5Maunga 5Weeks

10/04/2026

Last day to share you feedback with us e te whānau!

If you haven’t already, please take a couple of minutes to fill out our survey. Your whakaaro helps us understand what’s working and how we can continue to grow kaupapa like this for our whānau.

AND you can go in to the draw to win a voucher ✨

We'd love your feedback on 5Maunga 5Weeks 2026! Your responses will help us understand the impact of this kaupapa, and support future funding so we can continue to provide opportunities like this. Feedback form closes Sunday 12th April.

01/04/2026

E te whānau – we’d love your feedback!

As mentioned at our final hīkoi, we’ve put together a quick survey to hear your thoughts on our 5Maunga 5Weeks kaupapa.
Your feedback will help shape future kaupapa and give us valuable insight into what worked well and what we can build on moving forward.

We’d especially love to hear from our tamariki and rangatahi, so please encourage them to complete the form (or help them fill it out)

We have vouchers up for grabs! 🤩

Feedback closes next Sunday 12th April. Winners will be announced shortly after.
Complete the survey here: https://forms.gle/b88NbA73GWUccCFB9

Ngā mihi nui for taking the time to share your whakaaro! It really helps us continue to grow kaupapa like this for our whānau.

We'd love your feedback on 5Maunga 5Weeks 2026! Your responses will help us understand the impact of this kaupapa, and support future funding so we can continue to provide opportunities like this. Feedback form closes Sunday 12th April.

29/03/2026

Our last maunga 🥺 Te Ahu Pātiki.

What a way to close out our 5Maunga 5Weeks journey for 2026.

Nui te mihi to all our whānau who showed up today - those who walked the maunga, those who welcomed us back at the end, and to everyone who has been part of this kaupapa along the way.

So much aroha to everyone who joined us, supported, and made this kaupapa what it was. ✨

Huge mihi to Kahurak̲i - The Prince of Purple for the waiata 💜

28/03/2026

Voice overs are cringe 😬 and I'm not sure why I awkwardly said I love yous hahaha anyway come tomorrow. A free day out, ferry with the whanau, mean Kai and a nice connect and Hauora. Dopamine day of doom!

25/03/2026

FINAL MAUNGA – TE AHU PĀTIKI

We’ve made it to our final maunga for 5Maunga 5Weeks.

If you’ve been thinking about joining a hīkoi, you’d be really welcome to come along. It’s not too late to be part of it.

We’ll begin with karakia, then make our way up the maunga together. It’s roughly a 2-hour climb, we’ll stop at the top for about 20 minutes for kai, then head back down for hākari. Walkers will be given a small packed lunch.

To help us manage ferry numbers, please fill out the registration form below.
Just tick the ferry times that suit you.

https://forms.gle/cR6MVCUXgH37N8q69

WALKERS (HĪKOI CREW)
If you’ve been watching from the outside or thinking about giving it a go, we’d love to have you with us for this last one.

You’ll need to be on the first ferry.

▪️8.15am – Ferry departs Lyttelton
Please arrive by 8.00am latest (boarding starts earlier)
▪️If driving: Please be at Diamond Harbour Wharf by 8.30am
▪️8.45am – Hīkoi starts

SUPPORTING WHĀNAU (FOR HĀKARI + MIHI)
Whānau have really carried this kaupapa. We’ve felt the support from those on the maunga and those at home.

If you haven’t made it to a hīkoi yet, this could be a nice chance to come over, bring your whānau, and join us for kai. It’s a chance to acknowledge everyone who’s taken part over the last five weeks.

▪️11.15am – Ferry departs Lyttelton
Please arrive by 11.00am latest
▪️If driving:
Please be at Diamond Harbour by 12.30pm

12.45pm – Walkers return
1.00pm – Hākari and mihi

RETURN FERRIES
2.30pm and 2.45pm – Depart Diamond Harbour
These are the booked sailings, so please make sure you’re ready for them

KAIĀRAHI – CRAIG PAULING
We’re grateful to have Craig leading our final hīkoi. Craig is mana whenua in Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū, with a deep connection to the whenua and the Peninsula.
He knows the maunga, the stories, and the people, and will guide us through the day.

IMPORTANT
▪️Ferry times are set and can’t be delayed
▪️Please arrive early
▪️Bring warm layers, good walking shoes, and plenty of water

Let's finish this journey strong, e te whānau!
Kia tū, kia pakari, kia toa!

23/03/2026

Our second to last maunga took us to the centre of Te Pātaka o Rākaihautū.

Another beautiful day. Not just for the hīkoi, but for the kōrero and connection that came with it. Ngā mihi to our haukāinga, Wairewa, for leading us up Te Ukura and sharing pūrākau along the way. Those are the kinds of stories and moments that stay with you.

1 maunga to go e te whānau! Comms will be out this Wednesday - stay tuned!

18/03/2026

This Sunday, we’re heading to Wairewa to hīkoi up Te Ukura!

8.15am – Arrive & Sign In
Please meet at Awa-iti Domain from 8.15am for a safety briefing, sign in, and to collect your packed lunch.

9.00am – Depart in shared cars
We’ll be leaving at 9am sharp in shared vehicles. Carpooling is essential as parking is limited.

9.30am – Hīkoi Begins
We’ll arrive at the hilltop and begin the hīkoi together.

The walk will take approximately 3 hours return, including our kai at the top of the maunga. No dogs are permitted.

What to bring:
▪️Water
▪️Sunblock & sunhat (the top is exposed)
▪️Good walking shoes – there are a couple of rocky outcrops to navigate, so sturdy footwear is essential

As always, take your time, support one another, and enjoy being out on the maunga together.

See you Sunday!
Kia tū, kia pakari, kia toa!

14/03/2026

14/03/2026

15 CITY2SURF ENTRIES LEFT! DM us

Due to our team being out for a tangi, this Sunday’s hīkoi to Te Waharoa o Kākānui has been cancelled.

However, there is still an opportunity to get active this weekend.

Ngāti Irakehu have a group participating in City2Surf and will have a gazebo and kai set up at the finish line, so we thought we’d extend the opportunity to our whānau to join in alongside them.

We have a limited number of entry tickets available.

To make things easier to manage, we’ve created a quick EOI form. If you’re keen to join, please complete the form below.

Please note:
• Tickets are limited to one per person
• If you secure a bib, you can collect it tonight from Casebrook area between 5pm-8pm.

EOI here: https://forms.gle/m3tbgrvkUohoQWHZ6

It’s not quite the maunga this weekend, but still a great chance to look after our hauora together.

For information on City2Surf check out their website -https://city2surf.co.nz/

13/03/2026

Due to our team being out for a tangi, this Sunday’s hīkoi to Te Waharoa o Kākānui has been cancelled.

However, there is still an opportunity to get active this weekend.

Ngāti Irakehu have a group participating in City2Surf and will have a gazebo and kai set up at the finish line, so we thought we’d extend the opportunity to our whānau to join in alongside them.

We have a limited number of entry tickets available.

To make things easier to manage, we’ve created a quick EOI form. If you’re keen to join, please complete the form below.

Please note:
• Tickets are limited to one per person
• If you secure a bib, you can collect it tonight from Casebrook area between 5pm-8pm.

EOI here: https://forms.gle/m3tbgrvkUohoQWHZ6

It’s not quite the maunga this weekend, but still a great chance to look after our hauora together.

For information on City2Surf check out their website -https://city2surf.co.nz/