**Let’s Break the Pattern – Community Action to Make Aro Valley safer**
📍 Aro Valley Community Centre
📅 21 May, 7pm
Join us for a community discussion with Tamatha Paul, MP about recent law changes aimed at better protecting stalking victims, and what these changes mean for our community.
Hear from Zeni Gibson, a former Aro Valley resident who recently shared her experience in the three-part documentary series *Stalked*.
Together, we’ll reflect on how we can make our community safer and better support those affected by harmful behaviour.
Please note: discussions will include references to stalking and violence against women. We understand this may be triggering for some people.
Check out our website (link in bio) for May's Valley Voice.
Also in your letterbox or in Aro Street stores!
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Aro Valley is featured in the upcoming documentary Stalked, which explores the serious issue of stalking in Aotearoa. We recognise this is a distressing topic and acknowledge the courage of those sharing their experiences. Our full statement, including support resources and an upcoming community discussion is above.
Have your say, Aro Valley 👇
Head to www.letstalk.wellington.govt.nz to check out the latest projects open for consultation.
We’ve highlighted a few that may be of interest to our community:
• The Annual Plan
• Proposed changes to water services
• Parking changes on Aro Street
It’s a great chance to have your voice heard on what’s happening in and around the valley.
Check out our website (link in bio) for April's Valley Voice.
Also in your letterbox or in Aro Street stores!
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Remember the Walking in the Valley photo exhibition by Mark Beehre in our community centre?
It captured the everyday magic of Aro — the streets, the people, the little moments we often walk past. The project started as a personal photo diary and grew into a beautiful snapshot of life in the valley over time
📸 The best part? The competition is still open!
There’s still time to submit your own photos and share your take on the valley we call home.
👉 http://www.markbeehre.co.nz/walkinginthevalley.html
Get out there, have a wander, and show us what you see 💛
The main stage at Aro Valley Fair brought the vibes 🎶
Huge shout out to our incredible performers (not all captured here!) — Wellington is packed with seriously talented creatives, and we’re lucky the fair gets to showcase them.
From music to movement, the stage was buzzing all day. Already counting down to next year 🙌
We loved seeing the Community Centre buzzing on Saturday 💛
It’s such a special space — and it’s here for you to use.
Planning an event? Starting a class? Hosting a community group? Our hall is ready for it all.
Check out our website (link in bio) to find out more and make it yours ✨
This doesn’t happen without people like you 💛
A huge thanks to the team behind Aro Valley Fair — weeks of mahi, and a massive all-in effort on the day.
From our Community Council volunteers, to our community co-ordinator Ahmen, to the legends who show up every year (yes, 6am parking crew we see you 👀) — this is community in action.
The Community Centre only works because locals step up.
Feeling inspired? Keen to get involved?
We’d love to have you join us ✨
Aro Valley fair in a minute 🎉
From music and dancing to stalls, costumes, colour and a whole lot of valley spirit — this is Aro Valley fair 2026
A day where neighbours become teammates, streets become teams, and the park fills with laughter, creativity and community pride. This little valley really is something special.
Already counting down to next year… 💛
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