Mana Taiohi

(life essence of the young person)

It is a big job to help steer a young person to success. There are many challenges facing them from financial, time, social and many other pressures.

At Kokako Lodge (Auckland) we have introduced the fundamental principles of identity (coming from your ancestry through to the personal morality and lifestyle choices you make yourself) and added them to the future pathway options (of participation and connection). We’re only a few months into 2023 but we are seeing huge results from our “I am Me – I am Worthwhile” Kaupapa.

Along with our traditional high/ low ropes, archery and raft building, we’ve been making greater use of our Burma Trail (blind folded following a rope through the forest). What a great way to face a personal challenge and build connection with your peers!

We’ve also had four new additions to our team (Teulia, Sione, Emma and James) in the shape of 50kg sand filled dummies. The ‘fake blood’ is still coming but you can well imagine the groans our rangatahi will go through finding and rescuing these lot from out of the bush on stretchers!

If you want to really ‘ground’ your students and help them climb the ladder (metaphorically) then we are certainly the right place to come to! Give us a call to check out our availability now. Please email us on Office@KokakoLodge. org.nz and mention you’ve seen this ad for a special deal.