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.

Taruna offers a range of Short Courses and Part-Time study options. Click below on areas of your interest:

 Friday Nights at Taruna
Come join us for for stimulating talks out of an
Anthroposophical impulse

Shaping Transformation with Ken Smith
Sculpting the metamorphic path of development as expressed by the columns and architraves of the first Goetheanum

Love of Language
Explore language through listening, moving, writing, speaking.

The Young Child
How to awaken a child's will soul forces in the first seven years of life.

Art as a Basis for Education
Van James will lead two weeks of exploring and experiencing painting and drawing as it can be taught in Rudolf Steiner Schools and other educational settings.

Natural Home Nursing
Learn how to confidently nurse your child at home in a practical and natural way.

Doll Making
There is something special about a hand made doll for a child

The Prepmaker's Year
An exciting course for those wishing to deepen their work with biodynamics

Storytelling
Create your own stories and learn how to weave the story spell!

Steiner Education
A few modules within the Diploma in Rudolf Steiner Education are opened up as a short course.