AWATOA Creators is where curiosity sparks creativity. It is a hands-on maker space where our people explore, experiment, and build confidence through making, storytelling, and cultural design.
Through creative exploration, collaborative learning, and prototyping, rangatahi develop practical skills while strengthening their connection to identity and culture. From early ideas to tangible creations, Creators lays the foundation for problem-solving, expression, and deeper creative development.
This programme is for intermediate schools in Porirua. We offer 8 spots every school term for 8 different school groups of 10-12 tauira. These groups spend 2 hours weekly for 8 weeks working on 8 different projects, using their creative minds to create with recyclable materials, such as paper, egg cartons, cardboard, textiles and more.
Your school is not in our Term programme? Don’t worry! Our holiday programmes are open to whanau and community, ages 8 to 16. We offer different 2-hour Creative workshops during school holiday. Each session has 15 spots. You can book your tickets by clicking on the events of your choice. Materials included, join and enjoy!
Snakes & Ladders
Get creative and prepare to make your very own Snakes & Ladders board game! Ready to roll the die? Put your luck to the test in our Snakes and Ladders competition! Climb the ladders, watch out for the snakes, and race to the finish line for a prize if luck is on your side!
Monday, 05 October 2026
Morning session: 10-12 am
Hei Oranaga Ake,
4 Lynley Place, Porirua
Checkers
Get ready to make your very own Checkers game! Choose your favourite colours, design your own board, and decorate unique game pieces to create a beautiful Checkers set. Ready to put your strategy to the test? Compete to become the Checkers champion of the day!
Tuesday, 06 October 2026
Morning session: 10-12 am
Hei Oranaga Ake,
4 Lynley Place, Porirua
Tic tac toe
Get creative and prepare to make your own Tic Tac Toe board and tokens! Choose your favorite colours for your pocket sized Tic Tac Toe, and decorate unique tokens to fill it up. Who's turn goes first? Who's having the last slice of pizza? Let the Tic Tac Toe decide!
Friday, 09 October 2026
Morning session: 10-12 am
Hei Oranaga Ake,
4 Lynley Place, Porirua
