Directory of Contacts

Anthroposophical Society in New Zealand

 

COUNCIL
 
General Secretary: Sue Simpson, PO Box 8279, Havelock North. Ph: 06 877 6656.
Chairman: Noel Josephson, PO Box 291, Auckland. Ph: 09 378 9254. Fax: 09 5274513.
Treasurer:  Doris Zuur Ph: 04 9056500. 
Lesley Waite Ph: 06 877 1142.
Trisha Glover Ph: 09 570 9720.
 
SPHERE
Editorial: Sue Simpson
Editorial Assistant: Mary Paterson,  Ph: 06 356 2043.
Distribution: 
 
ANTHROPOSOPHICAL GROUPS
 
NORTHLAND
Lizy de Boer Ph: 09 407 9802
 
AUCKLAND
Vee Noble Ph: 09 627 2044.
The Auckland Group meets at Rudolf Steiner House,104 Michaels Avenue, Ellerslie, Auckland. Ph: 09 579 5606
 
HAMILTON
Val Jones Ph:07 849 4420


 
ROTORUA
Marcel van Leeuwen Ph: 07 362 8468.
 
COROMANDEL
Alex Jannis, 95 Wyuna Bay Road, Coromandel 3581. Ph: 07 866 8832.
 
TAURANGA
Stella Hamilton-Baker
 
HAWKE’S BAY
Cleone Armon Ph: 06 878 3128.
 
PALMERSTON NORTH
Mary Paterson Ph: 06 356 2043.
 
WELLINGTON
Matthew ter Borg Ph: 04 565 1780.
 
KAPITI COAST
Adrian von Aesch Ph: 04 299 0712.
 
MOTUEKA
Anne Swann Ph: 03 528 6882.
 
NELSON
 Heather Verstappen
 
CHRISTCHURCH
Sue Morrison Ph: 03 9816968.
 
DUNEDIN
Colin Rawle Ph: 03 473 0086. Fax: 03 473 0083.
 
ASIA
 
The General Anthroposophical Society Representative in Asia, Hans van Florenstein Mulder
 

School of Spiritual Science

 

GENERAL SECTION (CLASS HOLDERS)
 
NEW ZEALAND
Sue Simpson, PO Box 8279, Havelock North. Ph: 06 877 6656.
 
KERIKERI
Anna Rosevear, PO Box 429, Kerikeri 0470. Ph: 09 405 9655. Class lessons every 2nd Sunday of the month.
 
AUCKLAND

Vee Noble Ph: 09 627 2044.
Trisha Glover Ph: 09 570 9720.

Neil Boland


PO Box 48095, Blockhouse
Bay, Auckland, 0644 
 Ph: 09 6264201


Class lessons are held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 10.00am at 7.30pm at Rudolf Steiner House, 104 Michaels Avenue, Ellerslie.

 
COROMANDEL
Anna Gavey Ph 07 8667794
 
TAURANGA/ROTORUA

Maritza Kocsis Ph: 07 2181200,

021 292 9001

 
HASTINGS

Julian Pook Ph: 06 857 7113
Lesley Waite 4130 Ph: 06 877 1142
Class lessons are held every 1st Saturday of the month at 11.00am (with Class discussion at 9.30am) and every 3rd Sunday at 7.00pm. Venue: Anthroposophical Centre in Hastings, corner of Nelson Street East and Whitehead Road.

 
WELLINGTON

Mariel Rosalind Ph: 04 384 4884.
Gaylene Denford-Wood,

Mark Geard Ph: 04 5663539

Class lessons are held on the 1st Saturday of each month at 10.00am with Class conversation before at 9.00am. Venue: Anthroposophical Centre, 19 Bristol Square, Lower Hutt.

 
CHRISTCHURCH

Marinus la Rooij Ph: 03 331 7677.
Helen Davey Ph: 03 318 3891
David Chivers Ph 03 980 1999
Class lessons every 2nd Sunday of the month at 8.00pm with class discussion before at 7.00pm. Venue: Novalis House, 275 Fifield Terrace, Waltham, Christchurch.

 
NELSON/MOTUEKA
Peter Alspach Ph: 03 528 7529.
 
DUNEDIN
Joan Rawle Ph: 03 473 0086. Fax: 03 473 0083.
 
SECTIONS
 
General Section
Sue Simpson, PO Box 8279, Havelock North Ph: 06 877 6656.
 
Social Sciences Section
Noel Josephson, PO Box 291, Auckland. Ph: 09 378 9254.
 
Medical Section
Dr Simon Bednarek
 
Pedagogical Section
Neil Carter
 
Youth Section
Rosa Henderson
 
Natural Science Section
Diederic Ruarus
 
Literary Arts and Humanities Section
Mary Paterson
 
Art Section
Roger and Gertrud Leitch
 
Agriculture Section
Rachel Pomeroy
 
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
 
Federation of Rudolf Steiner Waldorf Schools in New Zealand
Federation Secretary: Mark Thornton, Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School, Helios Place, Titirangi. Web: www.rudolfsteinerfederation.org.nz
 
New Zealand Association of Anthroposophic Doctors
Dr Roger Leitch, 11 Woodford Road, Mt Eden, Auckland. Phone 021 612610.
 
Anthroposophical Nurses' Association in New Zealand
Deborah Bednarek, PO Box 13-001, Mahora, Hastings. Ph/Fax: 06 844 5412
 
Association of Eurythmy Therapists in New Zealand
Heike Houben, 5 St Paul's Place, Tamatea, Napier, 4112. Ph: 06 8439459
 
The Eurythmy Association of New Zealand
Sue Simpson, PO Box 8279, Havelock Nth. Ph: 06 8776656.
 
RUDOLF STEINER SCHOOLS
 
(Also known as Waldorf Schools. All cater for pupils from Kindergarten to Class 12 unless stated otherwise).
 
Michael Park School
Michael Park School, 55 Amy Street, P0 Box 11-224, Ellerslie, Auckland 1542. Ph: 09 579 3083. Fax: 09 579 4498. Web: www.michaelpark.school.nz
 
Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School
Titirangi Rudolf Steiner School, Helios Place, P0 Box 60-266, Titirangi, Auckland 0642. Ph: 09 817 4386. Fax: 09 817 2584. Web: www.titirangi.steiner.school.nz 
 
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School
Taikura Rudolf Steiner School, 505 Nelson Street North, [P0 Box 888), Hastings 4122. Ph: 06 878 7363. Fax: 06 878 4160. Web: www.taikurasteiner.school.nz
 
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School
Raphael House Rudolf Steiner School, 27 Matuhi Street, Tirohanga, Lower Hutt 5010. Ph: 04 569 5161. Ph/fax: 04 569 4860. Web: www.raphaelhouse.school.nz
 
Waikato Waldorf School
Waikato Waldorf School, 85 Barrington Drive, Rototuna, Hamilton 3210, PO Box 12127, Hamilton. Ph: 07 855 8710. Fax: 07 855 8710. Web: www.waikatowaldorf.school.nz (Kindergarten to Class 8).
 
Te Ra Waldorf School
Te Ra Waldorf School, 89 Poplar Avenue, Raumati South, Kapiti Coast 5032. Ph: 04 299 0812/3. Fax: 04 299 0814. Web: www.tera.school.nz (Kindergarten to Class 7).
 
Tauranga Rudolf Steiner School
Tauranga Rudolf Steiner School, 364 Welcome Bay Road, [P0 Box 115], RD 5, Tauranga 3175. Ph: 07 544 2452, 07 544 4752. Fax: 07 544 4372, Web: www.rudolfsteinertga.ac.nz (Kindergarten to Class 7).
 
Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School
Christchurch Rudolf Steiner School, 19 Ombersley Terrace, Opawa, [P0 Box 19-944, Woolston], Christchurch 8023. Ph: 03 337 0514. Fax: 03 337 0515. Web: www.ch.steiner.school.nz
 
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School
Dunedin Rudolf Steiner School, 1 Fern Road, Maia, Dunedin 9022. Ph: 03 471 2163. Web: www.dunedin.steiner.school.nz (Kindergarten to Class 7)
 
Motueka Rudolf Steiner School
Motueka Rudolf Steiner School, 480 High Street, [P0 Box 224], Motueka 7120. Ph: 03 528 0246. Web: www.nn.steiner.school.nz (Kindergarten to Class 7).
 
RUDOLF STEINER KINDERGARTENS
 
Taikura Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
Taikura Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten, 414 Nelson St N. Hastings. Phone: 6-878 7363. Web: www.taikurasteiner.school.nz
 
Taradale Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
Helen Bedyn, 68 King Street, Taradale, Napier 4221. Ph/Fax: 06 844 2486.
 
Mangarau Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
38 Mangarau Crescent, Havelock North 4130. Ph: 06 877 3493. Fax: 06 877 3494.
 
Miro House Kindergarten
Miro House Kindergarten, 54 Borman Road, Chartwell, Hamilton. Ph: 07 855 8710.
 
Lavender and Marigold Playcircles
Lavender Playcircle: Monday and Thursday 9.15am - 11.15am; Marigold Playcircle: Tuesday and Friday 9.30am - 11.30am at the Waikato Community Room, 85 Barrington Drive, Rototuna. Ph: 07 854 9021. Kindergarten. Ph: 07 855 8711.
 
Te Rawhiti Kindergarten
162 Wellington Road, Paekakariki, Kapiti 5034. Ph: 04 292 7072.
 
Coromandel Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
Coromandel Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten, 2628 Rings Road, Coromandel 3506. Ph: 07 866 7794.
 
Kuaotunu Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
Kuaotunu Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten, Kuaotunu, Irishtown Road, RD2, Whitianga 3592, Ph: 07 866 0094. Fax: 07 866 0095. 
 
Fossil Bay Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
Fossil Bay Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten, Fossil Bay Road, Oneroa, [P0 Box 128], Waiheke Island. Ph: 09 372 2152. Fax: 09 372 7560.
 
Pathways Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
14 Larch St, Victoria, Rotorua 3010. Ph: 07 348 9532.
 
Matariki Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
187 Ruahine Street, PO Box 10021, Palmerston North 4410. Ph: 06 354 4514.
 
Wellington Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
10 Davis Street,Thomdon, Wellington 6011. Ph: 04 499 7394.
 
Wellington Rudolf Steiner Kindergarten
10 Davis Street,Thomdon, Wellington 6011. Ph: 04 499 7394.
 
Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Centre
13 Laery Street, Alicetown, Lower Hutt 5010. Ph: 04 586 1237.
 
Awhina Day Nursery and Kindergarten
Awhina Day Nursery and Kindergarten, 37 Duart Road, Havelock North 4130. Ph: 06 877 1401. Fax: 06 877 9382. Web: www.awhinachildren.co.nz
 
RUDOLF STEINER ADULT EDUCATION
 
Auckland University of Technology (AUT)
Neil Boland, Lecturer. BEd (Steiner Primary) and Steiner (Early Childhood).
Degrees in Steiner education at Masters and Doctorate level also available.
School of Education, Te Kura Maatauranga, Auckland University of
Technology, Private Bag 92006, Auckland 1020. Ph: 09 921 9999 ext 7341. 
 

www.taruna.ac.nz

Taruna College for Anthroposophical Adult Education
Taruna College, Diplomas in: Rudolf Steiner Waldorf Education, Rudolf Steiner Early Childhood Education, Artistic Therapy, Biodynamic Agriculture and Horticulture Training. PO Box 8103, Havelock North. Ph: 06 877 7174. Fax: 06 877 7014. Web: 

 
MEDICAL PRACTICES AND THERAPY CENTRES
 
Dr Roger Leitch, Raphael Medical Centre
Dr Roger Leitch, 11 Woodford Road, Mt Eden, Auckland 1024. Ph: 09 631 0477
 
Dr Ulrich Doering
Dr Ulrich Doering, 511 South Titirangi Road, Tltirangi, Auckland 0604.Ph: 09 817 6772
 
Dr Robert Maunsell, Masterton Medical Centre
Dr Robert Maunsell, 24 Lincoln Road, Masterton. Phone: 06 370 0011
 
Dr William Crawford, Aurora Medical Centre
Dr William Crawford, 39 Pretoria Street, Lower Hutt. Phone: 04 977 1634, Website


 
Dr Michael Sargent
Dr Michael Sargent, 72 Bletsoe Avenue, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024. Ph: 03 365 9553
 
Dr David Ritchie and Dr Ros Anderson, Novalis House
Dr David Ritchie, 275 Fifield Terrace, Christchurch 8023. Ph: 03 332 5702.
 
 
 
 
Dr Ruth Baker
21 Ensors Rd, Opawa, Christchurch 8023. Ph: 03 377 8757. Fax: 03 377 8707.
 
Rato Health - Anthroposophical and Natural Nursing Therapies
Tessa Therkleson RGON, 88 Pomare Road, Tirohanga, Lower Hutt 5010. Ph: 04 566 2743. Fax: 04 570 0298.
 
Te Mana Ngakau Nursing Service
Deborah Bednarek and Kristina Friedlander, 524 Kennedy Road, Greenmeadows, Napier. Ph: (06) 844 6277.
 
Natural Nursing Therapies
Weleda Healthcare Centre (Michelle Vette and Cassandra Mossman), 302 Te Mata Road, Havelock North. Ph: 06 877 8710
 
CURATIVE EDUCATION AND SOCIAL THERAPY
 
Hohepa Trust Board
Lisa Militch, Executive Secretary, PO Box 307, Napier 4140, Ph: 06 870 1385, Fax: 06 835 6776. Web: www.hohepa.com/index.php
 
Hohepa Auckland
Russell Carter, General Manager, 50 Atkinson Road, Titirangi, Auckland 0604. Ph: 09 817 3786, Fax: 09 817 3765. Web: www.hohepa.com/auckland.php
 
Hohepa Canterbury
Raymond Eberhardt, General Manager, 23 Barrington Street, Spreydon, Christchurch 8024. Ph: 03 332 3179, Fax: 03 332 7066. Web: www.hohepa.com/canterbury.php
 
Hohepa Hawke's Bay
Andy White, General Manager, PO Box 3, Clive, Hastings 4148. Ph: 06 870 0426, Fax: 06 870 0720 Web: www.hohepa.com/hawkes-bay.php
 
Hohepa Home School (Poraiti)
Gabi Jansen, Principal, PO Box 7385, Taradale, Napier 4182. Ph: 06 844 2740. Web: www.hohepa.com/hawkes-bay-hohepa-school.php
 
Hohepa Helios Day and Transition Services
Silke Carter, Director of Services, 50 Atkinson Road, Titirangi, Auckland 0604. Ph: 09 817 3786, Fax: 09 817 3765. Web: www.hohepa.com/auckland.php
 
BIO DYNAMICS
 
The Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association in New Zealand Inc.
There are regional branches and contact persons in many parts of the country. For information email: David Wright or write to The Bio Dynamic Farming and Gardening Association in N.Z. Inc., PO Box 39045, Wellington. Ph: 04 589 5366. Fax: 04 589 5365. Web: www.biodynamic.org.nz
 
RETAIL ENTERPRISES AND MANUFACTURING
 
Weleda New Zealand Ltd.
Fred Dryburg, Weleda New Zealand Ltd., PO Box 8132, Havelock North. Ph: 06 877 7394. Fax: 06 877 4989 Web: www.weleda.co.nz
 
Ceres Enterprises Ltd.
Noel Josephson, Ceres Enterprises Ltd., 181 Ladies Mile, Auckland 1051. Ph: 09 579 7126 (retail), 09 574 0373 (wholesale), Web: www.ceres.co.nz
 
Ceres Books
Tony Jacobs-Brown, Ceres Books, 121 Carbine Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1060. Ph: 09 574 3356. Fax: 09 527 4513. Web: www.ceresbooks.co.nz
 
Cornucopia Natural Foods
Cornucopia Natural Foods, 330 Heretaunga Street East, Hastings 4122. Ph: 06 876 6248.
 
Anthroposophical Books
Tessa Hope-Williams, Anthroposophical Books, 15 Ogilivy Terrace, Plimmerton, Wellington. Ph: 04 233 9415.
 
Humanity Books and Art Supplies
Michael Lawn, Humanity Books and Art Supplies, 107 Karamu Road, Hastings 4122. Ph: 06 870 7069. Fax: 06 876 3017.
 
Design for Life (Flow Forms)
lain Trousdell. Web: www.flowforms.co.nz
 
Dr. Hauschka Beauty Therapy
Jose Kakebeeke, Dr. Hauschka Beauty Therapy, 90 Michaels Ave, Ellerslie, Auckland 1051. Ph: 09 579 1112
 
FINANCE AND BANKING
 
Prometheus Ethical Finance
Sue Cooper, Prometheus Ethical Finance, 12th Floor, St John's House, 144 The Terrace, Wellington. Phone: (04) 8904555 Freephone: 0800 776 648. 
 
Crystalbridge Scholarship Loan Fund
Kevin Lyons Ph: 06 835 7138.
 
Asia Pacific Initiative Support Fund
Kevin Lyons Ph: 06 835 7138.
 
OTHER ANTHROPOSOPHICAL ENTERPRISES
 
Mira Companions for Development
Elaine Beadle, 54 The Bullock Track, Mahurangi West, RD3, Warkworth 0983. Ph: 09 422 0661. Rhyll Stafford, Level 2 Room 5 Lopdell House Titirangi Auckland 0604. Ph: 09 817 6125. Web: www.miracompanions.com
 
Healing Water Institute
lain Trousdell Web: www.healingwaterinstitute.org.nz
 
The Spiritual Task of the Mother
Trisha Glover, 46 Hamlin Road, Mt Wellington, Auckland 1006, Ph: 09 570 9720.