusiccentre@gmail.com (Maraeroa enrolments). If you would like to waitlist your child for keyboard or guitar lessons at Discovery School, please contact Catherine at themanamusiccentrediscovery@gmail.com
Please note that our keyboard and guitar lessons have a minimum age requirement of 8 years. Lessons for 5 to 7 year olds are only available at Maraeroa School: Music Appreciation for 5 to 6 year olds and ukulele, or recorder, for 7 year olds. The following lessons are also offered at Maraeroa School: violin, flute, piano/keyboard and guitar.
Location
2 Pullen Lane, Whitby
Porirua, Wellington 5024
New Zealand
Office hours:
Mon-Fri: 8.30am-3.30pm
School hours: 8.55am-3.00pm
