🤲 Happy International Men’s Day brothers! Welcome to this free community building event for men, promoting social connection and positive mental health practices. Come along for a day of workshops, expert presentations on important men’s health topics, free shared kai, and opportunities to build support networks of brotherhood.

🍽 Register your free ticket and receive a free lunch - If you change your mind about coming, please let us know

🌿 If you’ve been looking for a deeper relationship to brotherhood, and to practice living in more healthy ways, we invite you here. Haere mai, welcome! Join us as we connect in new ways and build a community of brotherhood in Ōtautahi Christchurch. Last year over 55 men with a 50 year age gap came together for this epic event, this year we're going bigger. Will you join us?

Together we’ll make new connections, have some fun, and celebrate what it is to be a man today.

⏳ We begin together at 11am and from there onwards you get to choose from a range of expertly facilitated experiences. We’ll close the day together at 4pm, however you’re welcome to leave beforehand.

Schedule:
11:00 - Welcome (please arrive at 11)
11:30 - Workshops and presentations
12:30 - Workshops and presentations
13:30 - Workshops and presentations
14:00 - Shared kai
15:00 - Closing
15:45 - Join us for a swim at Sumner beach?

On offer we have

Facilitated workshops
Presentations on important men’s health topics
An intro men’s circle experience
Explorative movement and music

💪 We’re a group dedicated to men’s work and community building in Ōtautahi. Many of us run and participate in regular men’s gatherings which aim to create deeper networks of support so we’re more resilient to the challenges of life. Together we practice vulnerability, facing up to our problems, asking for help, and creating the lives we dream of.

🌈 Rainbow community men are men, transgender men are men. You are welcome here
International men’s day is officially 19 November and we celebrate it on the weekend closest to that day to make in person gathering most accessible to all

FAQ

What should I bring?
Curiosity, kindness, and an open heart
When should I arrive?
Doors open at 11am. Please arrive in plenty of time to get settled, and be ready to kick things off together. It's important to attend at the beginning when we set the stage for the day
Do I need to print my ticket?
Nope, we can check you off by name but the QR code on your ticket helps!
What if I'm an introvert who hates gatherings?
No sweat! We've tailored the event to make you feel like you belong, whether you love all-night ragers or quiet corners. You’re welcome as you are and there’s plenty of options for participation or not
What if I'm an extrovert who's a pro at this connection stuff?
Fabulous! The real magic happens when we've got a beautiful blend of personalities and connection styles.
Do I need to register or do you accept walk-ins on the day of the event?
Please register in advance, as we don't take walk-ins. We want you to have an experience that feels rich and meaningful, so we limit the number of attendees to make it an intimate gathering. This also allows us to reduce the time spent on check-in and jump right into the juicy stuff!
How much is the event?
It’s free! But please register so we can plan for food and crew the event accordingly

International Men's Day 2025 Ōtautahi Christchurch

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General admission ticket

Donations

Koha: goes towards future events and community support