What we do

01

Wellbeing

We believe spiritual connection and wellbeing matters, and we practice from our own places of being grounded in faith and wairua.

02

Sustainability

We aim to practice in sustainability in our own lives. We see that sustainability requires mindful noticing, and that small movements and changes matter.

03

Accessibility

We aim to make this sharing of knowledge accessible and equitable, and to work as partners to the Treaty of Waitangi.

04

Simplicity

We seek simplicity of practice, while understanding the depth and complexity of everything we sing, move, say and do.

i.      We prioritise the importance of whakawhanaungatanga, and the value of reciprocity within this practice. The relationships we have with our local communities is at the centre of our mahi and we believe sustainable change comes from ground-up collaboration.
                                                           
ii.     Tuakana-teina supports the sharing of knowledge and leadership between the facilitators and the participants. It holds the kaupapa of acknowledging the existing practice and experience of the kaiako, the importance of contributing and skill-sharing as a team, and a practice to build safety within the workshops to be vulnerable to try new things.
                                                         
iii.    Te Whare Tapa Whā is the lens by which we introduce both the wellbeing of the tamariki and the application of self-care practice for the kaiako. This supports their understanding of co-regulation for calm connection with their tamariki, enabling ways to regulate their own nervous systems throughout their working day.