Are you looking for PLD that actually recharges you, deepens your cultural understanding, and gives you practical tools to support ākonga and staff?
This two-day PLD is designed especially for educators and leaders in Aotearoa.
✨ Developed by Dr. Ihirangi Heke, this wānanga introduces the Atua Matua framework — a powerful approach that integrates mātauranga Māori and environmental knowledge to enhance health, well-being, and educational leadership.
🚴♀️ And yes, part of this experience includes mountain biking through the iconic Redwoods Forest in Rotorua, putting learning into motion and connecting theory to practice in the most meaningful way possible.
Why this wānanga is worth your time:
✅ Culturally Grounded Learning
Develop the confidence and insight to lead and teach in ways that honour Māori knowledge and perspectives.
✅ Well-being Through Nature
Learn how to embed environmental connection into your teaching — not just for your ākonga, but for your own hauora.
✅ Authentic Professional Development
This is real PLD: engaging, relevant, and designed to grow both personal and professional capacity.
✅ Small Group, Big Impact
With only 10 participants per wānanga, you’ll be part of a tight-knit, supportive learning environment.
🎒 Whether you're in a classroom or leading a school, this experience will give you tools you can actually use — and leave you feeling recharged, reconnected, and inspired.
📍 Rotorua | Spaces Limited
For more information on this PLD such as cost etc, please view this brochure:
https://www.penz.org.nz/file/atua-matua-wananga-information?open=true
👉 Book your space now to invest in PLD that truly aligns with the values of Aotearoa education:
https://www.penz.org.nz/event/atua-matua-wnanga-rotorua-rescheduled
Please note: The exact start and finish times on 26th and 27th May will be confirmed with you closer to the time, once you've booked your ticket.
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- Next Tuesday, 27th May, 08:30 am, Tai Tōrua Health & PE PLD - Wanaka (Primary & Intermediate Teachers) in Queenstown
- Next month, 23rd June, 08:30 am, Tai Tōrua Health & PE PLD - Whanganui (Primary & Intermediate Teachers) in Wanganui
- Next month, 29th June, 06:30 pm, PENZ Conference for PE Teachers (Primary, Intermediate & Secondary) in Queenstown
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