De-Stress Fest

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De-Stress Fest is a week of free events to promote feel-good vibes and fun ways to look after your wellbeing.

Come along to connect with others, grab some freebies, and enter to win epic prizes for getting involved. You won't want to miss this one.

All events in Tauranga are open for staff to attend. Some events in Hamilton are open to staff. These are marked as such. 

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Sessions have limited spots available, register to come along

Hamilton events

*Register for limited spot sessions

Date Time Location
Monday 3 August

Pancakes, Pups & Live Music

Open to staff

11am - 1pm The Pā
Intro to Breath and Meditation* 1pm - 2pm

The Pā, Te Kōpūroa

Intro to Dance* 4.30pm - 5.30pm

UniRec

Tuesday 4 August

Pacific Health workshop*

Open to staff

10am - 11am The Pā, Te Kōpūroa

Support Expo

Open to staff

11am - 1pm The Pā
Bingo with Benefits* 1pm - 2pm The Pā, Te Kōpūroa
Wednesday 5 August
Paint 'n' Sip 11am - 1pm The Pā, Te Kōpūroa
DIY Bracelet Making 1pm - 3pm The Pā, Te Kōpūroa

Push the Light (Keynote)*

Open to staff

5pm - 6pm  The Pā, Te Kōpūroa
Thursday 6 August
UniRec Scavenger Hunt
11am - 12pm Social Media stories
Mat Pilates* 12pm - 1pm The Pā, Te Kōpūroa
Drop-in Badminton
1pm - 3pm UniRec

Religious Diversity workshop*

Open to staff

4pm - 5pm The Pā, Te Kōpūroa
Friday 7 August

Debunking Mental Health Myths workshop*

Open to staff

10am - 11am The Pā, Te Kōpūroa
Reflexology and Massage* 11am - 1pm The Pā, Te Kōpūroa

Some events in Hamilton are open to staff and have been noted as such.

Big thanks to our Hamilton sponsors

Burger Fuel

Five Cross Roads

Visit Burgerfuel Five Cross Roads

Sportsfuel

Hamilton East

Visit Sportsfuel

O-Studio

Hamilton Central

Visit O-Studio

Hauora with GT

Realistic wellness

Visit Georgia's Instagram

Tauranga events

* Register for limited spot sessions

Date Time Location
Monday 3 August
Raranga Wānanga 11am - 1pm Student Hub
Tuesday 4 August
Mat Pilates* 12.05pm - 12.55pm TCBD.2.10
Good Neighbour From 2pm Ground floor kitchen
Drop-in Basketball 4pm - 6pm Campus Clubhouse
Wednesday 5 August
Canine Friends & Support Expo 12pm - 2pm Student Hub
Bingo with Benefits* 2pm - 3pm Level 2 Foyer
Quiz Night 6pm - 8pm Te Manawaroa
Thursday 6 August
Mindful Colouring 10am - 12pm Student Hub
DIY Bracelet Making 11am - 1pm Student Hub
Drop-in Pickleball
12pm - 2pm Campus Clubhouse
Drop-in Pool and Table Tennis
1pm - 3pm Campus Clubhouse
Friday 7 August
Kindness Notes 11am - 1pm Student Hub

All Tauranga events are open to staff

Big thanks to our Tauranga sponsor

The Sauna Project

Tauranga CBD

Visit the Sauna Project