Bay of Plenty

Detailed below are Ministry funded services operating in the Bay of Plenty area.


Te Waiariki Purea Trust

Location: Rotorua
Phone: 07 348 5051
Email: twpt@xtra.co.nz
Website: n/a
Te Waiariki Purea Trust plays an important role in the local community as the provider of the Rotorua Youth Transition Service.  They also offer Cultural Journeys, holiday programmes for young people and whanau events to bring young people and their parents/caregivers together.

Ministry of Youth Development Funded Programmes
The Ministry of Youth Development’s Services for Young People Fund supports Te Waiariki Purea Trust to deliver one New Zealand Conservation Corps programme. This programme has a strong outdoor component to it.  Young people experience a waka journey across the lakes through the Te Arawa area, learning the local Maori history.  General life skills are also an important part of the programme. 



Te Whakawhiti o te Rangatahi

Location: Kawerau
Phone: 07 323 8813
Email: wyn_fay@nzol.net.nz
Website: n/a
The provider works with young gang members aiming to increase their positive contribution to the community and assist them to develop work ready skills.  There is a strong localised conservation component to the programme.  The provider has been working closely with the local authority to improve the stream banks, both to stabilise, and to create areas for picnicking.  In addition general life skills, health and wellbeing, and the barriers that limit participation are a focus in order to improve the chances of participants being able to secure employment in the local area.

Ministry of Youth Development Funded Programmes
The Ministry of Youth Development’s Services for Young People Fund supports Te Whakawhiti o te Rangatahi to deliver one New Zealand Conservation Corps programme. The programme has a strong focus on community and local conservation projects. 



The Salvation Army Employment Plus - Whakatane

Location: Whakatane
Phone: 07 308 7448
Email: p.rodgers@eplus-salvationarmy.org.nz
Website: http://www.eplus-salvationarmy.org.nz/
The Salvation Army Employment Plus provides education, ongoing practical care and support to assist the less advantaged achieve employment and develop a career. The training programmes provide a range of quality education and employment focussed initiatives, which aim to bring about a sustained change in the lifestyle and attitude for the individual and community.

Ministry of Youth Development Funded Programmes
The Ministry of Youth Development’s Services for Young People Fund supports Salvation Army Employment Plus to deliver one programme.   Whakatane offers a programme to young people that are a low to medium risk of poor education, training and employment outcomes.  The programme is a New Zealand Conservation Corps programme and offers work experiences and general life skills. 

The provider is able to staircase young people onto other programmes or training opportunities to progress and develop their skills for future employment.  It is an area that is developing and creating work opportunities for young people.



Opotiki Learning Centre 2004 Limited   

Location: Opotiki
Phone: 07 315 5031
Email: olc@xtra.co.nz
Website: n/a
The Opotiki Learning Centre offer activities from ATV, fencing, small motors, chainsaws and advanced first aid.  They have a full range of challenging recreational activities including kayaking, horse trekking, high ropes, white-baiting and fishing.  They also have community, conservation and environmental projects.

Ministry of Youth Development Funded Programmes
The Ministry of Youth Development’s Services for Young People Fund supports Opotiki Learning Centre 2004 to deliver one programme. This programme offers a range of conservation, community opportunities and outdoor activities. The provider is able to utilise other programmes to staircase young people into further learning options in preparation for employment opportunities.



E Tipu Rea Trust  

Location: Mt Maunganui
Phone: 07 572 2966
Email: etipurea@xtra.co.nz
Website: n/a
E Tipu Rea Trust is based at a Marae.  Its programme engages young people in work around the local area particularly in relation to restoration of historic land sites.  The programme includes components of parenting skills, reducing family violence and personal life skills.  Work experience and challenging recreation is also included in the programme.

Ministry of Youth Development Funded Programmes
The Ministry of Youth Development’s Services for Young People Fund supports E Tipu E Rea Trust to deliver 2 programmes per year.


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