Join us for a three-night haerenga (journey) of reconnection, reflection, and renewal at the beautiful Koru Lodge, Raglan — a space where the whenua (land), moana (ocean), and wairua (spirit) provide grounding for transformational leadership.

Rooted in the principles of manaakitanga, wairuatanga, and whanaungatanga, this retreat honours both personal growth and collective wisdom. You’ll engage in experiential learning, purposeful kōrero (conversations), and culturally grounded leadership practices that strengthen both the self and the systems you lead.

Rāwhiti to Rārapa — A Rhythm of Head, Heart and Hand

Your days will be gently held in a restorative rhythm:

• Begin each morning with karakia, meditation or yoga, setting intentions and connecting to wairua.

• Take part in daily hikoi (walks) on the whenua, to reflect on your role as kaitiaki — a guardian of people, places, and potential.

• Enjoy wellness sessions, spaciousness for rest, and the option of mirimiri (massage) at additional cost.

• Engage in facilitated leadership modules grounded in both evidence-based practices and wholistic world views.

Scheduled for Thursday 21st August - Sunday 24th August 2025

The Wānanga (Modules):

Module 1: Unlocking Your Super Self – Power Up Your Potential
Discover your mana motuhake — your unique leadership identity and strengths — through reflective practice, strengths-based tools, and story sharing (pūrākau).

Module 2: Leading with Head, Heart & Hand – Harnessing Emotional Intelligence for Impact
Explore the alignment of hinengaro, manawa, and ringa wera — thinking, feeling, and doing — to lead with integrity and relational insight.

Module 3: Leadership That Cares – People, Responsibility & Results
Weave together whanaungatanga and kaitiakitanga to lead with compassion, responsibility, and purpose in service of collective outcomes.

Module 4: Brave Conversations – Communicate with Confidence & Care
Learn the language of utu and aroha in courageous conversations. Develop tools for communicating authentically and with emotional clarity.

Module 5: Momentum for Change – Lead, Empower, Transform
Anchor your learning and insights into a clear action plan. Step forward with mana, ready to influence positive change.

What You'll Leave With

• A clearer sense of who you are and how you lead

• Practical tools to apply immediately in your mahi

• A deeper connection to yourself, others, and te taiao (the natural world)

• A renewed wairua and restored energy to lead with purpose