Rites of Passage Programs for Individuals and Families
About Lifespan Rites
Lifespan Rites aims to bring important Rites of Passage work to lower North Island communities, from Taranaki, through to Manawatū and Ōtaki regions.
We offer Rites of Passage, Initiations and Ceremonies which are designed to honour and support people of all ages as they encounter significant life transitions such as puberty, adulthood, grandparenthood, elderhood and death.
We believe that honouring important transitions through-out life supports individuals and our community to thrive, to be connected, and to be resilient.
Currently, we have offerings for women, fathers & sons, and mothers & daughters held alternately in either the Taranaki region, or Manawatū and Ōtaki regions.
Our Programs
Moon Weavers
A weekend immersion in Rites of Passage, Reflection and Connection for women. Weaving together the key aspects of Rites of Passage throughout our individual life stages.
For women 
First Fires
An overnight event in nature for boys and their dads*, in preparation for transition towards young manhood.
*Or significant male.
For boys aged 12-14 and their fathers*
Moon Spiral
For girls aged 9-11 and their mothers*A gentle celebration of the transitions that both mother* and daughter are experiencing through games, craft, food, fire and ritual held in nature.
*Or significant woman.
We believe that honouring important transitions throughout life supports individuals and our community to thrive, to be connected, and to be resilient.
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To offer Rites of Passage, Initiations and Ceremonies which are designed to honour and support people of all ages as they encounter significant life transitions such as puberty, adulthood, grandparenthood, elderhood and death.
To collaborate with other people and organisations in order to best meet the needs of our community.
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Lifespan Rites Core Values
Celebration
Belonging
Wellbeing | Hauora
Community
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Currently we run three programs - Moon Weavers for adult wāhine, Moon Spiral for Mothers* & Daughters, and First Fires our program for Fathers* & Sons, with intentions for more.
We also welcome interest in facilitation or support for our work. Fill out the form below to get in touch with us.
*Or significant adult figure
Lifespan Rites offerings are designed to:
Build the wellbeing and confidence of young people.
Support individuals with physical, emotional and spiritual changes that occur during the times of change in our lives.
Provide skills and experiences for future life changes and challenges.
Acknowledge and celebrate significant life transitions.
Contact Us
Interested in a program or supporting our work? Fill out a form and we will be in touch soon. We look forward to hearing from you, ngā mihi.
“There is a need to provide healthy guidance, skills and acknowledgement for young people while also connecting their whānau.”
“As adults we also need ongoing support and care regarding our changing roles in our whanau and communities. Rites of Passage allows us to acknowledge and mark the transition points in our lives in a meaningful way, and to honour them in a connected and celebratory manner.”
— Lifespan Rites 2026
