Hornby Community Centre Event Space, 8 Goulding Avenue

Come along to the FREE Winter Warmer Mini Expo — a welcoming afternoon full of support, connection, and practical winter advice to help keep you and your whānau warm this season. Learn more.

Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Road

Come and join this special Filipino bilingual Storytelling with Filipino stories and songs. Jay Menes, a Filipino artist and children storyteller will delight us with his narration of popular and well-loved Filipino folktales.

Perfect for 2-5 years.

All whānau and caregivers welcome.

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Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Road

Come along and celebrate the Māori New Year through Matariki themed stories, song and rhymes.

Ideal for preschoolers and their caregivers, all welcome.

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Halswell Quarry, Kennedys Bush Road

A free, fun, and friendly weekly 5k community event. Walk, jog, run, volunteer or spectate – it's up to you!

Halswell Quarry parkrun takes place every Saturday at 8am.

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Fo Guang Shan Buddhist Temple, 2 Harakeke Street

Enjoy a variety of sweet treats, savoury dishes and performances in one place. Come and explore new flavours, enjoy great food, and spend a joyful day with family and friends. Get your free ticket by 10 June.

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Upper Riccarton Library, 71 Main South Road

As part of our Matariki mā Puaka celebrations, join us for some paper star crafts!

Free, no bookings required. Learn more.

South Hornby School, 35 Amyes Road

Come along for a community day of cultural performances and fun activities. If the weather is fine, there will be bouncy castles and pony rides in the school grounds.

In the true spirit of Matariki, a Koha Kai would be appreciated: a non-perishable item of food to support the Hornby Salvation Army Food Bank.

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Halswell Community Hub, 381 Halswell Road

Come along to the monthly meeting of the Halswell Residents’ Association. All welcome, free to attend and find out about what’s happening in Halswell. Learn more.

Te Hāpua Halswell Centre, 341 Halswell Centre

Come along for an evening of culture, community, and celebration! For more information email info@canterburysomali.org.nz or visit www.canterburysomali.org.nz

La Vida Conference Centre, 34a Hansons Lane

Enjoy an exciting evening of colourful cultural performances, music, dance, and community spirit as groups from many different countries showcase their heritage on one stage.

Free entry

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