Meraki Hub Paihia

21/01/2025

SUMMER CULTURE with Our Printable Activity Kits

When we created our kits, we envisioned something far beyond a set of activities. We wanted to inspire gatherings where creativity, connection, and joy are at the heart of every moment.

It’s easy to think of activity kits as just worksheets or crafts, but so much more happens when they’re used to build a culture of curiosity, kindness, and togetherness. These kits foster a space where children and families feel free to express themselves and truly connect with each other and their surroundings.

Our kits bring summer fun, creativity, and exploration together in a way that values connection, playfulness, adventure, and originality. They’re designed with respect for the environment, a love of community, and a belief in the power of shared experiences.

What do we value? The laughter of children, the beauty of nature, moments of mindfulness, colourful creativity, and the joy of doing things together. These are the ingredients for an unforgettable summer, filled with memories, new friendships, and the magic of participation—not just spectating.

Explore the spirit of creativity, connection, and summer joy with our kits. Check out the details on our Etsy store to learn more about the values we hold and the adventures we’ve designed just for you.

Whanau, after school programs, community hubs, event space holders - Grab your kit here! https://www.etsy.com/nz/listing/1860063757/10-week-after-school-summer-activities

21/12/2023

Did you miss us? We haven’t forgotten you!

We’ve been busy preparing for the next phase of our exciting project!

But we just wanted to send some summer aroha your way, and say thank you for all the support! We have loved being on this journey with you all!

Have a great summer and standby for the next movement we have planned!

25/09/2023

Update on the growing Garlic in a bottle experiment. Whaea Jaime Broke her soldering pen half way through making the 3ltr bottles but managed to make 1 (the ine with Kenz in the pic).
But the hub one we sold to one of our hub parents and this is how it's doing at its new whare.
Can't wait to see how these go. Should end up with 12 full bulbs in the small bottle and 3x that in the 15ltr bottle.

20/09/2023

Running a quick raffle whanau of some of the choice stuff that's come out of our Hub programs $10.00 a ticket 50 tickets. 5 prizes and drawn when all tickets sold and paid for.

Comment below a number and Jaime Faulkner-Luke will Pm you bank details.

20/09/2023

The benefits of friendships:

Friends can help you celebrate good times and provide support during bad times. Friends prevent isolation and loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too. Friends can also: Increase your sense of belonging and purpose.

We’ve had some amazing friendships elvolve during our afterschool hub, and it was only right we help them celebrate their next journey around the sun!

18/09/2023

Picking up after fully grown adults who throw their empties into the ngahere 👎🏼

13/09/2023

Did you know…

Sunlight helps boost a chemical in your brain called serotonin, and that can give you more energy and help keep you calm, positive, and focused. Doctors sometimes treat seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and other types of depression linked to low levels of serotonin with natural or artificial light.

Choice spring afternoon to boost those serotonin after school today!

10/09/2023

07/09/2023

Nga mihi Ngati Hine Health Trust for the awhi you provide whanau requiring assistance with emergency housing and health services!

06/09/2023

We're excited to offer our super fun Holiday Programme for BOTH weeks of the school holidays! 🥳 PM us or email [email protected] to sign up or for more details x

06/09/2023

Elements in the seawater activate the body's healing mechanisms and support healing for diseases, asthma, bronchitis, arthritis and localised aches and pains. Also rich in magnesium, seawater helps release stress, relax your muscles, promote deep sleep and spiritually cleanse your aura.