Compass Peer Support & Advocacy Service

15/03/2026

Relay for life with the team & friends. Team HATters such a special time together raising donations for the cancer society.

15/03/2026

Bit of a quiet week at Nikau next week.

Main things to note, we will be closing early on Tuesday and Wednesday for staff trainings:

Tuesday: Nikau will be open 9am – 2pm
Wednesday: Nikau will be open 9am – 11:30am.

Outside of this, all your usual suspects will be seen next week! If you have any questions about next week’s programme, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.

Wishing you all a safe weekend. ✨

06/03/2026

REMINDER - Join Us for our SGM and International Women's Day Celebration - THIS Sunday March 8th from 3:00pm-4:00pm - https://mailchi.mp/93bc2c6144b9/nelson-womens-center-spring-update-10932869

06/03/2026

🍎Women's Circle is back on this week - leaving Nikau with Taryn at 10:30am!

🍎Wednesday, Donna will be heading up to Franklyn Village to waiata with our friends up there. Leaving Nikau at 10am.

🍎Other than that, all of our usual suspects on the programme. Looking forward to seeing you all in the Hub next week!

05/03/2026

We are thrilled to have won a community impact award through the Nelson Tasman Chamber of Commerce business awards. Keep it up team such special mahi we do and the beautiful connections we make along the way ❤️

05/03/2026

01/03/2026

It's that time again...

It's tāne group week. Join Dave on an adventure out and about, leaving Nikau at 10am on Tuesday morning!

Come back for Tuesday afternoon's Magical Mystery Tour at 1:30pm. Where is the tour going? Well if we told you that it wouldn't be a mystery! Come find out for yourselves.

It's been a little while since our last Programme Planning Hui. Apologies for this, whānau! Looking forward to hearing all your feedback and suggestions at 10am on Wednesday morning.

THURSDAY CLOSING EARLY! Please note, we will be closing at 2pm this Thursday, 5th March for a staff training. We appreciate your understanding here, and would still love to see you earlier in the day.

Happy Friday, everybody!

01/03/2026

✂️ Stuck on a sewing project or keen to start sewing but not sure where to begin?
Join us for Sew-Along Drop-in Sewing Help at Elma Turner Library this Wednesday, 11 March.

Bring whatever you’re working on — that big project, a tiny fix, your half finished mystery — and get hands-on support. Try out our sewing machines, ask questions, or simply settle in and stitch alongside a lovely group of fellow makers. 🧵

25/02/2026

We love hosting our friend Madeline and the team from the Nelson Branch of the Taoist Tai Chi Society of NZ on Thursdays for their sessions from 5.30 – 6.30pm. The are welcoming people to come and give Taoist Tai Chi a go.

Tai Chi is a great way to maintain health, improve balance and flexibility, aid relaxation and reduce stress. There’s a sliding scale for payment to make sure this opportunity is accessible. For more info and to book a place email: nelson@taoisttaichi.org For more information go to: https://www.taoisttaichi.org/locations/nelson-south/

25/02/2026

Really cool stuff happening at the Hub this week - we would love to see you at one of our classes or for tea on Wednesday night!

25/02/2026

🌼 You’re Invited – NWC Open Day! We’re opening our doors in conjunction with the Italian Festival this Sunday 1 March 2026
⏰ 10:00am–2:00pm — and you’re warmly invited to pop in!

This year’s Open Day has a special “Nonna’s Table” theme, celebrating, connection, and the wisdom of women across generations. 💜
✨ Take part in our Women’s Wisdom Tree activity
🌿 Pick up a small bundle of herbs or a miniature jar of preserves
👋 Meet the team and reconnect with the Centre

If it’s been a while since you’ve visited, this is the perfect excuse to come by your community Centre — bring a friend.
Interested in helping on the day or have mini preserves you want to give away? Send us a message — we’d love your support!