Written by Louise, Georgia and Chani Tēnā koutou e te whānau o Wangapeka, This month, we’d like to share a bit about how things are going at the Centre – a behind-the-scenes look at some of the realities we’re navigating, and a warm invitation to be part of shaping what comes next. We’re aware that everyone’s lives are full, and …
Kumanu April 2025
Kumanu for April 2025 Written by Louise, Georgia and Chani Tēnā koutou e te whānau o Wangapeka, This month, we’d like to share a bit about how things are going at the Centre – a behind-the-scenes look at some of the realities we’re navigating, and a warm invitation to be part of shaping what comes next. We’re aware that everyone’s lives …
Kumanu March 2025
Written by Georgia McCrory-Bowick Kia ora koutou, The board met for our first in person meeting this year on February 14th at the Nelson Buddhist Centre. It was a great moment to get together and see each other, especially since one of us is usually Zooming in from Christchurch. Our BoT meeting was split into two halves, with a personal …
Kumanu January 2025
Written by Georgia McCrory-Bowick and Chani Grieve Kia ora e te whānau, Happy New Year! This Kumanu is reporting on November and December 2024, as we all took a break over the Christmas holidays. The Board of Trustees continues to work away in the background supporting the functioning of the centre, ticking off tasks and responding to things as they emerge. Georgia was able …
Kumanu October 2024
Written by Louise Petzold Kia ora e te whānau, Beautiful spring has come to the Wangapeka valley with lighter days, heaps of rain and lots of sunshine. Growth is happening! In the spirit of mahi tahi and working together towards a shared outcome, the BoT have decided to all have a turn writing Kumanu after our meetings, so you can …
Kumanu September 2024
Kia ora e te whānau, Greetings from your Board of Trustees! Kumanu is our way of keeping you up to date with what has been happening, what we’re working on, and what we’re grappling with. It is by no means exhaustive, but we hope it gives you a sense of “What’s Up” in Wangapeka land, and what’s on the seemingly never-ending …
Kumanu July 2024
Kumanu is about sharing the process of the Board of Trustees, and getting feedback from the community on topical issues. As most of you will know, a new Board of Trustees was elected at last weekend’s AGM. Your new Board consists of : Co-Ordinator – Louise Petzold Secretary – Graham Price Treasurer – Maree Murray Assistant Co-ordinator – Chani Grieve …
Kumanu June 2024
Kumanu is about getting feedback from the community on topical issues. The traditional Saturday hui on our AGM weekend will be a kind of spoken Kumanu. Here is a taster of the issues where we really would like your input. SAP Service as the Path is half way through and ends in October. How will the second half be compared …
Kumanu March 2024
Trustees Dan Burgess-Milne of Christchurch has stepped down from the Board of Trustees. During his time on the board Dan was renowned for putting Dharma first and foremost when considering issues and applied skilful reasoning and perspective which helped us with many governance issues. Dan spent quite some time working on the build-up and preparation for Service as the Path, …
Kumanu February 2024
Minutes and reports: Minutes Land Care report Centre Caretaker Report Maintenance Sub-Committee Report What’s been happening: Service as the path is coming closer, with Mark and Kath busy packing up their home in Nelson & preparing to come to Wangapeka for Service As the Path. Glenn and Karen hosted a beautiful & well-attended send-off in Nelson this week wishing them …