The Seventh Generation Tours.

About The Seventh Generation Principle:

An Indigenous Concept, to think of the seventh generation coming after you in your words, work and actions, and to remember the seventh generation who came before.Based on an ancient philosophy of the Haudenosaunee Confederacy (Iroquois), recognized as the oldest democracy in the world and believed to be the model of the American Constitution, the foundation document of the most powerful and prosperous nation on earth.

About the seventh generation…how it began.

How it began

Collecting stories has been a lifetime hobby for Marie Haley, she tucks them away like a magpie storing treasures. When there were so many stories that her friends got sick of hearing them, she started a tour company. And the wisdom “do what you love, and you'll never work another day in your life” began. Storytelling is Marie's purpose in life, it brings her alive.In community conservation it was understanding our human values systems, of why we choose to protect one species over another, and in this realising that "education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world" (Nelson Mandala).On Campbell Island in the New Zealand sub-Antarctic Islands it was being overwhelmed with the beauty and abundance of nature in it's wild state. Of living in a naturally quiet place where humans are not in charge.

The Seventh Generation Tours was our incubator – we nurtured the business as a start-up through strategic planning and execution.

Success Story

The Seventh Generation Tours was our incubator – we nurtured the business as a start-up through strategic planning and execution.Strategic planning provides clarity and direction for future growth. Our approach to planning and execution focuses on your unique vision and aspirations.Executive LeadershipOur executive programme is specifically designed for businesses. Develop your business strategy with the support of an advisory board that offers future-proofing solutions for your organisation. We empower you with the essential tools to grow and guide you through critical decision-making processes, while helping you maintain a balance between personal life and wealth creation.We collaborate with businesses that are eager to learn, adapt, and make the most of available resources. Our expertise brings your strategy to life. From survival strategies during the COVID-19 pandemic to product development based on market trends and customer feedback, we support brand identity development and rebranding initiatives since

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