If you haven't already Please fill out this form. It's short and sweet and oh so important for things to run smoothly. (food requirements. level of experience with constellations, and days attending). Thank you if you already filled this in!
Here's the form again: https://forms.gle/pPnm4AoEJ5EPwUuw5

We will all gather outside Arawa Park Hotel in Rotorua for our Pōhiri, traditional welcoming ceremony, which will begin at 1pm on Wednesday April 2nd. We will be welcomed on by the people from this region.

- All participants are invited to gift a koha ( $ donation) to be collected before the event starts while we gather outside to be welcomed in. This will be gifted to the students and people of the community.

- It is customary for Wahine ( Females) to wear skirts and men to wear long trousers and shirts if possible.

- Punctuality is a sign of respect. Arriving late can disrupt the ceremony. Use the waiting time to reflect and mentally prepare.

- As a guest, wait quietly at the entrance until the karanga (ceremonial call) begins. Follow the lead of your group’s representatives and maintain a respectful demeanor.

-Keep Silent During the Karanga: This is a sacred moment of spiritual connection. Avoid talking, taking photos, or using devices.

-Observing the karanga firsthand is a key step in experiencing what is a pōwhiri, as it symbolizes the bridge between the physical and spiritual realms.

For your convenience, you will always find the latest updated program detailing the schedule and activities planned for the immersion. Here: bit.ly/anzciprogram

This is included in your full ticket:
6 Days of Constellation Immersion

• 5 Lunches

• 5 Dinner

• Morning and afternoon tea each day

• 4 Renowned faculty facilitators

• Guest facilitators

• Enrichment activities

• Goodie bag

Included in your day ticket is the schedule for that day with the included meals (Lunch, dinner, morning and afternoon tea when applicable)

Book the dates in your calendar:  2nd - 7th April 2025.
We start 1 pm on the 2nd and keep going until 3.30 pm on the 7th.

The full schedule will be announced closer to the event.

The latest info about the facilitators and their workshops is available at the registration page: https://www.anzci.nz/2025-immersion-rotorua/

Alongside our emails, we will use this space to keep you informed and updated about the immersion. During the event, this will also be where we stay in contact with everyone.

Feel free to use this space to connect with other attendees about ride-sharing, accommodation, or any other questions related to the event.
Join us here: www.facebook.com/groups/immersion2025/

If you haven't already paid the full amount, your ticket is due for full payment by March 11.

Here is the link for you to follow that up with one payment, or several smaller ones if needed.

https://www.anzci.nz/impay25

Or, for direct payments our account details are;

Aotearoa New Zealand Constellation Inc 

BNZ 02-0492-0253580-000

Please use your name as a reference.

Any questions, please email info@anzci.nz

The Aotearoa New Zealand Family Constellations Immersion 2025 will be held in Rotorua at Arawa Park Hotel.

Lunch, Dinner, and tea is included in your immersion price. Accommodation is not. If you want to stay at the hotel, please contact Arawa Park Hotel and use the code: ANZCI25 :https://www.independentcollection.com.au/accommodation/new-z...
There are lots of accommodation opportunities around the venue at different price points.

• Koha for the pōhiri, (notes/coins to be donation to the tangata whenua, local people).

• Taonga, treasure for the alter (you can take your taonga home with you at the end).

• Snacks and fluid to carry each day (especially if you need to snack regularly) to maintain your physical balance.

• Yoga mat and light blanket or bolster (if you want to join yoga)

• Socks or slippers (comfort is queen).

• Layers. We are in an Geo Thermal Region in Rotorua and temperatures can swing from really quite summery to decidedly cold fairly quickly.

• Togs, as there are many opportunities for Geo Thermal soaks in the region

We will be taking photos during the immersion. You are welcome to take and share as many photos as you like, you are also welcome to decline being in any photos.

Should you wish to not be in any photos, please ask us for a wee demarcation so that if you are inadvertently caught in someone’s photo it can be edited before they share their photos.

Our only disclaimers are that no photos or recordings are taken during the pōhiri, the workshops, and offerings.

If you plan to share or post photos be mindful of who may be in the background and should you see someone with a “no photos please” coloured dot on their name tag, kindly crop or edit the photo accordingly.

Great! Please invite them to join and send them this link for more info: https://www.anzci.nz/2025-immersion-rotorua/

If at any stage you don’t feel safe in any area of the hotel or with a person, or if anything feels uncomfortable for you, Tracy, Fiona, Jenny, Jo, Liana, Frida, Kylie or Rachelle are available to discuss what you need to enrich your time with us.

Please send us an email at info@anzci.nz Thank you!

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