We're super excited to invite you to our Whātaitai Mākete Kirihimete Mō Te Hapori

Date: Saturday, December 13th, 2025
Location: 27 Chelsea Street
Time: 10:30 AM –4:00 PM

A Christmas Market for the Community with a free BBQ Lunch.

What to expect:

• A range of local talented stall holders sharing their goods, kai, crafts, & services

• BBQ - Free community BBQ

• Community Centre raffle fundraiser

• Face painting

Summer is on its way and there is no better way to celebrate than with the Miramar Night Market!

Join us on Saturday, 22 November 2025 from 3pm - 8pm to meet talented local artists and crafters from across the Wellington Region, selling their gorgeous products including:

• Plants, fresh flowers & seedlings
• Jewellery
• Clothing, bags and accessories
• Crochet & knitted toys
• Scented candles
• Homewares & soft furnishings
• Children & baby items
• Skincare, cosmetics, soaps & natural products
• Gifts & treasures
• Resin items
• Crystals
• Wooden & metal works
• Ceramics & pottery
• Pet accessories
• Carvings & sculptures
• Wool products
• Much much more!

Food trucks / stalls, coffee carts and entertainment for all to enjoy, while relaxing on the back lawn and watching the kids play on the playground!

Each stall will have either cash or eftpos facilities available, however it is best to bring cash to the market too.

This is a great opportunity to make the most of that last minute Christmas shopping, with one-of-a-kind gifts, decorations, and treats from some of Wellington's most talented crafters and artists!

A selection of Christmas music will get you in the festive mood to enjoy the atmosphere. This is a night, not to be missed!

Location 27 Chelsea St, Miramar

Whataitai lunch is an opportunity for the community to come together to make some delicious kai to sit down and share together. There’s live music, a space for tamariki, plenty of vegetarian food and your neighbours to chat to! Come along and give us a hand in the kitchen and meet your community.

Free lunch, open to all, served between 11:00 - 1:00pm.

To make this event work we really need people who are committed to helping prep food in the kitchen, set up from 9am and clean up. Plus you get a delicious lunch!

email iri@mmcc.org.nz if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

phone 04 388 1944
location 27 Chelsea St, Miramar

We're super excited to invite you to our Whātaitai Seeding catch, plant swap.

Date: Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Location: 27 Chelsea Street
Time: 10:00 AM –1:00 PM

Bring a plant to swap for another, trade a can of food for a plant, or gift a little koha and take home a green friend.”

What to expect:

• Plant swap, or koha

• Gardening talks

• Light refreshments

• Face painting

Whataitai lunch is an opportunity for the community to come together to make some delicious kai to sit down and share together. There’s live music, a space for tamariki, plenty of vegetarian food and your neighbours to chat to! Come along and give us a hand in the kitchen and meet your community.

Free lunch, open to all, served between 10:30 - 1:00pm.

To make this event work we really need people who are committed to helping prep food in the kitchen, set up and clean up. Plus you get a delicious lunch!

email iri@mmcc.org.nz if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

phone 04 388 1944
location 27 Chelsea St, Miramar

Join us for the Spring Roots experience, a special Seniors Week gathering in the lush, restorative setting of the Prison Garden at Mt. Crawford.

Date: Sunday 5th October, 2025
Location: 7 Main Road, Maupuia
Time: 10:00 AM –1:00 PM

Enjoy a fresh spring morning tea made with ingredients grown onsite or nearby.

What to expect:

• Gardening talks

• Light refreshments

Booking Essential: Places are limited.

Please click to book here

Please RSVP by 3rd October 2025

Call 04 388 1944 or email: iri@mmcc.org.nz

Te Wiki o te Reo Maori is coming up!

We’d love for you to join us as we celebrate together at the community centre! On Thursday 19th September at 10.30am we’re hosting a relaxed drop-in session filled with connection and fun. Come along for some uplifting waiata, delicious kai to share, and a lively kēmu patapatai (quiz) to get everyone thinking and laughing. Bring a friend, bring your smile — everyone is welcome!

Whataitai lunch is an opportunity for the community to come together to make some delicious kai to sit down and share together. There’s live music, a space for tamariki, plenty of vegetarian food and your neighbours to chat to! Come along and give us a hand in the kitchen and meet your community.

Free lunch, open to all, served between 11:00 - 1:00pm.

To make this event work we really need people who are committed to helping prep food in the kitchen, set up and clean up. Plus you get a delicious lunch!

email iri@mmcc.org.nz if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

Telephone: 04 388 1944
location 27 Chelsea St, Miramar

FASHION FINDS: NEW & PRE-LOVED TREASURES
Shop for a Cause – Support Feral Nation!

Calling all bargain hunters, fashion lovers, and feline friends!
Join us for a one-day-only fashion market full of new and pre-loved clothing, designer labels, shoes, jewellery, and accessories – all at amazing prices.

Discover hidden fashion gems
Shop sustainably and keep clothes out of landfill
Save money and support a great cause!

This fabulous event is also a fundraiser for local cat rescue charity, Feral Nation.
All proceeds from stall booking fees go directly to helping Wellington’s stray and feral cats.

BONUS: Cute kittens will be onsite for cuddles!
Give a gold coin donation and enjoy some purr therapy while you browse.

**DISCLAIMER**
Please note that while we do our very best to ensure the presence of kittens for cuddles at this event, their attendance cannot be guaranteed. In the event of unforeseen circumstances such as illness, lack of available kittens, or other factors beyond our control, kitten cuddles may be limited or unavailable on the day. We appreciate your understanding and support of animal welfare, and thank you for your kindness and flexibility!

Date: Saturday, 7 June 2025
Time: 9am – 1pm
Location: Aro Valley Community Hall, 48 Aro Street, Aro Valley, Wellington

Want to sell? Got a wardrobe full of goodies to rehome?
Book a stall and turn your closet clean-out into cash for a cause! Apply here - https://forms.gle/DX3hXt8KtKthKjQN7

Stalls cost $50 each for a 2m X 2m space (limited available)

Come for the bargains, stay for the kittens – we can’t wait to see you there!

Whataitai lunch is an opportunity for the community to come together to make some delicious kai to sit down and share together. There’s live music, a space for tamariki, plenty of vegetarian food and your neighbours to chat to! Come along and give us a hand in the kitchen and meet your community.

Free lunch, open to all, served between 11:30 - 1:00pm.

To make this event work we really need people who are committed to helping prep food in the kitchen, set up and clean up. Plus you get a delicious lunch!

email iri@mmcc.org.nz if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

phone 04 388 1944
location 27 Chelsea St, Miramar

We're super excited to invite you to our Whātaitai Matariki Market!

Date: Friday, June 20th, 2025
Location: 27 Chelsea Street
Time: 10:00 AM –3:00 PM

This market is all about celebrating our local community, embracing cultural diversity, and showcasing creative talents and small businesses in celebration of Matariki!

What to expect:

• A range of local talented stall holders sharing their goods, kai, crafts, & services

• Ngā Kai o te Kōhua - Free community boil up

• Live music & entertainment

• Community Centre raffle fundraiser

• Face painting

Whataitai lunch is an opportunity for the community to come together to make some delicious kai to sit down and share together. There’s live music, a space for tamariki, plenty of vegetarian food and your neighbours to chat to! Come along and give us a hand in the kitchen and meet your community.

Free lunch, open to all, served between 12:30 - 1:00pm.

To make this event work we really need people who are committed to helping prep food in the kitchen, set up and clean up. Plus you get a delicious lunch!

email maddie@mmcc.org.nz if you have any questions or would like to volunteer.

phone 04 388 1944
location 27 Chelsea St, Miramar

This is a pop up event where people gather to help each other fix their broken household items and treasures for free!

We will have skilled volunteers to help with:
- Sewing/mending
- Electronics
- Jewellery
- Electrical repairs
- General items
- Bicycle maintenance from BikeSpace between 12:30-2:30pm

There will be refreshments to enjoy whilst you wait for repairs.

We are celebrating Neighbours Aotearoa on Thursday 13th March from 4-6pm. Looking for something to do with the kids afterschool? Bring them down to the bouncy castle and enjoy a free BBQ at the Miramar & Maupuia Community Centre!

Spread the word - tell your friends and family!

Te Wiki o te Reo Maori is coming up!

In celebration the community centre is welcoming everyone to our drop in session on Thursday 19th September at 10.30am. Come along and join us for a waiata, kai and kēmu patapatai (quiz).

Come along to a fun and FREE cooking class with Travelling Kitchen.

It’s conservation week! Have a go at identifying local seaweed species, meet the team working to restore seaweed in Te Motu Kairangi | Miramar Peninsula, and find out how you can get involved in the Love Rimurimu project.