Clubs and Groups

Click on the links below to find out more about ways to connect and contribute in your community.

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Organisations

Some key organisations have been part of the community of Titahi Bay for many years. 

Titahi Bay Boating Club

The first Titahi Bay Boating Club was formed by a group of local boat shed owners, sailors and fishermen in 1952. The club’s first premises were located on the northern rocks however due to increased costs they moved to Onepoto which was more sheltered and a safer place for sailing. In 1966 the fishermen who were originally part of the Boating Club formed their own club, back at Titahi Bay beach. The Club has written about its history.

Titahi Bay Surf Life Saving Club

A Surf Life Saving Club has operated for over 40 years in the Bay. The Titahi Bay Surf Life Saving Club is located at mid point of the beach, from where a large force of volunteers provides beach patrols and training for all ages. The Club is a regular and successful competitor in national life-saving competitions.

Patrols are usually in place between noon and 5pm on Saturday and Sunday from December to March. The Club also runs a strong junior programme for 7-13 year-olds. 

Titahi Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade

The Titahi Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade was founded in 1945 and is still active today.


Nature and conservation organisations

Kahotea Stream Restoration

Kahotea Stream Restoration is led by a diverse group of Titahi Bay locals who have come together to protect and replenish the health of our unique waterway - Kahotea.
 
Kahotea stream is piped beginning at Titahi Bay Intermediate School, and begins its headwaters near Murphy Place. There are two branches, one which flows between Morere Street and Jillett Street, and one between Jillet and Herewini Streets. When these two branches connect they continue to flow between Morere and Kapiti Crescent. At the Morere Street dairy, the stream enters a stormwater pipe that passes under Dimock Street and emerges again at Onepoto Park. Much of our planting to date has been at Onepoto Park, but we plan to extend this in the future.  
 
The mahi began in 2012, with the first plantings completed that year. The shape of the group has changed over time, with people coming and going, but the scope of the work has expanded from planting and weed control to water quality testing, rubbish removal, advocacy and pest control. With support and participation from Ngāti Toa Rangātira, local schools, Scouts, Predator Free Titahi Bay, Mountains to Sea, St Matthews Anglican Church, Ngahere Korowai, Porirua City Council, and Wellington Regional Council and others, this project shows what can be achieved when a community comes together to imagine a healthier, more beautiful environment - and gets out there to make it happen. 
 
If you would like to get involved, find us on Facebook here: Kahotea Stream or email kahoteastream@gmail.com.

Pestfree Titahi Bay
If you are interested in joining Pestfree Titahi Bay and need a trap, need to log a catch or get your neighbours involved get in touch.  Find out more on Facebook.

Whitireia Park Restoration Group

The Whitireia Park Restoration Group began its work in 2005. The purpose of group is to restore coastal ecosystems in Whitireia Park including dune systems, coastal escarpment, Onepoto estuary and stony beaches. Information on activities and events can be found on Facebook.

Music and theatre

Porirua Little Theatre

The Porirua Little Theatre was founded in 1950 as the Titahi Bay Little Theatre by Ellinore Ginn in the recreation hall used by US Marines encamped at Titahi Bay during World War II. Today, the theatre has evolved into a community-supported non-profit theatre company, staging three to four productions each year.

Marine Hall was demolished in 2021 and replaced with a public space opened in December 2023. Porirua Little Theatre stages productions at other venues.

Voice Arts Trust

The Voice Arts Trust offers free drama classes for seniors, using improvisation and drama to gently stretch the grey matter. Every Monday, 10:30 am to midday, at the Kemp Home recreational hall (corner of Te Pune Ave and Kura St.) No need to book - just come along.

For more information: 04-9730022.

Churches

St Matthews (Anglican)
St Pius (Roman Catholic)
St Timothy’s (Presbyterian)
Titahi Bay Baptist Church (Baptist)
Titahi Bay Community Church (Independent evangelical)

Other interest groups