About Te Hā o Mātauranga
Te Hā o Mātauranga, Learning in Kaikōura is a place and a plan designed to foster and encourage learning in Kaikōura. Our dream is to create a "go-to" place for Kaikōura residents who want to learn. A place that will promote opportunities, promote conversation around education, and allow space for families to explore together how best to support their aspirations.
We want to facilitate and encourage agencies and individuals to offer learning experiences in Kaikōura, and support people to take up these opportunities. As an outcome, we aim for our families and community to be able to make choices with confidence and optimism. We want to be a community where our default setting is "how can I do this?" or "how can I support you to reach this goal?"- where we focus on the possibilities rather than the barriers.
We are a registered Charitable Trust - charities number CC38024 and hold Level 3 Social Sector Accreditation.
Vicki Gulleford - Operations Lead
Vicki keeps the hub humming by taking care of the everyday things: administration, HR, finances and wrangling printers and PCs. She has lots of useful information and connections that she shares - if you are not sure what you are looking for, Vic can probably sort it! You can usually find her around between 9am and 3pm. Vicki is also a District Councillor for Kaikōura District Council, chairing the District Licencing Committee and is a member of many funding committees. In her own time, Vicki juggles schedules with her 3 daughters, and enjoys reading and listening to music.
Email vicki@kaikoura.link
Phone 027 564 8407
Sarah Beardmore - Education Lead
With a passion for creating opportunities for learning in Kaikōura, Sarah has worn many hats over the 20 years she has lived in the area: from School Teacher, to Probation Officer, Community Facilitator and Coordinator of the Youth Council, and many stops in between. Sarah's role at the hub is to coordinate - bringing people together who can create opportunities and learn from each other, bringing external agencies to Kaikōura and promoting possibilities and information. Sarah has four sons and lives in Clarence. In her free time she likes to garden, swim and enjoy company of friends and family.
Email sarah@kaikoura.link
Phone 027 807 2874
Aysia McMillan - Youth Employment Coordinator
Aysia works with people and businesses to place young job seekers aged 16-24 into sustainable employment. We have a target of 38 people into sustainable work by 30 June 2024. To achieve this, Aysia engages with job seekers, identifying their strengths and ambitions, connects them with employers and provides ongoing support to ensure they achieve sustainable employment. Part of this role is working out with the employer what support they need to take on a new staff member. We can support in different ways including giving information, advice, financial assistance, training and in work support.
Phone: 027 372 2248
Email aysia@kaikoura.link
Joey Paterson - Driving Instructor
Joey works to support the Kaikōura community in working towards their drivers licences. She is a qualified Driving Instructor, and works with each person to assess their current driving skills and knowledge, putting together a structured lesson plan and working through this with them. Joey also supports young people to get ready to sit their Learners licence - teaching them everything they need to know! She is also avaliable to act as a reader for the test if needed.
Email - joey@kaikoura.link
Mark Paterson - Youth Employability Facilitator
Mark orgainses running the Youth Employability Programme in Kaikōura. This programme is designed to foster the soft skills young peolpe need to get into and retain employment. Mark also works in the Youth Development space - hosting the local Fishing Club, running a Youth Mentoring programme, and organising awesome opportunities such as Fun in the Sun!
Email: mark@kaikoura.link
Jane Throssell - Learner Support
Jane is working as a Learner Support - supporting our ākonga on their education journeys.
Renee Wood - Adult Education
Renee organises Marlborough REAP Courses to be run in Kaikōura, offering a range of services tailored to local needs; including adult education programs focused on literacy, numeracy, and digital skills development.She also supports community development by bringing in workshops on practical skills, such as first aid and budgeting. Kaikōura REAP adapts its services to meet the unique demands of the region, reflecting its distinctive characteristics and community priorities.
Petra Jellyman - Administration and Driving
Petra works as the Driving Coordinator - helping to organise practical driving lessons and Learner Theiry practice with our Driving Instructor - Joey. She can also help book in your tests. Other parts of her role are adminitration; creating all sorts of promotional material, keeping our website looking fresh and keep the accounts up to date! Petra also helps coordinate Kaikōura Youth Council.
Email: admin@kaikoura.link
Phone: 027 201 7638
Mani Columbus - Youth Services
Mani works as our local Youth Coach for Youth Services. She also works as a Driving Coordinator - organising lessons with our instructor Joey, and booking people in for their tests. Mani also helps out in the Youth Development space - supporting all the awesome opportunities we provide rangatahi!
Email mani@kaikoura.link
Phone: 027 644 6144
