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When Julie Wen (Blake) signed up for a five-day leadership course at Outward Bound, she expected a physical and mental challenge. What she didn’t expect was how deeply it would connect her to herself and others.

After five remarkable years of service, leadership and heart, we share that Malindi MacLean will be stepping down as Chief Executive of Outward Bound New Zealand in March 2026.

At Outward Bound, we believe the outdoors is for everyone. We’re part of a global crew: 37 Outward Bound schools across the world from Asia to Europe to the Americas, all connected by one goal - pushing limits and discovering what we’re capable of.

When you head to Anakiwa, you’re not just stepping into the wild backyard of Aotearoa. You’re joining a worldwide community of people challenging themselves and finding purpose through adventure.

Recently, we welcomed Clare Ng (The YWCA scholarship recipient) onto one of our courses, part of a growing community of Outward Bounders making their mark. We sat down to interview Clare and this is what she had to say about her experience.

Wellington based artist Rose Dryland has taken a unique interpretation of her Outward Bound journey to canvas. Her painting Together captures the essence of the Outward Bound experience, evoking the spirit of adventure, connection and personal growth that defines life at Anakiwa. 

Feeling unsure about how to keep the momentum going after Outward Bound? Here are 10 simple ways to integrate what you learned and keep the fire alive long after your course. You've got this.

Earlier this year, we asked our community to help make something special happen: to help fund a scholarship for a young woman named Latoya, who was eager to take part in an Outward Bound course.