COOK ISLANDS (nz) SOCIETY
220 HANSON STREET, NEWTOWN, WELLINGTON
COOK ISLANDS (nz) SOCIETY INC. - ESTABLISHED 1964
KIA ORANA
Welcome to the Cook Islands Society a group based in Newtown, Wellington. We are a group that provides a point of contact and foster the interest and opportunities for all Cook Islanders residing in the greater Wellington area.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Saturday, 16 June 2018 starting at 1pm at the Cook Islands (NZ) Society Hall.
Kia orana tatou the Cook Islands (NZ) Society, Wellington Branch is holding it's Annual General Meeting on Saturday, 16 June 2018, starting at 1pm. All are welcome to come and join in and find out what has been happening over the last year, a kaikai will be provided.
If you have anything you would like to suggest where you think the Society should be heading into the future, come along and share your ideas. See you there.
HALL BOOKINGS
Looking for a place to hold your special occassion or have a location close to Newtown, Wellington for a visiting group, why not check out our facilities.
[ CLICK HERE ] To book our Hall for your special occasion or group.
BECOME A MEMBER
If you would like to become a financial member or just a supporter of our society click on the below link.
OPEN DAY
On Saturday 24 March the Cook Islands (NZ) Society, the Wellington Pipe Band and Regal Rovers had a Open Day in the car park at the corning of Hanson and Stokes St., Newtown.
We invited the local Neighbourhood to bring their families to come along enjoy a day to meet members of the various community groups in their area, talk and have some fun and laughter, listen to some Cook Islands Music, join in or ask about the making vibrant Ei Upoko.
During the day the Regal Rovers put on a gold coin BBQ, the Cook Islands Society provided a cuppa and a complimentary doughnut and also have some bags of doughnuts for sale, while the Wellington Pipe Band had a few members who played a few tunes.
For those who attended it was great to see you there.
EASTER RAFFLE
The Cook Islands Society Easter Raflle was drawn on the day winning tickets were:
TICKET NOS.: 37, 42, 88, 108 & 163 congratulations to the winners.
news, GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS, WORKSHOPS
[ CLICK HERE ] to read about Pasifika Festival 2018.
[ CLICK HERE ] to read about inaugural scholarship for BA of Health @ Vic Uni.
[ CLICK HERE ] to read about Cook Islands Soldiers of World War One.
PAREU NIGHT AT THE SOCIETY HALL
WIFI @ THE HALL
As part of our service improvements at the Cook Islands (NZ) Society we now offer free WiFi at our Hall, so be sure to indicate that you wish to use WiFi when you book our Hall,
[ CLICK HERE ] to book our hall for you special occassion.
FUNDRAISING
The Cook Islands Society are currently on a fundraising drive we thank those who participate for your support. Proceeds will support implementing new and improved services to our Hall.
Big thanks to all who have supported our monthly fundraising events.
From your support we have implemented free WiFi to those who hire the hall. We also purchased 10 new trestle tables for hall hirers and have done some maintenance at the Hall.
EVENTS AND BOOKINGS
[company] events from: to: as at: [today=dmy]
JUNE-2018
(The venue will be in use from 04:00PM including the rest of the day and night then continuing tomorrow)
(The venue will be in use from 06:00PM including the rest of the day and night then continuing tomorrow)
(The venue will be in use today upto 10:00AM)
(The venue will be in use today upto 10:00AM)
(The venue will be in use between 10:00AM and 05:00PM)
(The venue will be in use between 04:00PM and 11:00PM)
[company] events from: to: as at: [today=dmy]
JULY-2018
(The venue will be in use between 12:00PM and 10:00PM)
(The venue will be in use from 10:00AM including the rest of the day and night then continuing tomorrow)
(The venue will be in use today upto 11:00AM)
(The venue will be in use from 02:00PM including the rest of the day and night then continuing tomorrow)
(The venue will be in use today upto 12:00PM)
OTHER LINKS
TE PUNANGA O TE REO KUKI AIRANI INC
Ko toku Reo ko toku ia mana – My language is my power!
Our mission at Te Punanga O Te Reo Kuki Airani is to preserve and support the Cook Islands language, Culture and provide quality childcare and education to all our children who come though our doors.
[ CLICK HERE ] to view more information.
VICTORIA UNIVERSITY
The Victoria University Cook Islands Students Association aims to empower Aotearoa-based Cook Islands youth to become successful and caring individuals.
[ CLICK HERE ] to view more information.
P.I.C NETBALL
P.I.C Netball Club originated from the Pacific Islands Presbyterian Church, Newtown, Wellington NZ in 1953, to provide for the spiritual and recreational needs of its growing population. P.I.C is a club with a strong proud heritage. We have built and maintained a strong extended family environment for all our members.
[ CLICK HERE ] to view more information.
Newtown Community & Cultural Centre
Newtown Community & Cultural Centre was established in 1977 and serves as another link in the Newtown Community providing a variety of services to the local residents.
[ CLICK HERE ] to view more information.
SOCIETY CALENDAR
2017/18 COMMITTEE
CHAIRPERSON
Grace Hutton
chairperson@cookislandssociety.org.nz
TREASURER
and
BOOKING MANAGER
Harry Meinders
treasurer@cookislandssociety.org.nz
ASSISTANT TREASURER and
BOOKING MANAGER
Anne Moetaua
bookings@cookislandssociety.org.nz
SECRETARY
Rikki Pilitati
secretary@cookislandssociety.org.nz
ASSISTANT SECRETARY
Mata Raka
WCC AWARD