Camp Koha - Funding a camp for more kids to experience the bush

Kia ora whānau,

Te Kura-a-Wao Charitable Trust, better known as The Bush Kura, is a Tairāwhiti-based charity dedicated to reconnecting tamariki, rangatahi, whānau, and communities with te taiao through hands-on outdoor education and kaupapa Māori values.

We believe some of life's greatest lessons are learned in the ngahere. Through our camps, workshops, and community programmes, participants develop confidence, resilience, leadership, practical bush skills, and a stronger sense of identity and belonging. Every experience is designed to create positive pathways while strengthening the connection between people, culture, and the natural world.

Our programmes are accessible to all, with many heavily subsidised or provided free of charge thanks to the generosity of our supporters, funders, volunteers, and donors.

Every donation—big or small—helps us remove barriers for whānau, provide life-changing experiences for our rangatahi, and ensure more people can discover the confidence and wellbeing that comes from reconnecting with te taiao.

Together, we're growing the next generation of kaitiaki and leaders - from Rangatahi to Rangatira.

Funds will be spent on running more Pūkeko camps (Basic level) to make sure is accessible for more kids.