Past Events
2025
7-9 March
7-9
Mar
HIV+ Men’s Retreat 2025
7th - 9th 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.
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.
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.
9 March
9
Mar
Body Positive Inc.
Annual General Meeting
1:30pm, Sunday 9th March 2025
Main Lounge, Vaughan Park Retreat Centre, 1043 Beach Road, Long Bay, Auckland
Main Lounge, Vaughan Park Retreat Centre, 1043 Beach Road, Long Bay, Auckland
The Body Positive Inc. 2025 Annual General Meeting will be held following the HIV+ Men’s Retreat on Sunday 9th March 2025 at Vaughan Park in Long Bay, Auckland.
The AGM is open to all members of Body Positive. This is the time when we elect our board members and we are actively seeking nominations from our membership. The Board is comprised of 8 members with each term being for 2 years.
The AGM is open to all members of Body Positive. This is the time when we elect our board members and we are actively seeking nominations from our membership. The Board is comprised of 8 members with each term being for 2 years.
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