Event Directory - happenings in our sector across Te Tauihu
Do you have an event you’d like us to include - please send details, plus weblink, to news@tetauihucommunity.org. We welcome all submissions from individuals and groups that help strengthen our communities and whānau.
1 February-10 April: Marlborough Upcycling Challenge - Get creative, Marlborough! This year, The Blue Door has teamed up with Repost, Trillo Metals and MDC to challenge Marlburians of all ages to get creative and give upcycling a go. It’s free to enter, fun to do, and open to everyone. Full details available at www.thebluedoor.nz from 1 Feb.
3 February: NMIT Marlborough Whānau Evening - A chance to discover the amazing range of study programmes offered by NMIT in Marlborough. Chat one-on-one with the knowledgable team about your interests and study goals. (5-7pm, Tuesday 3 February, NMIT Marlborough Campus, 85 Budge St, Blenheim).
4 February: Motueka Community & Whānau meeting - Facilitator: maureen.urwin@cancernelson.org.nz (12-1pm, first Wednesday of every month, Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve).
9 February: Marlborough Community Workers Forum - (12-1pm, second Monday of every month, Marlborough Community Centre, Twelfth Lane, Blenheim).
11 February: Nelson Community + Whānau Network Hui - Open mic: New projects & initiatives underway in 2026. (9.30-11am, Wednesday 11 February, NEW VENUE).
16 February: More Stable, More Able - Falls Prevention - A free session for anyone at risk of falling or who has had a fall. Come along to improve your strength and balance. To book, email fallsprevention@nbph.org.nz (10am-12pm, Monday 16 February, Blenheim Library, 15 High St, Blenheim).
19 February: Motueka Community House Free Community Lunch - First free community lunch of the year, then held on the third Thursday of every month in 2026 through to November. (12-1pm, third Thursday of every month, Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve).
Includes events as part of:
Friday 20 February 2026 | 9:30-11:30am,
Pūtangitangi Greenmeadows Centre, Nelson
Paid AI Education workshop: From frustrated to fluent - Get the most out of Copilot
The Nelson AI Sandbox is offering a practical, in-person workshop for professionals who want to maximise their Microsoft Copilot investment.
Due to limited capacity, registration is essential. For more information, visit: https://aisandbox.org.nz/paidworkshops/copilot
Thursday 26 February 2026 9:15am-3:15pm | Saxton Oval Pavilion, Stoke
Workshop #7: Free AI Education workshop: Building capability in the for-purpose sector
The Nelson AI Sandbox and Rātā Foundation are thrilled to invite members from community organisations across Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough to our next free workshop, specifically designed for organisations new to the series.
If you haven't been able to attend a Rātā workshop yet, this is your opportunity.
This free, one-day workshop focuses on practical, real-world uses of AI in the non-profit sector. We know the pressures you're working under: stretched resources, admin overload, and the constant balancing act of frontline delivery and organisational demands.
This workshop will help you:
Expand capability without adding workload
Improve efficiency and reduce admin pressure
Free up more time for the mahi that matters most
Due to strong demand, places are limited and registration is essential. We look forward to welcoming you.
Register your interest here: https://survey.zohopublic.com.au/zs/fAuKqM
27 February: Age Concern Nelson Tasman All on Board eBus outing to The Brook Waimarama Sanctuary - Join our eBus outing to The Brook; travel with the eBus from Nelson to teh Brook Valley, then take the YMCA van to the sanctuary. Bring a picnic lunch, enjoy the sounds of birdlife and scenery in this beautiful environment. Return to Nelson. $12 entry with SuperGold & CSC. Bookings required via Jackie: 035447624 | community@ageconcernnt.org.nz (11am, Friday 27 February, from Nelson Bus Hub at Millers Acre).
3 March: Seniors’ Expo (FREE) - Come and find out more about recreation, activities, health and wellbeing information for older people in our community. Free entry, light refreshements, all welcome. (9am-1pm, Tuesday 3 March, Te Marlborough Events Centre, Alfred St, Blenheim).
18-20 March: Ngā Niho Taniwha 2026 - Ngā Niho Taniwha ki te Wairau is a 3-day noho wānanga designed to reshape how we see, practice, and lead recreation in Aotearoa. Grounded in mātauranga Māori, pūrākau, tākaro Māori, kori tinana and te reo Māori, this immersive programme offers participants the chance to step away from day-to-day work and into a space of learning, connection and transformation. Event details here: Recreation Aotearoa
20 March: Rural Communities Expo - Connect with local services, education & information, employment support, activities, sausage sizzle. (11am-4pm, Friday 20 March, Picton Library, 2 Dublin St, Picton).
Ongoing Events/Training:
REAP Connected Families Coffee Group - Marlborough Come along, meet other parents and enjoy a relaxed morning of coffee, conversation and connection with your little ones. The group will meet every Tuesday at 9.30am (during term time) at Plunket, 16 Henry Street, Blenheim. All families are welcome - we can’t wait to see you there! More info.
Wellby Talking Cafés - Motueka, Nelson, Richmond, Stoke, Tāhunanui, Tākaka, Tapawera: PDF posters of Wellby Talking Café dates are available to print off or share. More info.
Community + Whānau Network Hui:
Motueka
Next meeting: 4 February
Meets on the first Wednesday of every month at Motueka Community House, Decks Reserve, 12-1pm. No need to rsvp.
Nelson
Next meeting: 11 February
9.30-10:45 am
Meets on the second Wednesday of every month, 9.30-11am. (2026 venues to be confirmed). No need to rsvp.
Please email any updates or changes to news@tetauihucommunity.org