Nōna te Ao – 1 Hereturikōkā / August 2016

He Pito Kōrero | Feature

Hato Pāora College will be presenting a community cultural performance and whānau recruitment drive on Sunday 7 August at Pipitea Marae between 1pm-4pm. Nau mai, haere mai, come along with your whānau and see Parorangi’s renowned kapahaka group and Wellington old boys perform. Hear what they can offer your boys – building strong Māori leaders for tomorrow, Whāia te tika!

Ngā Tauwhāinga | Events

Whakauru ki te pōtitanga – Participate in elections 2016

Declare your love for Wellington. Are you passionate about the capital? Do you want to help make the city stronger, grow the economy, and improve residents’ quality of life? Stand as a candidate in this year’s local body elections and put forward your ideas for Wellington’s future. Nominations are now open for City Council elections and close Friday 12 August. Find out more about how to stand for Council on our website.

The New Zealand International Film Festival

The New Zealand Film Festival (NZIFF) is on until 8 August, so there's still time to check out some of the over 140 feature films and documentaries on show. The best international cinema direct from overseas, some classics, and some sure to be classics from closer to home - Poi E, the story of our song is already proving to be a hit!

Ākina Te Reo 2016, Hīkoi! Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori

We joined Te Taura Whiri i te Reo Māori and several other agencies to help stage the inaugural national celebration of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori 2016 – and it was a great success with over 6,000 participants taking part in the parade. The event included kura and kōhanga reo tamariki, Members of Parliament, and Mayor Celia Wade-Brown. Ākina te reo – Give it a go!

Pānui | Hot tips

Make sure you're enrolled and ready to vote

If you haven't received your enrolment update packs, you need to enrol for this year’s elections. It's really easy to do as you can enrol, check, and update your details online, or pick up forms to fill in and send at your local Post Shop.

Join our committee and support our creative communities

Help us contribute to our creative communities by joining our local Creative Communities assessment committee, and help distribute grants via the Creative Communities Funding Scheme. For more information and how to apply visit our website.

E mōhio ana koe? | Did you know?

Deadlines for five grant applications happen in August: Our Living City Fund; Wellington Regional Amenities Fund; Arts and Culture Fund; Social and Recreation Fund; and Creative Communities Local Funding Scheme. Find out if you're eligible, and apply online, through our funding calendar.

Hui | Have your say – Newlands

We’re continuing to engage with the Newlands communities to accommodate future housing needs. We want your input on the Draft District Plan Change. Talk to our team at the drop in office, or submit your feedback online, by mail, or email by 4pm, Friday 26 August. Find out more on our Have Your Say website section.

Hui | Have your say – Tawa

We’re investing in Tawa Town Centre to make it more attractive, vibrant and safe. you can Have Your Say on the proposed town centre improvements through various methods. Visit the planning our suburbs project page on our website.

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