Kii Tai Education
Kii Tai draws inspiration from the Whanganui tribal landscape, enriched by its unique stories of yesteryear, thriving on the spiritual essence of the great Whanganui River.
We encourage people to reach within themselves and summon forth the mischievous energy to ignite the body and mind to convey diverse stories of yesterday, today and tomorrow. Humility, self-confidence and a gentle pride aid a disciplined approach to our work.
We believe in a united Aotearoa, New Zealand. This takes looking ahead into the future rather than being steeped in the trenches of past grievances. We in no way dismiss any historical grievances but rather, focus on paving a way forwards where all cultures and ethnicities are a part of a forever growing story. A story where commonalities are more important than differences and the power of the individual and the collective are looked at together, without compromising one over the other.
We’re best known for creating safe spaces to engage in courageous conversations with a focus on:
Igniting the vibrant connection between indigenous knowledge and the World.
Nurturing the development of workplaces, leaders & communities to understand the importance of cultural diversity.
Inspiring people to embrace a culture of inclusiveness.
Services
Transformative Retreats
An experience of a lifetime
The retreats take place on the first river in the world to be granted legal personhood!
You will hear stories from members of local Whanganui tribes that have been passed down for generations and explore one of New Zealand's ‘Great Walks’
These experiences are known for enhancing people's connection with themselves, others and the environment.
Online Courses
Self paced online courses
Culture code is not just a Te Reo language course but a blueprint for the indigenous Maori worldview and the deeper meanings behind the language.
Series 1 serves as an introduction to Maori culture and is suited to anyone either in New Zealand or abroad that would like to better understand Maori and indigenous world-views.
Series 2 & 3 primarily focus on helping public sector organisations in New Zealand reach their treaty obligations and increase knowledge of Tikanga.
Workshop Facilitation
Safe spaces for courageous conversations
Kii Tai’s workshops focus on building an environment of diversity & inclusion whilst strengthening workplace culture.
They create a space for you to deepen your understanding of the Māori worldview, Improving engagement with local hapū & iwi.
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What services do you offer?Our IA premium services include: Leadership Development (Consulting / Coaching / Retreats) Business Development (Consulting / Coaching / Retreats) Our partner organisations offer the following: Certificated Learning Opportunities Te Reo Maori Language & Worldview Courses Transformative Retreats Facilitation / Workshops App Based Wellness Programs
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What does IA mean?IA is the Maori word for 'flow". Just as the river winds its way from the mountains to the sea, flowing around whatever obstacles are in the way, so too can we take the same approach. There is always a way to your destination even if you can't see a clear path yet!
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What Certifications do you offer?Our Certificated opportunities are run by our partner organisation FitFlix International they deliver the following certifications: Certificate of Holistic Wellness (Te Pouhono ki Wairua) - NCEA Lvl4 Certificate of Environmental Wellness (Te Pouhono ki Taiao) - NCEA Lvl4 Deliveries are done via the FitFlix app (FitFlixNZ) so if you are interested in enrolling your organisation please contact us.
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Why is IA the best option for me?IA Aotearoa has proven results across many organisations, we draw on a wide range of knowledge bases to provide the best solutions for you / your organisation.
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What does the Leadership Coaching involve?Our 1-on-1 Leadership Coaching is a 12 week program that pushes you to capitalise on your unique abilities, develop skills that are essential in a leadership role and get the edge that you need to be at peak performance.
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What is Holistic Wellness?Wellness through a Holistic perspective, looks at the whole system rather than just 1 part. In todays world we have separated the brain from the body as if they are somehow not connected and they don’t affect each other. Our methods pair Modern Science with Indigenous knowledge to create a unique approach transforming the way in which we think, act and feel.
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Do you offer Corporate Wellness Coaching?Yes, our Holistic Wellness Coaching (HWC) program is ideal for corporate environments both private and public sector. Our method helps to identify each persons strengths and weave together the best approach to move forwards together.
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When and where do the retreats take place?Our season is from November to February and all of our retreats take place on the Whanganui River.
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Is the Whanganui River a legal person?Yes, in 2017 the Whanganui River was the first river in the world to be granted legal personhood.
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Do you offer Workshops in different Cities and/or Countries?Depending on the date, location and size of group we may be able to travel. Please contact us to enquire.
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Is Culture Code just a Te Reo Maori course?No, Culture Code was designed to not only teach essential parts of the Maori language but also the deeper meanings behind the words and the Maori worldview.