Friday, 27 May 2011

Upper Hutt’s Parenting Expo will this year focus on parent-teen relationships and feature author and family coach Eva-Maria.

UPPER HUTT, Wellington NZ, 27 May 2011—Upper Hutt City Council is inviting the public to an interactive Parenting Expo on Thursday, 16 June 2011 from 2.00 pm – 7.00 pm. The aim of this event is to provide the community with the tools and knowledge to successfully raise its teenage children whilst facing challenges with confidence.

Guest speaker Eva-Maria is supporting the Upper Hutt community by delivering two keynote sessions and giving away 200 books. 33 exhibitors are expected at the expo, including Parent to Parent, Youthline, Tough Love, and Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. Other speakers at the event include Peter Walker from the Hutt Valley Emergency Management Office, and Jade Eru from Youthtown. City Fitness will be offering free five-minute health checks and Urban Unity will showcase live acoustic performances throughout the event.

“If you want to come to an event that’s refreshing and offers an abundance of engaging exhibitors, then come along to the Parenting Expo. There’s an incredible amount of local services and activity providers to help you and your teen.” says Jessica Setu from the council’s Community Services.

The Upper Hutt Parenting Expo is free, although seats are limited and must be booked for either the 3.30 pm or 7.30 pm session with Eva-Maria.

For more information on the Upper Hutt Parenting Expo, please contact Community Development and Events Administrator, Jessica Setu (04) 527 2794 or go to www.upperhuttcity.com/parentingexpo

For more information on Eva-Maria go to www.eva-maria.co.nz

About Upper Hutt City Council

Upper Hutt City Council is the steward and custodian of Upper Hutt City, providing governance, infrastructure, and community services and resources, and promoting opportunity in the city for business, recreation, lifestyle, and leisure. Upper Hutt City is located 30 km north-east of Wellington City (41°07'34" S, 175°04'06" E) and boasts 70% of the region’s parks and reserves, along with state-of-the-art entertainment and leisure facilities.

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