Compass Peer Support & Advocacy Service

19/09/2025

Kia ora koutou,

Plenty happening next week at Nikau.

Come in Monday morning for our Art Project at 11am. We are decorating shoes with all the arts and crafts supplies in preparation for the Mental Health Awareness Week art installation across Whakatu. We'd love to see you here!

Recycle and Op Shop Trip on Tuesday at 1:30pm. Always a fun time, come along for the ride!

One of our newer additions to the Programme... Al's Gardening Group on Thursday afternoon at 1pm. Stick around after Dollar Dazzlers and get amongst the warmer weather and sunshine. ☀

All of our usual suspects filling out the rest of the week. Come on in for some connection and korero.

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15/09/2025

Kia ora,

A busy week lined up at the Hub!

🍏Monday, we are running the creative art project every Monday this month, we will be painting and decorating shoes in preparation for Mental Health Awareness week! If art is not for you, join the crew for lounge singing after lunch at 12.30. Meditation is on! Come and join Taryn at 1.45pm.

🍐Tuesday, for those of you who have signed up for the canoe trip in Kaiteriteri we will be leaving the Hub at 9:30am - we still have a few spots for those who are keen to join ($5 fee).

🍊Wednesday, swimming group leaving Nikau at 10:00am! We have Graeme Tyree coming in to talk and answer all questions you may have in his upcoming campaign for council. Stick around for lunch, kai rescue and healthy kai shop at 1pm!

🍋Thursday, step into wellness group is leaving the Hub at 10:20am. Again, we have a van heading out to Whakatu Marae for Tuku Iho for a variety of maori activities, we would love for you to come along! From 1pm Al will be on the tools preparing our gardens, if this is your thing we would love you to join!

🍉Friday, come and join us for waiata before lunch and hang around for the Farm Shop at 1pm!

15/09/2025

Kia ora,

We would love to get some clothing donations for our free op-shop. If you have some clothing laying about that you no longer need please drop it off to us at the hub! We appreciate your support!

09/09/2025

🚌All on Board for Pies 🥧

We’re heading to The Bakery at Wakefield, famous far and wide for its delicious pies. They bake daily - breads, rolls, pastries, pies, and sweet treats - 7 days/week, 364 days/year, making it fresh and traditional, then serving it with a great coffee and a warm smile. And we’ll take care of getting you there on the eBus. 🚌

📌 Wednesday 17th September
📆 MEET: 9:45am at the Nelson City Interchange
⌚ DEPART: 9:57am
🚌 Sit back, relax, and enjoy the bus ride with good company.

🚌 R6 (You can join us anywhere along this route!)
🥧 Treat yourself to one of the best pies in the region (or maybe two!)
👉 Don’t miss this tasty trip – more details here https://www.facebook.com/events/772267435451131 see you there!

You can browse all our eBus info sessions and journeys here on our website https://www.ageconcernnt.org.nz/events-and-activities/all-on-board

09/09/2025

Join us for a special meet the Women candidates standing for Nelson City Council event this Thursday -11th Sept from 4:00pm- 5:30pm Nelson Women's Centre.
Hear from the following candidates:
Jackie Galland, Steph Phillips, Susa Guhl, Sarah Kerby, Lisa Austin, & Sand McDougall.

09/09/2025

Kia ora whanau,

Activity filled week next week!

🐞Monday, join in for a creative art project painting and decorating shoes in preparation for Mental Health Awareness week! Come along and find out what exactly is involved! We will be taking the van to Richmond at 12.30pm to the positive ageing expo speaking on all things sleep!

🐌Tuesday, Hearing voices will be on as usual at 10.30am, stick around for lunch at 12pm!

🐸Wednesday, for all of you that have signed up for the Picton trip, we will be leaving from the Hub at 9.30am. For those that will be at the Hub, sesame chicken is on the menu for lunch! Kai rescue at 12.15pm and the healthy kai shop will go at 1pm as usual.

🦉Thursday, the step into wellness group is leaving the Hub at 10:20am. The Women's Circle is on at the Women's Centre at 1pm, van leaving at 12.45pm.

🦆Friday, Friday, all your favs! Join us for waiata and stick around for lunch

03/09/2025

Celebrate 50 Years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori: Lunchtime Webinar Series ! 💻📢

The past 50 years tracks a powerful legacy of activism, growth and aroha for te reo Māori. Across five days, tune in to hear from leading experts discussing kaupapa ranging from the origins of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori to the future of te reo in the age of AI. Bring your pātai, don't miss this chance to reflect, learn, and be part of the next chapter for te reo Māori 🌿📖

Āhea?
🎙️ 15 September 12PM - 50 years together: The Waitangi Tribunal and Te Wiki
🎙️ 16 September 12PM - From a day to a week - Where Te Wiki began
🎙️ 17 September 12PM - Te Reo Māori and AI
🎙️ 18 September 12PM - Learning your language as Māori
🎙️ 19 September 12PM - Tiki, trademarks, tiakarete and Te Wiki

For more information on each webinar, and to register, check out our website: https://www.reomaori.co.nz/attend_a_webinar 🔗

03/09/2025

Our Wellby Talking Cafes welcome everyone, whether you just want company for a coffee, or you're looking to connect more and hear what else is happening in your community.

No need to sign up – just turn up on the day and the hosts will greet you with a smile. It’s a laid-back, open space to chat, relax, and maybe even make a few new friends.

Talking Cafés happen every week in different locations across Nelson Tasman, so there’s always a chance to drop by and join in.

Want to find a Talking Café near you? Check out www.wellby.org.nz for more information or see below for the list of our Talking Cafes in September.

03/09/2025

03/09/2025

Good chance to grill the hopefuls!!

03/09/2025

Volunteer Nelson will be at the Te Tauihu Accessibility Expo! Why not come and talk to us about volunteer opportunities? We look forward to seeing you!

03/09/2025

Mental Health Awareness Week - Get involved!