Community Talk with Matt Brown
16th Feb 2026
Join us for a powerful and inspiring Community Talk with Matt Brown, co‑founder of She Is Not Your Rehab and a leading voice for healing, healthy masculinity, and violence prevention. Audiences across Aotearoa have described Matt’s kōrero as life‑changing, powerful, and deeply inspiring - this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Our intention is that this event is a safe space to come, listen, and learn about these important conversations. Through honest storytelling and a trauma‑informed lens, Matt invites us to rethink old narratives, take responsibility, and build healthier relationships for the generations ahead. His kōrero touches on:
- Innovative approaches to preventing family violence
- The role of community in collective healing
- Overcoming shame and healing from trauma
- Redefining masculinity
- Engaging men in preventing intimate partner violence
- The journey from grassroots kaupapa to global movement
A Kaikōura-specific community focus
FREE community event
Kai provided + space to connect and debrief afterwards
Suitable for ages 14+
Please register via the event page: https://events.humanitix.com/community-talk-with-matt-brown
Proudly supported by Hikitia!, Kaikōura District Council, and Barnardos Aotearoa.
Free Acting Classes
13th Feb 2026
Woohoo drama peeps - we have an awesome opportunity for you to get on board with 8 weeks of free drama lessons! (thanks to MYD!)
If you are 16-24 years old and keen to give it a go, Bridget Spencer, an experienced and dynamic young drama teacher new to Kaikōura, is setting up a group Weds 6.30 -7.30 pm, starting 24 Feb.
This will be so much fun! Grab a friend, get brave, sign up and enjoy a new thing.
Click on link to register, share it with your friends - this might be the start of a whole new you!
Defensive Driving
4th Feb 2026
Defensive Driving in Kaikōura - April 2026!
Email Renee at kaikoura@reapmarlborough.co.nz to register
I love Kaikōura kids....
26th Jan 2026
They're happy to jump in the water, even on the grey days! We had a great morning.
Bush walks and boogie boarding
20th Jan 2026
What a great day we had today! A beautiful bush walk, and boogie board heaven out at Okiwi Bay. And we are doing it all again tomorrow! We still have a few more spaces on both bushwalk and boogie board - for local 8 -13 year olds! Use the form to register interest - https://forms.gle/acDe4CSKisjJG6of6 or call Sarah 027 807 2874
First Aid training in March
16th Jan 2026
Contact Renee at kaikoura@reapmarlborough.co.nz to register for First Aid training in March!
New year - new me...
15th Jan 2026
Are you wondering what to do next? Thinking about next steps? We are planning for the year ahead here at Te Hā o Mātauranga and want to hear from you what would help - check out the link and give us some feedback!
