Kia orana tātou katoatoa,
Financial Members - Special Meeting
The Kumiti is calling a Special Meeting for all Financial Members on Saturday, 21 February 2026 at our Hall, 220 Hanson Street, Newtown, starting at 1pm. We ask all Financial Members to attend this uipa'anga.
The purpose of this meeting is to Reregistering our Society and adopting a New Constitution to continue operating as a Incorporated Society, as required by law.
The Kumiti will place the new Constitution on our website for everyone to view on Monday, 9 February. Please bring you questions and comments to the Special Uipa'anga on Saturday, 21 February 2026
2026 Workshops and Events
Over the 2026 year the Cook Islands (NZ) Society are providing Cultural and Language Workshops along Fund Activities which are open to you and your Ānau.
All that is required is for you to join as a member and enjoy the Free Workshops, just register your interest below.
We look forward to meeting more of you with our up and coming variety of opportunities to connect through cultural and language activities and events.
Kia manuia kotou katoatoa.
Cook Islands (NZ) Society, Wellington Branch
2026 EVENTS
GET INVOLVED IN OUR UP AND COMING EVENTS
Saturday, 7 Feb starting 12 noon at Waitangi Park the Pasifika Festival 2026 is just about ready to kick off see details below.
As you are aware we are holding our first Auction / Garage Sale in March this year, thanks for those who have donated items so far. Do your bit as a community reduce, reuse and recycle your unwanted items and stop paying for filling landfills by donating to our Auction / Garage Sale Fundraiser, the Hall will be open every weekend for drop off between 10am and 2pm, Aere mai, e tauturu mai - together we can make this Auction / Garage Sale Funderaiser a success.
PASIFIKA FESTIVAL
Date: 7 February 2026
Start Time: 12 noon till 6pm
Location: Waitangi Park, Wellington

If you're available on Sat, 7 Feb 2026 why not come and support the
Cook Islands (NZ) Society with their fundraising,
all funds go toward hall maintenance and upgrades.
Umu Kai, Chop Suey, Dounuts, Rukau will be available for purchase also we are selling Ei Katu and Pareu
There will be great sounds and plenty of other stalls.
Lots of fund for your whole Ānau to come and join in this fun filled day.
See you at Waitangi Park
AUCTION / GARAGE SALE
Drop Off Dates: Every Saturday upto, 28 Feburary 2026 - anytime between 10am and 2pm
Drop off At: Cook Islands (NZ) Society, corner of Stokes and Hanson Streets, Newtown

Need more information or not sure if your items are suitable txt Sena Taru on 0274860160
Meitaki ma'ata in advance, for your kindness and contribution. Aere mai, e tauturu mai - together we can make this a success.
2026 WORKSHOPS
WORKSHOPS STARTING IN FEB 2026
All Workshops will be held at: Cook Islands (NZ) Society, corner of Stokes and Hanson Streets, Newtown
LANGUAGE WORKSHOPS
Start: 14 February 2026
Last Class: 28 March 2026
Times: 9.30am to 11.00am
Tutor: Lena Meinders
«CLICK HERE» to register now!

VAINE DRUM WORKSHOPS
Start: 18 February 2026
Last Workshop: 18 March 2026
Times: 6pm to 7pm
Tutor: Maui Maui-Kea
«CLICK HERE» to register now!

UKULELE WORKSHOPS
Start: 18 February 2026
Last Workshop: 18 March 2026
Times: 7pm to 8pm
Tutor: Sena Taru
«CLICK HERE» to register now!
