Te Ahi Ora

15/07/2026

Throwback to the awesome conference we organised last year!

This was a gathering of some of the top performers, teachers, and practitioners in the country, set at the beautiful Onetai Estate.

There is a whole banquet of Fire festivals, events, and trainings across the country - first step is dipping your toes in!

Come along to our The Button Factory fire circle tomorrow, all welcome :)

19/06/2026

What an awesome evening! 🔥

The turnout was awesome, especially for a first event, in the middle of the week, on a rainy night! If we keep this up, we'll have a thriving fire community growing right here at The Button Factory.

Everyone had a blast - picked up wild new skills and made real connections. And the best part? We've got the green light to make this a weekly event!

On the fence about next week? Get in touch. And if price is the only thing holding you back, please reach out - this is for everyone, no exceptions. Things are only going to get more awesome, get on board now!

Honestly, this discipline was the second great catalyst in my life. It helped grow a scared, shy, sad little guy into someone happy, confident, and at home in his own skin.

The first catalyst? Yoga - which I'll ALSO be teaching at the Factory from July. (Follow Glow Yoga for sneak peeks 👀)

Come join the next one. Your future self will thank you. 🔥
Massive thanks to Vlado for the Photos!

Join the second event here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/1548481466665338

17/06/2026

On tonight! Central Auckland lets gooo🔥🔥🔥

11/05/2026

✨ Come Learn Fire & Flow with Te Ahi Ora ✨

Last weekend's Radiance Rising showcase drew an incredible crowd - and if it sparked something in you, this is your invitation to step in closer.

This Thursday evening, Te Ahi Ora founder Josh will be at Auckland Fire and Flow to teach anyone who'd like to learn. That means everyone from skilled performers wanting to refine their artistry, right through to absolute beginners who have never picked up a prop (or even been to a fire night before).

If you've ever left a fire show thinking "how do I even get involved in that?" - you're not alone. Most people have to wait months before someone finally pulls them in. You don't have to wait. Thursday is your chance.

The session will include structured teaching with practice props, progressing through to fire, as well as open flow time. Newer folks will be walked through the fundamentals of movement, prop handling, and fire safety - everything you need to feel genuinely confident before touching a lit prop. More experienced spinners can work on presence, transitions, and performance quality; the refinements that transform solid technique into something truly captivating.

About your teacher:
Josh is the founder of Te Ahi Ora, a fire performance and flow arts organisation that has worked with over 80,000 participants across 184 schools in Aotearoa. With a decade of developing structured, accessible learning pathways into the flow and fire arts, he's taught everyone from five-year-olds to grandparents, disabled adults to youth in prisons. He knows firsthand how transformative this discipline can be - and loves nothing more than watching someone find their flow for the very first time.

What to bring:

-Yourself and a willingness to play
-Foldout chair, water bottle & blanket recommended
-First-time fire dancers: wear cotton and tie back long hair (or wear a hat)

No gear, no experience, no particular fitness level required. All welcome.

We'll be there from 6pm. Look for our flag. 🔥

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07/05/2026

Check out our recent evening community fire performance with Glenavon School!

Thanks for having us team, awesome community, great kids, wonderful teachers!

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06/05/2026

Over 81,000 young people across 184 schools. Now we're bringing Te Ahi Ora back to Auckland - and this time we're here to stay.

If you're a parent or teacher who wants your school in the mix, reach out now: [email protected]

We also gave our website a proper glow up - come see: https://www.teahiora.co.nz/