Holidays 2025-2026
We are now on a break over the summer to recuperate and prepare for 2026.
Our services return the week of the 2nd of February 2026, so keep an eye on our socials from then to see what we are offering in 2026 – watch this space!
We thank all of our community for a fabulous year, it’s been an incredible year of growth and we can’t wait to see what 2026 brings, it’s going to be incredible!
Please be aware that there is likely to be a backlog of queries and requests after the holiday break, so our response times will vary as we triage and respond.
Ngaa mihi o te Kirihimete me te tau hou
The Rainbow Hub Waikato team
While we are away, here are some services you can access if you would like support:
Here to help u enables people to access a wide range of free support by simply submitting one help request online.
New Zealand’s national mental health & addictions helpline number. Free call or text 1737 any time to talk with a trained counsellor. It’s completely free and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
A free community helpline (Lifeline 24/7 and Suicide Crisis Helpline), as well as the text support service HELP (4357), are answered by qualified counsellors and trained volunteers from call centres in Auckland and Christchurch.
Youthline offers a free 24/7 Helpline service (text, phone, webchat & email), free face-to-face counselling services for young people aged 12-24.
Outline is a nationwide, free and confidential support line and online chat support service for rainbow whaanau between 6pm-9pm every day.
Remember the summer holidays can be a challenging time, especially for queer communities, so please look after yourselves and reach out for support if you need it!