# Event Details - **Event Name**: Whanganui, Let's Talk: Resilience & Mental Health with Sir John Kirwan - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 am – Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 am - **Event Description**: Westpac New Zealand is proud to welcome Sir John Kirwan to Whanganui for an inspiring conversation on mental health, resilience, and the importance of looking after ourselves and each other. A Westpac Ambassador for over a decade, Sir John Kirwan (JK) has dedicated much of his life to helping New Zealanders feel more confident talking about mental health. While he’s known around the world as an All Black legend, it’s his honesty, vulnerability, and advocacy off the field that have made him one of Aotearoa’s most respected and influential voices. About the Event Join us for a free morning session where JK will share openly about his personal mental health journey - from navigating depression while performing at the highest level, to the tools, habits, and mindset shifts that support his wellbeing today. You’ll gain practical insights, relatable stories, and down to earth guidance you can apply in your own life, your whānau, and your community. Event Details: • Doors open at 10:30am and JK begins speaking at 11:00am • The event is being hosted in the Concert Chamber at the Whanganui War Memorial Centre. This is a special opportunity to hear from one of New Zealand’s most admired leaders and to reflect on what resilience truly means in our modern world. Registrations are essential. Get your free ticket at westpac.co.nz/jk-whanganui This is a very popular event so tickets are limited to four per person. We’d love for you to join us. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wanganui/whanganui-lets-talk-resilience-and-mental-health-with-sir-john-kirwan/200029666447958 - **Event Categories**: health-wellness, mental-health, entertainment, concerts, performances, music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 174 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Wanganui - **state**: MW - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Concert Chamber - **lat**: -39.93262 - **long**: 175.05295 - **full address**: Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Watt St, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Whanganui, Let's Talk: Resilience & Mental Health with Sir John Kirwan - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/64afe540ba876ddda69df045404e83d9c703454a078add27e584643a2825e72c-rimg-w1200-h800-dcdddad6-gmir?v=1774240732 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Whanganui, Let's Talk: Resilience & Mental Health with Sir John Kirwan being held? - **A:** Whanganui, Let's Talk: Resilience & Mental Health with Sir John Kirwan takes place on Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 12:30 am to Tue, 24 Mar, 2026 at 02:00 am at Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Concert Chamber, Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Watt St, Wanganui, Whanganui 4500, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Whanganui, Let's Talk: Resilience & Mental Health with Sir John Kirwan? - **A:** Whanganui, Let's Talk: Resilience & Mental Health with Sir John Kirwan is organized by Westpac NZ. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Whanganui, Let's Talk: Resilience & Mental Health with Sir John Kirwan is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Wanganui, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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