Current and Upcoming Events
Body Positive facilitates a range of educational events throughout the year, both for people living with HIV and also anyone else that would like to engage and up-skill in the sector.
In addition to our regular services, we also often run social events throughout the year for people living with HIV in New Zealand, to provide a safe space to meet others and share experiences.
Current and Upcoming Events
Body Positive facilitates a range of educational events throughout the year, both for people living with HIV and also anyone else that would like to engage and up-skill in the sector. In addition to our regular services, we also often run social events throughout the year for people living with HIV in New Zealand, to provide a safe space to meet others and share experiences.
Now
Your Voice Matters:
Help Shape the Future of HIV Care in New Zealand
How is your wellbeing? We are inviting people living with HIV to share their experiences in a new national survey.
What is it?
A study by Body Positive and the University of Otago to measure quality of life for people living with HIV.
Why take part?
Your answers help monitor the National HIV Action Plan 2023–2030 and improve local support services.
Who can join?
Anyone 18 or older who is living with HIV.
Is it private?
Yes. The survey is completely anonymous. No names are collected, and your data is stored securely.
The Details:
The survey uses the PozQoL scale and other measures to look at physical, social, and emotional health. Taking part is voluntary.
FEB
Auckland Pride 2026
Join the celebration with Body Positive!
We are looking for volunteers to help out at the Big Gay Out on Sunday 15th Feb, and to march in the Rainbow Parade alongside the Body Positive float on Saturday 21st Feb.
Contact Ryan at ryan@bodypositive.org.nz to sign up or for more details.
20-22
Mar
HIV+ Men’s Retreat 2026
20-22 March
Vaughan Park, Long Bay, Auckland
The 2026 HIV+ Men’s Retreat will take place on Friday 20th to Sunday 22nd March at Vaughan Park in Long Bay just north of Auckland.
The aim of the retreat is provide the opportunity to meet with other HIV positive men, provide opportunities to develop a support network, to create a safe and supportive environment for HIV positive men to discuss and share information, and to take time out - to facilitate rest, recreation and to revitalise yourself.
During the retreat there will be a range of workshops & discussion groups planned, as well as therapy treatments and entertainment, all of which is optional, allowing you to participate in as much or as little as you prefer. There will also be plenty of time to be on your own, or with others, to relax, go swimming, walking or any other activity you may want to pursue.
2026 Registration Fees:
- $100.00 for a waged person
- $60.00 for a person with Community Services card and/or on a WINZ benefit
- $30.00 for Day Stay Visitors
Important: Beds will only be allocated upon receipt of FULL payment of the above registration fee, and will be allocated on a first come basis
As with previous years, the Wellness Fund it will not be able to support registration fees for this event. Anyone finding the registration fee difficult to raise should contact Body Positive and discuss the options. We are happy to accept payments in instalments if this is easier for you.
If you require transport from Auckland City to the Retreat, a free shuttle service will be available from Body Positive House to Vaughan Park on Friday afternoon, returning on Sunday afternoon.
Please be aware that the this years Men's Retreat will once again be ALCOHOL FREE. Any participant found consuming alcohol during the retreat weekend will be asked to leave.
Transport for those located outside Auckland:
If you are located outside Auckland and you would like help to cover the cost of your transportation to attend the HIV+ Men's Retreat, you must make an application to the Wellness Fund for assistance.
Recurring Events & Services
MONTHLY
of Each Month
+SOCIAL Thursday Group
of Each Month
+SOCIAL
of Each Month
LUNCHEON
Venue: John and Neil’s. Contact either John johnharleynz@yahoo.com or Peter peter.ford@burnettfoundation.org.nz for details.
of Each Month
+SOCIAL Coffee Hour
of Each Month
+SOCIAL
MON
WEEKLY
Our wonderful massage therapist Shane is at Body Positive every Monday afternoon offering relaxing and therapeutic massages for people living with HIV.
Current members of our Positive Health Scheme are entitled to 4 free massage treatments each year ($50 for each additional massage or if you are not a member of Positive Health)
Call us on 09 309 3989 to book your appointment or visit the Body Positive Reception
FRIDAYS
FORTNIGHTLY
Fridays, 1-4pm
Gain a better understanding of your finances and learn to use MyMSD online to better manage your benefit.
09-309-3989
MONTHLY
1ST THURS
1st Thurs of Each Month
@ Body Positive
An opportunity to meet together, have a coffee/tea in a relaxed atmosphere, connect with others and have a chat in a safe space
All Members Welcome!
MONTHLY
2ND SAT
2nd Sat of Each Month
Pop along each month for a relaxed social coffee and chat with other people living with HIV in Auckland - Hosted by Kurt & Tryg
Little Algiers
551 Karangahape Road, Auckland
Join Body Positive
Membership is free and available to anyone living with HIV in New Zealand.
© 2026 Body Positive Inc.
Join Body Positive
Membership is free and available to anyone living with HIV in New Zealand.
© 2026 Body Positive Inc.
