Wai July Challenge
Go alcohol-free for July
Wai July – we’re on!
Back your bros. Press pause on the waipiro.
Wai July is a nationwide challenge for tāne Māori to go alcohol-free for the month of July.
It’s a chance to press pause on waipiro, reclaim your hauora and back your bros.
Here’s a few things to lock in:
Let your mates and whānau know you’re doing Wai July
So they’re not offering drinks or putting pressure on you — post up on your socials or send a message to the group chat!
Have a few solid back-up plans
Could be going for a run, mahi around the house, whatever keeps your mind and hands busy.
Reflect on your Wai/Why
What’s your reason? That’s it. Keep it simple. Keep it steady.
Wai July Ambassadors
Backing the kaupapa and encouraging others to press pause on the waipiro this July.
Wai July Resources
Whether you’re saying nah, making excuses, or finding your why, we’ve got your reply.
What’s the Deal?
Wai July is a nationwide challenge for tāne Māori to go alcohol-free for the month of July.
It’s about pressing pause on waipiro
- Reflecting on how it shows up in your life
- Reclaiming your hauora – mental, physical, spiritual and whānau
- Backing your bros and building better habits, together
- Whether it’s for your health, your whānau, or just to prove you can – Wai July is about showing up for yourself, and each other.
PS: Wāhine, you’re welcome too.
This kaupapa is centred on tāne Māori — who are most impacted by harmful drinking — but anyone can jump in. The more support, the stronger the movement. Let’s all back each other.
How does it work?
- Sign up – free and easy
- Go alcohol-free for July
- Get support – weekly tips and check-ins
- Bring your bros – work crews, teams, mates
- Stay solid – check in, support each other, reset together