Each session is hosted by experts in holistic wellbeing, who will guide you through activities that are deeply rooted in integrated connection between ourselves and our Earth.
With a focus on reshaping our perception and understanding of whales and our relationship with the natural world, Julia Graeter offers inspiring keynotes, workshops, mentoring & coaching programs and retreats. Join Julia’s journey and discover a unique blend of inspiration, influence and positive change for planetary and human wellbeing.
Vanessa started learning Qigong to help her own health over 20 years ago. Since experiencing profound benefits in her own life, she has loved teaching and sharing the tools and practices with others, and currently works as the Teacher Programme manager for Ren Xue International.
Violet Lin Fan is the founder of Tree Children, a local education start-up creating science and nature activity boxes that spark curiosity and help kids explore through play. With a background in engineering, tech, and finance, she works with her team to blend a love of science and nature into hands-on experiences that connect learning with the natural world and inspire young minds to grow with curiosity, care, and wonder.
Jenafer sees community impact, sustainability (environmental, social, cultural), and personal growth as an interwoven tapestry for building a better world together. As a yoga instructor and certified breathwork practitioner, she is passionate about equipping others with practical wellbeing tools that have been proven to be effective for reducing stress, improving sleep, lowering healthcare costs, and enhancing emotional, mental, and professional resilience.
Rose is the Founder of Terra Nova Foundation, Global Change Advisor and Thought Leader on Climate Change, Philanthropy & Connection for Wellbeing. An advocate for building a new way forward from empowering our own unique contributions, she has a depth of experience implementing large-scale change through collective action. She is also co-author of One Year, One You, One Planet.
This experiential breathwork session offers a gentle, guided journey into the inner dimensions of sustainability. Through conscious breathing, embodied awareness, and shared reflection, participants explore how inner capacities such as presence, clarity, and emotional resilience contribute to regenerative leadership and systems change. Rooted in the Inner Development Goals (IDGs), this session invites you to slow down, feel deeply, and reconnect — with yourself, with others, and with the future we’re all shaping together.
Transform your life and the planet in just one hour! Join the energising EcoWarrior workshop to unlock the power of small daily actions that create big positive impact. Feel inspired, empowered, and motivated as you discover simple steps to boost your wellbeing and the wellbeing of Earth – all in a fun, practical session designed to ignite your eco-hero inside.
Qigong helps us find inner harmony through practices that elevate body, heart, and consciousness, which in turn helps us find outer harmony –in our personal relationships, within society, and with nature. By first uplifting our own lives through improving our health, happiness and wellbeing, we can better help others and the world.
In this session you will learn some gentle movements to increase your energy and relax and calm your mind.
A Whale Sound Journey is a guided multi-sensory experience with real underwater recordings of whales. Blending science, sound healing, meditation, and storytelling, this experience invites you to slow down, listen deeply, and feel your connection to the ocean – and to yourself.
Discover the magic of whale song, known to calm the nervous system, reduce stress, and awaken a sense of joy. Each session offers a “sonic interruption” from daily noise, helping you refocus, realign, and remember your connection to the living world. Leave with a renewed sense of wonder, care, and belonging – for the ocean, for whales and for all life.
Join Tree Children for a hands-on workshop combining science, creativity, and nature play. As part of Te Ao Earth Week Wellbeing Day, tamariki and their whānau will explore the science of buoyancy by building and testing their own mini boats, then make a nature-inspired craft to take home.
This one-hour session encourages curiosity, problem-solving, and imagination through fun, practical activities. Suitable for children aged 5-10 years, with parents welcome to join in. All materials are provided.
Tree Children is on a mission to spark curiosity, grow minds, and inspire kids to explore nature and science, connecting more deeply with the world around them!
Location | Te Ngira, Multicultural Recreation & Community Centre, Hagley Park, Ōtautahi Christchurch.
Transport | Cycle parking available. A short walk from multiple bus routes, including Metro 3, 5, 60, 80, 81, 85, 86, 91, 92. Car parking available onsite on a first come, first served basis.