Restorative City Whanganui Trust

29/05/2026

Enjoy the long weekend! Hope everyone gets a well deserved rest. Take care on the roads if you are travelling.

See you back in the office on Tuesday!

19/05/2026

We had a great time in Taihape - we presented our "Hou Hou te Rongo – Restorative Approaches to Conflict" workshop to the wonderful kaimahi at Mokai Patea Services. A beautiful day of shared mātauranga and kōrero.

Interested in our restorative workshops for your workplace or group? Watch this space — or email [email protected] to be added to our education mailing list.

06/05/2026

At Restorative City Whanganui, we’re committed to growing the capability of our kaimahi so we can continue to serve our community with integrity, skill, and heart.

We’re proud to acknowledge that Melanie Cole was recently awarded a Resolution Institute scholarship to complete mediation training. This opportunity was made possible through the generous support of the Resolution Institute, alongside our organisation’s investment in her development.

Melanie is now working toward mediation accreditation, adding another strand to the restorative practice we offer across our rohe.
He mihi nui to the Resolution Institute for supporting this journey, and to Melanie for her dedication to strengthening peaceful pathways for our community.

02/04/2026

24/03/2026

What a delight it was to attend the latest installment in the Women Who Lead series, featuring Jenny Saywood. Jenny is a current and founding Board member of Restorative City.

Jenny shared with us her inspiration for becoming a kindergarten teacher, opening the first kindy in Porirua in the 1960s, about her travels, her time as a probation officer, and how that led to her involvement in restorative justice.

Jenny's dream (in addition to pay equity) is to see Whanganui become a city where when people disagree or have conflict their default response is to have a conversation about what has happened, the hurt experienced, and how the relationship can be restored.

Thank you Jenny for sharing your story with such humour and grace!

Thanks also to Carla D from the Women's Network Whanganui, Sport Whanganui and Barracks Sports Bar for hosting this amazing series!

17/03/2026

Jenny was one of the founding members of Restorative City Whanganui Trust and has been a huge advocate for restorative justice and practice. Go along and listen next Tuesday, it'll be great.

WOMEN WHO LEAD: NEXT TUESDAY ✨⭐

We have worked with our colleague Jenny Saywood QSM JP over many years, notably in her role as the Whanganui branch President of the National Council of Women and formerly when she was the Service Manager of the Whanganui Probation Service. So, it was a thrill when Jenny accepted our invitation to be the March guest for Women Who Lead. We've got lots of entertaining topics to discuss! The role of teachers, country living, overseas adventures, working in politics and probation, not to mention feminist activism and restorative justice. Phew!

👉 Join us! Next Tuesday, 24 March, 5:30pm.

⭐ Your monthly hour of power, and so much more. Brought to you by us and our buddies at Sport Whanganui and The Barracks ⭐

13/02/2026

We only have one or two spaces left for our workshop on Tuesday. It's first in first served, so please RSVP to [email protected] to save yourself a seat. We cannot guarantee there will be spaces left on the day.

26/01/2026

💛 Restorative Conversations | La Fiesta 2026
Conflict happens — but we can learn to respond differently.

Join us for an introductory workshop focused on learning practical tools and gaining insights to help you respond with more clarity, confidence, and care — whether at work, home, or in your community.

☕ Light refreshments provided
📍 Limited spaces available
📩 Book by emailing [email protected] or calling 06 343 3645

This workshop is part of the Women's Network Whanganui fantastic line-up for La Fiesta: NZ's Best Women's Fest 2026.

🌐Learn more about this event at An Introduction to Restorative Conversations Workshop
🌐 Explore more La Fiesta events at https://lafiesta.co.nz/


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19/12/2025

Meri Kirihimete from Restorative City Whanganui!

As we wrap up 2025, we want to thank you for being part of our journey. Our office will be closed from 3pm, Monday 22 December 2025, and will reopen at 9am, Monday 5 January 2026.

We wish you and your whānau a joyful festive season and a restorative start to 2026. We look forward to connecting with you in the new year.

✨ Like our work? You can support us by donating directly through our website: www.rcwt.nz

10/12/2025

🎄✨ Spread Joy This Christmas! ✨🎄
Looking for a meaningful Secret Santa gift? Why not give the gift of hope?

This Christmas, you can donate in someone’s name and make a real difference in our community. Every contribution helps us continue our work supporting individuals, whānau, and building a restorative Whanganui.

✅ Donate directly through our website: www.rcwt.nz/donate-and-support

💝 Your kindness counts. Will you join us?

Thank you for your generosity.