Waimakariri Solutions

14/10/2026

Research Explores Link Between Cultural Connection and Mental Wellbeing.

Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi is leading a multidisciplinary research effort examining the relationship between culture, identity and mental health. The findings reveal a quantifiable and measurable relationship between a stronger cultural connection and lower levels of anxiety and depression.

Read more: https://www.wananga.ac.nz/news-and-events/news/research-explores-link-between-cultural-connection-and-mental-wellbeing/

12/10/2026

08/10/2026

01/10/2026

Mauri Wāhine Mauri Tāne Wānanga

Expressions of interest are open | Nau mai haramai

Fri-Sun 30 31 Oct 1 Nov 2026
Pōwhiri: 6pm Friday evening
Poroakī: Sunday afternoon

➰A place to reflect, connect with self and others, challenge yourself and celebrate. The Mauri Wāhine Mauri Tāne wānanga experience offers a wide spectrum of potential for positive change within an individuals and whānau, following the mauri of the collective allows us to sit with and delve into what is with us at the present.

➰Utilizing karakia, waiata, ngahau (entertainment + celebration), maurākau, reo Māori exposure, the taiao, and wisdom from beyond the ārai (veil), one’s experience has the potential to create such a positive effect which can ripple down 7 generations forward.

📩Further pātai contact
[email protected]

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29/09/2026

Kia ora e te whānau!
A reminder to register for the Kei a Tātou te Rongoā webinar this Thursday. These webinars celebrate the incredible leadership within the Māori alcohol and other drug workforce across the motu.
Here are the details for our upcoming session with Hori Tatana and Robert Munro (who are both on the Hoe Rua programme):
📅 Thurs 1 October
⏰ 12–1pm
✨ 5 DAPAANZ CPD points
👉 Register: https://shorturl.at/IPryb

29/09/2026

Whoo hoo two years ago time flies

28/09/2026