Wednesday 1 October
Presenter: Stephanie Fieldsend
Body Language workshop
Time/Location: 9:30am – 11am, Meeting Room in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: If you work with people – whether you’re a teacher, counsellor, committee member, admin or marketing professional – this workshop is for you. Spot the invisible “halos” of body language people show every day, learn how body language shapes connection and boosts confidence, and understand what others (including children) can’t always put into words.
Register: fieldsend2024@gmail.com or 027 668 0067
Cost: $10 (thanks to a Community Link subsidy)
Sunday 5 October
Organisation: ProDance NZ
Sunday Boogie with Tango class
Time/Location: 4–6pm, Albie Tavern
Description: Everyone is welcome to join, move, and enjoy the rhythm — because dance is better together, even if your partner is imaginary.
Cost: Koha
Monday 6 October
Organisation: Paetara Aspiring Central
Yoga with Keity
Time/Location: Paetara Aspiring Central, 35 Plantation Road, Contact: 03 450 1721
8am – free
9:15am – half price
1pm – half price
During Mental Health Awareness Week (6–12 October)
Organisation: The Collective
One free class per person during MHAWeek
Time/Location: Gym or Studio
Description: Jodi is offering a link for one free class per person during the week of Mental Health Awareness Week. Choose between the gym or studio.
Register: https://tbg.gymmasteronline.com/portal/membership/51022bfa5e3c57699d9a644c289f481a
Cost: Free
Wednesday 8 October
Organisation: Paetara Aspiring Central
Yoga with Keity
Time/Location: Paetara Aspiring Central, 35 Plantation Road, Contact: 03 450 1721
8am – half price
9:15am – free
Organisation: Open Heart Connections
Silent Walk – Mindfulness Walk
Time/Location: 6–7:30pm, Meet at Watersports Facility
Description: Slow down and be fully present as we walk together in nature. This gentle walk invites you to notice your surroundings with curiosity and calm. Optional get together afterwards.
Register: ronja@open-heart-connections.com
Cost: Free
Thursday 9 October
Organisation: Alpine Massage
Mindful Touch Hand Massage Workshop
Time/Location: 3:30–5pm, Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Learn simple hand massage techniques in a relaxed, social setting. Come solo or bring someone along and enjoy a cuppa while you unwind together.
Register: info@alpinemassagenz.com
To bring: Shirt you can roll up to the elbow
Cost: Koha
Organisation: Wellbeing First
Mental fitness in the Wānaka bubble
Time/Location: 5–6:30pm, Auditorium in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: This interactive workshop invites you to pause and reflect on your mental fitness in the Wānaka bubble. Through practical tools, science-backed insights, and a powerful reflection exercise, you’ll leave with sustainable strategies and clarity on how to stay grounded.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/mental-fitness-in-the-wanaka-bubble
To bring: Pen & journal/notebook
Cost: Free
Friday 10 October
Organisation: Paetara Aspiring Central
Yoga with Keity
Time/Location: 1pm – free at Paetara Aspiring Central, 35 Plantation Road, Contact: 03 450 1721
Organisation: Paetara Aspiring Central
Zumba with Marien
Time/Location: 5:30–6:30pm – free at Paetara Aspiring Central, 35 Plantation Road, Contact: 03 450 1721
Organisation: Herbal Culture
Herbal Tea Making Workshop
Time/Location: 5–7pm, Meeting Room in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Take a pause and explore the soothing power of herbs in this hands-on tea making workshop. You’ll learn about herbs that support mental wellbeing and blend your own custom tea to take home. No experience needed, just come as you are and enjoy a moment of connection and self care. Spaces are limited for a more personal experience.
Register: loran@herbalculture.co.nz
Cost: Koha
Organisation: Intuitive Wellness
How to regulate your nervous system through your breath
Time/Location: 6–8pm, Auditorium in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Explore the science of breath and its direct impact on the nervous system. Learn evidence-based techniques to regulate stress responses and enhance resilience.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/regulate-with-breath
Cost: Koha
Saturday 11 October
Organisation: Herbal Culture
Foraging/Botanical Walk
Time/Location: 10am–12:30pm, Harris Place, Luggate
Description: Join me for a guided foraging and botanical walk in Luggate. We’ll explore the medicinal properties of the plants that grow along the path, and discuss how to harvest them respectfully and practical ways to use them. Along the way, we’ll also discover a variety of plants as we walk, talk and explore together. The event is weather dependent. Places limited for a meaningful, interactive journey.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/foraging-and-botanical-walk or email loran@herbalculture.co.nz
Cost: From $15
Organisation: Paetara Aspiring Central
Zumba
Time/Location: Paetara Aspiring Central, 35 Plantation Road, Contact: 03 450 1721
9:15–10:15am with Rinku – free
11am–12pm with Marien – free
Sunday 12 October
Organisation: Open Heart Connections
Mindful Communication – Connect with Clarity & Presence
Time/Location: 9am–12pm, Downstairs Meeting Room in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Learn how to listen deeply and express yourself with honesty and care. This workshop offers simple tools to bring more clarity, ease, and connection into your everyday conversations. Each workshop limited to 16 participants.
Register: ronja@open-heart-connections.com
To bring: Pen & paper
Cost: Koha
Tuesday 14 October
Organisation: Intuitive Wellness
Transformational Breathwork Journey
Time/Location: 6–8pm, Auditorium in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Experience the power of breath as a gateway to release stored tension and access deeper states of clarity. This guided journey supports emotional healing, nervous system balance and profound self-transformation.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/transformational-breath-journey-14-10
To bring: Yoga mat, blanket
Cost: Koha
Wednesday 15 October
Organisation: Lions Grace
Become Fluent in the Language of Your Body
Time/Location: 5:30–6:30pm, Auditorium in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Our bodies constantly communicate with us — through hunger, fullness, temperature, fatigue, and more. This one-hour workshop offers practical tools to tune into those signals through meditation, gentle yoga, and reflection. You’ll leave with greater awareness of your body’s needs and a simple compassion practice to carry into everyday life.
To bring: Yoga mat, comfy warm clothes
Register: shannonturner@lionsgrace.net
Cost: Free
Thursday 16 October
Organisation: MINT
Social Stroll
Time/Location: 9:15am, Watersports Facility
Description: Join us for a gentle social stroll, where we enjoy fresh air, light movement, and the beauty of nature together. It’s a relaxed way to connect with others while taking time to slow down and recharge outdoors.
Cost: Free
Organisation: Roxanne NEI Therapy
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Time/Location: 7–8:30pm, Downstairs Meeting Room in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Discover how subconscious patterns shape your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and learn practical tools to release limiting beliefs, fears, and self-sabotaging mechanisms. For teenagers and adults.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/the-power-of-ypur-subconscious-mind or email roxanne_messing@hotmail.com
To bring: Notepad & pen
Cost: Koha
Organisation: Open Heart Connections
Reflection Walk
Time/Location: 6–7:30pm, Meet in front of the Yacht Club, Lake Wānaka Marina
Description: Take time to pause and reflect while walking in a supportive setting. Gentle prompts will guide you to connect with your inner voice and what matters most. Optional get together afterwards.
Register: ronja@open-heart-connections.com
Cost: Free
Friday 17 October
Organisation: Headlight Trust
5 Ways to Wellbeing Workshop
Time/Location: 6-7:30pm, Downstairs Meeting Room in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Simple, positively practical ways to boost your mental wellbeing.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/community-link-wanaka-5-ways-to-wellbeing or contact Niamh Shaw on 0211739690 for more information.
Cost: Koha donation welcomed, snacks included!
Saturday 18 October
Organisation: Capoeira Aotearoa
Capoeira Workshop
Time/Location: 10–11:30am, Dinosaur Park
Description: Come and learn basic steps of Brazilian Martial Arts and play some of the musical instruments used in the programme.
Cost: Free
Organisation: Aspiring Therapy
Family Connections with Horses – Equine Assisted Therapy
Time/Location: 2–4pm
Description: A hands-on, two-hour experience with horses to support connection, wellbeing, and mental health for families. No horse experience needed – just curiosity and openness.
To bring: Closed-toe shoes, weather-appropriate clothing
Register: hello@aspiringtherapy.co.nz and get in touch if transport is a barrier
Cost: Koha (min $10 per family)
Monday 20 October
Organisation: Open Heart Connections
Mindful Communication – Connect with Clarity & Presence
Time/Location: 5–8pm, Downstairs Meeting Room in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Learn how to listen deeply and express yourself with honesty and care. This workshop offers simple tools to bring more clarity, ease, and connection into your everyday conversations. Each workshop limited to 16 participants.
Register: ronja@open-heart-connections.com
To bring: Pen & paper
Cost: Koha
Tuesday 21 October
Presenter: Jenny Richmond
Speed Friending
Time/Location: 7–9pm, Meeting Room in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Tired of small talk? Ready to move beyond “How about this weather…” and actually get to know people? Join us for an evening of genuine connection, good conversation and maybe some new friends.
Contact: jennyrichmond@gmail.com
Cost: Free
Wednesday 22 October
Organisation: Open Heart Connections
Connection Walk
Time/Location: 6:30–8pm, Meet at Watersports Facility
Description: Experience the joy of walking and sharing together. Through simple listening practices, you’ll connect more deeply with others. Optional get together afterwards.
Register: ronja@open-heart-connections.com
Cost: Free
Thursday 23 October
Organisation: Roxanne NEI Therapy
The Power of Your Subconscious Mind
Time/Location: 10–11:30am, Downstairs Meeting Room in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Discover how subconscious patterns shape your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and learn practical tools to release limiting beliefs, fears, and self-sabotaging mechanisms. For teenagers and adults.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/the-power-of-your-subconscious-mind2 or email roxanne_messing@hotmail.com
To bring: Notepad & pen
Cost: Koha
Organisation: Intuitive Wellness
Transformational Breathwork Journey
Time/Location: 6–8pm, Auditorium in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Experience the power of breath as a gateway to release stored tension and access deeper states of clarity. This guided journey supports emotional healing, nervous system balance and profound self-transformation.
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/transformational-breath-journey-23-10
To bring: Yoga mat, blanket
Cost: Koha
Friday 24 October
Organisation: Al-Anon
Ann Sutton shares her experiences
Time/Location: 1:30–2:30pm, Meeting Room in the Wanaka Community Hub, 34 McDougall Street
Description: Ann Sutton shares her experiences raising a family in difficult circumstances and how she turned struggle into growth, resilience, and purpose. Now, she helps others on a similar path find their strength.
Cost: Free