
Why We Do What We Do
Adventure with Purpose
“Welcome to NewZeal Teams! Me, my wife, daughter and a dedicated bunch of enthusiastic colleagues are your hosts, all fierce cheerleaders of the South Island’s exceptional landscapes.
As you’ll have read on our welcome pages, Adventure Philosophy is the beating heart of what we do. Marrying the power of nature with the game-changing impact of challenge to empower people to live their best personal and professional life.
We help teams and individuals become more mindful, grounded, and connected. Using conversations and exercises as catalysts, we encourage teams to see more clearly, think more strategically and perform at their peak.
Our Newzeal crew is motivated by excellence. We don’t do great, we do full-on epic. This puts us at the top of our game. At the same time, our focus on genuine interactions with our guests anchors our feet firmly on the ground. This balance of healthy ambition while keeping it real is reflected in everything we do.
I’d love to share more of what we’re about, if you have the time to indulge me. I’m outside a lot, but my door’s always open when I’m not and I can also be reached via email at paul@newzeal.co.nz to discuss this or any aspect of your experience or our brand.”

Alongside being NewZeal’s founder and official Head of Enthusiasm, Paul Nicholson is a motivational speaker, instructor, facilitator, guide, adventurer and Lifestyle Architect
We exist to empower people to live their best lives!
Our Purpose
Our Values
What matter most to us:
Safety - Life is precious
Service – Our highest purpose
Excellence - Bettering our best
Sustainability – Caring for people, the environment and the business
NewZeal:
'NEW' [adjective] - the new you, a by-product of
1. participating in our inspirational experience,
2. feeling empowered as a result.
'ZEAL' [noun] - great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or an objective.
The NewZeal Journey
Discovery
Immerse yourself in one of the world's most magical environments.
The raw beauty of the South Island helps you be fully present to the things that truly matter.
Adventure
Awaken your appetite for challenge by engaging with the forces of nature.
From reflective through to exhilarating, each activity stimulates the senses differently.
Empowerment
Accomplish exciting goals to explore your full potential.
Our immersive experiences encourage new perspectives that act as a gateway to enriched self-awareness.
NewZeal
Re-launch into life with new enthusiasm and confidence.
Your time with us leaves a lasting legacy. Take the extraordinary back into your every day, batteries
re-charged.