Finding a third space…

Kia ora e te whānau, Recently, I’ve been thinking a lot about third spaces. If you’re not familiar with the term, here’s a quick definition: if the home is our primary, ‘first space’ where we spend time, and work/school/university is our ‘second space’, then what is...

Belonging begins with being yourself…

When we think about belonging, we often think about finding our people, being part of a community, having somewhere we feel welcome, accepted and connected. And those things are wonderful and an important part of daily life. Having people around us who care, places...
Belonging Matters

Belonging Matters

Next week is Mental Health Awareness Week and the theme this year is Belonging Matters. Our Senior Coach, Liz, shares her thoughts on this, a topic dear to her heart… Often we can think of belonging as a group, a place or a community that we need to find, or...
‘The Business Hour’ on The MOST FM

‘The Business Hour’ on The MOST FM

Yesterday, I had the pleasure of being on ‘The Business Hour’ on The MOST FM. I was joined by Richard Williams from Govett Quilliam and we had some epic kōrero!  Some highlights include:  Taranaki Retreat’s kaupapa and our origins Partnerships with our business...
Meet the Waimanako Team – Jacqui

Meet the Waimanako Team – Jacqui

Meet our beautiful barista Jacqui – Front of House Lead! Coming from a hospo background of 24years, Jacqui has been making our coffee at Waimanako for the last 4 years What’s the most rewarding part about your day?I get to come to work and be surrounded by...