Rainbow Hub Waikato

Tautoko Tuesday ✨🌿

It’s no secret that the pandemic, rising costs and extreme weather events have made things tough for our local businesses and organisations over the past few years.

Today, we encourage you to tautoko an independent merchant or community organisation. Why not purchase a small gift for a friend from a local creator, or post about an awesome business or community group on social media? A little tautoko can go a long way in difficult times.

To support a neighbourhood business or community organisation today, you could:
• Spend some time clearing out that forgotten cupboard. Donate toys,
books, sports equipment or clothes you are no longer using to a local
charity.
• Is there a business or organisation doing amazing mahi in your community?
Help others discover them too, by posting about them on social media or
writing a positive review online.
• When you’re chatting to a friend, hoamahi/colleague or whānau member
today, tell them about a nearby store you love. Ask them if they have any
local recommendations for you, too!
• If you’re picking up a coffee or snack on your way to mahi, why not check
out that new café that you’ve been meaning to try out?
• Support a local business by letting them know how much you appreciate
them. Give them a compliment in person, or send them a glowing letter
or email. You could even get your tamariki involved, by using Sparklers’
Sneaky Thank You Cards activity. Your tautoko might just make their day!
• Need to pick up some veges for dinner tonight? Support local, by heading
to your neighbourhood farmer’s market or greengrocer to pick up some
fresh produce.

Kia ora e te whaanau! After the massive success of our first event, we are brining back our Rainbow Wellbeing Workshop - One Day Waananga which will be held on Saturday the 5th of October from 10:00am - 5:00pm.

This event is for Takataapui/MVPFAFF+/LGBTTQIA+/Rainbow Rangatahi aged 13-25 who would like to explore and empower their wellbeing through a Maatauranga Maaori & Te Ao Maaori Lens.

The workshop is fully funded and is free for all community members. The workshop will run from 10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm with a free catered lunch from 1:00pm - 2:00pm to connect over kai.

Our facilitators will take you on a journey through Takataapuitanga, and help you discover hauora and wellbeing tools that you can add to your kete to help build your resilience and support your mental health.

The one day Waananga will be hosted at Rainbow Hub Waikato, Level 1, 36 Bryce Street in our Event space, and spaces are limited to 30 people. You’ll need to get in quick to grab your spot - to register email [email protected]

Tonight is the last night of our weekly Whaanau Support Drop-in, but don't worry - we will be doing quarterly events to support whaanau who are supporting our community 💛

Manaaki Monday 🌿✨
Start the week off with an act of kindness. On the first day of MHAW, take some time out of your day to help someone in a small but meaningful way!

Even one simple thing, like carrying groceries or holding a door open for a stranger, can create a chain reaction of kindness that uplifts the whole community.

Ideas for how you can help someone today:
• Do you know someone who has a lot going on at the moment? Take some
kai over for dinner to save them cooking, or offer to take their dog for a
walk.
• Do something to help make a colleague’s day a little easier at mahi/work.
Assist them with a task they haven’t had time to complete, or make them a
cup of tea to help them get through the day.
• Stop to let a car into the traffic in front of you. Watch the chain reaction of
courtesy unfold around you!
• Offer to mind a friend’s taitamaiti/tamariki (child/children) for the afternoon,
so they can take some time out for themselves.
• Volunteer a few hours of your time today — there are lots of community
groups who would love your help!
• Give a genuine compliment to a friend, family member, or even a stranger.
• Take the time to listen to someone who needs to talk, offering your full
attention and support.
• Looking for ideas for tamariki? Check out Sparklers’ Everyday Kindness
and Can’t Do it Without You activities, to help them explore how kindness
and helping others can boost their own wellbeing.

Exciting news for our Waikato Whaanau! Nevertheless Trust are bringing MANIORO Regions to the Waikato! Manioro at its core is all about disrupting shame with love and stigma with connection. 💙💜

They encourage whaanau, allies and friends of Rainbow+, MVPFAFF+, Takataapui and Pasifika Rainbow+ to attend also. They’re not exclusive at all, as long as views are shared with love and respect.

They are running two free events in Kirikiriroa Hamilton on Friday the 27th & Saturday the 28th of September. Please note all their events are drug and alcohol free and a space for inclusivity and diversity to thrive

Event 1: Manioro Vibes - Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) - Friday the 27th of September 5:30PM - 8PM | The K’aute Pasifika Fale - 100 Seddon Road, Frankton. To register for this free event head to: https://events.humanitix.com/manioro-vibes-kirikiriroa-hamilton

This event is an intimate evening of storytelling, live music and open-mic vibes. They invite people to come and learn about what Manioro is as a kaupapa and feel the heart, soul and vibe of Manioro.

Event 2: Siapo-Making Workshop - Kirikiriroa (Hamilton) - Saturday the 28th of September 10:00am - 1:00pm | The K’aute Pasifika Fale - 100 Seddon Road, Frankton. To register for this free event head to: https://forms.gle/PoG9eCAUYoPCPxAfA

This event is a Siapo-Making workshop, and is facilitated by the talented Doron Semu and are for our Rainbow+, Takataapui, MVPFAFF+ and whaanau. Please note registrations are compulsory.

MANIORO - Disrupting shame with love and stigma with connection 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

.ai.lou.igoa

What’s on this week at Rainbow Hub Waikato? 🤔😍✨ Check out rainbowhubwaikato.org.nz/whats-on/ each week for a birds-eye view on what's coming up at RHW. (Link in bio)
Otherwise, just keep reading for a quick run-down:

Monday:

- Rainbow Drop-in – All Ages - Every Monday 3:30pm – 6:30pm.
- (NOT ON THIS WEEK) Gender Affirming Adult Support Group.

Tuesday:

- Whaanau Support Drop-in - All Ages - Every Tuesday 4:30 - 6:30pm.
- (NOT ON THIS WEEK) Poipoia Te Rito - 13-25 - Every Tuesday 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

Wednesday:

- Rainbow Regional Connect - Travelling pop-up - Every Wednesday. From 4:30pm - 5:30pm!

Thursday:

- Rainbow Drop in - 30ish+ - Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm.
- Collab with Kaizenwolf Counselling! Gender Affirming Teen Support Group - Every Thursday 4pm - 6pm.

Friday:
- Community Open Space - Every Friday 1pm 4pm.
- (NOT ON THIS WEEK) Takataapui & MVPFAFF+ Drop in

This upcoming Monday marks the start of !

There’s no denying that the past few years have been challenging for Aotearoa, with extreme weather events, rising costs, and political divides affecting us all.
The Mental Health Foundation recently commissioned research to understand how Cyclone Gabrielle and other recent weather events impacted people’s wellbeing. Over 1,500 New Zealanders from affected regions revealed a clear theme: community is the key to getting through tough times.

Community looks different for everyone — that's the beauty of it. It’s about connecting with others to create something together. This MHAW, we’re encouraging the people of Aotearoa to define, build, and celebrate their communities!

So keep an eye on our page over the next week as we run through the daily themes of this year's 🌿✨

Kia ora e te whaanau! After the massive success of our first event, we are brining back our Rainbow Wellbeing Workshop - One Day Waananga which will be held on Saturday the 5th of October from 10:00am - 5:00pm.

This event is for Takataapui/MVPFAFF+/LGBTTQIA+/Rainbow Rangatahi aged 13-25 who would like to explore and empower their wellbeing through a Maatauranga Maaori & Te Ao Maaori Lens.

The workshop is fully funded and is free for all community members. The workshop will run from 10:00am - 1:00pm & 2:00pm - 5:00pm with a free catered lunch from 1:00pm - 2:00pm to connect over kai.

Our facilitators will take you on a journey through Takataapuitanga, and help you discover hauora and wellbeing tools that you can add to your kete to help build your resilience and support your mental health.

The one day Waananga will be hosted at Rainbow Hub Waikato, Level 1, 36 Bryce Street in our Event space, and spaces are limited to 30 people. You’ll need to get in quick to grab your spot - to register email [email protected].

We'd love to hear your thoughts and suggestions about the kai we are providing (or could provide) for you at our services. To share your thoughts please complete our 2 minute survey! 😍✨

Survey: https://forms.gle/uARfsEPSwnv3C9846
(Link in bio for our Instagram users)

Thank you all for joining Rainbow Hub Waikato in our celebration of ✨

Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Maaori! | Celebrating Maaori Language Week.
Kia kaha taatou ki te koorero Maaori! | Be strong in speaking Maaori!

Drop-in space update! We have a microwave in our snack zone now 🥰✨

Celebrate with Rainbow Hub Waikato. Today's highlight is this proverb...🌿✨

Whakataukii: Proverb.
"Kia mate ururoa, kei mate wheke." | "If you are to die, die like a hammerhead shark (with resilience) not like the octopus (with cowardess)."

Q***r Ritual, Breathwork and Energetics has officially run it's course and is all wrapped up! Thank you so much to everyone who gave it a go, and we'll keep you posted when something else cool pops up in our space 🤩✨

Rainbow Regional Connect - Travelling pop-up - Every Wednesday.

THIS WEEK we'll be at Huntly from 4:00pm - 5:00pm! If you're keen to come along and connect with our team, simply email us at [email protected] and we'll let you know how to find us!

❌❌❌ Cancelled Tonight ❌❌❌

Kia ora e te whaanau - due to staff illness unfortunately Poipoia Te Rito has been cancelled tonight - we apologize for any inconvenience 🖤❤️🤍

Celebrate with Rainbow Hub Waikato. Today's highlight is this proverb...🌿✨

Tongikura: Kiingitanga Proverb.
"Kia niwha te ngaakau ki ngaa mahi atawhai ki te iwi." | A heart that is resolute will care for a community.

Kiingi Taawhiao Pootatau Te Wherowhero II.

Rainbow Hub Waikato welcomes you to 😍✨

Celebrating Maaori Language Week! Be strong in speaking Maaori!
Whakanuia Te Wiki o te Reo Maaori! Kia kaha taatou ki te koorero Maaori!

Did you know? 👀✨It's Bisexual Awareness Week!

Now's the time to uplift, empower and show some extra love to the bi people in your life! 🥰😍

What’s on this week at Rainbow Hub Waikato? 🤔😍✨ Check out rainbowhubwaikato.org.nz/whats-on/ each week for a birds-eye view on what's coming up at RHW. (Link in bio)
Otherwise, just keep reading for a quick run-down:

Monday:
- Rainbow Drop-in – All Ages - Every Monday 3:30pm – 6:30pm.
- Gender Affirming Adult Support Group - Every Monday 5:30pm - 7:30pm. (Collab with Kaizenwolf Counselling!)

Tuesday:
- Whaanau Support Drop-in - All Ages - Every Tuesday 4:30 - 6:30pm.
- Poipoia Te Rito - 13-25 - Every Tuesday 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

Wednesday:
- Rainbow Regional Connect - Travelling pop-up - Every Wednesday. From 4:30pm - 5:30pm!

Thursday:
- Rainbow Drop in - 30ish+ - Every Thursday 4:30 - 6:30pm.
- Collab with Kaizenwolf Counselling! Gender Affirming Teen Support Group - Every Thursday 4pm - 6pm.

Friday:
- Community Open Space - Every Friday 1pm 4pm.
- Takataapui & MVPFAFF+ Drop in - All Ages - Every Friday 4:30pm - 6:30pm.

The RHW Community wardrobe, as always, is full to bursting with amazing clothes ready for their next home! 🥰✨ Interested? Come check out our FREE community wardrobe during any of our weeknight drop-ins! 🤩✨
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This week's highlights from across the spectrum of fit and style include...

- A Miss Sharp brand lilac knit-sweater in the size 14. (With lilac laced into the sleeves!)
- A Pagani Exclusive jacket with sturdy green material in the size 6.
- A Puma brand hoodie made of super soft baby-pink material in the size L.
- An Anko brand peach-checkered jacket in the size 14. (Business casual style!)

Rainbow Regional Connect - Travelling pop-up - Every Wednesday.

THIS WEEK we'll be at Paeroa from 4:00pm - 5:00pm! If you're keen to come along and connect with our team, simply email us at [email protected] and we'll let you know how to find us!

Breathwork and Energetics doesn't run on the second Wednesday of every month - so we'll see you again for this next week! 😍✨

To register for upcoming available sessions head to http://www.rustygaddes.as.me/ Or DM .ritual on Instagram!

(Runs every Wednesday from 6:15pm except the 2nd Wednesday of each month.)