Niu Generation - Leadership training with Whānau/Aiga engagement - 11-12 Years
In stage 1 of the programme – NIU Generation, Fathers are encouraged to attend with their children. We believe it is important to nurture Aiga/Whānau relationships now for a positive transition into high-school and adulthood, and studies show that children can achieve more if parents are involved. Our programme is delivered through a Pacific lens to help our student leaders navigate learning.
This programme includes:
Pasifika leadership training
Aiga/Whānau engagement
Collaboration across schools
Health and exercise
Ata-mai holiday programme participation
Family events participation
Leadership graduation
Culturally responsive
What people are saying
“It’s nice to know that there are people like you who are willing to try for our kids and as parent’s we should support this. I’m grateful for this programme because it’s made me see what I’ve been missing out on with my daughter. I now realise how important it is to set time aside for my kids, I love it!”
“Niu Gen has taught me how to be more confident!”
“This programme has taught me how to be more social, I can approach people more confidently now.”
Ata Mai - Leadership training with Whānau/Aiga engagement - 10-14 Years
Ata-mai means to capture the essence of something. When we break it down, ‘Ata’ means to smile and ‘mai’ refers to the person being smiled at. That’s why the experiences we create within our holiday programme will do exactly that, offering a moment for our children to catch something valuable, to experience laughter and happiness and to learn lifelong skills in a supportive, fun environment.
We’ll do that by introducing six influences of change:
A – Aiga (family)
T – Taaloga (sports)
A – Atunuu (culture)
M – Malamalama (mental/emotional)
A – Ao’aoga (education)
I – I am, faasinomaga (identity)
What people are saying
“Something valuable I learnt was that in order to lead I have to serve others. The programme felt safe - we made each other feel safe and welcomed.”
“In the leadership training we learnt that during our time serving with others - leadership can be created throughout the process. We need to humble ourselves just as Jesus did with his disciples.”
Savali - Mentoring Programme - 13-18 Years
Savali 24/7, means to walk in your identity each and every day, and that’s what our 2023 intake will have a head start on after attending NIU Gen. Our leadership graduates will take the skills they’ve learned and pass them on while still receiving mentoring from our experienced team.
This programme includes:
Pasifika leadership training
Pastoral care support
Pasifika mentors
Holiday programme
Financial capabilities
Life skills
Career pathways
Hiwa i te Rangi - Realising your Aspirations - 16-24 Years
Hiwa i te Rangi is the star that grants our wishes, signaling the promise of a prosperous season. It shines on dreams and desires and times of vigorous growth. This stage of the journey identifies the opportunities available for our student leaders and helps open the doors to tertiary learning and career choices.
This programme includes:
Pasifika career pathways
Mentoring
Career preparation and readiness
Course choice information, trades and further studies
Young adult engagement
Lifestyle change/goal setting
Mental health and wellbeing
Business studies – finance, budgeting, social and emotional wellbeing
