Can We Really Feel Joy in These Times?

Can We Really Feel Joy in These Times?

by | Apr 23, 2026 | Newsfeed

I am having many conversations about what is going on in the world currently, with the focus of the conversations being what is beyond our control and what is in our control. Focusing on what is beyond our control, which is usually where our attention goes (we are...
Te Whare Tapa Whā

Te Whare Tapa Whā

by | Mar 24, 2026 | Newsfeed

Te Whare Tapa Whā This kaupapa is guided by the teachings of Sir Mason Durie and the model of Te Whare Tapa Whā. In this understanding of hauora, wellbeing is like a whare supported by four pou. Each pou represents a dimension of life that must stand strong for the...
Proud to be a Part of our Residential Support

Proud to be a Part of our Residential Support

by | Mar 12, 2026 | Newsfeed

Out of the many services we now offer at Taranaki Retreat, we are perhaps best known for our residential stays. The offer of some time out in a beautiful setting where self-care is easy to do and encouraged, is the backbone of our work. We have learned so very much...

It’s beginning to feel a lot like Enoughness

by | Dec 12, 2025 | Newsfeed

I’ve been having a fair few conversations recently about this time of year, what it means to different people, what can come up and how it can bring such a mix of emotions. For some it can include joy and excitement, for others ache or loneliness, it can be overwhelm...
Waimanako i te taha moana – Waimanako by the Sea

Waimanako i te taha moana – Waimanako by the Sea

by | Nov 21, 2025 | Newsfeed

As I look out to the sea, my eyes are blinded by blue. The bottom of my line of sight is framed with green trees, and I can almost taste the saltiness of the seaspray. I turn my head slightly to the left, and just out of the corner of my eye, I see movement. My ears...