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Our mission:To promote mental, physical and spiritual wellbeing, by connecting Men back to nature and their own inner power, through experiences and wellbeing programs which reinvigorate, educate and nourishe.

20/09/2025

First kingi jigging adventure of Spring was ON! 12yo Hugo catching his first kingis, Dad John nailing fish of the day, plenty of nutritious kai to be shared around at the end of the day
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Time - it really is the most precious commodity we have.We get one shot at this life, and each season of it, can fly by ...
17/09/2025

Time - it really is the most precious commodity we have.

We get one shot at this life, and each season of it, can fly by pretty quickly.

School holidays are coming up, in fact, they start this weekend. I thought this was a good time to check in with all the Dads out there who are bringing up young men - What do you have planned?

These holidays open up a window of Time to make your own impact - when so much of our boys education and time in adolescence is outsourced these days to school and state.

For those of you with sons, how are you going to make the most of this opportunity to spend quality time with your young man?

What are you doing to get out in nature, and away from screens?

What are you going to do to connect, or reconnect with each other, and with nature?

What are you doing to do, to create long lasting memories?

What are you doing to strike up conversations that matter?

What are you going to do, to instill the strength, fortitude and values that a young men needs to face the challenges that exist out there when they try to become independent?

How have you honoured your young man’s ‘coming of age’ into manhood?

I’ve seen the downstream impact of fathers not doing this important work with their sons. If I have noticed one recurring theme in the work I do with men, on our Men’s Reteats, is the ‘father wound’. That might have been an overly critical father, or an absent one. Sometimes it is losing a Dad early. More often than not, it is a disconnect issue and not having a father figure to have real conversation with.. Sometimes this passes on generation to generation.

Our Men’s Retreats end up being the Rite of Passage many men have never had. A safe space to let some stuff go, in the company of other good men, and step further into manhood. The beauty is, you can come back into this type of space, any time you need the support of brothers around you, and are looking for some more growth. We often get men coming back to our retreats every year.

While I’ve been doing this mahi with men, I am noticing many of the men I am working with, have sons in adolescence and emerging into manhood - concerns around screentime and comnnection are a real issue. So I wanted to offer a space where Father and Son can sit around the fire and have these talks together, in the company of other good men. Cast a line, catch some fish in the process, and live it bit closer to nature for the week.

So these coming holidays I’m offering just that, the chance for teens to join in, with their Dad, on a Father and Son Retreat. You don’t need to have come on a Men’s retreat already, you just need to have an open mind to step into a space where the talk and connection is real.

Are you going to seize this opportunity, with the time available, to have some real korero, real connection, and lay the foundations for the values and perspective your son needs to stand in this new world, eventually, as a man?

Comment RETREAT below if you’d like a little more information and would like to be a part of what we have planned 29 Sept - 2 Oct or email me at carl@theprovider.co.nz

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. Had a korero on the Breeze w Mike Puru this morning about Men’s Wellbeing...
07/09/2025

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads out there. Had a korero on the Breeze w Mike Puru this morning about Men’s Wellbeing, our Mens retreats and keeping men thriving in good physical & mental health longer in NZ. Then an avo walking the walk out in Te Taiao scaling Maunga Karioi w my son & daughter. We need to keep the magic of Dad’s and men in general, around for longer, and it’s the core of why we do what we do.

The Masks that Men Wear - reflections: Men’s Wellbeing Retreat #40When men gather as one around the first fire of our r...
24/08/2025

The Masks that Men Wear - reflections: Men’s Wellbeing Retreat #40

When men gather as one around the first fire of our retreat, from different directions and their own personal journeys, everyone greets each other with a smile, possibly a nervous laugh and a little bit of uncertainty as to what is to transpire the following four days.

Looking around the group, you wouldn’t be able to pick, who has
reached the lofty heights of success, who has tasted the deepest
failure, who is hurting, who is struggling, who has been hurt and let down, who is dealing with an illness, nor the weight each man carries.

A safe space is created where some of these stories and struggles can be told, some let go of and transformed, without leaving the group. Very quickly we see beyond the mask, as it is thrown in the fire, the guard let down, the armour taken off. We start to see beyond the mask, the personal struggles, and bring to the surface, the gifts, values and worth of each man.

I feel very blessed to have spent four days with these good men as we worked as a collective to shift some of the weight and go back into the world a little bit lighter, stronger and connected back to our worth, purpose and sense of self.

There is no one secret pill for this work. We use many tools and
modalities to release stuck energy out, and then take pure energy in. Mauri kai is one of the foundations we use to replenish what is released, food from nature. Unprocessed, pure mauri kai. From the ocean and from the garden, land and forest. We come back to the breath, we journey in meditation. We stretch and move our bodies. We connect into nature and the inner landscape of consciousness. We connect in brotherhood - real talk from the heart without any judgement. There are many layers to this journey, in this liminal space, that when we look back at the end, it is hard to believe it has only been four days.

We go back into the world, with a new tribe to lean on when the going gets tough, and new tools to embody and transform into the version of our self we were always destined to be.

If you’d like to come and experience:
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30/07/2025

To show up in the world, first we need to show up for our self. An invitation for all the brothers, into a safe space to recharge the batteries, fill the cup, lighten the load and step into purpose. An honest check in on the pillars of well-being & brotherhood. Provider 4 day Men’s Wellbeing Retreats held monthly in nature in Tairua, Aotearoa New Zealand. Link in bio. Next one 19 Aug 2025. NZ Brothers in service of others, gathering for the Aotearoa Men’s Wellbeing Retreat in Opoutere each year to vision up a better future for self, community & the planet . Next one 14 May 2026.
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Welcome to the Whanau! When you choose to come on a journey with us, you are welcomed in to our family, and shown an aut...
30/07/2025

Welcome to the Whanau! When you choose to come on a journey with us, you are welcomed in to our family, and shown an authentic slice of our life, so for those new to this page, here is a little taste of our family unit, and how we all show up in the world to try and make it that little bit better.
-Tia - my partner, we met 6 years ago, and I lured her from city life with crayfish and scallops, and having never fished before, she pretty quickly proved she had the wairua, every time we went on the ocean something big would jump on her line. Tia is a women's midlife coach, and uses her lived experience to help wahine, so if you or your wahine needs someone to walk beside you on that journey you can find her here Tia Logan : Menopause & Midlife Practitioner
-Bella, my daugther, grew up on my boats and started scuba diving at the age of 12, and to be honest is now more of a water baby than me, she is now in her last year at the University of Waikato studying Marine Scientist, and passionate about the health of our ocean. She is actively involved in the local community, just winning Surf lifesaving 'Instructor of the Year' for the Coromandel, loves surfing and taking photos in and around the water, you can check out her work on the Insta@bellas_lense
-Oscar, my son, is also at Waikato Uni, studying business,economics and international relations, the latter of which he is very passionate about. A staunch follower of Jesus Christ, you'll find him at church every Sunday, he volunteers every school holidays as a leader on camps for Rangatahi, also volunteering on youth groups for Rangatahi that need mentoring. Loves working out at the gym. Current holder of the biggest striped marlin for the family, which he caught at 9 years old. A future leader for sure.
-Noah, Tia's son, my step son, is studying to be a builder, has moved down from Auckland to pursue his building apprenticeship in Hahei, and living with us in Tairua. Noah has worked out from a young age as well, and has a dedicated gym routine. He loves diving as well, and has proven he is a bit of a gun on the crayfish. He has a gift for music, and most days you will find him strumming on his bass guitar.
I am proud of how all our family shows up to help the wider community, and uniquely expresses their gifts and purpose in the way of service. I am proud of all our kids, who have set the benchmark for me and Tia with their own willpower around alcohol, or specifically not drinking much at all, and also their dedication to fitness and working out.
When you come on a journey with us, we welcome you in to our family. We are a family led social enterprise, not a business simply clipping the ticket. The principles of Manaakitanga and Katiakitanga are close to our heart, and why we are here doing what we do.
I often get asked "do you go fishing on your days off?" At 51 years old, that is still a firm YES, and these guys will be the first on my invite list - the ocean is in my blood and I am very much looking forward to another summer of blue water, marlin, diving and good times on the moana, and kaimoana around the fire.
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About as real as it gets, wind and all, You Tube vid from Three awesome days back to back at Waihau Bay this year. Didn'...
27/07/2025

About as real as it gets, wind and all, You Tube vid from Three awesome days back to back at Waihau Bay this year. Didn't plan on filming anything, but got that good, had to hit record on the phone and share!
https://youtu.be/uGaGIOJcdP4

24/07/2025

Nature is our pharmacy, don’t forget it!



“That I am worthy”There are many times we stop, pause and reflect what has come up, as we journey through our Men’s Well...
23/07/2025

“That I am worthy”

There are many times we stop, pause and reflect what has come up, as we journey through our Men’s Wellbeing Retreats. Away from the day to day, away from the pressure, away from the noise and distractions, out in nature, your inner essence starts to speak its truth, so I was so proud to hear this realisation “I am worthy” - spoken by one of the men , on Men’s Retreat #37.

As men we often carry deep down, other false words spoken to us from a young age, we take on as truth, we trick ourselves with negative self talk in our own mind that is not true, we compare ourselves to others and chase some destination of happiness and success somewhere in the future, maybe in retirement - then what? We’re often so focused on being the provider, that we forget we’re worthy of love, peace and joy ourselves, right in this moment.

Our retreats are a reminder of the simple things in life. The breath. Connection to nature. Stillness. Peace. Quiet. Good food that nourishes the soul. Community and brotherhood. Real talk about what is showing up in your awareness. The retreats are a reminder to men, that to be of service to others, we need to prioritise our own emotional wellbeing,
to do a stocktake of what is inside, to sometimes step into a new season, keep growing and nourish our inner landscape, not just control things around us as they have always been.

Universal law - everything is energy. Especially your thoughts. So by telling yourself ‘I am worthy’ you are literally opening up the universal gates of worth and abundance to flow to you. Ka pai brother!

This was the first retreat we’ve done, where I was the only one born in New Zealand, with ancestry going back generations in New Zealand. Every other man had chosen to bring their family here, to Aotearoa.They will be the ancestors talked about by their descendants, who chose this land for a better future. It was an honour to be able to
add another layer to their connection to the land. To welcome them home.

On the fishing front, it was back to basics winter fishing, we stuck in close for this one out of the wind. All the fishing was in 10m of water or less, and we only needed a few hours each day to get an
abundant feed of snapper and kahawai, plus a kingi giving us some fun on the light gear. Plenty to feast on back at base, and some to take home with new learnt recipes to show off their skills to their family back home. After feasting on prize bluefin tuna for a few weeks, I have to say, kahawai, prepared right is right up there - a couple of
the raw kahawai dishes we had were as good as any raw fish I’ve ever eaten. That’s the beauty of seasonality, eating fresh and what nature offers up.

Looking forward to our next one 19-22 August, 2 signed up so far, 2 spots remain , get in touch if you’d like to experience this 4 day retreat or return.
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Tag a mate who still turns up fishing, or to mahi, with a lunch like this...or...raise your hand if its you...! NOW, ......
22/07/2025

Tag a mate who still turns up fishing, or to mahi, with a lunch like this...or...raise your hand if its you...! NOW, ...if I've caught your attention, read on....

I've taken men to sea for 20+ years, so I have a fair idea of how Kiwi men eat if left to their own devices.

They say a picture says a thousand words, to me this picture says a few..."health crisis in NZ", "disease", "diabetes", "depression", "anxiety", "heart disease", "cancer". Sorry to be blunt, and to whoever's lunch I snapped this photo of on the boat last year, sorry bros for the share, but we've normalised this as an OK way to eat and drink, when in fact it's what is fueling the health crisis among men.

Well over 1/4 million Kiwis have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, men are a large part of this statistic. The reality is, way more men are living with diabetes undiagnosed, they've just never had the blood tests , most people who end up with cancer, dementia, alzeimhers, heart disease etc have already been through an undiagnosed wake up call of type 2 diabetes , and these diseases are actually a type 3 or 4 diabetes, the tip of the iceberg that is inflammatory disease caused by poor diet.

Fueled by....sugar. Carbohydrate. Especially processed carbohydrate. Pretty much everything you see in this photo. What is this diet costing you in the long run?

We can have a laugh about it....or we can do something about it.

7 years ago I decided to take the catering for our multi day trips out of my clients hands, and cook breakfast, lunch and dinner for them myself - 10 paleo style meals. We're out there fishing for the most healthy nurtitious kai there is on the planet - wild fish, it was time to leave the polar opposite - junk food, out of the mix, and offer an experience that would change men's lives for the better.

By jumping on a 4 day retreat with us, we'll drop years worth of learning into 4 nourishing days which will change your life. Men get to day 4 of our retreat and they are blown away with how good they feel, with some simple changes, it is a real eye opener. You get to see and help with 10 paleo meals cooked from scratch that you can take back into your daily and weekly routine.

Nutrition is just one of the pillars of wellbeing we take men through on the journey, but to me, its still the most important. EVERYTHING, else we cover, meditation, movement, mindfulness, connection to nature, relationships, clarity, purpose, connection, self esteem, are easier if you're first fueling the body in the right way.

If you can't name or don't know the difference between a macro-nutrient and a miconutrient, or what paleo eating means, and have no idea where to start on the journey to eating for mental and physical health, reach out at
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OPPORTUNITY…It’s now Friday evening. How does next week look to you? Would you like it to look different? Adventurous? N...
11/07/2025

OPPORTUNITY…It’s now Friday evening. How does next week look to you? Would you like it to look different? Adventurous? Nourishing? Life changing? Refreshing?
1 spot has come available on next week’s 4 day Men’s Wellbeing Retreat. Monday to Thursday. Call me on 0212274354 or email me carl@theprovider.co.nz if you’d like to claim it!

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In a world that has become so complicated, there is nothing more refreshing and liberating than escaping to a pristine paradise to catch your own fish or seafood. Come out on a fishing, diving or spearfishing adventure that will blow your mind, with awesome scenery, epic fishing, blue water diving and have your catch cooked up at the end of the day. The ocean is our PROVIDER.

Carl guides fishing trips departing Tairua and Whitianga on his charter boat PROVIDER, a luxury 770 Senator with enclosed cabin. Fishing and diving the Aldermen Islands, Mercury Islands, Cuvier and Mayor Island.