Learning From Loss

Event date: Wednesday, 08 October 2025 | 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Two people sitting on a bench overlooking a large body of water with mountains in the background, under a golden sunrise or sunset sky with clouds and trees framing the scene.

Loss changes us whether it is loss of a person, a job, a relationship, health, or hopes and dreams. It changes how we feel - but also how we live.

In this heartfelt talk and conversation, Whangārei speaker and facilitator Karen Te'o shares the deeply personal journey she's travelled through losing 40 close family and friends, including the unexpected death of her husband after 43 years of marriage.

But this isn't just a story of grief. It's a story of hope, wisdom, and learning how to live with intention and have fewer regrets.

Join Karen to reflect on how the hardest moments can awaken us to what truly matters and explore how to make the most of life.

This session will include music, quiet reflection, and opportunities to share (only if you wish). It's perfect for anyone who has faced loss of any kind - or simply wants to live more intentionally in the years ahead.

You'll discover:

How loss can become a teacher
Practical ways to live with purpose and peace
Why it's never too late to change how you live
How to feel less alone on the journey of loss

Whether you're remembering someone dear or looking to make the most of the years ahead, this event offers comfort, inspiration, and practical ideas for living life fully - right now.

Come for yourself. Come for someone you've lost. Come for the life still waiting to be lived.

Key elements: A bus stop is located nearby to the venue.

Accessibility information: Wheelchair access, accessible parking, accessible toilets.