Stories

Explore stories from across Aotearoa.

Real stories of connection, community, and belonging, that celebrate the small, every day moments that build connection, and better wellbeing for us all.

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Mental Health Awareness Week 2026 12-18 October. Belonging Matters. Two people tending to a vege patch on a bright sunny day. Text on image says simple moments, deeper connections, better mental health.

Four Stories of Belonging

Real stories of connection, community, and belonging.

A group of people posing for a photo, they are dressed in a variety of comfortable outfits, stood in a calm space like a yoga studio.

Finding Belonging Through Sisterhood

How Eman Ghandour built a community of support for women in New Zealand.

Volunteer in a red apron speaks with guests seated around long tables during a busy community shared meal gathering.

A response to hate; a pathway to belonging

InCommon is helping people across Aotearoa New Zealand build belonging by finding common ground, sharing stories and creating everyday opportunities to connect across culture, faith and difference.

Person in a baseball cap and colourful hoodie poses with their black Labrador guide dog.

Creating Belonging Through Advocacy

How Riley Hovell-Allomes found belonging while creating a more inclusive community for others.

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