Current Programmes

Advanced Leadership Program

1—3 May 2026
18—20 September 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

Ōruawairua/Blumine Island Programme

1-8 December 2025 | 30 November—7 December 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

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

Fashion Reimagined 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

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

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