by Te Raumahora Hema | May 28, 2026 | Newsfeed
Tēnā koutou e ngā whānau o Taranaki Retreat/Waimānako. E mihi ana ki te mana o te wairua e rere nei i roto i tō tātou kaupapa. Puanga and Matariki are drawing near once again, a sacred time of remembrance, reflection, preparation, and renewal. Here in Taranaki, many...
by Jess Hockey | May 26, 2026 | Newsfeed
At the end of winter, we put the puffer jackets away, spot ducklings in the rivers, and breathe a sigh of relief, knowing that soon we’ll have warmer days. Spring brings its ‘new life’ and bright colours, then all of a sudden, summer is upon us. We try to head to the...
by Liz Fry | 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...
by Te Raumahora Hema | 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...
by SuzyA | 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...
by Liz Fry | 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...