Glimpses of summer school 2024/25
This summer, communities across Aotearoa gathered for joyful learning, connection, and inspiration on the theme of ‘True practitioners of peace’.
Below are group photos captured from each of the summer schools hosted by the Spiritual Assemblies of Whangārei, Auckland, Hamilton, Hastings, Christchurch and a small group initiative that took place in Nelson. Along with these, is a selection of photos taken during Te Kura Raumati, held in Northcote, Auckland.
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Whangārei
Participants in the Northland sub-regional summer school, which was hosted by the Spiritual Assembly of Whangārei and held at Te Puna o Te Mātauranga marae from 3-5 January 2025.
Auckland
Auckland summer school held at Skills Update in Mangere, Auckland from 27-30 December 2024.
Te Kura Raumati - Northcote
The above selection of photos was taken during Te Kura Raumati, which was held at Te Kamaka marae, Northcote, from 27 to 30 December 2024.
Hamilton
Participants at the central North Island summer school hosted by Hamilton Spiritual Assembly. The event took place from 3-7 January 2025, at Narrows Park, Tamahere.
Hastings
During the course of the event, over 100 friends attended from all over the lower North Island. The summer school was held from 27-30 December 2024 at Tukituki Camp, Hawkes Bay.
Nelson
A small group of friends from Tasman and Nelson communities gathered together to form a two-day summer school in Nelson. The group enjoyed the video presentations and workshop materials provided on the National Assembly’s summer school website as they engaged in study and consultation on the circumstances and opportunities for them within their Te Tau Ihu cluster.
Christchurch
The South Island regional summer school was held at Wainui Heights camp from 3-7 January 2025 and was hosted by the Spiritual Assembly of Christchurch.
