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.

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24 December

24
DEC

Christmas Lunch

1-5pm, Tuesday 24^th December 2024

Body Positive House, Auckland

Come and enjoy some food and festive cheer to end the year!
Everyone Welcome

Body Positive will host a Christmas Eve Lunch at Body Positive House on Tuesday 24th December. Pop along and say hi before we close for the Christmas break.

7-9 March

7-9
Mar

HIV+ Men’s Retreat 2025

7^th - 9^th March
Vaughan Park, Long Bay, Auckland

The 2025 HIV+ Men’s Retreat will take place on Friday 7th to Sunday 9th March, the Retreat will once again be held 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.

Fees for 2025 will be:
    $100.00 for a waged person
    $60.00 for a person with Community Services card and/or on a WINZ benefit
    $40.00 for Marae style sleeping
    $30.00 for Day Stay Visitors
This fee covers all accommodation (if applicable), meals, the retreat programme, and assists with transport to the event.

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.

Ongoing

Study:

Supporting people living with HIV in Aotearoa New Zealand on antiretroviral therapy (ART)

A group of researchers from the University of Otago, working alongside Body Positive, are interested in the experiences of people living with HIV who may experience difficulties staying on treatment. They are keen to hear your views of what might make it easier for you to be, and stay, on treatment and to hear about any barriers you face.

They are seeking participants aged 18 and over living with diagnosed HIV in Aotearoa New Zealand.
If you are someone who is not on ART, or experiences difficulties in staying on regular ART, then we would like to hear from you.

If you agree to participate, they will arrange an interview with you that can either be face-to-face, by telephone, or an online video call. The interview will take approximately 45-60 minutes, at a time convenient to you. You are welcome to invite a support person to the interview. At the end of the interview we will send you a $50 voucher in appreciation of your contribution.

If you are interested in participating, please contact:
Jerram Bateman, Department of Preventive and Social Medicine, University of Otago, Dunedin
Phone: 0274755832 | Email: jerram.bateman@otago.ac.nz

Recurring Events & Services

Monthly

MONTHLY

Monthly social get togethers for people living with HIV

Held around New Zealand

1st Thursday
of Each Month

Auckland
+SOCIAL Thursday Group

3:30pm, Body Positive House, Auckland

3rd Wednesday
of Each Month

Wellington
+SOCIAL

5.30-7pm, S&M's Cocktail Bar (Downstairs), 176 Cuba Street, Wellington

3rd Sunday
of Each Month

Christchurch
LUNCHEON

11:30am-2pm, in partnership with Burnett Foundation Aotearoa and Positive Women Inc.
Venue: John and Neil’s. Contact either John johnharleynz@yahoo.com or Peter peter.ford@burnettfoundation.org.nz for details.

2nd Saturday
of Each Month

Auckland
+SOCIAL Coffee Hour

9.30-11am, Little Algiers, 551 Karangahape Road, Auckland

3rd Thursday
of Each Month

Auckland
+SOCIAL

5.30-7pm, Eagle Bar, 259 Karangahape Road, Auckland

4th Tuesday
of Each Month

Auckland
+SOCIAL Dinner

6pm, Ponsonby Food Court, 106 Ponsonby Road, Auckland

Monthly

Manawatu
+SOCIAL

Contact Body Positive for details of next date & venue

Every Thursdays

THURS
WEEKLY

Massage Therapy

Every Thursday at Body Positive

Our wonderful massage therapist Shane is at Body Positive every Thursday 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

Fortnightly on Fridays

FRIDAYS
FORTNIGHTLY

WINZ Clinic

Fortnightly on
Fridays, 1-4pm

Meet with our dedicated WINZ case manager in a safe space to discuss and manage your benefit details, along with any issues or problems you may have.

Gain a better understanding of your finances and learn to use MyMSD online to better manage your benefit.

Book your appointment at the Body Positive reception, or call
09-309-3989

1st Thursday of each Month

MONTHLY
4TH TUES

+Social Auckland Dinner

6pm
4th Tues of Each Month
@ Ponsonby Food Court

An opportunity to meet together over dinner, connect with others and make new friends.

All Members Welcome!

1st Thursday of each Month

MONTHLY
1ST THURS

+Social Auckland Thursday Group

3:30pm
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!

2nd Saturday of each Month

MONTHLY
2ND SAT

+Social Auckland Coffee Hour

9:30-11am
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