Taruna College New Zealand is a centre for Adult Education offering an exciting range of formal and informal holistic courses and subjects inspired by the work of Rudolf Steiner PhD. such as: Waldorf Teacher Education, Biodynamic Organic Agriculture, Anthroposophical Nursing, Art of Health and Coaching and Biography Workshops.

Organics and Biodynamics - a growing awareness!

The organic and biodynamic movement, arising in early-middle 20th century and currently growing strongly in New Zealand, strives to develop production systems which are less reliant on external inputs and which produce food of the highest nutritional quality.  The BIO-GRO and Demeter certification trade marks arose in the 1980’s and licenses are now held by many producers serving both local and export organic and biodynamic markets. OFNZ (Organic Farm New Zealand) arose in the late 1990’s in response to the needs of smaller organic producers producing primarily for the domestic market.
 
Recent and rapidly growing demands for organic and biodynamic produce, spurred by modern consumer preference and by increasing concerns about modern environmental degradation, have highlighted the need for many more trained practitioners.   

The Certificate in Applied Organics and Biodynamics is designed to meet the need for a sound and comprehensive introduction to the background and practical applications of organic and biodynamic agricultural methods.For information go to:

Certificate in Applied Organics and Biodynamics

Taruna Tutor Wins Prestigious Tutor of the Year Award for 2006.
John Ridout, Programme Director of the Taruna Certificate of Applied Organics and Biodynamics was awarded the NZAPEP* Tutor of the Year award for his outstanding work over the last three years in the creation and delivery of a very special programme that has been successful at all levels.