Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust

31/03/2026

🌿BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🌿

We’re excited to launch our newest programme:
Extreme Silence Therapy™

🧘‍♀️ 8 weeks of sitting… in complete silence
🎨 No art supplies (too expressive)
💬 No sharing (too vulnerable)
👀 No eye contact (too connecting)

Just you… and your thoughts…

Limited spaces available (because honestly, who wouldn't sign up for this?)
.. Happy 1st of April...

23/03/2026

23/03/2026

We have Fashion on our mind and we are excited to share it! Check out the article below and please share details with friends and family.

Southland Pride Month is on the home stretch and it's been awesome to see and be a part of so many cool events, but we are definitely excited to share Trash Talk - Upcycled Fashion Show with you this Friday!!!

Invercargill Central Mall
7pm - show starts 7:15pm
Come be a part of the buzz!

There has been a splash of col­our about town in Inver­car­gill for South­land Pride Month. From a youth disco to Q***r Joy Theatre Games, events cel­eb­rat­ing diversity are being held throughout the city in March, end­ing with an upcycled fash­ion...

11/03/2026

A Youth disco for all young people who want to have fun, be supported in a safe non-judgmental space, hosted by Number 10 Youth One Stop Shop

Come to our 2nd Pride Youth Disco!
LIVE DJ
$5 at the door (cash or xfer)
The Civic Theatre
Ages 13-24
The dress theme is "Nowhere to Where This." Have something in your closet you can't wear anywhere else? Ball gown? Handmade costume? If you can't think of anything to wear... wear something you can dance in!

05/03/2026

At Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust we are deeply committed to transparency, wellbeing, and collective healing. Creativity as a tool for transformational change is something we believe in wholeheartedly. It sits at the heart of the work we do, and it shapes the spaces we create for people to come together, to be seen, and to reconnect with themselves and with one another.

Much of this work happens quietly behind the scenes. It is not always the work that is visible on social media or in the public moments of celebration. Often it is the slow and steady work of showing up, holding space, listening deeply, and trusting the process of healing as it unfolds in its own time.

This season has been a big one for the Trust. There have been many changes, moments of growth, and a number of good things taking shape that we are excited about. Through it all, the heart of the work remains the same. We care deeply about what we do, about the people who walk through our doors, and about the spaces we hold together as a community.

One of the things I feel particularly grateful for is the opportunity to facilitate alongside another powerhouse of a woman who both uplifts and challenges me in the best possible ways. There is something special about sharing this work with someone who brings their own strength, wisdom, and presence into the room. Together we get to hold a space that is bigger than either of us individually.

Yesterday was one of those moments that reminded me why this work matters so much.

We are now in week four of the journey, and this week we were working with the element of water. What unfolded was both simple and profound, a quiet moment of connection with nature, with one another, and with ourselves.

Sometimes the most powerful work happens in those moments.

03/03/2026

When a team of like minded individuals get together and create something for our community to support visibility, inclusion and care for all, exciting things happen. We have a great line up of events this year, check out Southland Pride for more details!

26/02/2026

We are still looking for some cool designers or fashion gurus who love to style with creativity and flare!

04/02/2026

Hot off the press — our latest upcoming event!

We’ve teamed up with Invercargill Central Mall, Great South, Invercargill City Council and the amazing crew from Southland Pride to bring you something bold, beautiful, and unapologetically q***r...

TRASH TALK – Wear Your Truth!

RECLAIM. REVEAL. RADIATE.

This a vibrant, inclusive upcycled fashion show and Pride celebration that invites designers, makers, performers, and visionaries to reclaim identity, reimagine fashion, and wear their truth on the runway. This high-impact community event celebrates sustainability, q***rness, culture, and creative freedom.

This is not just a runway — it’s a protest, a performance, and a party. Whether you're styling second-hand pieces, sewing your own look, crafting from trash, or bringing movement — we want to see what you’ve got!

Designers, makers, performers, and creatives — we want YOU!
15 Designer spots available with up to 4 designs each!

All participants must provide their own model(s), hair, and makeup.
This is a LGBTQIA+ affirming, culturally inclusive event for all identities, bodies, and backgrounds.

Entry categories include:

- Original Design – Upcycled: garments from recycled/found materials

- Original Design – New Materials: original creations using new fabric

- Collaborative Piece: created by two or more designers

- Second-Hand Styling: pre-loved pieces styled into a fresh look

- Trash & Treasure: made entirely from rubbish or unconventional items

- Recycled Revival: re-showcased work from past events

- Movement or Performance-Based: includes drag, dance, or live poetry

Movement or Performance-Based Work

Registrations close Friday 6th March 2026
No cost to enter!
Sign up now: https://forms.gle/9d3CYJ2NF2eBA7K39

Let’s turn trash into truth, and the runway into a revolution.
We can’t wait to see what you bring.

Event date: Invercargill Central Mall
Friday 27th March 2026
Show starts at 7:15pm be seated by 7pm!

16/01/2026

Welcome to 2026 from Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust

As we step into a new year, we want to take a moment to welcome you back into our space.

Re:Woven exists to create gentle, accessible, and mana-enhancing spaces where creativity, connection, and care support people’s wellbeing. As we move into 2026, we are opening the year with a new offering that reflects the heart of our kaupapa.

Following our amazing uptake for our tasters at the end of last year we are now offering our first group for the year!

Introducing: Te Taiao Creative Art Therapy Group

This is an 8-week, community-based creative wellbeing programme for adults seeking a supportive space to explore emotional wellbeing, self-connection, and healing through art.

Te Taiao weaves together creative arts therapy and connection with the natural world. Sessions are grounded, trauma-informed, and guided by the elements, supporting grounding, emotional expression, resilience, and reflection.

No art experience is needed. This is not about making “good” art, but about using creativity as a tool for wellbeing, meaning-making, and connection.

Programme details:
Starts: Thursday 12th February 2026
Time: 10:00am – 1:00pm
Duration: 8 weeks
Location: 151 Gala Street, Invercargill
Adults 18+ or older
10-12 spots available
All materials provided

Accessibility:
As part of our sustainability plan this programme is offered on a sliding-scale contribution model, with fully funded and subsidised spaces available. No one will be excluded due to financial hardship.

If this speaks to you, we invite you to register your interest via the link below. A short pre-group kōrero is part of the process to support safe and supportive participation.

Click here to register https://forms.gle/paWjoACbq1SVTnVe8

We look forward to stepping into this year with creativity, care, and community.

Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust Team

08/01/2026

Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to be considered for a voluntary Trustee role.
Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust is a Southland based organisation committed to trauma informed, culturally responsive, and creative arts centred approaches to wellbeing. The Trust supports individuals and communities through creative arts therapy, community programmes, advocacy, and end of life care and support, with a strong focus on ethical practice, inclusion, and sustainability.

We are currently looking to expand our Board and welcome interest from people who bring experience, insight, or governance capability in areas such as (but not limited to):
• Governance and strategic planning
• Financial management or accounting
• Legal, policy, or risk management
• Community development or social services
• Māori and Pacific leadership and cultural advisory
• Mental health, creative arts therapy, or allied health practice
• End of life care, palliative care, or bereavement support
• Education, health, or not for profit leadership
• Fundraising, philanthropy, or organisational development
We are particularly interested in people who:
• Are values driven and community minded
• Have a strong commitment to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and culturally grounded practice
• Can work collaboratively within a Board environment
• Are able to offer time for meetings, preparation, and strategic contribution
• Are passionate about ethical, mana enhancing, and trauma informed services

Trustees are responsible for governance oversight, strategic direction, financial stewardship, and supporting the long term sustainability and integrity of the Trust.

If you are interested in being considered, please email an expression of interest and a brief CV to:
[email protected]

Expressions of interest are welcome from people across Southland and the wider Aotearoa New Zealand community.

23/12/2025

As we come to the close of another year, we want to pause and offer our deepest thanks to everyone who has been part of the Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust journey.

This year has been one of growth, learning, creativity, connection, and courage. We have shared meaningful moments with our community, worked alongside generous local funders, and witnessed the power of people showing up for themselves and for one another. None of this happens in isolation.

We are deeply grateful to our volunteers for their dedication, heart, and commitment. Thank you to our practitioners, collaborators, supporters, and whānau who have trusted us, walked alongside us, and helped weave this service together. Every conversation, workshop, creative offering, and act of care has mattered.

As we move into the Christmas season, we do so with gratitude for all that has been achieved, and hope for all that is still unfolding. We know this time of year can hold both joy and challenge, celebration and tenderness. Wherever you find yourself, we send encouragement, warmth, and gentle care your way.

Thank you for being part of our story this year. We look forward to continuing the journey together in the year ahead.

Wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas and a safe, restful, and hope-filled New Year.

With deep gratitude,
Re:Woven Therapy Charitable Trust ❤️