2022 Highlight Reel - Merry Christmas Everyone!
23rd Dec 2022
Today is our last day in the office for 2022! With that in mind we wanted to share some of our epic highlights from the past year!
Driving (January - November 2022)
- 31 people passed their Learners Licence
- 36 people passed their Restricted Licence
- 15 people passed their Full Licence
- 7 people passed their HT Learners Licence
- 9 people passed their Class 2 Full Licence
- and 6 people passed their Class 4 Learners Licence
We've hosted 119 Driver Mentoring Sessions with Mike McCann, and 290 Driving Lessons with our Driving Instructor Rob Roche!
We have also organised and supported people to attend local Defensive Driving Courses (which 31 people attended), a Learner Licence Course, Forklift Courses, Wheels Tracks and Rollers Course and a Class 4 Full Licence Course!
We also purchased our very own "immersive virtual reality simulator" - CoDriVR! This driving simulator uses real NZ roads and rules - making it perfect for preparing Learner Drivers for what they're going to face when they get behind the wheel!
Mayor's Taskforce for Jobs
We've had a huge number of participants in courses this year...
19 people completed a First Aid Refresher course, and 41 people completed a Comprehensive First Aid course. 24 people attended Rebel Business School. 39 people completed their LCQ. We had 10 people take part in a PresentMe CV workshop - creating their own online CV's with PresentMe. We also organised Growsafe, Chainsaw Safety, Hoticulture and Barista courses.
19 people were placed into apprenticeships throughout Kaikōura - beginning their careers in various trades, such as; carpentry, construction, plumbing, butchery, electrical, painting, retail, cooking and hospitality.
Te Aho o Te Kura Pounamu
We celebrated our 12 ākonga that we work alongside who are studying through correspondence school at our Pō Whakanuia on Thursday, December 1st. Click here to read all about it!
Highlights of my year with Te Hā o Mātauranga
My number one highlight was our Kaiwhai Oranga trip to Wellington in October. I liked hanging out with our group, and playing games at night - Werewolf with the crew was hilarious! We also got to visit the old high court which looked really cool inside - like off the movies. The number two highlight is just hanging out at Te Hā. There's always something going on, and good people around. My last highlight I want to share with you is that coming to Te Hā gives me lots of opportunities I wouldn’t normally get to experience. Things like rafting on the Waiau Toa, doing the escape room, and all the trips we go on. Te Hā has helped me tremendously, I wouldn't be where I am now without them.
Hailey - Te Kura Student
Youth Development Opportunities
We've offered various oportunities throughout the year for young people to try something new, connect with others, and develop their sense of identity in our Ko Wai Au project - funded by the Ministry of Youth Development. This has included Kaiwhai Oranga - a programme for wāhine Māori to learn more about their culture and connect with their whakapapa - hosted by Rosie Poharama-Hepi and Cheyenne Laugesen. A Spray Paint Mural making afternoon in the local Scout Hall with artists Guy and Nick. 'Hit the Wall' - a Sticker Workshop hosted by local artist Matt Moriarty from Canyon Creative. A Cyanotype Course with local photographer and artist Susie Baker. A DJ Workshop / kapahaka / danceparty / haircut session with Youth & Cultural Development. Lateral Youth; an ongoing youth programme for 12-24yr olds that runs every Friday night, facillitated by Elbie Burnett. The most recent opportunity was a Special FX / Stage Makeup Course with Laura - click here to read more about it!
The biggest hit from our Whakaaro Nui entrpreneurial adventures was our annual 'Side Hustle' programme! We gave budding entrpreneurs $100 each and 5 weeks of tutorials/coaching, to allow for rapid experimentation of ideas and to learn from doing! We were amazed by the creativity and excitement these rangatahi brought to the plate when developing their very own start ups!
Youth Council
"Kaikōura Youth Council’s 2022 Youth Ball was a smashing success, with over 80 amazingly-dressed attendees. Beautiful photos, the popular ping pong room, delicious food and fun drinks prepared by lovely supporting staff from Te Hā helped make a wonderful night for local rangatahi to remember."
Theo Rae - KYC Secretary
At their 2022 AGM, Youth Council elected Jade Cullen as Chairperson, Grace Pettit as Deputy Chairperson and Theo Rae as Secretary. The group will be looking for new members to join at the start of 2023! Keep an eye out on their social media for updates, and find out more on their website https://www.kaikourayouthcouncil.org.nz/
Thankyous
We want to say the biggest thankyou to all of our volunteers this year!
Thankyou to our Kaikōura Education Trust Board Members; Hazel Phillips, Cheyenne Laugesen, Susi Haberstock, Craig Mackle, Rachel Vaughan, Ari Boyd, Hannah Simpson, Riria Allen and Judith Ford.
Thankyou to all the volunteers we have that have worked throughout the year in our community garden - especially to Chloe, Kenny and Jervis for your dedication to keeping this community space going.
Thankyou to all our wonderful volunteers in the community shed - Darryl, Dave, Pete and Dennis - and to Blou and our crew who come in every Tuesday morning!
A massive thankyou to Jane, who runs our weekly Wednesday afternoon math group.
And finally a big thankyou to everyone else who comes in, has pitched in at events, donated time to our gardens, shed or at the Scout Hall, donated food to the Ka pai puku stall and dropped off books at out Little Library - your contribution to the community is so appreciated!
We said goodbye to a few staff this year who have all moved on to new adventures!
We wanted to say goodbye and thankyou once again to Mani, Maryanne, Maree, Rosie and Dayna for all your dedication and hardwork! You all made such a difference in your roles and we can't wait to see what everyone gets up to out in the big wide world!
Jess, our Kaitautoko Ākonga, is finishing up her role here today to tackle her next adventure... We are so excited for you in your upcoming role, and want to say thankyou again for all the time and effort you put into working alongside our Te Kura ākonga.
Finally, thankyou to our wonderful staff; Sarah, Sean, Elbie, Vicki, Renee, Rob, Petra, Theo, and Toni.
We will be closed until January 9th, 2023, to give our staff a well earned break.
For any Youth Service needs, you will still be able to reach us on 027 644 6144.
