Te Hā o Mātauranga - Learning in Kaikōura

16/09/2026

We are beginning to think about the outdoor activities we might offer youth for the summer! Please click on the link and give us some feedback on what you would enjoy. We are wanting to create opportunities that allow young people to access our outdoors and the cool things you can do in Kaikōura.

https://forms.gle/yANKFeHiJMAgDN5J7

These are some of our activities over the last year...

15/09/2026

Have you ever been interested in Rural Pest Control or Horticulture landscape design and build?

Perhaps you want to build on your skillset for work or even just do as a hobby! Maybe you know someone that might be interested!

NZMA have two courses running via distance learning for FREE in Sept and Nov 2026. These are part- time up to approx 17 hrs a week.

If you would like to know more details touch base with Sharon 027 201 7638.

07/09/2026

02/09/2026

Come along to Friday Hangouts this week for an awesome Art Afternoon!
Open to all highschool aged young people, free kai provided, 3pm-4.30pm.
If this is the first time your young person is attending please fill out this permission slip - https://forms.gle/apzLz2pHT6DDp1549

26/08/2026

***WEATHER DEPENDENT***
Meet at the Scout Hall tomorrow at 3pm for our beach afternoon! If the weather is yucky we will be playing games at the hall instead.
Open to all highschool aged young people, free kai provided.
If this is the first time your young person is attending please fill out this permission slip - https://forms.gle/apzLz2pHT6DDp1549

21/08/2026

Kaikōura youth council setting up for performance cafe...if you are a youth come and join us! Scout hall 4.30 to 5.30 Friday 21st

19/08/2026

Kaikoura Youth Council are hosting a Cafe Night at the Scout Hall this week, which we are all going along too instead of our regular Friday Hangouts! Come along to the Hall from 4.30pm-5.30pm for some good food and performances!

18/08/2026

Come along to Te Hā at 3pm tomorrow for campfire cooking!
Open to all highschool aged young people - if this is the first time your young person is attending please fill out this permission slip - https://forms.gle/apzLz2pHT6DDp1549

17/08/2026

The Electoral Commission is looking for workers for the 2026 election!
Help our community to vote in this year’s general election!
There are over 28,000 jobs available for the 2026 General Election.
They need people from all over Aotearoa New Zealand with all levels of experience to apply.
No experience, no worries! They are recruiting for a variety of roles.
Whether you’re new to the job market or an experienced leader, chances are there is a role to suit you.
You’ll be fully trained and get paid to work in the heart of your community.
Election Day is Saturday 7 November, and advance voting begins on Monday 26 October.
Roles vary in length from several weeks to just Election Day, so there are lots of opportunities available.
For those in the Kaikōura Electorate, please visit the following link to view the available roles and apply:
https://work.elections.nz/jobdetails/ajid/J3MHa/General-Election-2026-Kaik-ura,11497.html

With thousands of jobs available, it pays to be you.
They are looking for people to help out in the Kaikōura Electorate in and around the following locations:
North Canterbury
Hurunui
Kaikōura and Surrounds
Blenheim
Picton
Rai Valley and Havelock
Renwick
If you have friends, family or neighbours who you think might be interested, please feel free to share the information!!

17/08/2026

Wondering about the Kaikōura Community Garden? Pop in on Saturday morning 10.30am 22 August to catch up, have a look, join our planning session. It's spring and we want to think about planting, working bee times, projects, ideas and start the season off with a bang. We'd love to see some new faces, and of course our regulars!