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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.

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  • Laughter Yoga
    Laughter Yoga
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 11 Aug
    2 Totara Street
    11 Aug 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.
  • Sit and Be Fit
    Sit and Be Fit
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 11 Aug
    2 Totara Street
    11 Aug 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, 11 Aug
    2 Totara Street
    11 Aug 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, 11 Aug
    Nelson
    11 Aug 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. Ages: 5 - 13 years Term 2 - Cost: $140 per term, $14 casual
  • Pilates
    Pilates
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, 11 Aug
    Nelson
    11 Aug 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, 11 Aug
    Nelson
    11 Aug 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, 12 Aug
    Nelson
    12 Aug 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
  • Wellness @ VCC
    Wellness @ VCC
    Multiple Dates
    Wed, 12 Aug
    Nelson
    12 Aug 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, 12 Aug
    Nelson
    12 Aug 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.
  • Baby Soundbath
    Baby Soundbath
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 13 Aug
    2 Totara Street
    13 Aug 2026, 10:15 am – 11:30 am
    2 Totara Street, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
    Let your baby (or toddler) enjoy the sound bath as you learn simple harmonies and soothing tunes taught mainly by ear by local musician and community song leader, Joanna Divett. All levels of singing experience welcome. Cost: $5-$20 sliding scale
  • Introduction to Taoist Tai chi
    Introduction to Taoist Tai chi
    Multiple Dates
    Thu, 13 Aug
    Nelson
    13 Aug 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, 13 Aug
    Nelson
    13 Aug 2026, 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm NZST
    Nelson, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7010, New Zealand
    Learn a West African rhythm in a fun & supportive environment. Contact: kim@inrhythm.co.nz or 021 329 069 for more info. Cost: $20 casual rate per week.
  • Community Dinners
    Community Dinners
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 14 Aug
    2 Totara Street
    14 Aug 2026, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm
    2 Totara Street, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
    Come and enjoy a meal together with other local people at the Victory Community Centre. We'll be cooking together in the kitchen from 5 pm and aiming to eat around 6 pm.
  • Piano Lessons
    Piano Lessons
    Multiple Dates
    Sat, 15 Aug
    Nelson
    15 Aug 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, 17 Aug
    Nelson
    17 Aug 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, 19 Aug
    2 Totara Street
    19 Aug 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:30 pm NZST
    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, 26 Aug
    Nelson
    26 Aug 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm NZST
    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
  • Chiropractic Clinic
    Chiropractic Clinic
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, 28 Aug
    2 Totara Street
    28 Aug 2026, 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm
    2 Totara Street, 2 Totara Street, Nelson South, Nelson 7011, New Zealand
    Chiropractic is a hands-on profession that focuses on the smooth functioning of the spinal column & other related joints and structures. Experienced Equilibrium chiropractors Hayden & John. One Friday per month. 15-minute booked appointments. Cost: $5 - $40.

Victory Community Centre

2 Totara Street, Toi Toi, Nelson, 7010​

Email: info@victorycommunity.org.nz​

Phone: 03 546 8389

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