Porirua — A City of Cultures, A Heart of Unity
Porirua — A City of Cultures, A Heart of Unity
PMC Board and staff say a fond farewell to our outgoing president Soulivone Phonevilay. Soulivone is the founding member of PMC and has led the organisation with passion, energy, drive and heart since 2018. She is a relationship builder, events guru, tireless advocate, and community rock for many across Porirua and the wider Wellington region. She will not be lost …
Huge thanks to everyone who joined us for the beautiful “Spring Multicultural Playdate” event last Friday. So fantastic to see everyone meet one another, and enjoy the variety of experiences on offer. Ngā mihi nui to the Porirua Central Library and Lesley Church for hosting the brilliant event.
FUNCODING NZ is committed to the Wellington Youth Programming Enlightenment. They welcome all the kids over 7 years old to courses to gain basic programming knowledge. During the last 5 years, many students learned coding with us to create their projects and games. Term 4 booking for 2024 is now open! Please fill out this form for your child to …
The Wellington Cambodian community came together on Saturday 28 September to share in the spirit of Pchum Ben. Held in Porirua’s Mungavin Hall, the festival is a chance to honour ancestors and show respect to those who have passed. PMC Board member, Vic Morn (pictured here at the event with fellow PMC Board Member, Andrés) worked closely with his Cambodian …
We had an amazing coding session with the Fun Coding team! A big shoutout to them for organizing such an engaging experience. Six participants, including some adults, joined in, and the one-on-one guidance from the teacher was incredibly helpful. Learning through videos and beginner-friendly steps made coding fun and accessible for everyone. Our students were fully engaged, asking insightful questions, …
Our board member, June Murugan spent the afternoon with the Ministry for Ethnic Communities team. It was great chance to meet the senior leadership team including Chief Executive Mervin Singham and Belinda Chin, and members from other Multicultural Councils. We heard updates on the Ministry’s work and future direction, shared our perspectives on Porirua’s multicultural communities and were able to …
Our Acting President Rowena Lopesi, was privileged to attend the Multicultural New Zealand 35th AGM and Gala dinner, alongside outgoing President Soulivone Phonevilay. It was a special day of whakawhānaungatanga/connections being made. Our congratulations to Multicultural New Zealand for another successful year pushing boundaries and activating on behalf of, and in partnership with all those who call Aotearoa home.
Looking for something for the kids to do these school holidays? We have our FREE Coding Sessions for kids and would love you to join us. All are welcome, nau mai haere mai. Teachers from Fun Coding will be spending time with us learning basic programming, code, syntax, and more. No prior experience required. If your kid/s are keen on …
Not your typical business school! Jump on board to a fantastic opportunity to bring your business ideas to life, no matter how big or small. If you have any questions or need support get in touch with us. Bizezi Training – Dreaming of Starting a Business? Thanks to Porirua City Council for your support.
Join our friends Voice of Aroha at their Charity Ball event for an evening of culture, connection, and celebration! Immerse yourself in inspiring conversations, captivating performances, and delicious food—all while making a real difference in our community. Every dollar raised will support the operating costs of this refugee-led and run not-for-profit charity. Tickets are from $50 with a discounted rate …