Here is the AGM overview of 2019/2020, which was presented by Dave Pooch on the day. To read the full AGM annual reports and minutes click this link. OVERVIEW by Dave Pooch In one sentence Wangapeka is in good heart and active. For the statistically minded we have held 30 retreats. They ranged from 2 to 30 nights long. People …
TALKING TOGETHER ABOUT RACE AND PLACE Ko Ranginui e tū nei, ko Papatūānuku e takoto nei, tēnā kōrua. E mihi ana ki te te māunga, ko Wharepapa, tēnā koe. Ki te awa, ko Wangapeka, tēnā koe. Ki ngā mana whenua o te motu, ko Ngāti Kuia koutou ko Ngāti Rārua, ko Ngāti Koata, ko Ngāti Toa Rangatira, ko Ngāti Tama, …
Like most Wangapeka gatherings, it was a lovely weekend at a “home away from home” in the beautiful Wangapeka valley. Irene and I arrived just in time for the initial circle gathering and welcome. We were invited to share which was our favourite place at Wangapeka which was interesting. There was a lovely green soup full of Wangapeka wonder “weeds” …
Tēnā koutou e te iwi I felt privileged to be part of this special Wangapeka event. Our exploration of this profoundly important kaupapa was facilitated in a well-planned, beautiful way. The leadership and commitment of these rangatahi is heartening – ngā mihi whakaute ki a koutou! Two parts of our day moved me deeply. Firstly, the outdoor mihi circle, during …
by Rona Spencer and Guy Nicholls In memory of Alan Admore who died in Longwood, Southland on Monday 3rd August 2020. Alan first came to Wangapeka on a retreat with Catherine Rathbun in the ‘90s. He continued to visit the Centre and offer his keen interest, energy, practical help and creativity in our special natural environment along with others …
COVID-19 Update: September 2022 On September 12th the government lifted most COVID restrictions. There is no longer any requirement to be vaccinated. One does not need a negative COVID test before coming to the Centre. And there is no requirement to wear a mask at the Centre. As of September 26th the government notes – “In short, we now move …
by Arielle Kauaeroa Monk Well, I don’t think any of us were expecting the wisdoms that were bestowed upon us during the Angelic Archetypes retreat with Mira Riddiford at the Wangapeka in early June. But sacred wisdom we have all received, with gratitude. A neophyte retreatee, I had visions of blissful sessions on angel whisperings and hours meditating in the …
13th June 2020 Visioning the future The BOT and caretakers met at the centre this month and started with a morning discussion to explore possibilities that could emerge in response to Covid 19 circumstances and as part of the centre’s natural evolution. Some of the ideas we touched on included ways to foster volunteer opportunities: Through hands on practical work …
Last week a new power pole was installed at the centre as part of the electricity upgrade project. I watched the pole lifted into position by crane in a scene reminiscent of a flagpole raising ceremony that I witnessed at a sagadawa festival in Tibet ten years ago. In that ceremony the massive pole was covered in prayer flags and …
I have had the blessed fortune to find myself here at the Wangapeka during lock down. Life in many ways is not so different, another aspect that I am grateful for. My routine has been refined to one of ultimate simplicity. We rise for meditation, work during the day and sit by the fire in the evenings. Without the routine …
