Waka Toa Ora

Whai Rawatia te Oranga Open groups from He Waka Tapu

He Waka Tapu is running a series of open groups to members of the community - a new Whai Rawatia te Oranga (Pursue the wealth of health) holistic health pursuit initiative. Open groups create a space of papa kainga ahi kā, a pā (a place where you feel connected and comfortable) to strengthen your hauora.

All sessions are held at He Waka Tapu (161 Pages Road, Wainoni).

Smokefree Drop in Support

Connect with a stop smoking coach from Te Ha Waitaha who will work with you and your whanau to find ways that can make quitting easier. Specific support is available to you if you are Māori, Pacific, pregnant or living with a pregnant woman.

Date and Time: Tuesdays from 11am to 3pm.

Find out more about the Smokefree open group (Humanitix).

Waiata (Song)

Discover the beauty and depth of Māori culture through the power of waiata. Learn traditional and contemporary Māori songs, their meanings, and the cultural values they embody. No prior singing experience needed!

Date and Time: Tuesdays from 1 to 3pm.

Find out more about the Waiata open group (Humanitix).

Te Pā Tūwatawata (Tane Harm Reduction)

This is a non-mandated self management group that focuses on violence prevention supporting the tane in the whānau environment. These sessions support tāne to strengthen their Hinengaro (mental wellbeing), Wairua (spiritual wellbeing), Tinana (physical wellbeing), and Whanau (relationship wellbeing).

Date and Time: Tuesdays from 5 to 6.30pm.

Find out more about the Te Pā Tūwatawata open group (Humanitix).

Honoka (Mindfulness)

Honoka provides a simple and practical way to learn to observe our thoughts, rather than be trapped by them and worrying about the past or future.

Dates and Times: Wednesdays from 10.30 to 11.30am.

Find out more about the Honoka open group (Humanitix).

Whānau Tautoko (Family Support)

This 6-week parenting initiative is designed to support and empower families - focusing on various aspects of parenting and family dynamics.

Dates and Times: Wednesdays from 11am to 1pm.

This course is also available at He Waka Tapu in Ashburton (111 Tancred Street).

Find out more about the Whānau Tautoko open group (Humanitix).

Maanaki Rōpū

Manaaki Rōpū is a space of maintenance and support, where whaiora engage with others who are navigating abstinence or harm reduction from substance use. The collective journey is honored, with an emphasis on practical strategies, cultural connection, and holistic wellbeing.

Dates and Times: Wednesdays from 2 to 4pm.

Find out more about the Maanaki Rōpū open group (Humanitix).

Oma Oma (Running Group)

This running open group unites both kaimahi and whaiora in the spirit of health, wellbeing and having fun. Come along every Thursday lunchtime to take part in a 3km run or walk around the eastside in preparation for this year's Pae Ora event.

Dates and Times: Thursdays from 12.30 to 1.30pm.

Find out more about the Oma Oma open group (Humanitix).