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2026 EVENTS
RICI's first RODNEY CARERS EXPO
Coming up in OCT 2026!!
MORE INFO SOON
TERM ONE 2026
Feb 21, March 14th, 21st, 28th
Harikoa Foundation: Family Meetings
Anglican Parish Hall, Warkworth
For families interested in a new inclusive housing model for their adult children with disabilities. See news item:
Warkworth pilots special needs housing scheme
March 19th & 20th
Neurodiversity Celebration Events
Free events organised by local parent, Michelle Michard
RICI was present to support both events.
Event 1- Panel Discussion & Q&A: Parenting Neurodivergent Tamariki & Rangatahi - At the Jungle Bar, Bridgehouse, Warkworth
Event 2: Free Children's Art & Craft Workshops & Community Picnic - old Masonic Hall, Warkworth
TERM TWO
23 April 2026
RICI Poetry Book Launch:
"Ways of Being - Celebrating Inclusion"
Venue: The Tahi Bar, Warkworth
Time: 3.30pm - 5pm
A community celebration of RICI's first Rodney Poetry publication - bringing together all the selected Rodney poets and visual artists who participated in RICI’s Creative Convergence 2025.
8 May 2026
Mother's Day Treat for local Family Carers
Morning refreshments, relaxing activity, free massage - at Baskets Plus Community Hub, Warkworth (ground floor of the RSA)
23 May 2026
Warkworth Author Expo
Write-On Publishing, in association with the Warkworth War Memorial Library, is coordinating the first-ever Warkworth Author Expo & Pop-Up Bookstore. The Expo is an opportunity for Authors showcase their books, do book signings, and sell books. Book lovers in the Rodney region will have the opportunity to meet the authors and support local writing talent.
Venue: Warkworth Masonic Hall
Time: 10am - 2pm
Visit RICI's table for a chat about our inclusive initiatives and page through our Rodney Poetry book, "Ways of Being - Celebrating Inclusion"
TERM FOUR
Thursday 15th Oct
Rodney Carers Expo
Details to come
Thursday 3rd Dec
International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Details to come
