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Meaningful Mahi
Disability support work is super meaningful mahi. You get to help others achieve the things that matter to them. It’s also really rewarding – because every day, you will be enabling people with disabilities to live lives they love.
Māpura Studios
Changing lives through creativity. This is a professional service in person-centred visual arts learning, creative therapies, and arts practice, and maintains an extensive exhibition calendar for their artists. Welcomes enrolments at any point during a term. Based at St Lukes but also has off-site locations in the North Shore, Avondale and Ōtāhuhu.
Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay
Residential life at the Hōhepa Hawke’s Bay community usually begins at the school. The school maintains a curative education programme, inspired by the ideas of Rudolf Steiner.
Artsenta
An award-winning art studio for people who use mental health and addiction services. They provide a range of free creative activities and resources for people to try with the support of talented art workers. Regular creative sessions are a great place to start.
Rudy’s Retreat
Mindful Conscious Cooking Wellness Food Weekend. You are more than welcome to enjoy your stay at Rudy's Retreat without ever cooking a thing. But if you find cooking relaxing, you may want to consider joining their cooking classes! Together you can explore ways to cook healthy, delicious food with fresh, seasonal produce.
Earth Village
Earth Village is a 386-acre block of native New Zealand forest and pines located on the edge of the Puketi Forest near Kerikeri. It is a sanctuary for a diverse range of experiences including wellbeing retreats and an educational hub for youth development programs. Features include spectacular views, amazing natural landscapes, tranquil spaces, walking tracks, cabins for overnight accommodation, meditation platforms and gardens designed to awaken the senses, calm your mind and invigorate your body.
Tangiaro Kiwi Retreat
Situated in Coromandel, surrounded by native bush, close to many beaches, the perfect venue for relaxing.
Greenstone Retreat
Enchanting wellness retreat with accommodation and camping, nestled among organic gardens and rainforest on the west coast of the South Island.
Parohe Island Retreat
Relax, rejuvenate, and reset at this gorgeous retreat on Kawau Island
Aio Wira Seminar and Retreat Centre
Aio Wira is an Auckland based retreat centre used for wellness workshops and workplace wellbeing retreats. They host a mix of group private bookings and public events.
Neurodivergent Kids Play
A Wellington playgroup for neurodivergent children and their families to socialise and support one another.
No.8 Tours
Join No.8 Tours New Zealand's Senior Travel Club for small group day trips, tours and shows. Visiting all regions throughout New Zealand
Ability Adventures
Contact Ability Adventures now to begin planning your accessible New Zealand holiday adventure. They would love to hear from you.
Waihi Beach
Waihi Beach offers nine kilometres of sweeping white sand, and one of the safest surf beaches in New Zealand. Relax on the beach and enjoy the sunshine or partake in more adventurous activities such as boogie boarding, kayaking or kite boarding.
Amross Motel
Centrally located in Dunedin, the Amross Motel has apartments with disabled facilities available.
Ocean Hills Detox and Rehabilitation
Make 2022 your year for sobriety. Are you struggling with your use of alcohol or drugs? Reclaim your health and life and recover from addiction with a one-on-one customised treatment programme at Ocean Hills. Recover your wellness and hope – write a new chapter in your life.
Mana Retreat Centre
Experience mind-body education, spiritual exploration and renewal. Set on 360 acres nestled in the bush-covered rangers of the Coromandel with expansive sea views, Mana Retreat Centre is a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
CCS Disability Action Paroa West Coast
CCS Disability Action owns and manages accessible, reasonably priced holiday homes that are available to rent throughout the South Island. You need to be a member of CCS Disability Action to rent a property, but the $20 membership fee can be added to the overall cost of a booking.
CCS Disability Action Lake Tekapo Holiday Units
CCS Disability Action owns and manages accessible, reasonably priced holiday homes that are available to rent throughout the South Island. You need to be a member of CCS Disability Action to rent a property, but the $20 membership fee can be added to the overall cost of a booking.
CCS Disability Action Adams House
CCS Disability Action owns and manages accessible, reasonably priced holiday homes that are available to rent throughout the South Island. You need to be a member of CCS Disability Action to rent a property, but the $20 membership fee can be added to the overall cost of a booking.
Restore Balance Retreat
A yoga retreat centre in the Tasman area to provide tools and education to enable individuals to live a lifestyle that allows them to discover their fullest potential.
Vibrant Living Retreat
Luxury and relaxing unique accommodation options for a special well-being escape to Hanmer Springs.
Te Waiora House Christian Retreat Centre
A place of peace and refuge for those who need to recharge their batteries, emotionally, physically, or spiritually, in a beautiful rural setting. Time out, restoration and growth.
Sister Eveleen Retreat House
Located on the Scarborough cliff top, nestled among native trees and beach flora, Sister Eveleen Retreat House is a spiritual haven. Take a breath and hold a space for yourself for a night or two.
Mountain Spirit
Retreat, reflect and replenish. Wake up to birdsong and scenic morning skies or enjoy stargazing at an evening in this spectacular space. Tucked away at the base of Mt Grandview, just 20 minutes from Wanaka. Bookings essential.
Te Whenua Retreat
Te Whenua is a peaceful & transformative retreat centre that provides a deeply nurturing space to rest & re-focus. If you are looking to calm the mind, awaken the heart, and be inspired by time-honoured spiritual & wellness practises, then a stay here will support you. A calm, welcoming comfortable stay where you are free to "be you", while enjoying the culinary delights of plant based cooking and the natural beauty of Gibbston Valley.
Kinloch Wilderness Retreat
With accommodation for all budgets, dining options to suit different events, budgets, and dietary needs, an occasion or retreat at Kinloch will provide a lasting impact and treasured memories.
Wangapeka Study & Retreat Centre
The beautiful and peaceful Wangapeka Study and Retreat Centre, located in the foothills of the Southern Alps, runs retreats and events all year. There are 3 self contained retreat cabins which are available year round for personal retreats. Whether you want to rest, meditate, write your memoirs or just enjoy sunrises and birdsong, consider Wangapeka when you want time away.