Clubs & Groups
As you browse through this web site you will likely find groups and organisations doing things that interest you. Many of them are keen to have new members, especially if you have some skills you can volunteer. Don't be shy about turning up, getting involved, and getting engaged.
Leisure
Many Titahi Bay residents belong to organisations in Porirua City or elsewhere. However the list below is only of organisations that are based in the Bay or are specifically for residents. For more information, click on the name to go to the web site of that organisation.
We try to keep it current, but we are only human. We know we have missed some - please tell us of any.
Porirua Harbour and Catchment Community Trust
Titahi Bay Resident's Association
Sailability Wellington (disabled sailing)
Organisations
Many organisations have contributed to the life of Titahi Bay over the years.
Titahi Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade
The Titahi Bay Volunteer Fire Brigade was founded in 1945 and is still active today.
Porirua Little Theatre
The Porirua Little Theatre is a community-supported non-profit theatre company, founded by Ellinore Ginn in 1950 as the Titahi Bay Little Theatre. It rehearsed and gave performances in the recreation hall that was built in Whitehouse Road by US Marines encamped at Titahi Bay during World War II.
This building has deteriorated over the years and is currently closed, with its future under review by the Porirua City Council. In the meantime Porirua Little Theatre stages productions at other venues.
Porirua Little Theatre has a Facebook page and a web page.
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. Today, the Titahi Bay Surf Life Saving Club is located at the centre 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.
Have we missed something important? Contact us.
Keen to learn more? Then visit Porirua Library's Heritage page.
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: Koahotea Stream or email kahoteastream@gmail.com.
Pestfree Titahi Bay
Whitireia Park Restoration Group
The Whitireia Park Restoration Group works to restore the naturally occurring flora and fauna.
Music and 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.
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)