We inspire and equip young people to become agents of environmental change
He Māhuri Tōtara seeks to inspire and equip young people to become agents of change in their communities and in the world, promoting environmental stewardship and care as part of their Christian faith in the unique context of Aotearoa
He Māhuri Tōtara
In te ao Māori, the Tōtara is a renowned tree. He Tōtara Haemata - a lofty tōtara - is a metaphorical way of speaking about a renowned or distinguished leader. “He māhuri tōtara” is a way of talking about young people or young leaders who have leadership potential but have yet to become mature tōtara.
“Māhuri” means young tree or sapling. When you see a young tōtara, you can see all of the potential of what it will become, but it is yet to reach its potential.
He Māhuri Tōtara is all about creating the type of environment for māhuri tōtara to grow and develop into tōtara haemata. We are passionate about creating environments and spaces where the conditions nurture young leaders, support them to develop deep roots, offer them a network of connections and a plan for future growth.
What is He Māhuri Tōtara
He Māhuri Tōtara is a Christian environmental leadership development course for high school students. The week-long course explores the unique environmental challenges and opportunities of our world and the biblical imperative to care for creation.
The week is full of workshops, hands-on activities, outdoor adventures and building relationships with likeminded people
