One NZ Warriors Wellbeing Program

Wahs
Up
Club

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About the Program

Building Resiliency
In Industry

The Wahs Up wellbeing program is an interactive mental health workshop designed to build awareness, reduce stigma, and give you practical tools to recognise, respond to, and manage mental distress — in yourself and those around you.

Drawing on lived experience, evidence-based information, and the power of the Warriors community, we create a safe space where real conversations happen and resilience is built together.

🧠 Understand
Mental health, distress, and the wellbeing continuum
👁️ Recognise
Early signs of distress in yourself and others
💬 Check In
Effective support conversations and tools
🌱 Build
Practical resilience and everyday wellbeing habits
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A state of well-being in which the individual realises their abilities, can cope with the normal stresses of life, can work productively, and can contribute to their community.
World Health Organization (WHO)
1 in 5
New Zealanders
38%
Māori experience
mental distress
25%
Pasifika
affected
Know What to Look For

Spot the Signs

If a mate was in distress, what would you notice? Knowing the signs means you can act — and that can change everything.

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See
  • Socially withdrawn, not doing things they used to enjoy
  • Change in appearance or hygiene
  • Increased drug or alcohol use
  • Risky or reckless behaviour
  • Changes in diet, sleep, or behaviour
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Hear
  • "There's no point in anything anymore"
  • "I'm just a burden to everyone"
  • "It's all my fault"
  • Negative talk about themselves, the world, their future
  • Expressions of hopelessness or guilt
🤔
Sense
  • Your gut tells you something isn't right
  • A noticeable change in their personality
  • A sense they're holding onto guilt or shame
  • A feeling of desperation around them
📱
Online
  • Angry or erratic behaviour (e.g. trolling)
  • Deactivating all social media accounts
  • Posting comments of hopelessness or anger
  • A noticeable change in their online behaviour
How to Help

Check In —
Catch & Pass

You don't need all the answers. You just need to show up. Here's how to start a conversation that matters:

1
Notice the signs
Trust your gut. If something feels off, it probably is. You've seen the signs — now act on them.
2
Ask directly
Find a quiet moment. "Hey, I've noticed you seem a bit flat lately — you alright?" Keep it simple and genuine.
3
Listen without fixing
You don't need to solve anything. Just hearing them out without judgement is powerful on its own.
4
Catch and pass
If they need more than you can give, that's okay. Help them connect to professional support — you've already done the hardest part.
5
Follow up
Check back in. A simple "Still thinking of you, bro" goes a long way and shows you mean it.

What stops people asking for help?

😔
I'm ashamed
Reaching out takes strength, not weakness. You're not alone in this.
🤝
I don't want to be a burden
The people who care about you want to know. Keeping it in is harder on everyone.
🔤
I can't explain how I feel
You don't need the right words. "I'm not doing great" is enough to start.
📞 Need to talk? Text or call anytime
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Free, confidential support 24/7
Text or call — trained counsellors, no judgment
Everyday Wellbeing

10 Tips for
Feeling Good

Small daily habits add up. These are your tools — simple, practical, and proven to make a real difference to how you feel.

01
🏃
Regular Exercise
Keeping active reduces stress and boosts your mental wellbeing. Even a walk helps.
02
🥗
Healthy Eating
A balanced diet fuels your body and your brain. You perform better when you eat well.
03
😴
Get Plenty of Sleep
Adults need 8 hours of good quality, uninterrupted sleep. Protect it.
04
😄
Make Time for Fun
Do things that bring you joy — reading, music, time with mates. Fun is not optional.
05
🚫
Limit Alcohol & Drugs
These mask problems without solving them. Keep use to a minimum.
06
😂
Laugh
Nothing shifts your mood faster than a good laugh. Seek it out.
07
💚
Care for Others
Doing something for someone else is one of the best things you can do for yourself.
08
🎯
One Thing at a Time
Too much on your plate? Slow down. Focus on one thing and do it well.
09
🤲
Build Your Support Circle
Surround yourself with positive people. Avoid those who drain your energy.
10
🙏
Practice Gratitude
Focus on what you have. Appreciation is one of the most powerful tools you own.
Annual Event

The Wahs Up
Tailgate

Once a year, the Wahs Up Club comes together before a Warriors home game for a proper tailgate — a BBQ, good company, and the chance to reconnect with the community you're part of.

It's about more than the footy. It's about showing up for each other. Everyone who's been through the program is welcome.

📅
Annual event — Warriors home game day
🏟️
Go Media Stadium, Mt Smart, Auckland
🍖
BBQ, drinks & tailgate atmosphere
🎟️
Free for all Wahs Up Club members
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Wahs Up Club fans at Warriors game — Up the Wahs!
📸 Game Day — Up the Wahs!
For Organisations

Bring Wahs Up
To Your Team

The Resiliency in Industry workshop is built for workplaces. If you want to invest in your team's wellbeing, reduce stigma, and create a culture where people look out for each other — let's talk.

⏱️
Flexible Delivery
Half-day or full-day sessions tailored to your team size and industry. In-person or online. No prior knowledge required.
🏗️
Built for Industry
Designed specifically for high-pressure environments — trades, construction, manufacturing, sporting organisations, and frontline workers.
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Delivered through the One NZ Warriors community wellbeing platform. Real stories, real tools, real impact.
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