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Courses

Our transformative learning style creates systemic change by integrating mental wellbeing with immersion in te taiao [the natural world] and community experiences.  

 

We offer rangatahi [youth] programs, short courses for schools, international courses, community workshops, adult retreats, and family-friendly events.

 

View our different offerings and express your interest.

Learning Model

Our unique learning approach integrates layers of personal wellbeing (Mauri Ora), group wellbeing (Whanau Ora) and Place wellbeing (Waiora) - combining education with wellbeing to bring life to learning.

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Short Courses

We facilitate a range of 2-day NCEA courses in areas such as native restoration and organic food growing.

Tree Planting is an upcoming example below

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We facilitate native plant workshops over two days for high-school students wanting to earn NCEA credits in the outdoors. 

Thie Term 1 2025 workshop involves learning how to identify and propogate native plants in our nursery, followed by planting trees at Pīwaiwaka Farm (expression of interest form below). 

These workshops are run in partnership with Papa Taiao who make it possible for courses like these to provide students with NCEA credits. 

A 2-day "STAR" workshop

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Rangatahi [youth] Programs

We facilitate extended outdoor courses

for young people

Our programs are rangatahi led and action-packed. We offer the opportunity for growth through deep engagement with whakapapa, te Taiao, Te Awa Tupua, Te Kahui Maunga, and Te Ao Māori. 

We integrate diverse offerings, including camping, growing forests and kai, cooking, hunting, building, developing wellbeing practices, access to therapy, and expeditions.

We can also offer NCEA credits, job skills, and mentoring in partnership with organisations, including Te Oranganui, Te Ao Hou Marae, and Te Whare Wānanga o Awanuiārangi.

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Retreats

We host lush wellbeing retreats for adults

Wellbeing Retreats

We host wellbeing retreats designed to help people relax, release, and reconnect. 

They are facilitated by a range of professionals, such as rongoā practitioners, clinical psychologists, dance-movement therapists, and more. 

Expect spaciousness, organic farm-sourced kai, leisurely walks, meditation, movement practices, identity development, rongoā, maramataka, group reflection, and other wellness activities.

Accommodation is glamping style in shared bell tents with hot showers and composting toilets. 

If you're interested in our next retreat, express your interest below.
 

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Community Workshops
AND EVENTS

We facilitate workshops and events

 for the community

Community Offerings

One day learning experiences

We facilitate an assortment of 1-day community workshops, which are ideal for families or anyone interested in learning about land-based topics, such as native plant propagation, pest control, and growing organic kai.

Events

We also host community events such as tree planting, an annual harvest festival, and open days. 

Register your interest below and we'll send you an email to let you know when the next community offering is planned. 

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School Visits

We host 1-day visits for Whanganui schools

School Visits

One day learning experiences

We facilitate an assortment of 1-day school visits for Whanganui kura kaupapa Māori, primary, intermediate, and high schools.

Visits are tailor-made with each school to suit their unique needs and typically include a farm tour plus hands-on activities such as tree planting or learning about compost and growing kai 

We tend to schedule a series of visits in a term, so register your interest below and we'll get in touch. 

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