Regular Activities
Karori Community Centre has re-opened after the COVID lockdown.
Not all groups have returned.
Please contact the group leader directly for an indication of when they will open
Prior to our closure on 22 March 2020, these groups were operating from the Centre.
The community centre hosts a wide range of regular activities offered by local providers. These are listed below, grouped into general categories. Click on the category link below to take you to the listings for activities in that category or just scroll down to browse the full list of activities offered.
Recreation and Social
Indoor Bowls
Mondays, 1-4pm
Meeting Room 3
Contact: Joyce 04 976 9556
Cost: $5 (per year membership) and $1 per session
Drop-in Centre
If you’re feeling like some good company and a warm, welcoming place to be - join us for a friendly chat, toasted sandwich, cake and a cuppa
Meeting Room 1
No bookings required
Friday, 10am-2pm
Cost: $4
Brownies
Join in on the learning, fun and friendships. For girls 7-9 years old.
Mondays, 5.45 pm -7.15 pm
Meeting Room 3
Contact:
Mahjong
Tuesdays, 10am-12pm
Meeting Room 1
Contact: 476 4422 (Denise)
Cost: $2
Porse Music Group
The Porse Music and movement class runs through the school term. It is suitable for all children from 0-5 and gives children the opportunity to interact with instruments, as well as enjoy their favourite songs and to get up and move. All children and their parents are welcome to attend.
Thursdays, 9.30-10.30am (Term 2 & 3 only)
Contact: Leisha Vega Grant on 021 336 113 or leisha.vegagrant@porse.co.nz
Cost: Free
Karori Fabric Re-Purpose
Get creative, help the community and learn some great new skills in this fun group.
Mondays, 10am-1pm
Contact: Davina Paverd 021 213 0232
Cost: No charge
Fitness and Wellness
Tai Chi
These classes are suitable for adults of any level of experience. Tai Chi helps to improve flexibility, concentration, balance and coordination.
Saturday, 9am-10.30am and 11am-12noon Meeting Room 3
Contact: 027 223 6188 or raypoy9@gmail.com (Ray Poy)
Cost: $8 per class
Boxfit
Fitness and Boxing Classes running weekly. This fun class is suitable for all ages and abilities. Come along for a great stress buster that works all of the major muscle groups and develops your coordination, balance and timing.
Monday and Wednesdays, 7.30-8.30pm
Meeting Room 3
Contact: scotttilley@hotmail.com (Scott Tilley)
Cost: $10 (per session) or $99 (10 weeks)
Shaolin Kung Fu
'Shaolin Nam Pai Chuan' is a chinese martial arts system. These classes are a blend of traditional and contemporary training, which cover striking, grappling, and self-defence.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-8pm
Meeting Room 3
Contact: Elliott Gonzales 0220 853 483 karori@shaolinkungfu.co.nz
Cost: Children $45 per term for one class a week, $55 per term for two classes a week.
Cost: Adult $90 per term for one class a week,
$110 per term for two classes a week.
Exercise to Music
Come along and enjoy low impact aerobics with Chris Rice. Perfect for seniors and people new to exercise.
Tuesdays, 10-11am
Meeting Room 3
Contact: Chris Rice 021 738955
Cost: $10
Pilates
Designed to help strengthen and lengthen muscles. Suitable for all abilities.
Wednesdays and Fridays, 10-11am
Youth Main Space
Contact: Chris Rice 021 738 955
Cost: $12 (or 5 pass for $55)
Steady as you Go
Gentle exercise group, for people aged 65 years and over.
Wednesdays, 12 noon-1pm
Contact: Ann 499 6646 or
Annesly 027 437 8332 anneslyk@xtra.co.nz
Feldenkrais
Gentle movement to improve flexibility and stability. Suitable for people aged 15-95 years.
Wednesdays, 10.30-11.30am
Meeting Room 3
Contact: Sue Field 027 466 7123 suefieldnelson@hotmail.com
Cost: $15
Parkinson's Exercise Classes
Exercises are designed specifically for people with Parkinson’s and their carers. Please book in advance.
Wednesdays, 1.30-2.30pm
Meeting Room 3
Contact: Diane Stephens
04 385 8040 or 021 0463 428
Cost: Koha
A Mandarin speaking Yoga Class (this group is yet to resume after COVID)
Wednesdays 11.15 to 12.15
Contact: Martha 022 080 7899
Community
Karori Farmers Market
Check out the fresh produce and enjoy the weekend vibe
In the Carpark and the Avenue in front of the Events Centre
Sunday 8am-2pm
Samoan Assembly of God
Contact: 027 424 8587
Sunday 10am
Karori Liaison Meetings
Group representatives and interested individuals are welcome/urged to attend.
A time to find out what is happening in Karori and to voice any concerns
12.30pm on the 4th Monday of each month
Plunket B4 School Check
The B4 School Check is a nationwide programme offering a free health and development check for 4-year-olds.
Regular Clinics are held on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month
Contact: : 0800 933 922.
Bookings times must be made directly with Plunket in advance.
Language Skills
Rotary ESOL English Conversation Group
This group is yet to resume after COVID lockdown
Join our friendly group and improve your conversational English.
Youth Room
Tuesdays, 11am-12pm
Contact:
Cost: Free
Karori English Language Group
This group will resume in Term 3
This is an ESOL class for refugee and migrant learners who live in Karori. Classes run during the school term.
Meeting Room 3
Thursdays, 12 noon -2.00pm
Contact: Zlata Sosa 04 384 1992 zlata.sosa@englishlanguage.org.nz
Cost: Free
Education
Career Advising
Assistance available with CV writing, job application process and interview coaching.
If you are leaving school or changing careers, consultations are available to discuss your individual situation.
Contact: Catherine Shaw 021 1493761
AA Defensive Driving
Attend the NZTA-approved AA Defensive Driving Course to fast track you to your full licence more quickly, increase your chances of passing your driving test first time around and become a safer driver.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.30-8.30pm
Youth Room
Contact: Grant Morgan 021 841777
Apollo Music
Apollo Music is now offering guitar lessons in Karori! Begin your musical journey with us, or take your skills to the next level in our tailored one-on-one music lessons.
Contact: Jake 027 482 8165
apollomusic.co.nz