Tim Tipene

Tim Tipene (Nga Puhi) is mostly known for his writing and the Warrior Kids programme, which he started in 1994. Tim is solely responsible for creating Kura Toa and all the services it offers, and he has been providing these services to schools and communities throughout New Zealand for the last ten years. He has facilitated numerous workshops on his unique approach, Ki hapaka, and continues with its ongoing development. Tim has extensive training and experience in counselling and the martial...See more

Tim Tipene (Nga Puhi) is mostly known for his writing and the Warrior Kids programme, which he started in 1994. Tim is solely responsible for creating Kura Toa and all the services it offers, and he has been providing these services to schools and communities throughout New Zealand for the last ten years. He has facilitated numerous workshops on his unique approach, Ki hapaka, and continues with its ongoing development. Tim has extensive training and experience in counselling and the martial arts, and has taught in both of these fields for many years. He is chairman of Nga Uri o Waitai-Tipene Trust. Tim is the author of children's books The Wooden Fish and Taming the Taniwha. He has also written articles and various resources. See less