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DRIVE supports people with lived experience of mental distress or harm from alcohol or other drugs to empower themselves. Everything we provide is free

We link people to resources that will support their personal and professional recovery. We are also involved in systemic advocacy. DRIVE is a network for people with lived experience of mental distress or harm from alcohol or other drugs in Counties Manukau. Our region extends as far south as Port Waikato, as far north as Mangere Bridge and as far east as Orere Point. We link people to the resourc

es they need to empower themselves. We grant scholarships and host training for personal and professional development.

19/06/2026

📣 Looking to do your Level 4? Want a fees-free option?

If you've completed Peer Employment Training (PET) and are wondering what to do next, this could be worth considering.

📅 Next intake starts 6 July 🔥 Only 8 places remaining

Manaaki Tāngata – Certificate in Bicultural Social Services (Level 4) at Te Wānanga o Aotearoa is not specifically a lived experience qualification, but many people in our network have completed it and found it invaluable.

For those interested in becoming Peer Support Specialists, this qualification is accepted by peer support employers as equivalent to a Level 4 Health and Wellbeing qualification for peer workforce roles.

✅ Fees-free for eligible domestic students
✅ Māngere and Henderson campuses
✅ Level 4 qualification
✅ Accepted by peer support employers
✅ A great next step after PET

Many employers are looking for a combination of lived experience, recovery, and formal learning. This qualification can help strengthen your pathway into the peer workforce.

📞 0800 355 553
📧 [email protected]

🌐 https://bit.ly/4a8Bg2u

18/06/2026

Are you looking for practical tools for mental health or addiction? Want to attend a workshop online or near you? 🌿

Blueprint workshops are open for bookings across Aotearoa — online and in person.

Whether you're are attending a funded community workshop or you are booking a place for your team, their workshops offer supportive spaces and practical tools for everyday life.

📲 Book here: https://bit.ly/4s7Aby1

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Addiction workshops
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Addiction 101 Ellerslie
📅 June 26
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Mental Health workshops
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MH101 Online
📅 June 2
📅 June 9
📅 June 23
MH101 Ellerslie
📅 June 3
MH101 Three Kings
📅 June 8
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Rainbow Communities
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MH101 Online for Rainbow Communities and Allies
📅 See link
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Rural workshop
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Rural MH101 Online
📅 See link

Find the workshop closest to you or join online and book your spot on their website 🌿

18/06/2026

🌟 Matariki at Te Piringa Āhuru 🌟

Matariki is a time to pause and reflect. A time to remember those who have gone before us, celebrate where we are today, and look ahead with hope to the future.

Te Piringa Āhuru Peer Hub warmly invites our community to join us for two days of connection, stories, activities, waiata, and whakawhanaungatanga as we celebrate Te Tau Hou Māori.

Whether you come to share, listen, learn, or simply be part of the occasion, there is a place for you.

📅 Sunday 21 June 2026 – Monday 22 June 2026
📍 Te Piringa Āhuru Peer Hub
Shop 1, Hunters Plaza
Next to Woolworths

✨ Stories ✨ Activities ✨ Waiata ✨ Connection and community

"Whakanuia tō tātou hītori, tō tātou wā ināianei, me te titiro whakamua ki tō tātou anamata."

Honouring our past, celebrating our present, and looking forward to our future.
Nau mai, haere mai.

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📞 Need to talk to someone who gets it? 💬

Feeling stressed, down, or struggling with alcohol or drugs? You don’t have to go through it alone.

👥 Call PeerTalk on 0800 234 432 and connect with a peer support worker who truly understands.

🕔 When: 5pm - midnight, 7 days a week
💡 Sometimes, just talking to someone who’s been there can make all the difference.

📲 Reach out today—support is just a call away! 💙

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💫 Need someone to talk to who won't judge you? are here 24/7.

Holidays can feel stressful 😣 and thinking about next year can be a lot.

If you need someone to listen. Youthline is here — free, confidential, and always open.
📱 Text 234
📞 Call 0800 376 633
💬 Webchat 10am–10pm at https://bit.ly/45x1skX
📲 DM Instagram
📲 WhatsApp 09 886 5696

No problem is too big or too small. You don’t even need to use your real name.

If you're an adult concerned about a young person - support is here for you too.

💙 Kia kaha, kia māia, kia manawanui. Help is just a text away.

18/06/2026

Feeling overwhelmed during pregnancy or while parenting a child under five?

Want to connect with other mums who truly get it? 👶💛

You don’t have to do this alone.

Women offers free 90-minute peer support groups for mums who are pregnant or have a child under 5 and are experiencing anxiety, depression, or postnatal distress 🌿

These are safe, welcoming spaces to connect, share, or simply listen — no pressure 🤝

𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀:
📍 Pukekohe – 3 groups
🗓 Mondays: 10–11:30am and 12:30–2pm
🗓 Thursdays: 7:30–9pm
📌 St James, 30 West Street
👶 Free childminding available | Babies welcome

📍 Papakura
🗓 Tuesdays: 10–11:30am
📌 Redhill Community Centre, 163 Dominion Road
👶 Free childminding available | Babies welcome

📍 Manurewa
🗓 Thursdays: 10–11:30am
📌 Manu Tukutuku, 32 Riverton Drive
👶 Free childminding available | Babies welcome

💻 Online (Zoom)
🗓 Tuesdays: 7:30–9pm
📩 Contact them for the link

Whether you’re navigating early motherhood or finding things a bit heavy right now, reaching out can make a difference 💛

Contact Well Women:
📞 021 158 8134
📧 [email protected]

More info:
https://wellwomen.org.nz/

17/06/2026

💜 Supporting someone with an eating disorder?

A new #𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗲 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 programme for parents, partners, whānau, and carers is launching in July 2026.

Strength in Whānau has been developed by Eating Disorders Canterbury and South Canterbury (EDCS) and is funded by Health New Zealand as part of the National Eating Disorders Strategy.

The programme will cover:
• Understanding eating disorders and recovery
• Practical ways to support a loved one
• Looking after your own wellbeing as a carer
• Connecting with other whānau who understand • Access from anywhere in Aotearoa

This programme is especially designed for people who are new to supporting someone with an eating disorder and are looking for information, guidance, and connection.

To register your interest or find out more, contact:
📧 Emma Worsfold [email protected]

More information, dates, and registration details will be released soon.

Because no whānau should have to navigate an eating disorder alone. 💜
Eating Disorders Carer Support NZ

17/06/2026

🌿 Women — are you looking for a space to just be yourself this Friday? Want to connect with others who get it? 🌿

The Women in Recovery Group is back this Friday May 22nd 💬🤍

A calm, supportive space for women with lived experience of emotional distress or harm from alcohol or other drugs.

❓ WHEN
🗓 Friday Junes 26
⏰ 10am–12pm

❓ WHERE
📍 Te Moana Room, Level 1, Friendship House
☕️ Tea & coffee provided

💖 Come when you can. No pressure, no judgement.

👉 For more info or to join the contact list:
https://bit.ly/3Ob4uWU

17/06/2026

📣 Venue Change! Mahi Marumaru’s AOD peer support group is moving to Redhill Community Centre from Wednesday 27 May.

Want to cut back or stop drinking or using drugs? You don’t have to do it alone.

This is a relaxed peer support group where you can talk, listen, or just sit with people who get it 💬

No pressure. No judgement. Just real people supporting each other.

📍 Redhill Community Centre – Upper Room
163 Dominion Road, Red Hill, Papakura
🕛 Wednesdays, 12pm–1pm
🚗Lots of onsite parking 🚗

☝️Kaimahi will be at the entrance to help direct you to the new space.

📞 09 523 2790
📧 [email protected]

17/06/2026

📱💡 No Data? No Worries.

If you’ve run out of mobile data, you can still get the support and info you need — for free — with Zero Data.

Zero Data lets you visit government and community websites on your phone without using up your data. It’s there to help you stay connected, informed, and supported — without cost getting in the way.

✅ How to use it:
1️⃣ Check your mobile provider

You can use Zero Data if you're with: Spark, Skinny, One NZ, 2degrees, Warehouse Mobile, Slingshot, or Orcon

2️⃣ Turn your mobile data ON (not Wi-Fi)

3️⃣ Go to: 👉 https://portal.zero.govt.nz/0ecf2ab113c023c8de862f3822ad4687/

You’ll see a banner at the top showing that you’re using Zero Data and won’t be charged.

4️⃣ Start browsing
You’ll find helpful websites from:
- Government services (like Work and Income, StudyLink, IRD)
- Health and wellbeing support
- Education and training
- Community and whānau services

🟢 You won’t be charged — all data is covered by the government.

It’s simple, safe, and free.

💬 Stay connected. Keep moving forward.

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Hunters Plaza 1/217 Great South Road, Papatoetoe
Manukau
2025

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

09 263 6508

Website

https://linktr.ee/Driveconsumerdirection, https://drivedirection.org/

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