For those that are craving a different way of enjoying nature and adventure, you should consider Stand up Paddle (SuP) Boarding. But where to begin? Where to go for a SUP tour? Is it expensive? What type of Stand Up Paddle equipment do I need? We’ll investigate and help answer a lot of these questions. People that want the best of both worlds of adventure and a workout, should consider SuP boarding. It is a fantastic workout that really focuses on posture and your core and enables you to explore areas that might not always be accessible by walking.
How can one have an adventure in Auckland while still working out? One way is through SUP Boarding! The benefit of doing this is having you learn a new sport. You have a great workout on your core, while you can comfortably enjoy beautiful and scenic areas. It is best to always consider taking some SUP lessons to get yourself acquainted with the best techniques and tactics for the most enjoyable experience.
Who can benefit from doing Stand up Paddleboarding? SUP can be enjoyed by those of all ages and sizes as it provides a mild workout that is suitable for most people. It is a great way to get to specialised locations that would require swimming or a boat, but also enjoying the beautiful weather while you paddle.
We are your premier SUP tours offering in the Auckland, New Zealand area. We are highly rated in the region and have some of the best-selling options for all types of budgets. We offer a variety of services from tours, to lessons. The benefits to taking the tours are taking your new sport and knowledge and exploring the beauty Auckland, New Zealand has to offer.
We also cater to specialised events and have launched an enticing program with the local schools in the area, to promote this healthy lifestyle. When is the best time to visit SNM for your SUP experience? Now as we are just beginning our beautiful summer season!
Auckland, New Zealand has a lot of amazing locations that are just perfect for Stand up Paddle Boarding. If you are really looking for an amazing location to try a mix of workout and exploration, then look no further than the Hauraki Gulf Coastlines. Anywhere in Auckland you can enjoy a truly wonderful experience and see all that nature has to offer. The benefit of using a Stand-up Paddleboard besides the fantastic workout is we will be able to show you some places only accessible this way.
If you have decided to pick Auckland, New Zealand as your SuP adventure destination, you might also ask where is the most popular spot to go there for SUP? We offer some options that are considered our best-selling ones, such as our journey-focused tours, going beyond the beach. We always ensure that every option we offer is a five-star experience as we want to always provide the highest-rated service possible. We always recommend a complete package to explore all the areas around the Hauraki Gulf. We promise you won’t be disappointed.
We believe that the best way to experience and see all the natural beauty in Auckland, New Zealand is to consider taking one of our tours. We will show you what nature is supposed to look like, with beautiful sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and natural rock formations. These areas are rarely touched by humans and are a great idea to escape from the rest of the world, in our safe guided tour.
You already made out the trip to us. You might want to consider making a retreat of everything. Take a long weekend to really end up exploring all the beautiful spots and locations that we have to offer in Auckland. Get reconnected with nature. This is for the explorer inside of you that is seeking that adventure to discover new views, push yourself to your limits and truly feel alive in this age when we are consumed by anything digital.
There are several reasons to pick us. First of all, paddleboarding is our passion and we do our best to offer best in class, highly rated SUP tours and SUP lessons. We work with a variety of levels so not an issue if this will be your first time, or you want some expert tips. In addition, we provide the latest paddleboards for rent so you can enjoy all that Stand Up Paddleboarding has to offer in a safe environment. We also expand our programs to help support the local community.
How do you get better at Stand up Paddle boarding? The easy answer is through Social Nature Movement! What type of SUP lessons do we offer you might ask? If you are just starting out, we also offer numerous SUP lessons to get you on your paddleboard in no time. We show you all the best techniques that are there to hold and maintain your balance and stamina so you can actually enjoy the journey, instead of constantly falling off and feeling like you are just trying to stay on the board.
We also include a lot of safety information in our lessons to prepare you in case of emergency, so that you can always have that comfortable mindset. SuP Boarding can be a great workout that keeps you in a proper posture while you work out your arms and legs, as well as your core. With that in mind take a look at some of our offers here! Who better to train you up on paddleboarding than our passionate staff?
If you decided on not getting one of your own Paddleboards and want to try SuP boarding without investing in your own equipment, you can use ours! Why consider using our SUP equipment? We offer the latest paddleboards and relevant equipment available to get you out on the open waters and Stand up Paddle boarding in no time.
We have a consistent maintenance check on all of our equipment, not just our boards, so you can rest assured that you are always using top-quality equipment, and can feel confident when you are braving those open waters.
We don’t just cater to those adventurers and out of towners that are looking for an amazing holiday option that is fitness related. We also make sure to expand our offerings and services to the local schools around Auckland, New Zealand.
We believe that this mix of fun and fitness is the perfect combination for those that are just growing up. It builds up not only their bodies but their mind as we also include them in our exploration and combine an educational element. Where do we take them on our SUP tours? All across the Hauraki Gulf and all its beautiful harbours and beaches. When do we do partake in this SUP with them? All year long, as permitted.
The best time is now! We have reopened for the summer season on October 1st, 2021. We are ready and fully staffed to support all your needs, through SUP lessons, SUP tours, and any SUP related events that you may need.
This is the beginning of summer for us here in Auckland, New Zealand, so it is the best time to enjoy those pristine waters and clear sunny skies. Why is this the best time for stand up paddle? It is when the weather will be the calmest and the beaches will be the most pristine.
So if you were ever curious or interested in Stand up Paddle Boarding, or are part of the growing SUP movement, now is the best time for you to contact SNM for the latest offering here! Get yourself over to Social Nature Movement and we will get you ready with the best available package.
Feel free to contact us beforehand and let us know if you have any specialised needs or requirements. It is also best to check with us for our current schedule for SUP tours and SUP lessons. This is a must-do activity!
Employee Wellbeing Programs
Never have healthy minds been more important in business. Being with others while outdoors doing exercise forms much of life and makes living far better. Organisations thrive with clear, creative thinking and people who collaborate. That’s kinda difficult with a strung out brain. Combine healthy exercise with being on the water for a workout or wind down that benefits mind and body.
Our activities help define leadership roles within teams, providing creative new ways to approach collaboration.
We’re on a mission for engaging more societies with more nature and more movement. People love what we do, and what we do together is amazing…
Aside from your organisation and the people we work with, there are two main ways of doing business together:
Activities: choosing kayaking for example, starting out with 2hr introductions, a day kayak trip, then an overnight kayak camp, and a final kayak expedition. On the other hand, it can be about diversity; getting a taste of everything and being well-rounded in a bunch of activities.
Locations: sticking to one place and really getting to know it, place-responsive, get a way without going away, adventures around your corner and MoA: More of Auckland.
Choose nature for a unique way to get your team outdoors doing something active together, its what we do, its in our name! Take your staff off-site and involve them in newness and novelties to create a positive work culture. It helps networking, socializing, and getting to know each other better. Socializing and making friends in the workplace is one of the best ways to increase productivity in the office.
Team bonding activities improve workplace projects and boosting team performance. Learning to understand each other better and work together is vital to team success.
All our engagements allow for motivation and something to look forward to, fun, team spirit and celebration.
Because people have a larger imagination when around people they are comfortable with, we see increases in collaboration and the fostering of innovation and creativity. Successful team building brings people closer together and leads to more successful and creative workplace ideas. More so, communication improves and is the top reason why people choose team building.
Our adventure techniques result in high levels of involvement, insight and finally the opportunity for change and improvement. The activities require participants to focus on using skills such as planning, analysing, organising and communicating.
SNM engage with workers through before and after work training and providing those identified as at risk with case management support that connects them to suitable professional support. SNM Field Workers are trained in nature deficit disorders and have social experience with creating cultures in Building and Construction Industries. This allows them to engage easily with the workers on site.
Health experts recommend employees not work more hours to be productive, rather they take breaks to come back fresh and effective.
Southern Cross NZ say that health and wellness programs contribute to increased productivity and less sick days.
A healthier workforce also results in championing of the company to others a.k.a good role modelling.
We break down barriers of participation, work to your schedule as to not inconvenience anyway or get in the way of work. So if you already know common quiet periods at work or workers needed less at particular times, then these are perfect periods to plan excursions with SNM.
Perhaps we create a walking, running, cycling, kayaking, paddle board, climbing group at lunch time; possibly an extended-lunch break.
“Corporate challenge”
Don’t worry about employees taking time out of work as they will come back more attentive; making up for it!
The future of workplace wellness
The health and wellness industry is expanding rapidly. You can’t walk down the work halls without overhearing conversations about fitness trackers, on-demand workouts, business-sponsored activities and plant-based diets. Everyone is writing about it and reading about it.
There is increasing competition to recruit and retain staff, struggles for being green, sustainable, getting positive media attention etc. So the question will soon be, how deep and innovative you can go as a business. Often this involves collaboration, which together we can pave the way into 21st century employment and work.
As the industry grows, so does its influence on businesses. Making the Deloitte top200 or fast50, cushy pay checks, fancy Christmas parties, expensive conference venues etc. won’t last and is bound for change. Being an authentic ‘employer of choice’ and an ‘exceptional workplace’ means taking care of work-life balances. Doing so improves your organizational reputation, because without our staff we don’t exist.
Companies are looking into holistic health benefits — of the mind, body, soul and beyond; existential value helping human beings be human with purpose and meaning in their lives.
You will increasingly compete with others to attract talent based on your health and wellness benefits. More organizations are offering employees a wellness menu. As trends continue to accelerate, it’s clear that organizations lacking these offerings could be left behind while others will excel in offering unique benefits. So, get ahead of the curve as a company leader and keep this business wellness trend on your radar in the years ahead!
Some say we’re only as healthy as our communities. Everything we do has a purpose by connecting our events back to your business and creating a positive culture. In creating business cultures, we start learning about your company, team and goals. Whether that’s injecting a Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) component, or simply bringing our fresh and fun ideas to the table – we’ve got you covered.
Get ahead of the curve: the feathers of the status quo need to be ruffled from time to time. You may think you are doing everything correctly, but that is exactly what habits tell you. Let us help you prevent any declining rates of antisocialism, nature deficit disorder and immobility before it is too late and you need to spend more time and money curing it.
Finding work-life balance
The pace of our modern times seems to leave us with less and less time to do the things we love. Now more than ever, Social Nature Movement understands the need to adapt the way we work and live to create balance within our busy lives. It is our mission to reconnect society with the essence of natural living, and through movement and exploration, show that health really is the new wealth!
Social Nature Movement believes there are mutual benefits in forming a business partnership or strategic alliance and pooling resources in order to pursue common objectives.
Our corporate team building adventures cater for everyone regardless of their dispositions. Activities are healthy and safe, covering wide ranges of interests.
Everyone gains new skills, knowledge and experiences enabling them to safely undertake their own – or more advanced – pursuits.
We work around your specific needs to create the best experience for your workforce.
Business collaboration results:
Highly engaged teams show 21% greater profitability
89% of HR leaders agree that ongoing peer feedback and check-ins are key for successful outcomes
Employees who feel their voice is heard are 4.6 times more likely to feel empowered to perform their best work
96% of employees believe showing empathy is an important way to advance employee retention
Disengaged employees cost U.S. companies up to $550 billion a year.
61% of employees are burned out on the job.
61% of employees agree that they have made healthier lifestyle choices because of their company’s wellness program.
89% of workers at companies that support well-being initiatives are more likely to recommend their company as a good place to work.
87% of employees expect their employer to support them in balancing work and personal commitments.
“High employee churn remains a central challenge for one in five (20%) New Zealand HR professionals”
“over two-thirds (67%) of HR professionals in New Zealand believe there is a skills shortage within their industry.”
“The competition for talent in New Zealand is ripe, challenging 64% of respondents” (attracting talent is another reason to do SNM)”
“Two in five (41%) HR professionals are indifferent about the effectiveness of their rewards and recognition program, with one-third (33%) feeling their program is ineffective or extremely ineffective.”
“17% is the average employee turnover rate across Australia and New Zealand”
Increased support capacity
– Increased social connectivity
– Improve bottom lines
– Help your staff live happier and healthier
– Combat a sedentary work environment.
– Reducing absenteeism because of stress.
– Reducing financial stress.
– Setting up team-based initiatives.
– Combating lack of senior involvement.
– Show you care about your people; actively prioritising health, safety and mental wellbeing.
– Become part of a growing family of like-minded organisations.
– Promote your business as a responsible and engaged partner in your people’s lives.
– Goes beyond the workplace and into our every-day lives.
We are known to create positive cultures within ones workplace and lifestyles.
We create cultures of:
– Energy,
– Atmosphere
– Team development
– Initiative
– High performance
– Healthy habits
We interact with your staff and interview them; getting their insights on tips and tricks to be social in nature while moving, e.g.:
– How are you managing daily routines?
– What do you do when needing help?
– What do you do when feeling stressed?
– What do you do when feeling lonely?
