Current programmes

Advanced Leadership Program
7-9 November 2025
1-3 May & 18-20 Sept 2026

Our Advanced Leadership Programmes are held throughout the year with alumni from our foundation programmes. They provide an opportunity for further development of leadership, with kaupapa driven by the youth and supported by our facilitators and senior staff. Learn more here

Ōruawairua/Blumine Island Programme
1 - 8 December 2025
30 Nov - 7 Dec 2026

Beginning at Waikawa Marae and finishing at Wild Waikawa participants travel to Ōruawairua Motu to continue the legacy of work with DOC which has brought this island to its predator fee status. Learn more here…

ToitŪ TŌtaranui Programme
19 - 25 January 2026
13 - 18 April 2026

This programme is your chance to take real action for biodiversity. Dive into hands-on conservation, explore bold ideas for thriving ecosystems, and level up your leadership and changemaker skills along the way.. Learn more here…

otago fashion programme
15 - 19 February 2026

This programme recognises the necessity for more ethical and sustainable fashion futures, where people and planet are not compromised by a desire for profit. Fashion Reimagined seeks to challenge and expand participants thinking on the critical issues faced within the industry. Learn more here…

Whakaraupō Moana programme
23-28 March 2026
13-18 July 2026

Whakaraupō Moana participants, with support from Te Hapū Ngāti Wheke, are exposed to, and interact with, all players; from mana whenua, governance, commercial, environmental and those that call Whakaraupō home. Learn more here…

For programmes that aren’t currently accepting applications, express your interest here.