Te Wahi Ora Women's Retreat Piha

05/09/2026

Te Wahi Ora supports 'Women Standing With Women' and the 'Harriet Foundation'.
A grassroots initiative supporting Rwandan women started by Mary Hakizimana (seen in this photo with Bev and Dace)

Mary is from Rwanda and is now living in Auckland.
Mary is connected to a network of strong resilient women who are doing their best with very little.
Mary is a mother, survivor and community builder.

Even $10 a month, when given by many women, will make a real difference.
It is a quiet, powerful act of solidarity.
A small steady gift gives these women predictable support, allows community leader to plan ahead, helps build long term resilience and SHOWS Rwandan women that they are not forgotten.

Phase 1:
Meeting basic needs - Food, blankets and fresh water
Phase 2: Rebuilding lives - once basic needs are met we can begin supporting our women's broader needs.

"When women support each other, mountain move." Rwandan saying

Please pick up one of these phamplets when you are next here!

03/09/2026

Do you remember meeting Shoshana (Susan) during your stay at Te Wahi Ora?

Perhaps you enjoyed one of her popular weekend wellness retreats held here at Piha?

Shoshana is running a 5 DAY JUICE FAST at the Waitakere Āio Wīra Retreat Centre in September!!

For centuries, fasting has been a pathway to healing, restoring balance, clarity and vitality. A Juice Fast at Āio Wīra offers the opportunity to step away from everyday life and reconnect through deep rest and renewal.

Be nourished with fresh organic fruit and vegetable juices, a warming evening broth, and the guidance of experienced facilitators in a supportive environment. Daily yoga, meditation and guest workshops complement your journey, with optional massage and bodywork available.

Relax at the peaceful sanctuary of Āio Wīra Retreat Centre, explore bush walks, enjoy the spa, sauna and river, or visit the wild beauty of Te Henga (Bethells Beach), just 10 minutes away.

Spaces are limited to ensure small groups, book here: https://www.aiowira.org.nz/juicefasts

WHEN:Sept 18-22,
WHERE: Āio Wīra Retreat Centre, 8 Aio Wira Road, Waitakere, Auckland

02/09/2026

All meals are provided... no cooking or dishes to be done during your stay!

# WomensRetreat # #

01/09/2026

TEACHERS ARE IMPORTANT
Last school holidays we had quite a few exhausted teachers come and stay at Te Wahi Ora during the first week of the school holidays.

The first week they just rested ... because in the second week they needed to prepare for following term.

Teaching is an energy demanding job and the pressure just seems to be increasing.

Teachers are exhausted by the the end of term... and then often have the own families to care for.

The teachers that came here last school holidays arrived separately... but we noticed how much support they got from just chatting with each other, sitting by the fireplace while having dinner together. Feeling less alone in a high demand job.

So we thought we'd put the word out!
TEACHERS please consider gifting yourselves a break. A rest.
For your mental health and your overall health ❤️ You are important ❤️

Do you need some:
Rest
Time to yourself!
Your meals are made for you!
No housework to be done... because you are not at home!! We do the chores here.
Sleep in for however long you want
Some restorative time to yourself and a break from caring for your own family.

TEACHERS ❤️ You are important ❤️

Resting IS doing something. You are engaged in important action of self care!



TO BOOK for next school holidays:
https://www.tewahiora.co.nz/booking-form/

01/09/2026

😳 Piha, around late 20s or early 30s. No houses....

Early pic of Piha, around late 20s or early 30s. The buildings are: middle left, the Railways Clerk villa from the milling days; in the pohutukawa to the right of that house, a cottage built by Harry Waygood, one of the Waygood family that bought a large block of land at N Piha; out on the back dunes to the right of that, Richard Kibblewhite's bach. He was an architect who tried to subdivide Piha, but with the lack of a good road, went bankrupt. The little bach on the beachfront at right was built by Ted Le Grice, then owned by the Cullen family for many years. No Rayner Road and note the two routes of road coming down the hill. No beachfront roads and no surf club. No Beach Valley Road.

31/08/2026

Because we like to share the art and craft of the women of Aotearoa we find and love.
😍 Stacy Morrison at Northland Pottery

https://northlandpottery.co.nz/products/sculptures

Stacy Morrison is a Whangārei based clay artist who makes brightly coloured art for home and garden.

Stacy graduated from NorthTec with a Bachelor's of Applied Arts degree, and now works from home in her studio she has been involved in many local exhibitions.

She is diverse in her subject matter and use of colours as you can see in her sculptural ladies and whimsical garden art she creates.

30/08/2026

🛑 As a Charitable Trust funding applications (and donations) are crucial to us being able staying open.

You can help us directly by helping us collect data as the why women need to come and stay at Te Wahi Ora, whats happening for women and how we help women in their lives. This data can be general and anonymous. You can give as much or as little detail as you feel comfortable giving

Our mission is to strengthen communities by supporting women.

As we plan for our future, we're seeking feedback from WOMEN WHO HAVE STAYED at Te Wahi Ora Women’s Retreat.

Your participation helps us in 3 ways.
Your insights will help us:
→ understand our impact on women’s lives.
→→ make changes to strengthen our service offering.
→→ and support future funding applications so we can continue providing a place of rest, healing, and belonging for women.

We would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete this short survey.

❤️ If you are not currently on our database use this link:
https://mailchi.mp/f40f15745496/te-wahi-ora-feedback-survey-2026

❤️📩 If you are not on our mailing list and would like yo be added:
https://www.tewahiora.co.nz/sign-up-for-our-newsletter/

29/08/2026

Te Wahi Ora supports 'Women Standing With Women' and the 'Harriet Foundation'
A grassroots initiative supporting Rwandan women started by Mary Hakizimana.

Mary is from Rwanda and is now living in Auckland.
Mary is connected to a network of strong resilient women who are doing their best with very little.
Mary is a mother, survivor and community builder.

Even $10 a month, when given by many women, will make a real difference.
It is a quiet, powerful act of solidarity.
A small steady gift gives these women predictable support, allows community leader to plan ahead, helps build long term resilience and SHOWS Rwandan women that they are not forgotten.

Phase 1:
Meeting basic needs - Food, blankets and fresh water
Phase 2: Rebuilding lives - once basic needs are met we can begin supporting our women's broader needs.

"When women support each other, mountain move." Rwandan saying

Please pick up one of these phamplets when you are next here... or PM Te Wahi Ora for the donation details.

28/08/2026

"Come and hear stories from yourself and others
of how our most authentic Self
actually develops
out of the multiplicity of unwanted emotions
that have long been misunderstood
and even despised...
This beautiful development of Self
is one of the miracles of being wrapped around in AIR
- this years working metaphor for the Life Force this year"

A CHECK IN is a 'drop in' arrangement with no cost to participants.

CHECK IN Weekend Timetable:
10.00am �Arrive at Te Wahi Ora Women’s Retreat.
Meet everyone while enjoying Morning Tea and Coffee.

10.30am �Meet in the lounge to set the ‘Theme for the Day’ and meet the ‘Listeners’.

11.30 am Your choice: (You have an hour)
Getting it off your Chest – Time to talk to a Listener
or choose one of the following…
Art – using the Art Caravan.
Sleep / Rest – we usually have beds available.
Beach or Bush walk – the beach is the most popular either going towards Lion Rock or going north towards North Piha.

12.15 pm: We swap over to give everyone time with a Listener and time alone on the beach or to rest.

1.15 pm: A simple lunch together where we share our stories of the day. Then we head home around 2.15pm

27/08/2026

See you at the next CHECK IN this weekend ❤️🌱❤️

10.00am �Arrive at Te Wahi Ora Women’s Retreat.
Meet everyone while enjoying Morning Tea and Coffee.

10.30am �Meet in the lounge to set the ‘Theme for the Day’ and meet the ‘Listeners’.

11.30 am Your choice: (You have an hour)
Getting it off your Chest – Time to talk to a Listener
or choose one of the following…
Art – using the Art Caravan.
Sleep / Rest – we usually have beds available.
Beach or Bush walk – the beach is the most popular either going towards Lion Rock or going north towards North Piha.

12.15 pm: We swap over to give everyone time with a Listener and time alone on the beach or to rest.

1.15 pm: A simple lunch together where we share our stories of the day. Then we head home around 2.15pm

RSVP here:
https://www.tewahiora.co.nz/check-up-rsvp/

For more CHECK IN Weekend information:
https://www.tewahiora.co.nz/check-up-weekend/