TOA NZ STANDS FOR TRIUMPH OVER ADVERSITY
TOA NZ Youth Program meets Rangatahi where they are to discover their identity, define purpose, develop self-worth, and deliver practical life and creative skills right in the heart of Northcote
Together, we rise to the challenge
E Tu Te Wero Development Trust supports reconnection with whakapapa, whānau, and community, while opening access pathways into education, training, and employment.
We’re based in Onepoto Awhina Community House right in the heart of Northcote and soon to be adjacant Te Ara Awataha.
We are committed to breaking down barriers facing vulnerable rangatahi, whanau and impacted community by nurturing leadership, and creating opportunities for meaningful and sustainable futures.
The trust exists to support holistic wellbeing of rangatahi
through creative learning and training grounded
in Tikanga Maori values
We create Safe Inclusive Spaces for Discovery, Exploration, Learning and Creativity
We reconnect rangatahi and whanau with personal identity, culture, and community.
We encourage and empower those facing challenges to realise
their potential.
We promote intergenerational leadership and culturally anchored in aroha and personal growth
Discover TOA NZ
Our Flagship Rangitahi Youth Program
TOA NZ Team encourage our vulnerable youth through four core pathways - identity, creative, careers and reconnect. Our rangatahi discover self development with health & wellbeing, define creative industry skills, develop career skills and deliver in their reconnection to further learning, training and community.
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Discover Identity
Pathway
Taha Wairua (Spiritual Wellbeing) &
Taha Whānau (Family & Belonging)
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TOA.NZ encourages discovery of identity through whakapapa, whakairo - cultural carving, personal connection, habits, health & wellbeing
Define Creative
Pathway
Taha Hinengaro
(Mental & Emotional Wellbeing)
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TOA.NZ empoweres our Rangatahi through hands-on exploration to define creative outlets through music performance and production, Art in Practice, and Industry-led Design.
Develop Careers
Pathway
Taha Tinana (Physical Wellbeing)
& Taha Hinengaro
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TOA.NZ guides Rangatahi to develop strong communication skills through CV, personal branding, mini-industry modules leading to work experience placements with trades and skills
Deliver Reconnect
Pathway
Taha Whānau (Relational Wellbeing) & Whenua (The Foundation)
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TOA.NZ supports youth to strengthen foundational needs through reconnection to Pastoral Care, Whanau, education, employment. training opportunities and community futures.
