Life Skills

Life Skills

Assertiveness - Stand Up for Yourself

Assertiveness - Stand Up for Yourself

4 weeks

From $79.00 incl. GST

Gain basic practical skills, to help begin the process of communicating in an assertive manner. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $79 with ID, all others pay $149).

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Raising Great Kids in an Overindulgent World

Raising Great Kids in an Overindulgent World

2 hours

$35.00 incl. GST

Parenting today delivers unprecedented challenges – are you wondering what went wrong and somehow you've ended up living with a child you don’t recognise belonging to you? Get a new perspective, an easy-to-understand model to follow and tools to help you to raise likeable and respectful children in an age of over-indulgence.

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Self-Hypnosis - Hypnotise Yourself

Self-Hypnosis - Hypnotise Yourself

1 day

$115.00 incl. GST

A practical workshop that will introduce you to a structured and easy-to-follow method to take yourself into hypnosis and use it to your benefit. Let go of old habits and form new ones, brighten your future, excel in your career and create excellence.

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Speaking to an Audience

Speaking to an Audience

1 day

Free

Need to “step up” and speak to an audience as part of your working life and find it difficult? This course will equip you with strategies to assist and provide opportunities to build your confidence in this role.

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Retirement Reinvented

Retirement Reinvented

1 day

Free

Whether you’re already retired, or planning ahead, this practical workshop will help you to reflect, re-envision and re-vitalise your life and develop a plan for your future, on your own terms. (NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay listed price).

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Genealogy - Basics of ancestry.com DNA tests

Genealogy - Basics of ancestry.com DNA tests

4 hours

$89.00 incl. GST

Have you done a DNA test with ancestry.com? Don't know what to do next? This course will cover the basics of what your DNA results mean. We'll look at the tools available on Ancestry.com and other DNA websites to help you use DNA for your family's history.

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Your Life’s Purpose – Discover Your Emotional Needs and Core Values

Your Life’s Purpose – Discover Your Emotional Needs and Core Values

1 day

Free

Ask the big question – what is the ‘Why’ of your life? Reflect on your emotional needs. Learn how to identify an overarching purpose and a wider meaning that is larger than yourself. Work with your personal values to develop a life purpose statement and goals that can guide how you live, work and play. (NZ Citizens and residents free with ID, all others pay $109).

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Knitting for Beginners

Knitting for Beginners

4 weeks

$125.00 incl. GST

Always wanted to learn how to knit but never been sure where to begin? Join craft tutor Stella Carruthers as she teaches the basic principles of knitting in this fun, informative and supportive class. Come along and learn the essential building blocks of knitting, using only knitting needles, yarn and your hands!

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Financial Planning for Retirement

Financial Planning for Retirement

1 day

$169.00 incl. GST

Financially successful people don’t achieve their wealth by accident – they make and execute clear plans. Your retirement is on the horizon and research shows you’re most likely nowhere near financially ready for the retirement you desire and deserve! Get a complete and utterly practical financial plan, so you can have the retirement you want.

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Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa

Mental Health First Aid Aotearoa

2 days

From $199.00 incl. GST

About 1 in 5 New Zealand adults experience a common mental illness each year. Understanding how to talk about mental health and help someone in need are important skills. This certified Mental Health First Aid course, will teach you the skills and knowledge to recognise and respond to someone experiencing mental health challenges. (NZ Citizens and residents pay $199 with ID, all others pay $499).

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Get the Job: STARR Interview Technique and Preparation

Get the Job: STARR Interview Technique and Preparation

1 day

Free

Get the best results in job interviews. Learn how to approach behavioural questions and impress the interview panel. Ace interviews using the potent STARR method. Use it to your advantage by answering competency focused questions with winning replies.

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Women's Health and Aging Workshop

Women's Health and Aging Workshop

1 day

Free

Movement and function can be challenging for women as we age. Join experienced physiotherapist Sara Dore and explore how you can manage the effects on your health and wellbeing as you age as a woman.

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Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshop

Mental Health & Wellbeing Workshop

1 day

Free

Mental Health is a term we hear everywhere now and yet after “Are you okay?” it all goes silent. We know we need to improve our mental health understanding and the way we treat ourselves and other people having mental health challenges. (NZ citizen and residents free with ID, all others pay$99).

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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Creatives

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome for Creatives

1 day

$89.00 incl. GST

Do you often feel your creative work isn't good enough or worry about sharing it with others? You're not alone! Join our workshop to explore the roots of imposter syndrome and discover practical strategies to boost your confidence, allowing you to proudly showcase your art to the world.

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Psychology of Money Management

Psychology of Money Management

1 day

Free

"Everything starts with awareness and a good plan." This isn't your typical financial budgeting session where I tell you to stop buying coffee. It's about understanding the psychology behind how you spend or save, and discovering how we can make preparing for our future easier and more enjoyable. Once you understand how you regard money, you can take control of yours!

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Empower & Protect: A One-Day Self-Defense Course

Empower & Protect: A One-Day Self-Defense Course

1 day

Free

In an unpredictable world, knowing how to protect yourself is essential. A self-defense course equips you with practical skills to stay safe, boosts confidence, and enhances awareness of potential threats. It’s not just about physical techniques—it’s about empowerment, quick thinking, and ensuring you can navigate any situation with greater security and peace of mind.

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Mindful Awareness Workshop

Mindful Awareness Workshop

1 day

Free

A hands-on, one-day workshop blending mindfulness, neuroscience, and self-awareness to help you feel better, relate better, and live with more clarity and purpose. (NZ Citizens and residents free with photo ID, all others pay $149).

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