He Toa Takitini Hauora Program

21/09/2026

🌿🏆 A Moment of Recognition for He Toa Takitini

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Krystal Nikara, Kaitiaki & Founder of He Toa Takitini (HTT), who has been recognised at the 2026 Āti Awa Toa Wellington Regional Sports Awards with a Community Impact Award for the Hauora Initiative, He Toa Takitini Hauora Programme.

This recognition is about so much more than an award. It acknowledges a kaupapa built around whānau, hauora, connection, movement and positive change creating opportunities for people of all ages and backgrounds to strengthen their wellbeing and feel supported in their journey.

He Toa Takitini is about reminding our people that hauora is holistic. It is about nurturing our tinana, hinengaro, wairua and whānau, while creating a space where people can show up as themselves, be accountable, celebrate progress and lift one another.

The Community Impact category recognised Krystal alongside other community initiatives for breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for people to participate in sport, recreation and wellbeing.

But as the kaupapa itself reminds us:

Ehara taku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini.
My strength is not that of one, but of many.

This award belongs to every whānau, every participant, every kaimahi, every supporter and every person who has contributed to the HTT journey.

From the beginning, the vision has been bigger than one person to create change, strengthen whānau and leave a pathway for those who come after us.

This award is in honour of all past & present members who have made HTT what it is today.

Thank you to our amazing past& present kaimahi who volunteer thier time to support our whānau & a crucial part of our programs existence.

He toa takitini.
He kaupapa mō te whānau.
He ara ki te hauora.

21/09/2026

HUINGA 22 — YOU DID IT!

6 weeks of showing up, digging deep, being vulnerable, challenging yourselves and choosing YOU.

Whānau… I am SO incredibly proud of you.

Huinga 22 has been nothing short of STUNNING and honestly, one of the most powerful Huinga we have had to date.

We have laughed. We have cried. We have reflected. We have faced some hard kōrero. We have explored our tinana, our hinengaro, our wairua and our whānau. But most importantly… we kept showing up.

This journey has never been just about a number on a scale. It has been about the mental weight we carry, the things that have held us back, the healing we need, the love we owe ourselves and the courage to keep moving forward.

And now… we celebrate YOU. 🫶🏽

Roll on Huinga 23 which kick starts 12 October. Our next rotation is FULL whānau and the waiting list is already building up in prepration for Huinga 24!

15/09/2026

HE TOA TAKITINI | WEEK 4 & 5 AWARDS

These awards are about more than showing up.

They’re about the silent battles, the hard conversations, the uncomfortable truths and the moments where you could have given up but you didn’t.

Over these past two weeks, you’ve been challenged to look deeper. To confront the things that weigh on you. To recognise the patterns, the pain, the fears and the stories that have shaped you and then ask yourself:

“What am I going to do with it now?”

Because healing isn’t always pretty.
Growth isn’t always comfortable.
And becoming the person you’re meant to be takes courage.

💥 You are not your past.
💥 You are not your mistakes.
💥 You are not the things that happened to you.
💥 You are the person who gets to decide what happens next.

To our Week 4 & 5 award recipients — we see you.

We see the mahi.
We see the growth.
We see the courage it takes to keep choosing yourself.

Wear these awards with pride not because you’re perfect, but because **you kept moving forward.

He Toa Takitini isn’t about becoming someone else.
It’s about finding the strength that was already inside you.

31/08/2026

🌿✨ HŪINGA 22 | WEEK 3 – TAHA WAIRUA ✨🌿

Week 3 has been all about Taha Wairua, reconnecting with our inner self, our values, our purpose and the things that give us strength and meaning. 💜

This week asked our whānau to slow down, reflect and look beyond the physical. Sometimes the mahi we do on the inside is the hardest mahi of all and it takes courage to sit with ourselves, acknowledge where we are at, and reconnect with what matters most. 🌱

A huge mihi to everyone who showed up, participated, shared their kōrero and continued to put in the mahi. Every step forward counts. Every reflection matters. Every small change is part of the journey. 🦋

🏆 WEEK 3 AWARDS 🏆

Today we celebrate those who have gone above and beyond this week but remember, the real win is that you’re still here, still showing up and still choosing yourself. ❤️

To our award recipients, ka pai, ka rawe! Your commitment, honesty and willingness to grow does not go unnoticed.

Keep going, whānau. We’re only halfway through the journey, and there is still so much more to discover within ourselves. 💪🏽🌺

He waka eke noa. We’re all in this together.

19/08/2026

Week 1 of Huinga 22, I’d make the awards post feel like the beginning of a journey, recognising the mahi while setting the tone for the next five weeks.

🌿 HUINGA 22 | WEEK 1 AWARDS 🌿

The foundation has been laid. 🏆

Week 1 of He Toa Takitini Huinga 22 is in the books, and what a powerful start! 💜

This first week is about laying the foundation reconnecting with ourselves, setting our intentions, showing up for our hauora and preparing ourselves for the next five weeks of growth, challenge and transformation.

Today we celebrate those who stood out in Week 1. 👏🏽✨ These awards are more than just recognition, they acknowledge the commitment, courage, consistency and mahi each person is putting into their journey.

To everyone who showed up this week, ka mau te wehi! Your journey is your own, and every step forward counts.

🌱 One week down. Five weeks to go.
🔥 The foundation is set. Now we build.

Keep showing up. Keep putting in the mahi. Keep believing in yourself.

He Toa Takitini - strong together, growing together. ❤️

13/07/2026

✨ He Toa Takitini Hauora – Huinga 21 Complete ✨

What an incredible journey it has been.

Over the past 6 weeks, our whānau have shown courage, commitment, and determination to invest in themselves and their hauora. Every early morning, every challenge faced, every healthy choice made, and every kōrero shared has been another step towards becoming stronger in tinana, hinengaro, wairua, and whānau.

This kaupapa has never been just about the numbers on the scales. It's about healing, creating lifelong habits, building confidence, reconnecting with ourselves, and remembering that we are stronger together.

To every participant of Huinga 21, thank you for trusting the process and showing up—not only for yourselves but for each other. You should be incredibly proud of how far you've come.

As one huinga ends, another begins. Your journey doesn't stop here. Keep moving, keep believing, and keep choosing you every single day.

**He toa takitini – our strength comes from many.** 💚

Congratulations, Huinga 21. We can't wait to welcome the next intake and continue transforming lives, one step at a time.

Huinga 20 starts 8 August and we are already full with a waiting list whānau.

30/06/2026

Huinga 21 | Week 4 Awards

Week 6 is done and dusted, and what a week it has been!

Every award represents more than numbers on a scale or kilometres completed. It reflects commitment, resilience, consistency, and the choice to keep showing up—even on the hard days.

To everyone receiving an award this week, congratulations. Your dedication is inspiring, and your journey is proof that small, consistent steps create life-changing results.

To our entire Huinga 21 whānau, we see the early mornings, the tough workouts, the mindset shifts, the encouragement you give one another, and the strength you're building from the inside out. You should all be incredibly proud.

If you've been watching from the sidelines wondering if this kaupapa is for you, let this be your sign. Huinga 22 is just around the corner, and we'd love to welcome you into our whānau.

You don't have to be the fittest.
You don't have to have it all figured out.
You just have to be willing to take that first step.

Your future self will thank you.

Congratulations to all of this week's award recipients—you've earned every bit of recognition! Keep pushing, keep believing, and let's finish Huinga 21 stronger than we started. 🔥💪

19/06/2026

16/06/2026

🏆 **HE TOA TAKITINI HAUORA – WEEK 2 AWARDS** 🏆

What a stunning week our whānau have completed as we journeyed through Taha Hinengaro – exploring our mental and emotional wellbeing.

This week reminded us that the weight we carry isn't always physical. Mental and emotional burdens can be just as heavy, and often even harder to see. The courage shown by our whānau to reflect, share, heal, and grow has been truly inspiring.

Weight loss isn't just about the numbers on the scales. It's about releasing the thoughts, habits, hurts, and challenges that have weighed us down for far too long.

Congratulations to all of our Week 2 award recipients. Your commitment, vulnerability, resilience, and determination have not gone unnoticed. We are proud of every step you are taking on your hauora journey.

He toa takitini – success is achieved together

09/06/2026

🌟 Huinga 21 – Week 1 Complete! 🌟

A massive congratulations to all of our incredible whānau who have successfully completed Week 1 of Huinga 20!

The commitment, honesty, courage, and willingness to show up for yourselves and each other has been inspiring to witness. Every kōrero shared, every challenge embraced, and every step taken toward better hauora is a testament to the strength that exists within our whānau.

We finished the week with one of the most powerful Mauri Circles we have experienced. The vulnerability, support, aroha, and connection that filled the space reminded us exactly why we do this mahi. When we come together, uplift one another, and share our journeys, healing and growth become possible.

To each and every one of you – thank you for trusting the process, trusting yourselves, and trusting the collective strength of the rōpū. Week 1 is complete, and what an amazing foundation has been laid for the weeks ahead.

Keep celebrating your wins, no matter how big or small. We see you. We acknowledge you. We are proud of you.

He Toa Takitini – Success is not the work of one, but the work of many. 💪🏽✨

Bring on Week 2! 🔥