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Te Rito Maioha (TRM) Training, based at the Wainuiomata Marae, is providing an invaluable service to local rangatahi, helping them move towards having productive for pairs – followfulfilling your guide through rapids and These school holidays, come discover the lives. (the traditional Māori calendar), or even and pristine native forest. Two levels of of New Zealand’s night skies and the zodiac and ancient Greek lore through selfTRM runsmagic raranga white water rafting are available: Grade and private tours. secretsthree of lost civilisationscourses at Stonehenge guided– 2 scenic rafting and Grade 3 wilderness Aotearoa. Since opening in 2005, the The school holidays mark the perfect time for pairsThe – follow your guide through rapids henge These school holidays, the in (the traditional Māori calendar), or even (weaving) for the whakairo rafting. former is perfect for families has become the come hubwahine, ofdiscover astronomy to get involved in fun learning activities. andfirst-timers; pristine native forest.is Two levels of magic of New Zealand’s nighttheskies andand the zodiac and ancient Greek lore through selfor the latter an epic actionthe Wairarapa – celebrating beauty Stargazing at Stonehenge – Star Trek Lazer white water rafting are available: Grade guided and private tours. the (carving) for the young and secrets found of lost at dark Stonehenge packed adventure. wonder incivilisations the region’s sky. But men Tour is perfect school holiday fun for the 2 scenic rafting and Grade 3 wilderness Aotearoa. Since opening in 2005, the it’s beautiful during the day too! This open- whole The school mark theduring perfectthe time Join an Akatarawa Forest Canyoning Trip. family.holidays Stay productive recently rafting. The former is perfect for families established henge has become the hub24taiao ofpillars, astronomy in(horticulture) to get involved in fun learning activities.rest air observatory comprises built Hike 20 minutes into the native bush where break, but still enjoy the much-needed or first-timers; the latter is an epic action- following the Wairarapa – celebrating the adapted beauty and Stargazing at Stonehenge – Star Trek Lazer practices, and you’ll zipline intocourse, the canyon. From there,whichancient and relaxation of the holidays. Available October. packed adventure. wonder foundbegan in the region’s darkon sky. But24 Tourevening is perfect holidaythe funStar for the to the conditions of New Zealand and abseil, rock jump, explore the caves, and any by school appointment, Trek it’s beautiful during theskies. day too! This open- Lazer Join anForAkatarawa Forest Canyoningtake Trip. wholeTour family. Stay with productive the Southern Hemisphere more. the ultimate experience, begins a shortduring presentation Continued on page 2. HikeHelicopter 20 minutes into the native bush where air observatory comprises 24 pillars, built on break, but still night enjoysky the followed much-needed the Access Whitewater Rafting the current up by arest
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Students at TRM Training during their St Johns First Aid Certificate course. Photo: Supplied.
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