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Tom's Chop Shop 24 hour charity cut-a-thon

Canterbury

Tom’s Chop Shop in Rangiora are cutting hair for 24 hours non-stop with all proceeds going to Community Wellbeing North Canterbury Trust. The 24 charity cut-a-thon is about raising awareness of mental health and wellbeing for men and their whānau. It takes place during Mental Health Awareness Week. It starts at 9am Saturday 21st September and goes through until 9am Sunday 22nd September.

As the barbers work tirelessly through the night, they are not just cutting hair - they are cutting through the stigma surrounding mental health. Especially mental health for men.

So, if you want to make a difference in the lives of those struggling with mental health issues, book yourself a cut or consider sponsoring the barbers. You will be supporting free mental health and wellbeing services for men and their whānau in North Canterbury.

To book a cut during the cut-a-thon:
Book online: www.tomschopshop.co.nz
Text or call: 027 221 6722

To sponsor a barber: https://givealittle.co.nz/cause/24-hour-cutathon

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Manaaki Monday

RĀHINA | MONDAY

Start the week off with an act of kindness. On the first day of MHAW, take some time out of your day to help someone in a small but meaningful way. Even one simple thing, like carrying groceries or holding a door open for a stranger, can create a chain reaction of kindness that uplifts the whole community.

Ideas for how you can help someone today:

Tautoko Tuesday

RĀTŪ | TUESDAY

It’s no secret that the pandemic, rising costs and extreme weather events have made things tough for our local businesses and organisations over the past few years. Today, we encourage you to tautoko/support an independent merchant or community organisation. Why not purchase a small gift for a friend from a local creator, or post about an awesome business or community group on social media? A little tautoko can go a long way in difficult times.

To support a small neighbourhood business or community organisation today, you could:

Whānau Wednesday

RĀAPA | WEDNESDAY

We’ve made it to the middle of the week!

Feeling connected to others is strongly associated with better wellbeing, because it gives us a sense of meaning, safety, support and purpose. Give yourself — and your loved ones — a mid-week boost, by reaching out to a friend or whānau member you would like to catch up with.

You could connect with the important people in your life today, by:

Tūhono Thursday

RĀPARE | THURSDAY

As we move closer to the weekend, find some time in your day to connect with someone in your community that you don’t usually talk to. Introduce yourself to a neighbour, a parent at your child’s school, or someone at your local café . Building relationships with people who live in your community can create a supportive network, right at your doorstep. 

To get to know someone new in your community today, you could:

Whakawhetai Friday

RĀMERE | FRIDAY

What better way to finish off the week, than by saying thank you to someone in your community? Spread some good vibes by showing your gratitude today  it could be to the courier driver, to a local volunteer, or to a workmate or neighbour…anyone who helps make your community what it is. 

You could express gratitude to those in your community today, by: