Some examples of the work of REAPs
Community Development through Cooperation – Tararua
A key aspect to Tararua REAP’s growth over the past few years has been our focus on working closely with a wide range of organisations, at both local and regional levels. A good example of this strategy was the successful joint tender made by Tararua REAP...
Meaningful Adult Learning – Ruapehu
Programmes that are meaningful to their community is the key to adult learning programmes at Ruapehu. There was a high demand for programmes based around harakeke. The interest was for the harvest and care of harakeke and the many ways to use harakeke. The photos show...
New ways with Science and Maths – Central King Country
Caring for the Natural Environment is a CKC REAP school holiday programme that challenges our youth to understand the environment they live in and how to care and nurture it for future generations. This programme compliments the science and maths...
Growing Digital Skills – Tairawhiti
Wharekahika (Hicks Bay) is in the northern end of the Tairawhiti region. Tairawhiti REAP and 20/20 Communications Trust have come together to bring Computers in Homes to this remote part of the country. 12 community members completed the 20 hour programme...
Some Comments – Central Plateau
Some Comments – Central Plateau “Everything I learned about being a mum I learned from workshops, etc. Playgroup has been a lifesaver, family builder, and network builder for us!” “Empowering children within the Māori Culture through Te Reo and tikanga...
SKIP Contract Development – Eastbay REAP
Eastbay have used a community led developmental approach to their development of a SKIP contract. This was a collaborative Eastbay REAP staff initiative from across a number of contract areas. With face to face connecting as a platform, conversations were...
Toll Kaitaia Truck Washing Scheme – Far North REAP
This Social Enterprise Scheme, which is 100% sustainable, started as a one-year project to fundraise for Far North youth groups and is now in its third year offering work for individual youth, which for many is a first job. The work experience and skill...
Te Roopu Manaaki
Te Roopu Manāki recently performed at the REAP National Conference. This was a highlight for this group who have been participating in ACE (Adult and Community Education) programmes with Wairarapa REAP for approximately a year now. They have learned a...
Haka World Record Attempt
On 2 November schools from around the Wairarapa along with some Early Childhood Centres and community groups came together at Memorial Park in Masterton to try and re-claim the record for the world’s largest haka. The previous record of 4,028 was held by a...
Westland Parent Network
A weekly network was set up by WestREAP at the beginning of 2016 to engage parents/whanau in a supportive parent network group in Westland. Parents/whānau were welcomed into a warm and supportive environment where they were empowered to lead the direction...
WiFi at last for Bruce Bay Community
The project was to find a solution to the South Westland digital blackspot between Fox Glacier and Haast. The area around Bruce Bay is the most difficult demographically to engage, by identifying a solution and connecting the community using technology and...
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