Super Saturday, Plimmerton School Gala and Mana Arts
Your Porirua week, 12 to 18 Nov
This weekend
Six picks for Saturday and Sunday
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Super Saturday
Super Saturday is a free family fun day at Cannons Creek School with face painting, bubbles and kai.
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Plimmerton School Gala
Plimmerton School Gala is a family-friendly day with games, activities, stalls, food and entertainment.
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Mana Arts Society Cash and Carry 2026
Mana Arts Cash & Carry is an annual exhibition where you can view and buy original artwork by local artists.
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Christmas Family Fun Day
A Christmas family fun day for Cavalier King Charles Spaniel enthusiasts with activities and competitions.
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Brezeln - home baked and irresistible
Home baked Brezn are available for purchase. This is a food and drinks event.
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Sunday Ride, Big Southern Loop
A Sunday cycling ride on the Big Southern Loop.
In Wellington this week
Three picks for Saturday
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Brooklyn Twilight Festival
The Brooklyn Twilight Festival is back with over 50 stalls featuring food, crafts, and community groups, plus local and national performers.
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The Last Night of The Proms
The Last Night of The Proms features traditional classics performed by 70 musicians.
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Pop-Up Pottery Market
The Wellington Potters' Association's Pop Up Market celebrates handmade ceramics with over 20 local potters.
Free
More events this week
Day by day
Thursday, 12 November 2026
BA5 - Porirua Chamber of Commerce
31 Whitehouse Road, Titahi Bay, 5.30pm to 7pm. BA5 is a business networking event for the Porirua Chamber of Commerce.
There's a Kākā in My Garden - NATURE BAY HUI
Tireti Hall, Cnr Tireti Road and Te Pene Ave, Titahi Bay, 6pm to 7pm. A community hui about kākā in gardens is being held. This is an environment and animals event.
Shop A1, Churton Park Village, 103E Westchester Drive, Wellington, from 9am, runs until Fri 13 6pm. Christmas Sales Days are happening at Village Pharmacy Churton Park.
Light the World Giving Machine
North City Shopping Centre, 9am to 9pm. The Giving Machine is a vending machine where you can purchase goods and services to support those in need. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Friday, 13 November 2026
31 Whitehouse Road, Titahi Bay, 4.30pm to 6pm. Trade Secrets is a meetup for networking and social media.
Saturday, 14 November 2026
Family Shiny with Mark - Akatarawa Forest
Akatarawa Forest, from 9am. The Cross Country Vehicle Club Wellington is holding a family event in Akatarawa Forest. This is a vehicle event.
Sunday, 15 November 2026
17 Parumoana Street, Porirua, 1.30pm to 6pm. Te Rauparaha Arena is hosting a game between Tokomanawa Queens and Whai. This is an arena event.
WJSC Summer Club Day Series - Round 1
Wellington Jet Sport Club, from 11am. Wellington Jet Sport Club is holding the first round of its summer club day racing. This is a sports and race event.
Paremata Plimmerton Rugby Football Club, from 3pm. ParePlim Softball is organising junior team photos. This is a sports and photography event.
Monday, 16 November 2026
Hagley Street Carpark, 9am to 9.15am. A free car seat safety check for tamariki to ensure they are safe when travelling.
Tuesday, 17 November 2026
Crafting Threads of Aroha in Aotea
45 Nelson Ave, Aotea, Porirua 5024, 10am to 12pm. ParePlim Softball is running a crafting workshop. This is a crafts meetup.
Kai Tahi, 6.30pm to 8.30pm. A weekly quiz night with five rounds of trivia. Free. Runs regularly; check the event page for other dates.
Dad joke of the week
Why did the money go to the river?
To find a bank.
Council and roadworks
Metlink Kāpiti Line: buses replacing trains. Saturday 14 to Sunday 15 November: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae. Monday 16 to Wednesday 18 November: buses replace some evening services between Wellington and Waikanae. Coming up, Saturday 21 November: buses replace all services between Porirua and Waikanae. Coming up, Sunday 22 November: buses replace all services between Wellington and Waikanae.
Footrot Flats is coming to Porirua cinema. Porirua News, Tuesday 10 November.
Targeted summer maintenance programme starts this Sunday - State Highway 1 Transmission Gully / Te Aranui o Te Rangihae…. Targeted summer maintenance programme on State Highway 1 Transmission Gully / Te Aranui o Te Rangihae. Daytime stop/go works on State Highway 58 between Paremata and Whitby will be underway from Monday, 9 November to Friday, 13 November between 7 am and 6 pm. Weather permitting, the work should be completed in March, before the Easter holidays.
Roadworks: SH 58 Judgeford, between Flightys Road and Moonshine Road. SH 58 Judgeford, between Flightys Road and Moonshine Road. Roadworks. From 7.18am Friday 9 October, until further notice. Due to works for the SH58 Safety Improvements Project, there are temporary lane shifts and various speed restrictions in place. Plan your journey, accordingly, allowing extra time to travel through this area.
Roadworks: SH 2 Kennedy Good Bridge to Fergusson Drive. SH 2 Kennedy Good Bridge to Fergusson Drive. Roadworks (resurfacing). From 9pm Wednesday 11 November to 4.30am Friday 13 November. Due to resurfacing works, this road will be closed to northbound traffic on Wednesday 11th November and Thursday 12th November nights between 9pm and 4:30am. Plan your journey accordingly, allowing extra time for travel. Detour: Follow signposted detours on site.
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