Waiheke is an Island that talks,an Island that creates...we give back to Papatuanuku.
Waitalks is a creative speaking event..passing on ordinary people's extraordinary stories.
We preserve and tell your stories positively...and there is always a quirky twist and cheekiness to our events.
We help fund Talking Tree Hill and Nature2classroom’s research,programmes and well being days for the children and teachers of our Motu.
WaiTalks is re-launching in 2023 after 9 extremely successful events in 2015-2017.
Our Topic BRAVERY - and YOU can nominate someone you think would be an amazing speaker here!
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Firewood and Kindling for sale!
FirewoodSome of our beautiful pine & macrocarpa trees who were well loved but now a tad dangerous have been harvested. We will mill what we can to create more awesome activities and spaces at TTHill but the rest will be cut up lovingly for your wintery warmth, cooking needs. This is also mixed with different hardwoods for a wonderful pick and mix of goodness for your burning needs.
Prices range from $100-$300. Delivery or pickup. Stacked or not stacked !
$10 per cube being gifted to TTHill Charitable Trust.Contact and order:
Jett on 021 262 7377
Wellbeing4learning is a nature2classroom initiative being piloted in Primary Schools in 2025.
Led by Kirsten Simmons with Lead Researcher Dr Jaimie Wilkie this project focuses on the holistic wellbeing of teachers and children by reframing the school week.
Children will have 4 days with their classroom teacher and 1 day with specialist teachers focused on creative nature education and innovative learning.
Teachers will have a 4 day work week and children will have a 5th day of learning that invigorates their holistic wellbeing.Quote : Nick Shaw (Principal Waiheke Island School)Wellbeing4Learning looks to address several challenges that we are facing in Aotearoa/New Zealand Primary Schools.
The recruitment and retention of quality teachers is essential to student success, so if we can attract and keep the best teachers then our tamariki will benefit. Being able to offer a 4-day working week is a huge incentive for any workforce, but especially for teachers who carry such a physically, emotionally and mentally draining role.
In addition to this, Wellbeing4Learning is also able to deliver for tamariki by providing them diverse and rich learning experiences outside of the classroom.
By having specialist teachers delivering the arts, nature education, te ao Māori and STEM lessons on the fifth day, students are being exposed to powerful and engaging learning essential to the primary education experience.
