Connect Whā Tinana · Hinengaro · Wairua · Whānau
He patai · Questions

Frequently asked questions.

Are all events on Connect Wha free?

Yes — every event listed on Connect Wha is completely free for attendees. The platform is dedicated to removing cost barriers so all whanau can participate.

How do I register for an event?

Find an event you want to attend, click the Register button on the event page, and fill in your details. You will receive a confirmation. No account is required to browse events.

How do I list an event?

Your organisation needs to be registered with Connect Wha. Once approved, you can create events through the dashboard. Contact us to get your organisation verified.

What are the four pillars?

Connect Wha is built around the four pillars of Maori wellbeing: Tinana (body), Hinengaro (mind), Wairua (spirit), and Whanau (family). Every event is tagged to strengthen at least one of these pillars.

Ngā pou e whā · The four pillars

Four strands, one whāriki.

Every event on Connect Whā strengthens at least one of the four pillars that hold our wellbeing together.

T

Tinana

Body

Move, rest, nourish. Free gym sessions, hīkoi, and classes for every level.

H

Hinengaro

Mind

Spaces to think clearly. Workshops, services, events wānanga, and rōpū that strengthen the mind.

W

Wairua

Spirit

Reconnect with who you are. Karakia, waiata, ngahere walks — kaupapa that grounds.

W

Whānau

Family

We heal together. Events for parents, tamariki and support groups for every whānau.

A muri ake nei

What’s on this week.

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Maanaki Rōpū (Support Groups...)

One of the key kaupapa we explore is co-dependency. Our aim is to create awareness around patterns of reliance—both on others and on substances—so that whaiora can navigate their journey with greater autonomy.

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He aha te tikanga

How Connect Whā works.

Kimihia — Find

Browse free events by pillar, location or rōpū. Filter by what you need this week.

Haere — Show up

Register in seconds. No cost, no pressure — just a warm welcome when you arrive.

Whakapiri — Belong

Find your people. Come back week after week, or host your own kaupapa for others.

Ngā Rama Tiaki · Lighthouses

Having a tough day? A Lighthouse is near you.

Lighthouses are our beacons of awhi, trusted places across Aotearoa you can reach out to when life is heavy. Free, confidential, no appointment needed.

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