ManawaConnections

ManawaConnections 🏠 Connection events in NZ
Genuine, warm, & fun gatherings
Monthly events launching in 2026

You’re invited into the next chapter of Manawa ❤️On June 18th, we’re opening the doors to the official launch of Manawa ...
25/05/2026

You’re invited into the next chapter of Manawa ❤️

On June 18th, we’re opening the doors to the official launch of Manawa Connections at Lamplight Books in Parnell.

This evening is for Manawa community members to reconnect, meet new like-minded humans, and share space with people who value growth, embodiment, music, meaningful conversation, and genuine connection.

Set inside the warmth of a beautiful bookshop, expect ambient DJ sounds, non-alcoholic drinks, snacks & nibbles, connection card games, and plenty of space to mingle naturally, without the pressure of small talk.

Come solo or with friends.
This isn’t a dating event.
It’s a space for authentic community, deeper conversations, and meeting people who feel aligned.

✨ What to expect ✨

• Curated DJ music & ambient vibes
• Non-alcoholic drinks
• Snacks & nibbles
• prompts
• Meaningful conversations
• A warm, intimate atmosphere

Dress code: Smart casual

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G01/100 Parnell Road, Parnell, Auckland
đź“… 18 June 2026
đź‘Ą Limited capacity: so secure your spot now!

This event is invite only and reserved for the Manawa community & past participants.

We can’t wait to celebrate this next chapter with you 🤍

Connection rarely happens in one moment.It’s something that slowly unfolds, layer by layer, circle by circle.It often be...
23/05/2026

Connection rarely happens in one moment.
It’s something that slowly unfolds, layer by layer, circle by circle.

It often begins with a feeling.
An energy.
A sense of “I can be myself here.”

That feeling creates openness.
Openness creates safety.
And safety makes room for depth.

In that depth, we feel heard.
From feeling heard, trust begins to grow.
Trust becomes respect.
Respect becomes support.
And support creates a sense of peace.

That’s the cycle of real connection.
Not rushed.
Not forced.
Just built through presence, honesty, and feeling safe enough to be seen.

Who in your life feels like this for you? ♡
Tag them below.

Sneak peek into our next event. 📆June 18th 2026 save the date!Invite-only.Intimate.Intentional.Think: The kind of conver...
18/05/2026

Sneak peek into our next event.
📆June 18th 2026 save the date!

Invite-only.
Intimate.
Intentional.

Think:

The kind of conversations you still think about days later.

No awkward networking energy.
Just a space designed for genuine human connection.

A few glimpses of what’s coming 👀

Does this feel like something your nervous system has been craving?

Limited invites opening soon through Manawa ✨

Want an invite?

Comment “CONNECTION” or tag a friend you would bring along as a plus one!

Put your hands up 🙌
14/05/2026

Put your hands up 🙌

Making friends as adults shouldn’t be this hard.So we’re creating the kind of space we wish existed more often.A cozy so...
08/05/2026

Making friends as adults shouldn’t be this hard.

So we’re creating the kind of space we wish existed more often.

A cozy sober day party for connection, movement, creativity & genuinely good humans.

No alcohol.
No pressure.
No surface-level energy.

Just a softer kind of socialising 🤍

Tomorrow May 9th 10am -3pm
đź“Ť Button Factory, 2 Abbey St, Auckland.
Manawa Ă—

Tickets are limited and going fast!
Link in bio 🎟️

Hot take:it’s not that connection is hard to find…it’s that no one wants to risk going first.So we sit in maybes..Waitin...
29/04/2026

Hot take:
it’s not that connection is hard to find…
it’s that no one wants to risk going first.

So we sit in maybes..
Waiting.

👉Meanwhile, the people who do go first?
They’re the ones creating real connection.

When was the last time you made the first move?

Some connections don’t need to be explained…they’re felt.Carl Jung described human interaction like chemistry and when t...
25/04/2026

Some connections don’t need to be explained…
they’re felt.

Carl Jung described human interaction like chemistry and when there’s a reaction, something is happening beneath the surface.

Not something to chase.
Not something to control.

Something to notice.

Because the right connections they expand you.

At Manawa, we create space for connections like this.
Real, present, and grounded.

Who in your life brings out more of you?

Our ticket link is now live and tickets are officially on sale 🌀We have a limited number of Early Bird tickets, availabl...
23/04/2026

Our ticket link is now live and tickets are officially on sale 🌀

We have a limited number of Early Bird tickets, available until this Sunday only.

This is 5 hours of offline, safe space to explore connection, movement, creativity, and simply being together.

✨ Ticket info:
• Early Bird: $35 (limited + ends Sunday)
• General: $45

🥞 All food + drinks are included in your ticket.

Come as you are — we can’t wait to share this with you ❤️‍🔥

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