top of page
2025.03.15 Holi 480961131_624322953852633_577427772366737452_n (1).jpg

What's happening

Victory Community Centre hosts a range of affordable activities and events throughout the year, including our Victory on the Move programme, which supports people to stay active and connected. There’s always something happening — everyone is welcome.

With so much happening, it can be hard to find what you're looking for. Explore events by type.....

Wellbeing and support

Find activities that support your wellbeing.

Kai and connection

Find activities that focus on sharing kai and building connection

Exercise and movement

Find exercise classes including Tai Chi, Pilates, Sit and Be Fit and more.

Creative and imaginative

Dance, sing, play, laugh! Find something to help your creative side flourish

Explore events for different ages....

Child Dancing Happily

Victory on the move

Check out our full Victory on the move activity programme.

Family Planting Together

Whānau (all ages)

Find activities and events suitable for all ages.

Children Planting Activity

Tamariki (Ages 0 - 11)

Find activities and events for tamariki up to 11 years old.

Seniors Enjoying Laughter

Kaumātua (Ages 60 +)

Find activities and events suitable for older people.

Selfie

Rangatahi (Ages 11-18)

Find events and activities for teens and young adults.

Old friends having a reunion

Pakeke (adults)

Find activities and events suitable for adults.

All upcoming events and activities

  • Laughter Yoga
    Laughter Yoga
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 10 Nov
    2 Totara Street
    10 Nov 2026, 9:30 am – 10:30 am
    2 Totara Street, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
    Laughter is good for you! Join Cath & friends for Laughter Yoga. Combining laughter & yogic breathing exercises to provide an aerobic workout & perfect antidote to stress. Age 16+ and Cost: $3 per session.
  • Chair Aerobics
    Chair Aerobics
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 10 Nov
    2 Totara Street
    10 Nov 2026, 11:00 am – 11:45 am
    2 Totara Street, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
    Enjoy exercise sitting down. Keep your heart healthy with low impact activity while listening to great music! A fantastic way to make friends & meet new people. Cost: $5
  • Rangatahi Led Drop-In
    Rangatahi Led Drop-In
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 10 Nov
    2 Totara Street
    10 Nov 2026, 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
    2 Totara Street, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
    FREE! Make your own pizza, toasties, and more. Casual Badminton, or Table Tennis. Cards & board games. Come with mates or just roll in solo, no pressure. No speeches. Just good vibes, kai and a chance to move, play, and relax.
  • Chess
    Chess
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 10 Nov
    Nelson
    10 Nov 2026, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    Nelson, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Checkmate, Pawn - a fun chess course for kids. Focusing on strategy & creativity. 50% off 1st class! Register: play@chessinnelson.com. End of term tournament: 8th December 2026. Ages: 6 - 13 years Term 4 - Cost: $116 per term, $14 casual
  • Pilates
    Pilates
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 10 Nov
    Nelson
    10 Nov 2026, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Nelson, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Pilates for every body! Ages: 16+ Cost: $55 per six session block
  • La Carole - Community Choir
    La Carole - Community Choir
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 10 Nov
    Nelson
    10 Nov 2026, 6:15 pm – 7:45 pm
    Nelson, Tasman Street, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Community choir for anyone who wants to sing! Cost: Sliding Scale $5 - 20
  • Massage Therapy
    Massage Therapy
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 11 Nov
    Nelson
    11 Nov 2026, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Nelson, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Remedial massage with Jess - by appointment. Cost: Sliding Scale $5 -40
  • Women's Multicultural Lunch @ Nelson Women's Centre
    Women's Multicultural Lunch @ Nelson Women's Centre
    Wed, 11 Nov
    44 Trafalgar Street
    11 Nov 2026, 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm NZDT
    44 Trafalgar Street, 44 Trafalgar Street, The Wood, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    A shared group lunch for women to share kai (food) they enjoy & meet new people. Bring some food you love to share with the group but please don't worry if you're unable to bring anything, just join us! You are welcome! Cost: FREE!
  • Wellness @ VCC
    Wellness @ VCC
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 11 Nov
    Nelson
    11 Nov 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
    Nelson, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    A free programme to improve health, connect with others, feel a sense of belonging in a supportive community. In partnership with Nelson Bays Primary Health and English Language Partners. Cost: Free
  • Embroidery
    Embroidery
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 11 Nov
    Nelson
    11 Nov 2026, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm
    Nelson, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Children of school year five and up who’d like to learn these amazing skills.
  • Introduction to Taoist Tai chi
    Introduction to Taoist Tai chi
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 12 Nov
    Nelson
    12 Nov 2026, 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
    Nelson, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Get started with learning Taoist Tai Chi. Cost: Sliding Scale
  • African Drumming
    African Drumming
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 12 Nov
    Nelson
    12 Nov 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm NZDT
    Nelson, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Learn a West African rhythm in a fun & supportive environment. There will be a one-off Beginner's Workshop on 15th October. Contact: kim@inrhythm.co.nz or 021 329 069 for more info. $90 for 6 sessions. Cost: $20 casual rate per week.
  • Lark in the Park
    Lark in the Park
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 13 Nov
    Victory Square
    13 Nov 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    Victory Square, Toi Toi Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Join us in Victory Square for free and fun whānau activities. Cost: Free
  • Piano Lessons
    Piano Lessons
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 14 Nov
    Nelson
    14 Nov 2026, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
    Nelson, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    For beginners to advanced and everything in between. Cost: $20 for 20 minute lessons
  • Tea and Talk
    Tea and Talk
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, 16 Nov
    Nelson
    16 Nov 2026, 10:00 am – 11:30 am
    Nelson, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Join us for a cuppa & a wee treat. Ages: 60+ Cost: $2
  • Pop-Up Psychodrama
    Pop-Up Psychodrama
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 18 Nov
    2 Totara Street
    18 Nov 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm NZDT
    2 Totara Street, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
    Come & experience this lively spontaneous method exploring personal, political & community issues. You will increase your spontaneity & find new ways to respond to old situations in your life. Cost: Koha
  • Reiki
    Reiki
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 25 Nov
    Nelson
    25 Nov 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm NZDT
    Nelson, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Join Ana and Facundo from Komyo ReikiDo Nelson for a 30-minute Reiki session by appointment. Reiki is a Japanese healing art that promotes balance and well-being on physical, emotional, and spiritual levels. Cost: $10 - $40
  • Lego Club
    Lego Club
    Multiple Dates
    Mon, 07 Dec
    2 Totara Street
    07 Dec 2026, 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm
    2 Totara Street, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
    Come and get creative, playing with Lego. All ages welcome as there will be a separate space for Duplo play but even so, close parental supervision is required for under 3s. FREE but koha is welcome.

Victory Community Centre

2 Totara Street, Toi Toi, Nelson, 7010​

Email: info@victorycommunity.org.nz​

Phone: 03 546 8389

Connect with us

Follow Us

  • Facebook
  • LinkedIn

Sign Up for our e-pānui

bottom of page