Circle Of Brothers

02/07/2025

28/05/2025

07/05/2025

Haramai e ngā hau o Tāne ki Te Hiku!

04/05/2025

Huihui mai e te motu!

HUI TĀNE National Māori Men's Mental Health & Wellbeing Conference 2025!

Join us from July 1-3, 2025, at Te Rangi Aniwaniwa, Te Hiku o te Ika for a transformative experience dedicated to the mental health and the wellbeing of Tāne Māori.

It’s time.

After more than a decade, we’re bringing Māori men back together to wānanga, connect, and rebuild the movement. This isn’t about fixing you, it’s about finding strength in the kaupapa, in each other and reminding ourselves who we are.

“We are still losing too many brothers to cultural disconnection, drugs and alcohol, violence, incarceration, depression & su***de. There are many good programmes around Aotearoa, but our networks have frayed, and our connections have been lost. We need to bring good people and good kaupapa back to the table, rebuild the network and re-establish the connections. We need our brothers to know that we care about them, and we will be here for them, hakoa ko wāi hakoa nō hea tū te ao, tū te pō” - Hone Harawira

🗓️ Highlights include:

🔥 Kōrero from Hone Harawira, Mike King, and Dave Letele.

💬 Workshops on the real stuff - violence, addiction, identity, healing.

🎣 Fishing comps, Tāne Olympics, Hakari, and a night to celebrate us.

📍 Te Rangi Aniwaniwa, Te Hiku o te Ika
📅 July 1–3, 2025
👉 Register here: https://huitane.co.nz

Bring your brothers. Bring your truth. Let’s wānanga.

13/03/2025

Tuakana-Teina: Strengthening the Next Generation

The Circle of Brothers was privileged to visit Te Kura Takiwā o Mangonuiōwae this week, delivering a kauhau to the young brothers in the West. As a brotherhood and support network committed to being role models for the next generation of tāne, this was more than just a visit—it was a chance to uplift, inspire, and reinforce the values that shape us.

We shared our COB philosophies of kotahitanga, the power of brotherhood, and the responsibility to lead with integrity. Seeing the spark in our rangatahi, knowing we could fill their cups while filling our own, reminded us why we do this mahi.

We stand as the Brothers of Change, lifting as we climb.. Full ⭕️ mentality!

13/03/2025

Brothers ⭕️f Change – Strengthening the Next Generation

The C ⭕️ B's were privileged to visit Broadwood Area School this week, delivering a kōrero with purpose to the young brothers in the West. As a brotherhood and support network committed to being role models for the next generation of tāne, this was more than just a visit—it was a chance to uplift, inspire, and reinforce the values that shape us.

Through the Tuakana-Teina model, we shared our COB philosophies—strength in unity, the power of brotherhood, and the responsibility to lead with integrity. Seeing the spark in our Taitamatāne, knowing we could fill their cups while filling our own, reminded us why we do this mahi and want to grow in this area.

This is just the beginning. We will be back. Because change is built through consistency, connection, and commitment. We stand as Brothers of Change—leading by example, lifting as we climb.

E mihi tonu ana ki te Kura Takiwā O Mangonuiōwae

26/02/2025

Reminder about this kaupapa happening tomorrow night in Kaitāia.

Please Pm for more details if you are interested!

6pm-9pm
37 Pukepoto Road, Kaitāia

Koha and Kai provided

You have been invited to take part in a study about creating a resource for parents/caregivers/whānau who are supporting a young person who has engaged in self-harm.

24/02/2025

Calling all our brothers in the Far North for a one day special!

Nau mai ki te porohita.... ⭕️

Limited spots-register now!

https://form.jotform.com/cobcircleofbrothers/tne-wnanga-registration-of-interest

17/02/2025

+++ Tomorrow night in Kaitāia +++

Tēnā tātou e te whānau,

The Circle of Brothers is supporting a kaupapa alongside local budding kairangahau Heemi Kapa-Kingi (University of Auckland) to create a resource for whānau walking alongside rangatahi navigating self-harm. Our tamariki and mokopuna thrive when they are supported with aroha and understanding, and as Tāne—whether as matua, uncles, cousins, or kaitiaki—we have a vital role in their wellbeing.

This hui is looking to engage whānau who have supported a rangatahi through this journey, as well as young people who have felt that support. Your whakaaro will help shape a resource to strengthen whānau and empower us to awhi our rangatahi with confidence.

This hui will be held in Kaitaia—if you or someone you know would like to be involved, please reach out. Together, we can uplift our rangatahi.

Nā tō rourou, nā taku rourou, ka ora ai te iwi.

📍 37 Pukepoto Road, Kaitaiā
📅 27th Feb (Tommorrow night)
⏱️ 6pm-7pm
Kai provided & Koha given for each individuals time

You have been invited to take part in a study about creating a resource for parents/caregivers/whānau who are supporting a young person who has engaged in self-harm.

21/10/2024

Kua hoki toa mai ngā tāne! Victory on the Warpath!

Another 6-week campaign of heightening our consciousness about Oranga as Tāne achieved ☑️

Over the 6- weeks we have had 20 group engagements, 14 of those being in person with 100% of our 26 registered Tāne who started being there at the end. Imparting basic life qualities and values such as commitment, discipline, follow-through and accountability to not only one another but to ourselves is a major focus of The Warpath in building stronger men for stronger whānau.

Throwing the weights around🏋🏽, running as a pack and indulging in the brotherhood are just the bonuses 🤌

We have another Tāne Wānanga | Mens Health Retreat in the works 👀🤫.....So stay tuned for updates from the ©️ircle ⭕️F 🅱️rothers


He pīki mihi ki ngā puna pūtea tautoko The Moko Foundation Te Rau Ora Taikorihi Locality me Te Papa o Tāne e taituara i a mātou.

: Celebrations for successful six-week hauora campaign

The Warpath is concluding the final week of its 6-week hauora program driven by The Circle of Brothers. The success of this sixth campaign is a testament to the benefit that these kaupapa bring to and for tāne in Te Hiku o Te Ika. Conor Watene-O’Sullivan says the program has seen participants returning, but has also attracted new participants. He’s encouraged that it’s contributing to the mindset growth of healthier lifestyles for whānau in Muriwhenua. This week concluded with a celebration dinner for its tāne, which Conor hopes will cement the bonds created.

25/08/2024

Registrations for The Warpath 6-week Hauora campaign now live brothers!

https://form.jotform.com/242347550161047

20/08/2024

Kia tatanga mai!! ⚔️

Matariki is over and the COB's are getting ready to jump on the Warpath once again and this time we joining forces with more warriors in our hapori

For our Tāne in Te Hiku who are wanting to revitalise their Whare Tapa Whā and move closer towards orangatonutanga in every way, save the dates! 📆

9th September 👉🏽 16th of October

For more info about what The Warpath go to our link in bio 🔗

Official registration link to come otherwise send us a message to tag a spot! ✊🏽