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Developing Leaders In Our Community
This FREE 6 day programme is designed to build the ability of young people to have the confidence to take leadership of themselves, their families and within their community in the event of an emergency.
The programme is a practical, hands-on experience which focusses on increasing the individual confidence of young people with leadership, first aid skills and ability to respond.
14 May 2018
Minister for Youth Wairoa Visit
Youth and Community & Voluntary Sector Minister Peeni Henare was hosted in Wairoa for a few hours today, visiting the town to hear about what was going on in the the Youth & Community development spaces as well as to share some insights into the government's current status, updates on policies and opportunities moving forward.
18 April 2018
Te Wairoa - Waiora Ngati Kahungunu Kapa Haka Regionals
We are one week away from the biggest event in Wairoa this year Te Wairoa - Waiora Ngati Kahungunu Regional Kapa Haka Competition.
13 April 2018
Wairoa Waitangi Day Celebrations 2018
Nau Mai Haere Mai!
Wairoa Waitangi Day Celebrations
An ALL DAY event - for EVERYONE!
There will be Kai for sale, Activities to take part in, Presentations to listen to & the Whanau concert in the evening!
At Alexandra Park (next to the Ski Club on the grass area) starting at 10am
Let’s make our first Waitangi Day a GOOD ONE!
1 February 2018
Wairoa Trustpower Community Awards 2017
Check out our awesome crew as they received a commendation in the Education & Child/Youth Development category!
2 October 2017
Youth Innovator's
10 Yroa Ynot crew from the age of 10-17 yrs old have been invited to attend the Young Animators 2 day Free Workshop on Thursday 14th and Friday 15th September hosted by Te Kura Kaupapa O Te Wairoa and venue at the Wairoa College.
Young Animators is a mobile programme which can be taken to any region in the country giving tauira/students the opportunity to access and experience animation technology, concepts, principles and tutelage which they would not have access to otherwise.
4 September 2017
YROA YNOT off to Flaxmere
The YROA YNOT are off to Flaxmere to support fellow rangatahi running the "Connecting With Our Future" Expo.
1 September 2017
TUOTR Winter Series - Mid Winter Dash Wairoa
TUOTR Winter Series Wairoa
Hosted by Adventure Wairoa and the Rangatahi of YROA YNOT
Saturday 12th August, 2017
Home base @ Adventure Wairoa Shed
For more information and online registrations go to: www.wakaama.co.nz/eventscalendar
1 August 2017
Clean Up Week 2017
This year Clean Up Week is scheduled to take place from September 11 to 17 and we would love for you to be involved in one of our events
1 August 2017
Rangatahi Health - Workshop
Adding to the usual YROA YNOT meeting proceeding was a visit from Wairoa Health advocate Sue Janes.
13 July 2017
YROA YNOT Matariki Workshop
Matariki activities on at the Yroa Ynot Office (next to I-Site)
Starting 4pm on 23rd June 2017
Manu Aute (Maori Traditional Kite) Workshop
Matariki Stories
Quick Riverbank Activities (weather dependant)
All are welcome to attend
16 June 2017
Adventure Wairoa Whānau Triathlon 2017
Adventure Wairoa's First annual Whānau Triathlon held right here in Wairoa!
Whatever your fitness level or age there is a distance for you!
So grab your friends, Whānau or work collegues and put a team together for the triathlon!
Entry Fee is $10 per person
Race Starts at 9am
Registrations open from 8am
Enter online at: sporty.co.nz/adventurewairoa
(on the day entries accepted)
1 February 2017
Whangawehi Summer Guided Walks
Starting 29 December 2016
Through a 15km guided walk (5hours) from the mountain to the sea, you will follow the Whangawehi stream through private forest and farmland, visit the restoration project and touch your imagination with its fascinating culture history.
16 December 2016
YROA YNOT @ Wairoa Health & Social Sector hui
Gathering input from community members as the start to shape the direction for the re-design of the Wairoa Health and Social Service sector.
Needing to identify and agree on what outcomes we want to see for our whanau and community.
Advice gained from rangatahi, pakeke , community leaders, professionals and whanau would help guide the future planning of health and social services in our community.
1 December 2016
Te Uranga o Te Rā Regional Sprints - Wairoa
Waka Ama W1 Regional Sprints
Nau mai, Haere mai!
Come down and watch some of Aotearoa's best paddlers in action!
1 December 2016
Wairoa Christmas Festival 2016
Wairoa Children's Storybook Parade
Saturday 3rd December
Whanau Walk/Run - 1.30pm
Twilight Market - 1.30pm
Christmas Parade - 4.00pm
Whanau Concert - 5.00pm
18 November 2016
White Ribbon Riders
Your chance to meet the...
White Ribbon Riders
23rd November 2016 - 12:30 pm to 2pm
Riders are stopping here as they usually do on their tour at the Wairoa Lighthouse. We are, as a community, joining together to support the campaign for a Violence free Wairoa.
1 November 2016
World Suicide Prevention Day
Connect, communicate, care' is the theme of the 2016 World Suicide Prevention Day held on September 10. These three words are at the heart of suicide prevention.
21 August 2016
DOC - NZ Conservation Week 2016
DOC, local businesses, and community groups will be running events throughout the country to celebrate Conservation Week.
Encourage NZers to connect to nature and help them want to enjoy it and save it, now and in the future.
13 August 2016
#cleanourawa
YROA YNOT will be holding a riverbank cleanup followed by a tree planting along the Wairoa River on Friday 12th August, 2016 . As a followup event to #saveourawa this will be the second riverbank cleanup and planting.
8 August 2016
Off to Kawerau!
YROA YNOT Crew are off to Kawerau!
Watch this space for updates on our trip
22 July 2016
Wairoa - Local Government Elections 2016
Did you know that Local Elections are happening soon?
Are you enrolled to vote?
If not - you have until August 12!
Don't miss out on having your say!
11 July 2016
Akina Te Reo - Te Wiki o te Reo Maori
Every year since 1975 New Zealand has marked Te Wiki o te Reo Māori
This is a time for all New Zealanders to celebrate te reo Māori and to use more Māori phrases in everyday life.
In 2016 Māori Language Week runs from 4-10 July, the theme this year is ākina to reo.
'Give it a go and don't give up'
4 July 2016
#saveourawa Matariki 2016
#saveourawa Matariki 2016 has been sucessfully completed!
What a day we had!
Check out our photos of the activities.
25 June 2016
Community Support
February and March 2016 have seen the YROA YNOT crew venturing out into the community supporting and encouraging new movements.
29 March 2016
Code of Ethics Training
Code of Ethics training was delivered to youth workers in the Wairoa District for the first time. A full conference room at the Wairoa Community Centre was exciting to see.
14 January 2016
The World Marches for Global Climate
YROA YNOT along with the Wairoa community marched in Wairoa showing awareness and support for this huge concern.
28 November 2015
Alcohol Harm Workshop
The Alcohol Harm Workshop was delivered by Antonio Fasso DHB – a scoping project to determine alcohol related harm priorities for the region.
22 June 2013
Wellington Regional Youth Workers Trust AGM
Wellington Regional Youth Workers Trust held it AGM held in Palmerston North.
23 November 2012
