This is what Saturday's weather is looking like!
5th Mar 2026
Who wants to come to the beach! We are running a beach trip for ages 8 to 13 to Okiwi Bay (Sandy bay). We will boogie board, tide castle, have a fire and marshmallows. We are only taking a van load, so register your interest quickly on this link - there are other opportunities too! Ring Sarah for more info 027 807 2874
First Aid Course coming up
3rd Mar 2026
This First Aid Course in Kaikōura is coming up at the end of the month! Make sure to email Renee at kaikoura@reapmarlborough.co.nz to register your interest!
Food for Thought
2nd Mar 2026
Join us on the 7th March for our second Food for Thought session! An authentic Indian cooking class combining a love for cooking while focussing on health and affordability. Check out the flyer below for all the details. To sign up, get in touch with Renee at kaikoura@reapmarlborough.co.nz
Friday Hangouts - new times!
27th Feb 2026
Years 7 to 10 - fun times on Fridays at the Scout Hall. Please note the adjusted time - 4.30 to 6pm. Can guardians please drop in and fill out a form if it's the first time your young person is coming along. Contact Sarah on 027 807 2874 for more info
Scout Hall Fridays
20th Feb 2026
Whoop whoop - we are back with our re-vamped Fridays at the scout hall - for years 7 to 10. Fun, games, food and chill time with Te Hā o Mātauranga staff.
Caregivers - here's a permission form link if your child is keen to come, drop in when you drop them off and fill in then, https://forms.gle/vwh42Y1LPHPZ3faH8
Living skills with Tarns!
19th Feb 2026
Want to brush up on cooking skills? This starts tomorrow!
Community Talk with Matt Brown
16th Feb 2026
Join us for a powerful and inspiring Community Talk with Matt Brown, co‑founder of She Is Not Your Rehab and a leading voice for healing, healthy masculinity, and violence prevention. Audiences across Aotearoa have described Matt’s kōrero as life‑changing, powerful, and deeply inspiring - this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.
Our intention is that this event is a safe space to come, listen, and learn about these important conversations. Through honest storytelling and a trauma‑informed lens, Matt invites us to rethink old narratives, take responsibility, and build healthier relationships for the generations ahead. His kōrero touches on:
- Innovative approaches to preventing family violence
- The role of community in collective healing
- Overcoming shame and healing from trauma
- Redefining masculinity
- Engaging men in preventing intimate partner violence
- The journey from grassroots kaupapa to global movement
A Kaikōura-specific community focus
FREE community event
Kai provided + space to connect and debrief afterwards
Suitable for ages 14+
Please register via the event page: https://events.humanitix.com/community-talk-with-matt-brown
Proudly supported by Hikitia!, Kaikōura District Council, and Barnardos Aotearoa.
Free Acting Classes
13th Feb 2026
Woohoo drama peeps - we have an awesome opportunity for you to get on board with 8 weeks of free drama lessons! (thanks to MYD!)
If you are 16-24 years old and keen to give it a go, Bridget Spencer, an experienced and dynamic young drama teacher new to Kaikōura, is setting up a group Weds 6.30 -7.30 pm, starting 24 Feb.
This will be so much fun! Grab a friend, get brave, sign up and enjoy a new thing.
Click on link to register, share it with your friends - this might be the start of a whole new you!
