ConneXu

03/12/2025

Today we’re reaffirming ConneXu’s commitment to supporting disabled people and their whānau to live life their way — with dignity, choice, and true partnership.

As we celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re highlighting the work our team does every day to create inclusive communities where people are valued, respected, and empowered.

Read our full statement on our continued commitment to disabled people here: 👇
ConneXu reaffirms commitment to keep building a more inclusive Aotearoa
https://www.connexu.nz/stories/connexu-reaffirms-commitment-to-keep-building-a-more-inclusive-aotearoa

December 3rd marks the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Local disability support provider ConneXu is acknowledging the significance of the day, reaffirming their commitment to keep building a more inclusive Aotearoa. The United Nations International Day of Persons with Disabilities

01/12/2025

Climbing Mauao: A Journey of Community, Connection, and Courage

For International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we’re honoured to share an incredible achievement from one of the People We Partner With.

Recently, Milton Tawa reached the summit of Mauao (Mount Maunganui) in his wheelchair — supported by a large and dedicated team of Turning Point Trust Facilitators, alongside tangata whaiora and whaikaha who walked every step with him. Close to 30 people formed this hīkoi of support, trust, and belief.

ConneXu played a small part, providing transport and assistance with transfers between his power chair and the trail rider. The lion’s share of the mahi sits proudly with Turning Point Trust and their kaupapa of empowerment, inclusion, and community.

Reaching the summit was a powerful experience — emotionally, spiritually, and culturally. At the top, he was surprised with a taiaha named Tauhikura (descendant) and a touch stone of Mauao, acknowledging both the journey and his connection to the maunga.

Milton reflected that the climb embodied many of the Enabling Good Lives principles: choice, community, mana, whanaungatanga, and the right support at the right time.

This is what true partnership looks like — people coming together so that someone can live life their way.

Happy International Day of Persons with Disabilities. 💛

30/11/2025

Today we begin our build-up to the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December) — a day that recognises the strengths, leadership, and voices of disabled people in our communities.

At ConneXu, inclusion is not a one-day celebration. It’s the everyday practice of working in true partnership with the people we partner with and their whānau — listening, learning, and making sure choice and control sit at the centre of every decision.

Over the next few days, we’ll be sharing stories, reflections, and insights that showcase Inclusion in Action across our organisation.

To start, here’s a reminder of what grounds us: our Purpose.
Empowering Growth, Building Trust.

🎥 Watch our Purpose Video: https://youtu.be/zqjd6JgWU8M

In 2024, ConneXu began an important journey—bringing together our team members, disabled partners, and family and whānau to co-design a clear, meaningful pur...

21/11/2025

ConneXu was proud and honoured be finalists in the 2025 Waikato Business Awards… a testament to our strategic and business focus, as well as our purpose and heart. On the night Braemar Charitable Trust were the winners of our category and we want to extend our congratulations to Braemar, an award well deserved - well done🎉

21/11/2025

And here we go

21/11/2025

A little excited to be here.

12/11/2025

Today we remember.
On this special day – Rā Whakamaharatanga ā-Motu mō te Tukino i te Manaaki – we stand with everyone in Aotearoa whose trust was broken while in care. We see you. We honour you.

At ConneXu we’re not just acknowledging past harm — we’re working every day to make sure it doesn’t happen again. We are:
• Strengthening our internal quality and audit systems
• Making it easier, safer and more transparent for people to give feedback or raise concerns
• Working in partnership with disabled people and their whānau so that supports are built for you, by you

If you have concerns, questions, or want support: please reach out. Your voice matters.

Let’s walk forward together, under the korowai of love and peace, making care a place of healing and empowerment.

🔗 Read our full story: https://www.connexu.nz/stories/r-whakamaharatanga-motu-m-te-tukino-i-te-manaaki-national-day-of-reflection-on-abuse-in-care

Rā Whakamaharatanga ā-Motu mō te Tukino i te Manaaki | National Day of Reflection on Abuse in Care

09/11/2025

The Waikato Business Awards are just around the corner, and we’re proud to be finalists!
Help us celebrate by voting for ConneXu in the People’s Choice Award — your support means a lot to our team and the people we partner with.

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21/10/2025

As a finalist for the Waikato Chamber of Commerce 2025 Business Awards we would love your vote for the People's Choice Award. You can vote here - https://waikatochamber503.outgrow.us/2025waikatobusinessawards-peopleschoice

28/09/2025

For the past 18 months, we’ve been on a journey with disabled partners, their families, and our team members — listening to what matters most and shaping something that reflects us all.

We are proud to share our new Purpose and Values. These are more than words on a page — they’re the heart of who we are, and what ConneXu is all about.

🎥 Watch our story come to life in this video. https://youtu.be/zqjd6JgWU8M

Together, this is us. 💚

In 2024, ConneXu began an important journey—bringing together our team members, disabled partners, and family and whānau to co-design a clear, meaningful pur...

18/09/2025

We did a thing! ConneXu has been named as a finalist in the 2025 Waikato Business of the Year!

18/09/2025

We did a thing!

WAIKATO BUSINESS AWARDS 🏆| ✨ Finalists Announced! ✨

ConneXu has been named amongst some incredible Waikato businesses and organisations as a finalist in the 2025 Waikato Business Awards.

We will be counting down to the Gala Dinner on 21 November, where the winners will be revealed!

We would be grateful for all partners, family/whanau and friends to be involved by casting a vote for ConneXu for the People’s Choice Award. This is solely awarded on public vote, so please follow this link to cast your vote

https://www.waikatochamber.co.nz/waikato-business-awards/