School Holiday Weaving Wall
Get your whānau and friends together at Kai Tahi these school holidays for our latest collaborative art project - the Weaving Wall.
Be part of something special as the Porirua community comes together to weave colourful strips of fabric into a shared, large-scale piece, celebrating connection, reflection, and new beginnings.
It’s a fun, hands-on activity that’s perfect for keeping little creatives busy and inspired during the school holidays!
Saturday 4 - Sunday 19 July.
Kai Tahi Arcade.
Matariki Art Classes
Celebrate the magic of Matariki with a creative school holiday treat for your tamariki.
Join us at Kai Tahi for our Matariki Art Classes, running throughout the first week of the school holidays in collaboration with Sams Art House. It’s a wholesome, hands-on activity that’s perfect for keeping little creatives busy and inspired!
Each session is just $5 per child, making it a budget-friendly option for whānau. Kids will create a unique art project, with all materials provided.
Ages: 4-12 years
Limited spots: 30 kids per class - bookings required.
Parents/caregivers must stay: this is a shared creative experience, not a drop-off session.
Book online here: https://book.samsarthouse.co.nz/search/roadshow/34
Kai Tahi Quiz
Join us at Kai Tahi every Tuesday for a bit of friendly competition and good food. As always, there's a bunch of venue vouchers up for grabs!
Get in early to grab a table and order dinner before kick‑off at 6.30pm.
The Kai Tahi quiz is produced in collaboration with Gee Quiz Trivia.
Tivaevae Hand Weaving Workshop
Join Ramona and Sina from Blue Bell Club for a Tivaevae Hand‑Stitching Workshop.
Held every Thursday from 11.30am - 2.30pm in the Kai Tahi arcade, this free session introduces you to the vibrant art of Tivaevae: hand‑stitched quilts and textiles inspired by local motifs such as hibiscus, frangipani, and foliage. Using embroidery stitches, fabric cut‑outs are secured onto a backing fabric to create bold, beautiful designs.
You’re welcome to bring your own supplies (fabric, cotton, needle, scissors) or purchase a kit from the Blue Bell Club shop.
This is a relaxed and social workshop, open to everyone 🧡 🌺
Hōnea Kore Light Installation
Adventure through a world of light and sound with Hōnea Kore (black hole) - our immersive audio-visual Matariki installation.
Featuring DJ sets of original music and remixes, 360‑degree quadraphonic sound design, and visual storytelling by DJ Shan and students from Aotearoa DJ Academy, Hōnea Kore takes you on a journey into a space of reflection and new beginnings.
Settle into a beanbag and celebrate the spirit of Matariki through sound, light, and creativity.
9–12 July. 5.30–9pm
Kai Tahi Dining Hall
Matariki Mark-Making with Michel Tuffery
Join Michel Tuffery for a hands‑on creative workshop this Matariki. You’ll learn to weave your own paper star and create a vibrant upeti block rubbing using Michel’s hand‑carved designs.
Michel Tuffery is a New Zealand‑based artist of Samoan, Rarotongan, and Ma’ohi Tahitian heritage. A passionate educator, he generously shares his kaupapa and knowledge to empower young people through residencies and workshops across Aotearoa and abroad. We’re incredibly fortunate to welcome him to Kai Tahi to help us celebrate Matariki.
Friday 10, Saturday 11, Sunday 12 July.
10am – 4pm.
Gold Coin Koha. No registrations required.
Yoga For All
Try Sunday morning yoga classes with local yoga teacher, Janie Walker from BeCalmed Studio.
Gentle moves, deep breaths. Great for people who want to give yoga a go as well as those who want to deepen their practice. For all bodies and experiences.
Every Sunday
Kai Tahi Arcade
$10 per class (cash or internet banking), no bookings required.
Please bring a yoga mat. Some mats provided.
Kai Tahi Quiz
Join us at Kai Tahi every Tuesday for a bit of friendly competition and good food. As always, there's a bunch of venue vouchers up for grabs!
Get in early to grab a table and order dinner before kick‑off at 6.30pm.
The Kai Tahi quiz is produced in collaboration with Gee Quiz Trivia.
Tivaevae Hand Weaving Workshop
Join Ramona and Sina from Blue Bell Club for a Tivaevae Hand‑Stitching Workshop.
Held every Thursday from 11.30am - 2.30pm in the Kai Tahi arcade, this free session introduces you to the vibrant art of Tivaevae: hand‑stitched quilts and textiles inspired by local motifs such as hibiscus, frangipani, and foliage. Using embroidery stitches, fabric cut‑outs are secured onto a backing fabric to create bold, beautiful designs.
You’re welcome to bring your own supplies (fabric, cotton, needle, scissors) or purchase a kit from the Blue Bell Club shop.
This is a relaxed and social workshop, open to everyone 🧡 🌺
My Walk In Wardrobe
Join us on Saturday 25 July to celebrate style with a conscience at NZ's largest sustainable fashion market. The arcade at Kai Tahi will be filled with preloved, upcycled, vintage, and handmade clothing; plus shoes, jewellery, and other accessories.
Come treasure‑hunting, refresh your wardrobe, and support sustainable fashion in the heart of Porirua.
WOOF Market
Treat your dog to the ultimate Doggy Day Out at Kai Tahi. A fun day out for your dog and its human, filled with wagging tails, friendly faces, and heaps of dog friendly fun.
Browse a fantastic range of dog stalls and products including toys, treats, accessories, insurance, pet portraits, food, boarding kennels, clothing, art, and so much more. Best of all - Kai Tahi is completely dog friendly, so yes, your pup is welcome to come along and enjoy the day too!
We welcome all well behaved dogs to join in the fun. Please ensure all visiting dogs remain on leash at all times so everyone can enjoy a safe and happy day out.
Yoga For All
Try Sunday morning yoga classes with local yoga teacher, Janie Walker from BeCalmed Studio.
Gentle moves, deep breaths. Great for people who want to give yoga a go as well as those who want to deepen their practice. For all bodies and experiences.
Every Sunday
Kai Tahi Arcade
$10 per class (cash or internet banking), no bookings required.
Please bring a yoga mat. Some mats provided.
Mum Club - Messy Play
Join us for a dedicated sensory play session where little ones can explore, discover and get gloriously messy — all in a relaxed, welcoming space.
We've set up 8 activity stations designed to stimulate little senses and spark curiosity:
Dry sensory play
Think; Sand, rice, kinetic materials & more
Messy play
Think; Foam, slime, water & wonderfully gooey things
These will be semi separated so if you would prefer to stay dry you should be able to keep the kids in one area.
Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/mum-club-messy-play
Tivaevae Hand Weaving Workshop
Join Ramona and Sina from Blue Bell Club for a Tivaevae Hand‑Stitching Workshop.
Held every Thursday from 11.30am - 2.30pm in the Kai Tahi arcade, this free session introduces you to the vibrant art of Tivaevae: hand‑stitched quilts and textiles inspired by local motifs such as hibiscus, frangipani, and foliage. Using embroidery stitches, fabric cut‑outs are secured onto a backing fabric to create bold, beautiful designs.
You’re welcome to bring your own supplies (fabric, cotton, needle, scissors) or purchase a kit from the Blue Bell Club shop.
This is a relaxed and social workshop, open to everyone 🧡 🌺
The Wellington Regional Māori Choir and David Dell's Take Note Singers
The Wellington Regional Māori Choir, Hiere o Te Kōkako, will be joining David Dell’s Take Note Singers for a special lunchtime performance at Kai Tahi this Sunday, 28 June, from 12.30pm–1.30pm.
Enjoy the beautiful harmonies of two incredible local choirs while you relax over lunch - the perfect way to spend your Sunday in Porirua.
Yoga For All
Try Sunday morning yoga classes with local yoga teacher, Janie Walker from BeCalmed Studio.
Gentle moves, deep breaths. Great for people who want to give yoga a go as well as those who want to deepen their practice. For all bodies and experiences.
Every Sunday
Kai Tahi Arcade
$10 per class (cash or internet banking), no bookings required.
Please bring a yoga mat. Some mats provided.
Tivaevae Hand Weaving Workshop
Join Ramona and Sina from Blue Bell Club for a Tivaevae Hand‑Stitching Workshop.
Held every Thursday from 11.30am - 2.30pm in the Kai Tahi arcade, this free session introduces you to the vibrant art of Tivaevae: hand‑stitched quilts and textiles inspired by local motifs such as hibiscus, frangipani, and foliage. Using embroidery stitches, fabric cut‑outs are secured onto a backing fabric to create bold, beautiful designs.
You’re welcome to bring your own supplies (fabric, cotton, needle, scissors) or purchase a kit from the Blue Bell Club shop.
This is a relaxed and social workshop, open to everyone 🧡 🌺
Kai Tahi Quiz
Join us at Kai Tahi every Tuesday for a bit of friendly competition and good food. As always, there's a bunch of venue vouchers up for grabs!
Get in early to grab a table and order dinner before kick‑off at 6.30pm.
The Kai Tahi quiz is produced in collaboration with Gee Quiz Trivia.
Yoga For All
Try Sunday morning yoga classes with local yoga teacher, Janie Walker from BeCalmed Studio.
Gentle moves, deep breaths. Great for people who want to give yoga a go as well as those who want to deepen their practice. For all bodies and experiences.
Every Sunday
Kai Tahi Arcade
$10 per class (cash or internet banking), no bookings required.
Please bring a yoga mat. Some mats provided.
Kai Tahi Quiz
Join us at Kai Tahi every Tuesday for a bit of friendly competition and good food. As always, there's a bunch of venue vouchers up for grabs!
Get in early to grab a table and order dinner before kick‑off at 6.30pm.
The Kai Tahi quiz is produced in collaboration with Gee Quiz Trivia.
Yoga For All
Try Sunday morning yoga classes with local yoga teacher, Janie Walker from BeCalmed Studio.
Gentle moves, deep breaths. Great for people who want to give yoga a go as well as those who want to deepen their practice. For all bodies and experiences.
Every Sunday
Kai Tahi Arcade
$10 per class (cash or internet banking), no bookings required.
Please bring a yoga mat. Some mats provided.
Mum Club - Messy Play
Join us for a dedicated sensory play session where little ones can explore, discover and get gloriously messy — all in a relaxed, welcoming space.
We've set up 8 activity stations designed to stimulate little senses and spark curiosity:
Dry sensory play
Think; Sand, rice, kinetic materials & more
Messy play
Think; Foam, slime, water & wonderfully gooey things
These will be semi separated so if you would prefer to stay dry you should be able to keep the kids in one area.
Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/mum-club-messy-play
Victoria University of Wellington Landscape Architecture Exhibition
Landscape Architecture students from Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington present their visionary ideas for what the wider Porirua City Centre could look like in 30 years’ time.
This project explores a staged revitalisation of Te Manawa, transforming the CBD from a car-oriented retail precinct into a culturally grounded, multifunctional, densely populated, and ecologically valuable urban centre.
The designs are thoughtfully developed to honour the Māori heritage of Porirua, respond to environmental challenges, and create vibrant, pedestrian-friendly spaces that bring together residential, retail, and recreation zones.
Throughout their process, students have engaged with Mana Whenua, the Porirua Mayor and Elected Members, Council officers, and local community stakeholders.
Six different design responses are on display at Kai Tahi from 11-21 June.
All are welcome to come through and take a look.
For more information on the designs, and an opportunity to provide feedback: https://guerrillamedia.agency/vuw-porirua-city
Kai Tahi Quiz
Join us at Kai Tahi every Tuesday for a bit of friendly competition and good food. As always, there's a bunch of venue vouchers up for grabs!
Get in early to grab a table and order dinner before kick‑off at 6.30pm.
The Kai Tahi quiz is produced in collaboration with Gee Quiz Trivia.
Yoga For All
Try Sunday morning yoga classes with local yoga teacher, Janie Walker from BeCalmed Studio.
Gentle moves, deep breaths. Great for people who want to give yoga a go as well as those who want to deepen their practice. For all bodies and experiences.
Every Sunday
Kai Tahi Arcade
$10 per class (cash or internet banking), no bookings required.
Please bring a yoga mat. Some mats provided.
Kai Tahi Quiz
Join us at Kai Tahi every Tuesday for a bit of friendly competition and good food. As always, there's a bunch of venue vouchers up for grabs!
Get in early to grab a table and order dinner before kick‑off at 6.30pm.
The Kai Tahi quiz is produced in collaboration with Gee Quiz Trivia.
Yoga For All
Try Sunday morning yoga classes with local yoga teacher, Janie Walker from BeCalmed Studio.
Gentle moves, deep breaths. Great for people who want to give yoga a go as well as those who want to deepen their practice. For all bodies and experiences.
Every Sunday
Kai Tahi Arcade
$10 per class (cash or internet banking), no bookings required.
Please bring a yoga mat. Some mats provided.
NZ International Comedy Fest - Porirua
Porirua, we’re bringing the big laughs to the Abandoned Taproom – every Sunday night during the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
NZ International Comedy Fest - Porirua
Porirua, we’re bringing the big laughs to the Abandoned Taproom – every Sunday night during the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
FREE Woodworking Workshop for Kids
Did you miss the free woodworking workshops at Kai Tahi earlier this year? Good news - the Toymaker is back for another day of FREE kids’ woodworking!
NZ International Comedy Fest - Porirua
Porirua, we’re bringing the big laughs to the Abandoned Taproom – every Sunday night during the New Zealand International Comedy Festival.
Mother's Day Market
Join us in the arcade at Kai Tahi for our Mother’s Day Market — the perfect place to find something special for Mum.
Mum Club - Build Your Own Mother's Day Bouquet
Mum Club Wellington is hosting a bouquet-building workshop weekend - two intimate sessions led by a local florist @jessanahlupefloral where you'll learn to hand-tie your own seasonal bouquet to take home.
Mum Club - Build Your Own Mother's Day Bouquet
Mum Club Wellington is hosting a bouquet-building workshop weekend - two intimate sessions led by a local florist @jessanahlupefloral where you'll learn to hand-tie your own seasonal bouquet to take home.
My Walk In Wardrobe - Sustainable Fashion Market
Check out NZ’s largest sustainable fashion market! Whether you’re a budget-savvy shopper, a thrifting obsessive, chasing vintage gems, or wanting to clear out your closet and make some extra cash, we’ve got you!
Te Awarua o Porirua Harbour Clean Up
Join Te Rūnanga o Toa Rangatira for the Te Awarua o Porirua Harbour Clean Up and help protect the waterways that connect our community.
Porirua Grand Traverse
A huge multisport festival highlighting the spectacular coastal landscapes of Porirua. Based at Kai Tahi on Sunday 12 April, there's something for everyone from multisport, duathlon, mtn biking, trail running, kayaking & the family fun run.
Easter Family Fun at Kai Tahi
Bring the kids down to Kai Tahi for free Easter themed fun! There will be lots of chocolatey spot prizes and fun activities, including a scavenger hunt, bubble show, bouncy castle and Easter crafts.
Kai Tahi Quiz
Join us every week for our Tuesday Quiz Night, hosted by the awesome team at Gee Quiz!
Slow Flow - Yoga for all
Join BeCalmed Yoga Studio for an hour of Slow Flow yoga for all. Whether this is your first yoga lesson, or your hundrenth, everyone is welcome.
Family Saturday
This summer, Kai Tahi is opening its doors even wider as a place where the Porirua community can come together to connect, create and play. For 9 Saturdays over summer, Kai Tahi will come alive as a shared space for all families — filled with good food, creative activities and opportunities to spend time together.
Event hire
The Arcade and mezzanine are available to hire. Fill in the form below to get the conversation started!
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