by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 14, Sep 2021 | All, Blog
LOCKDOWN UPDATE FROM TIM WILLS, CEO Tēnā koe, I hope and pray that all is well, whether you are in a 4 or 2 alert level. I am currently sitting in my Auckland home office doing my bit, and as such I thought I’d give you another quick update on how our organisation is...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 21, Aug 2021 | All, Blog
What is coasteering? When I first started working at Adventure Specialties, I had no idea what it was! I wasn’t even sure what the instructors were saying at first. Co-steering? Whaaaaa?!? Anyway, after asking around, looking at photos from our programmes, and...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 26, Jul 2021 | All, Blog
“I see people having difficulties in life, in this difficult time. My hope picked up, during in this programme. I made friends, I helped others and was helped in return. I felt encouraged on the way.” “This programme increased my patience and my understanding because...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 30, Jun 2021 | All, Blog
BEST WISHES to our amazing Adventure Therapy manager, Amy, who is heading off on a new adventure, with maternity leave and a newborn baby in her immediate future! Amy started working at Adventure Specialties in 2004 as an outdoor adventure instructor, then headed off...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 25, Jun 2021 | All, Blog
Ever been on a 4-day wilderness expedition? Our Christchurch team ran an Adventure Therapy programme for Māori rangatahi (youth), spending four days travelling through Banks Peninsula. The programme is called Te Māhuri which means young tree or sapling. ...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 18, Jun 2021 | All, Upcoming Programmes
CONGRATULATIONS to the winners of our fundraising raffle!!! 1st prize: LEIGHANN FORREST has won a sea kayaking adventure for herself and 7 friends. 2nd prize: BRIAN KNOWLES has won some awesome outdoor gear (a tent, sleeping bag, backpack) donated by Torpedo 7 and...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 18, Jun 2021 | All, Upcoming Programmes
Opening ceremony is underway, come on over! 71 Bamford Street, Woolston, Christchurch. Official blessing coming up soon, followed by the raffle draw. Good luck to all the entrants, we are so humbled by your support!
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 4, Jun 2021 | All, Media
“How do you help young people turn their backs on a life of crime?” Check out this 3-minute TV interview with Seven Sharp about one of our Adventure Therapy programmes working with youth offenders from Te Puna Wai, one of the youth justice residences run...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 2, Jun 2021 | All, Upcoming Programmes
[UPDATE: THANK YOU FOR YOUR WONDERFUL SUPPORT! WE RAISED ALMOST $6000 FROM THIS RAFFLE. CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RAFFLE WINNERS, LEIGHANN FORREST, BRIAN KNOWLES AND SIMON SCOLTOCK.] Our new Christchurch HQ is up and running, and we are holding an official opening...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 31, May 2021 | All, Job Vacancies
Our annual internship programme is open for applications for 2022! There are 2 spots available in Auckland and 2 spots in Christchurch. Check out the photos below to see a glimpse of what we get up to on our outdoor adventure programmes and staff training. Or read...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 26, May 2021 | All, Upcoming Programmes
We have officially moved into our new Christchurch building and we would be honoured if you would join us for the offical opening and nosy-look-around! YOU ARE INVITED! Location: 71 Bamford Street, Woolston (Google Maps link) Date: Friday 18th June 2021 Time: 4pm...
by Bex | Adventure Specialties Trust | 25, May 2021 | All, Upcoming Programmes
Te Māhuri (which means “the young tree” or “sapling” in Māori) is a free kaupapa Māori adventure therapy programme for rangatahi (youth) based in Christchurch. What? Te Māhuri is an adventure therapy programme that includes mountain biking,...
