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![]() CREATE YOUR CAREER ACTION PLAN (Thursday)Tutor/Facilitator: Dr Sherrie Lee ** THIS COURSE HAS BEEN CANCELLED** Understand the key components of career planning and job hunting. -Create a 90 second pitch to introduce yourself to others. - Learn how to explore or create opportunities - Create your own career action plan. Participants bring a laptop or tablet and writing material to take notes. Fees: NZ$25 - Bring a laptop/tablet and writing material for note taking Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() EMOTIONAL HEALTH: What We Need for Lives That ThriveTutor/Facilitator: Michael Keith Meeting our emotional needs, plays a vital role in our overall wellbeing. This practical course offers a coherent and empowering approach to taking charge of our mental health. We explore our core emotional needs (eg: attention, security, control, connection) and the inborn guidance systems we sue to meet them. We look at how stress develops when emotional needs are not met or unsuitably met, and its links with anxiety and depression. We explore how applying this knowledge can help shape effective and fulfilled lives. Fees: NZ$85 - Please bring a notebook Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() Gagana Samoa for EveryoneTutor/Facilitator: Taulapapa Samoan Language is amazingly easy to learn. Learn to understand and use familiar Samoan everyday expressions. Learn about the culture of Samoa. A condition of enrolment on this course is that you will attend at least 80% of the sessions. The first time you enrol, you'll need to provide your National Student Number (NSN) or, if you don't have one, email a copy of your passport or birth certificate as proof of your NZ citizenship or residency to [email protected]. Fees: NZ$75 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() LANDLORDS MASTERCLASSTutor/Facilitator: Jackie Thomas-Teague If you are a landlord, you’ve faced a lot of changes. This class will help you sharpen up your performance as a landlord so you are getting the best from your property investment AND being a great landlord to your tenants. Jackie Thomas-Teague is an experienced landlord, property manager, teacher, and recognised in the Rent Skills Highly Commended category 2023 (formerly ‘Landlord of the Year’) and will help you deal with tricky areas, things you don’t enjoy, or are not confident about, as well as making sure you are meeting all your obligations. This is a safe environment to talk about all things landlord-related, so no matter your experience and skill level, you are bound to get something valuable out of it, and have fun doing it. Jackie welcomes questions before class so she can tailor the content to match your specific needs’. Fees: NZ$110 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() MEDITATION - AN INTRODUCTIONTutor/Facilitator: Kim Chamberlain This course offers a simple introduction to Meditation, covering: What is Meditation? What are the benefits? Simple techniques for entering a meditative state Two guided meditations The tutor will bring a few meditation pyramids for those who would like the experience of sitting within one while meditation. Please bring a cushion if you would like to try this. There will also be a short discussion about mindfulness and about channelling and how it could help with meditation. No prior meditation experience if required, just an open mind and a willingness to explore. Your tutor, Kim Chamberlain offers a range of spiritual services including meditation, channelling and spiritual readings. Fees: NZ$25 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol ![]() SELF DEFENCE ESSENTIALS: Krav Maga(Age 15+)Tutor/Facilitator: Peter Kani This 3-hour, self-defense essentials workshop is designed for beginners of all fitness levels, and will provide you with a fun and useful introduction to the fundamentals of the IKMF Krav Maga civilian self-defense curriculum. Whether you have previous martial arts experience or are brand new to self-defense, this workshop will provide you with practical, easy-to-learn techniques that can help you protect yourself in a dangerous or violent situation. By the end of the workshop you’ll leave with the confidence to take action and to effectively respond in a situation, rather than feeling helpless. In this workshop, you will learn: The essential principles of developing a self-defense mindset, including how to use controlled aggression as a tool to defend against violence. We’ll also discuss the key practical, psychological, and legal considerations you need to keep in mind when defending yourself. Simple but effective strikes designed for real-world self-defense situations. Reflexive blocking and deflection techniques that are intuitive and easy to practice. How to use everyday, common objects as self-defense tools in unexpected situations. How to prevent and escape some of the most common self-defense problems. Krav Maga is a highly effective self-defense system that was originally developed for military use but has since been adapted to suit the unique needs of various groups, including law enforcement, VIP protection teams, civilians, women, children, and people with physical disabilities. Known for its practicality and ease of learning, Krav Maga is designed to help individuals of all backgrounds and abilities protect themselves with confidence. The civilian version of Krav Maga, in particular, emphasizes minimizing harm to yourself, quickly neutralizing threats, and escaping to safety as soon as possible. It’s a system built on simple, straightforward techniques that anyone can learn and apply. Whether you're looking to build confidence and feel more empowered or simply want to feel more prepared in everyday situations, this workshop is for you. We look forward to having you with us! Fees: NZ$60 Click here for more information on this course or to enrol The Zentangle® Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. Fee includes a materials pack. Fees: NZ$105 - Includes materials pack |