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.

Click on this link: info@taruna.ac.nz
or phone 0064+6+877 71 74
to arrange a visit to Taruna College to see courses in action and to talk with Programme Directors about your learning prospects.

Administration Staff

The Manager at Taruna College is Lesley Waite.
“I am enjoying being back in the Bay after 25 years of living and working in other parts of New Zealand and overseas. My background includes education – teaching in Steiner schools and leading courses for adults – as well as administrative work in the NZQA. I have also been active in anthroposophy for over 30 years and appreciate the opportunity to participate in the growth and development of Taruna College.” I may be contacted at lesley.w@taruna.ac.nz

The Taruna Office Administrator is Korina Mullins, and you can contact Korina at secretary@taruna.ac.nz.  "I joined Taruna in 2006, quickly making myself at home and confirming my place in the Taruna family!  And that is just one of the many best things about working here at Taruna.  Taruna and anthroposophy fits so naturally.  There is a natural understanding of Maori Tikanga, embracing and recognising the value of whanau (family).  This integration allows me to remain active and dedicated in my children's school, friends & sports lives.  Before coming to work at Taruna, I completed my Bachelor of Visual Art and Design at E.I.T and have worked in many different customer serivce positions.  I have since completed the Certificate in Art of Health, and look forward to continuing my work and learning at Taruna.

The Taruna accounts are managed by Conny Hesse, you can contact Conny at enquiries@taruna.ac.nz.  "My background is 20 years of accounting and administration including managing a Travel Agency, mostly in Germany.  I moved to New Zealand in January 2006.  I am a mum of a 16 year old High School boy.  Since commencing my employment with Taruna in September 2006, I have obtained my New Zealand residency.  I enjoy the relaxed environment of Taruna.  Highlights for me are the interaction between the staff and sharing an office, meeting students from all over the world and from various cultures.