Lower Hutt, since 2012

Everyone eats. Everyone belongs.

Harbourside Community Trust runs the kai nights, mentoring, and classes that keep our corner of the Hutt connected. No means-testing at the door — just a chair, a plate, and a welcome.

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A community gathering in full swing, with people dancing and celebrating together.

Our impact

What last year looked like

1,200 Meals shared last year

85 Active volunteers

6 Weekly programmes

14 Years serving the Hutt

Programmes

Something on most nights of the week

Every programme is free to attend. Turn up once, or turn up every week — both are welcome.

Volunteers preparing food together in the community kitchen.

Kai nights

A shared meal, cooked by volunteers, open to anyone who wants company or a hot plate of food.

Tuesdays, 6pm

Youth mentoring

One-on-one mentoring for local teens, matched with a trained volunteer for the school year.

Wednesdays, 4pm

English conversation classes

Informal, friendly practice for new migrants and refugees — no enrolment or test, just conversation.

Thursdays, 10am

Community garden

A shared plot behind the hall — bring gumboots, take home vegetables, meet your neighbours.

Saturdays, 9am

What's on

Upcoming events

12Jul

Matariki kai night

A larger shared meal marking Matariki, with storytelling from local kaumātua.

26Jul

Garden working bee

Turning over the winter beds and building two new raised planters — all hands welcome.

09Aug

Volunteer welcome evening

Meet the team, hear how each programme runs, and find the role that suits you.

We always need more hands

Whether it's an hour a week in the kitchen or a school term mentoring a young person, there's a role that fits around your life. No experience needed — just a willingness to show up.

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With thanks

Supported by

Hutt Valley Rotary Petone Rotary Seaview Marine Supplies Ava Grocer Lower Hutt Community Fund