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!