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We're a collaborative organisation supporting the mental health and wellbeing of young people aged 13-24 in Canterbury.

Our service is developed and improved in collaboration with our Manu Ka Rere Youth Advisory Group! ✨

17/09/2025

Kei te whakanui mātou i Te Wiki o te Reo Māori 🎉

We're celebrating Māori Language Week!

We know the words we use matter: kindness, connection, and encouragement can uplift the wairua (spirit) and remind us that we're not alone. ❤️

Here's some small phrases that you could try using this week:
🌿 Kei konei au mōu – I’m here for you
🌿 Ka taea e koe – You’ve got this
🌿 He toa koe – You are strong

Kia pai tō Te Wiki o te Reo Māori! – have a good Māori Language Week!

10/09/2025

❤️ World Su***de Prevention Day - 10.09.25 ❤️

Today is a reminder that no one should go through tough times alone. Su***de is preventable, and reaching out — for yourself or someone else — can save a life.

If you need to talk to someone now, free call or text 1737 anytime to talk to a trained counsellor.

We offer mental health services for young people across Canterbury. You can refer yourself or someone else through the link below:
👉 https://www.manukarere.org.nz/find-help

03/09/2025

🌼 Spring Cleaning: Mental Health Edition 🌼

Spring isn’t just about tidying your room, it’s also a chance to refresh your mind and wellbeing 💛

Here are a few ways to give your mental health a little “spring clean”:
✨ Get outside — even 10 mins in the sun can lift your mood
✨ Clear your space — a tidy room can help calm your thoughts
✨ Connect — message a mate you haven’t seen in a while
✨ Try something new — a new hobby, switch up your playlist, or shift your routine
✨ Let go — write down and release thoughts that don’t serve you

New season, fresh start 🌱

What’s something you do to reset in spring? 🌸

14/08/2025

Last week our MKR whānau came together for a morning of whakawhānaungatanga, team building, and reflecting on who we are as a collaborative.

Hosted by Stepping Stone Trust, Canterbury, we connected across our 8 NGOs, reflected on our mahi, discussed our values and purpose – and battled it out My Kitchen Rules-style in a cake decorating contest!

Featuring cakes exploring nature, outdoors, fantasy & fairytales, our teams had 60 minutes to create a cake masterpiece, scoring points for creativity, collaboration, and connection to theme.

'Ki te kotahi te kākaho ka whati, ki te kāpuia e kore e whati' - If there is but one reed it will break, but if it is bunched together it will not. 🤝❤️

04/08/2025

✨ MKR Youth Art Group ✨

Looking for a chill, creative space to make art and connect with others? Our open studio art group is the perfect place to explore your creativity — whether you're into painting, sketching, or want to try something new.

👋 No pressure, no judgment — just a relaxed vibe where you can work on your own projects or experiment with different materials.

📍 Tuesdays during term time | 3:30–5:00PM
📍 Odyssey House, 98 Greers Road, Burnside
🎨 All materials provided
🤝 Ages 13–24

Got questions? Flick Megan a message at megan.o@odysseychch.org.nz or text/call 021 166 1477.

Come get creative with us! 💥🥰

19/06/2025

Matariki is all about coming together — to reflect, to celebrate, and to look to the future with intention.

This year’s theme, Matariki mā Puanga, is a reminder that our different cultures, identities and experiences are what make us strong.

Let’s celebrate what makes each of us unique, and the things that connect us all. 🌈🌌

12/06/2025

🎨 How cool is our new mural?! 🎨

Before we moved into our new Rangatahi Connection Centre, we held an art competition for local young artists to design a mural that represents the Manu Ka Rere kaupapa.

The winning piece is now proudly displayed on our reception wall, making a bold and vibrant first impression for our rangatahi. We love the artist’s unique interpretation of our kaupapa and think it fits the space perfectly.

Massive shoutout to the talented young artist who brought this vision to life. Ōtautahi has some seriously creative rangatahi, and we’re so proud to showcase their mahi. 👏

05/06/2025

🎸 Youth Guitar Group - Christchurch 🎸

Are you keen to learn the guitar or improve your beginner guitar skills? Our guitar group is a chill, non-judgmental space to meet others, build confidence, and pick up a fun new hobby.

Bring your own guitar, or we can sort one out for you if needed.

This is a FREE group for anyone aged 13-24.

To register, email Shane: shane.h@odysseychch.org.nz

Come jam with us — we’d love to have you! ✨

01/05/2025

Are you a young person interested in exploring yoga and wellbeing? Come along to Manu Ka Rere's Yoga & Wellbeing Group in collaboration with Being Yoga 🌟🧘‍♀️

We will work on strengthening your wellbeing through a mixture of laughing, breathing, connection and movement. This is an open group where all experience is welcome, so don't be shy - come join us and treat yourself to some goodness for your body and mind! 🍃

Contact us for more information or to register:
📞 021 242 8736
📧 office@manukarere.org.nz

See you there! ❤️

17/04/2025

✨ Looking to try something new or meet some awesome people? ✨

Our Manu Ka Rere groups are a fun and supportive way to connect with others, explore new hobbies, and give your mental wellbeing a boost. ❤️

All our groups are FREE and run by our friendly, skilled kaimahi — you just need to show up!

Check out what’s on offer 👉 https://www.manukarere.org.nz/our-groups

Come along, bring a friend, and give something new a go — we’d love to see you there! 🙌

30/01/2025

Welcome to our new office! We’re grateful to be working in this exciting new space dedicated to Ōtautahi’s rangatahi. ❤

17/12/2024

📢 Manu Ka Rere is on the Move! 📢

Kia ora whānau! Exciting news – our Greers Road team will be moving to a brand new location in Sydenham! 🎉

We can’t wait to welcome you into this amazing new space our kaimahi have been putting together for our rangatahi.

Make sure to double check where your appointment is, it could be at our new building on Carlyle Street or at our Greers Road site.

We'll share some photos of the space soon. 👀

Address

49 Carlyle Street
Christchurch
8053

Telephone

+6432817616

Website

http://www.manukarere.org.nz/

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