SuperGrans Heretaunga

28/09/2023

28/09/2023

We cannot wait to see you at the Heretaunga Women's Centre Shared Lunch at 12:30 pm tomorrow. We will enjoy authentically made Greek spinach pie (Spanakopita) and Greek cheese pie (Tiropita). No need to bring anything; just yourself.

11/09/2023

Casey Aranui from the Hawke's Bay Jobs and Skills Hub facilitated a DIY Home Maintenance workshop here at the Centre today. As a qualified builder and Te Pūkenga tutor, Casey was the perfect person to share her knowledge and skills around basic DIY home maintenance. She covered jobs like fixing curtain rails, cleaning an air-con filter, patching holes in GIB walls and hanging picture frames, amongst several other DIY jobs. And her participants loved it! Thanks Casey, we're looking forward to having you back at the Centre again.

18/08/2023

Ready to attempt those pesky jobs around the home that you haven’t yet got the skills to do yourself and don’t know where to start? Join Casey Aranui to learn basic DIY home maintenance skills. During this free workshop Casey will cover such jobs as fixing curtain rails, cleaning air-con filters, patching holes in GIB walls, dealing to winter drafts, controlling condensation, removing carpet stains and marks from walls, and hanging picture frames. You'll even have a chance to try out her tools!

As well as being a qualified builder with many years in the trade industry, Casey is a māmā to four tamariki. Her passion is to help lift wāhine within the construction industry space. Casey is a training facilitator at the Hawkes Bay Jobs and Skills Hub, a carpentry night tutor at Te Pukenga and has previously worked for local iwi supporting apprentices and wāhine within the trades. She has over nine years experience as a builder and brings a huge wealth of knowledge and skills to this workshop. If you're keen to participate, please call (06) 878 5401 or email [email protected] to register.

When: Monday 11 September, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Heretaunga Women’s Centre, Cnr Eastbourne & Russell Sts

18/07/2023

We are looking for a Resource Coordinator to support service delivery focused on enhancing and advocating for the wellbeing and empowerment of women.

17/07/2023

Congratulations to our amazing Service Development Lead and SuperGrans Heretaunga Coordinator Deidré and her husband Cornelius on the arrival of their beautiful daughter Clarissa! May this new journey of parenthood bring you countless beautiful moments, unforgettable memories, and endless love.
Ka whakatutu koe i te ihu o pēpi ki ngā hau e whā, hei whakatau i te mauri a pēpi.

16/07/2023

The HWC Winter Newsletter is out!

The HWC Newsletter is out now!

25/05/2023

SuperGrans Heretaunga
Life Skills Mentoring Sessions

SuperGrans Heretaunga is a free service for all women delivered at the Heretaunga Women’s Centre within our mentorship kaupapa. You can receive support through one-on-one mentoring and/or attending workshops. Our trained SuperGrans Heretaunga mentors have a range of experience, knowledge, and skills to support you in strengthening the practical skills and confidence you need to make the most out of your life and live well.

We are committed to connecting you with a SuperGrans Heretaunga mentor who will walk alongside you to meet your needs and reach your goals. Some of the skills we can support you to develop are growing your own food, cooking healthy meals, sewing, communication skills, technology skills, financial literacy, employment skills, and many others.

We have three upcoming workshops in June. If you would like to find out more or register for individual or group mentoring sessions, please call us on (06) 878 5401 or email [email protected] today.

Basic Technology Skills & Support, a 3-week course with Roshan
Have a digital device but need more confidence using it? Learn the basics of technology in a comfortable and supportive environment. Exploring technology at YOUR pace with Roshan.
When: Mondays, 12 – 26 June | 1:00 – 3:00 pm
Where: Heretaunga Women’s Centre, Cnr Eastbourne & Russell Sts

Sewing Classes with Georgina & Tricia
Recent shopping shortages and restrictions have made us all more aware of the need to extend the life of something we already have on hand. There are many things you can re-purpose with very good results. One of the best ways to learn how to sew is to learn how to repair something. Hemming, closing a torn seam and replacing a button are opportunities to learn sewing basics. No matter your abilities or skill level, these sewing classes will teach you to confidently 1. use a sewing machine, 2. alter, mend, and repurpose, 3. prepare, layout and follow a pattern to completion. If you have your own sewing machine, please bring it; otherwise, we do have a few machines you can use. Some materials are available.
When: weekly on Thursdays | 9:30 – 11:30 am
Where: Heretaunga Women’s Centre

Cooking Class: Creamy Roasted Pumpkin Soup with Michelle
Cooking can be easy and affordable if you learn how to use seasonal produce in your recipes. Knowing key ingredients can be invaluable, as can having a great recipe book. Learn how to make a simple creamy roasted pumpkin soup recipe with Michelle. Please bring a small container to take home a sample of the selected recipes. This class will be limited to five participants.
When: Friday, 30 June | 10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Heretaunga Women’s Centre

27/04/2023

Join us tomorrow at the Heretaunga Women’s Centre for lunch .... our SuperGrans Heretaunga cooking class will be whipping up a delicious vegetarian lasagna to share. Feel free to drop into the Centre at 12:30pm tomorrow (Fri) - yum!

27/04/2023

SuperGrans Heretaunga sewing classes are held at the Heretaunga Women’s Centre on Thursdays. Here is Hennah with her fabulous sewing creation from today!

21/04/2023

The Heretaunga Women’s Centre is driving in the right direction with its brand-new car.

17/04/2023

Sewing Classes with Georgina & Tricia 9:30 – 11:30 am, weekly on Thursdays.
Recent shopping shortages and restrictions have made us all more aware of the need to extend the life of something we already have on hand. There are many things you can re-purpose with very good results. One of the best ways is to learn how to sew and how to repair something. Hemming, closing a torn seam and
replacing a button are opportunities to learn sewing basics. No matter your abilities or skill level, these sewing classes will teach you to confidently 1. use a sewing machine, 2. alter, mend, and repurpose, 3. prepare, layout and follow a pattern to completion. If you have your own sewing machine, please bring
it; otherwise, we do have a few machines you can use. Some materials are available.