Womens Self Defence Network - Wahine Toa
Self Defence
Know what’s happening
Access the private noticeboard for verified neighbours near you. Keep informed about any suspicious activity, send urgent updates to your neighbours when required and discuss emergency planning.
Get to know your neighbours
Browse the directory and start getting to know your neighbours. Don’t want to post to the whole neighbourhood? Send a private message.
Buy, sell and give away
Want to declutter your garage? Buy some used household items? Give away some garden stuff? Become a verified neighbour to browse and post items for sale. Trading is simple when everyone lives nearby.
Self Defence
FREE Self Defence classes for Women (and girls over 16)
Women's Self Defence Network – Wāhine Toa is a national network of accredited instructors offering self-defence and confidence-building skills to all women and girls.
Self Defence is for every woman or girl regardless of age, size, fitness, mobility or strength. Every woman or girl is able to learn effective skills, techniques and strategies that will help keep them safe.
Fully funded courses are available for school girls from Year 3 through to Year 13. Individual / Group / Team building classes are also available for all women and are tailored to the individuals and groups needs. Most community courses can be approved for funding also.
Courses can be held at community venues such as schools, halls, work places or marae.
Minimum of 16 and maximum 30 females per group.It is usually a 4 - 6 hour course. The dates and times are set according to participant preference.
