***WEATHER DEPENDENT***
6th Aug 2026
Meet at the Scout Hall tomorrow at 3pm for our beach afternoon! If the weather is yucky we will be playing games at the hall instead.
From 3pm-4.30pm, open to young people aged 12-16. If this is the first time your young person is attending please contact Sarah on 027 807 2874 or fill out this permission slip
Free Driving Lessons
3rd Aug 2026
We have some amazing new funding through the Community Road Safety Fund, to offer our local 16, 17, and 18 year olds some free driving lessons! (Up to 5 lessons in Kaikōura and in Blenheim with our instructor Joey). To sign up for lessons, contact Petra on 027 201 7638, or at admin@kaikoura.link
We're looking for volunteers!
31st Jul 2026
The Kaikōura Community Shed is located out the back of Te Hā o Mātauranga at 14 Ludstone Road. If you're interested in supporting the shed please contact Vicki or Sarah on 03 319 3002
Bake-off at Friday Hangouts!
30th Jul 2026
Friday Hangouts are on tomorrow at the Scout Hall from 3pm-4.30pm and we are having a Bake Off!
If this is the first week your young person is coming along please fill out this permission slip or contact Sarah on 027 807 2874
Our 2026 AGM is coming up...
29th Jul 2026
Our AGM is coming up! Our vision is that 'the Kaikōura community has the skills and choices to live the life they want' and we aim to achieve this by creating, promoting and encouraging inclusive and varied learning opportunities and environments in Kaikōura. If this sounds like something you are interested in, we would love to have you join us at our AGM
Our first week of Campfire Cooking!
28th Jul 2026
Come and get your campfire cooking game on! Wednesday after school from 3-4.15. Campfire donuts tomorrow! Parents and caregivers please contact Sarah to register 0278072874 - but you can turn up and register on the day too
Job opening at Te Hā o Mātauranga!
27th Jul 2026
We are looking for a full time Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs Employment and Driving Coordinator! Applications close 12th August - Please see the vacancy on Jobs Kaikōura.
Check out this awesome crew...
25th Jul 2026
A big shout out to this crew of rangatahi who gave up their Saturday to attend our writing workshop. These guys were awesome contributors and created some cool pieces of writing, showing lots of deep thinking and talent. Thank you to the Awesome Dietrich Soakai who facilitated and shared his story, his skills and expertise, we were so lucky to have him in Kaikōura!
