Waitara Taiohi Trust

09/06/2026

Kia ora,
Hard to believe, but it’s been 5 years of pulling together for our taiohi!
As we lock in our strategy for the next 5 years, we don’t want to do it behind closed doors this Trust belongs to Waitara, so our future should be shaped by you.
Whether you’ve been with us since day one, grabbed a coffee from the cart, or had a young person in our programs, we need your voice. PM us or Drop a comment below and help us shape the next chapter for our taiohi!

It’s the year 2031. What is the biggest thing you hope the Waitara Taiohi Trust has accomplished for our youth and our town?

As we look at the next 5 years, what is one major area, space, or industry you want to see the Trust move into next?

🤝🌟

03/06/2026

WEEK 4 Reach, Aroha, Waitara High School

This week was all about Aroha, big word, looking at what it really means to care for and support one another.

​From some hilarious rounds of Egg, Chicken, Dino 🦖 to Paper planes learning about learning. We wrapped up with some awesome speed-sharing, creating a safe space for everyone to listen, connect, and keep it real.

He aroha whakatō, he aroha ka p**a mai.
Love planted, love received.

​Proud of these students for showing up, being vulnerable, and lifting each other up! 🖤✨
​ TaranakiYouth

24/05/2026

Kia ora Crew, Youth Week, Waitara High School ,

Youth Week is all about celebrating the young people of Aotearoa!
This year's theme, "Our Voices Matter, We Deserve To Be Heard," is a powerful reminder that the young people have so much to say and offer!!
Their experiences, perspectives, and voices deserve real space and acknowledgement so get loud!!

Remember you have a voice!!! And to the parents, whānau, and communities supporting them, thank you for listening it matters more than you know.

thanks for the awhi! :)

💖

23/05/2026

Welcome to a Talanoa Taina’s special,
We introduce you’s all to our little skit for “Youth Week” that the boys came up with.

We never want our voice to not be heard when we are feeling hurt by something or someone’s action. We need to speak up, whether that’s through words of our own or help from those around us!
Ara Taiohi - Peak Body for Youth Development

20/05/2026

KIA ORA CREW,
What a night! 🗣️
"Taringa Whakarongo: The Waitara Voice" was a huge Night, thanks to all the organisations and for their incredible support! 🎉
Youth Week like every week is a chance to celebrate the amazing youth who make our community better! 💖

11/05/2026

Kia ora Whānau, Come grab a drink :)

Nau mai, haere mai ki Manaaki Coffee. It’s more than just a brew.

Every coffee you buy helps our young people in Waitara. When you grab a coffee from us, you're not just fueling your day, you're helping with mentoring, programs, and brighter futures for our youth.

Manaaki Coffee - every sip builds a better tomorrow. ☕🌱

11/05/2026

Taringa Whakarongo: The Waitara Voice

Our event, "Taringa Whakarongo: The Waitara Voice Festival," is a dynamic,multistation takeover from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
For taiohi aged 12 - 18.
Venue: 17 Grey Street, Knox Church Community Centre. Waitara.

Rather than a static audience, rangatahi move between high engagement hubs: Barbering, DJing, Songwriting, Cooking, and Visual Arts. We also feature dedicated spaces for Dance, cultural and Poetry.

The evening is designed as a "flow" where the skills practiced at the stations like a new beat, a verse, or a dance move can be shared during our Interactive
Open Mic in the second half of the night. with kai.

07/05/2026

Last night at EPIC Youth Group was a blast, even with a few tense moments! 😅

05/05/2026

MEAN Mahi Last Night, had over 15 young people attend the Governance Training Workshop by The Wheelhouse ! It was awesome hearing their vision and impact they see for the trust, and the learnings they got from the workshop, bright future. Future