Positive Youth Development Training

12th Jun 2025

We have some free training coming up for Kaikōura people who work or volunteer with youth - Positive Youth Development Aotearoa. Tuesday 8th July, 9am - 4pm, venue TBC. Please register here https://forms.gle/hazduSsv2A6UJQzE6

Shout out to YCD

19th May 2025

A big shout out to the YCD team for bringing the vibes to Kaikōura! It was great to see our young people joining in to run the Friday night event and an awesome start to Youth week which this year has a theme of whai wahitanga....it's all about youth contributing and taking their place.

YCD Workshops happening tonight!

16th May 2025

It's all happening at the Scout Hall tonight for our young people! We have YCD up from Chch and a team of local young people who are planning a party with free food, DJs, young rap artists, competitions (and prizes), and dance-offs—it's going to be a blast! Whanau are welcome to come and join in too - if you are dropping your under 16 year old off and have not ever given Te Hā o Mātauranga your emergency contact, please touch base and give us those details before heading away - it will give you a chance to check out the new look Scout Hall.

Some of our reasons for partying are -

1. Next week is youth week 2025. The theme for the week is Whai Wāhitanga - all about young people taking their place in the world, making decisions and leading the way. Come and see one of our local lads making his debut as a rapper.

2. We've spent some time setting up the Scout Hall to be more of a youth space - with new a foosball table, table tennis and couches.

3. Its pink shirt day - so a great time to think about how we interact with each other and the YCD team are great role models for showing kindness and care.

First Aid in June!

9th May 2025

Get in touch with Renee to register for our next local First Aid Course! kaikoura@reapmarlborough.co.nz

Polyfest trip

23rd Mar 2025

We had an amazing time at Polyfest in Christchurch yesterday - such a cool experience, and such a beautiful crew of young people. Thanks to the Ministry of Youth Development for supporting us to be able to do these things!

Aquaculture

21st Mar 2025

We had an awesome time with Darren and the Gleam Team learning about career opportunities and the history and opportunities within Nelson maritime businesses.This was an awesome day out on the boat (one of NZ's oldest fishing vessels) in the Nelson Harbour. Thankyou to the Gleam Team and Aquaculture NZ for your awesome hosiptaility and knowledge!