Welcome to Awhi 

Supporting growth, connection, and inclusion across the Manawatu central and rural communities.

What started as a simple idea has grown into something far beyond what we could have ever imagined and we are so excited to officially share it with you.

Established by Butterfly Compassion Community, Awhi was created to nurture and empower everyone in our whānau, including neurodiverse individuals, people living with disabilities, and community members from all walks of life.

Want to learn more about Awhi?

On 27 October 2026, we brought our hapori together for an informational hui to officially introduce these new programmes. We invite you to catch up on the complete recording over on our YouTube Channel - Butterfly Compassion Community. Below, you can also explore the presentation slides and key project outlines shared during the session.