Tēnā koutou!
Nau mai ki tēnei whārangi ipurangi o Central Plateau REAP.
Welcome to Central Plateau REAP website.
Our Mission / Te Arotanga:
To facilitate lifelong learning and community wellbeing
Whāia te Māramatanga me te Oranga
Our Vision / Te Pae Tawhiti:
Confident, skilled and connected communities across the Central Plateau
Tū Maia, Tūhono
ABOUT REAP
Central Plateau REAP is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a variety of personalised education and whānau focused programmes and services throughout the Central Plateau region.
Our programmes cover a wide range of kaupapa including early childhood, schooling, learning support, rangatahi mentoring, adult literacy and numeracy, and community education. We operate our own ISP (Internet Service Provider) to support connectivity in remote areas.
The aim of REAP is to advance community development through quality lifelong education in rural Aotearoa. As one of 13 REAPs nationwide, our purpose is to redress the disadvantages experienced by rural communities in accessing the range and depth of activities and services enjoyed by those who live in urban areas.
message from general manager / Tumu Whakarae
Roana Bennett
E mihi kau ana ki a koutou katoa!
We are pleased to announce that we have relaunched Central Plateau REAP as a Charitable Trust, after 40 years as an Incorporated Society. The new legal structure will ensure that REAP remains fit-for-purpose for the next 40 years of service to our communities of the Central Plateau.
Our services and programmes remain the same, as does our dedication and commitment to our mission: “To facilitate lifelong learning and community wellbeing.”
Our vision of “Confident, skilled and connected communities across the Central Plateau” is our driver – Tū Maia, Tūhono!
I want to extend my heartfelt admiration to our dedicated team of educators, mentors, coordinators, support staff and managers at REAP whose tireless efforts exemplify the true spirit of community development. Their passion for serving others is both commendable and inspirational, and a testament to the power of collective action. Thank you for your invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to creating positive change in our community.
Central Plateau REAP is an extraordinary place to work. Serving communities and people, in good times and in times of trial, is an honourable legacy that we are privileged to continue.
Nō reira, kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui.
Roana Bennett
GENERAL MANAGER / TUMU WHAKARAE
WHAT’S NEW
Keep up-to-date with REAP
Wishing you all a safe happy holiday, Kim and Bay The ECE team.
See you all in February 2025!
We will confirm playgroup😍opening dates in the new year.
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Please share with your networks, Central Plateau REAP Playgroups and ECE we would love to host for Taupō. click on the link below for more details.
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REMINDER Special Guest Speaker tomorrow night at REAP. Juan Orozco will be joining the Neurodiverse Support Group to talk to you about navigating your way through the system to access help. All welcome. Nau mai Haere mai. 6pm at REAP.
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Kia Ora koutou,
A reminder Taupō Lakes & Waterways Aquatic Biodiversity Forum is coming up. All welcome! Nau mai Haere mai!
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Nau mai Haere mai. Please join us for the last support group meeting for the year. Our guest speaker is Juan Orozco a clinical psychologist with Community Mental Health. Please let us know you are coming so we can cater for you. Email ako@reapcentralplateau.nz
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Today is an historic day for Aotearoa New Zealand, as Tangata Whenua and Tangata Tiriti come together, united in the protection and affirmation of Te Tiriti o Waitangi. The hikoi represents a powerful call of Kotahitanga – coming together to join in a collective journey towards equity, justice, and unity.
Te Tiriti o Waitangi is more than a document; it is the foundation of our nation, a living covenant of partnership, respect, and shared purpose. Today, we reaffirm its place at the heart of Aotearoa's identity.
This moment is a reminder that we all have a role to play in this ongoing journey. By honouring Te Tiriti, we honour each other, the whenua, and the aspirations of those who came before us, as well as those who will inherit this land after us.
Together, let us protect, uphold, and embody Te Tiriti in our mahi, our decisions, and our communities. #HonourTeTiriti
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Here's a link to watch the hikoi: Te Ao Māori News
10 Ways to Honour Te Tiriti
Kia ora!
This is a reminder that we have our Annual Meeting for REAP Central Plateau tonight at 5pm at our office, 73 Titiraupenga Street.
We will be celebrating another great year of promoting and supporting community development through education and well-being programmes and services.
We will have a special focus on our early childhood services, and some surprise giveaways!
Come and join us! Nau mai, haere mai.
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World Children's Day is coming up on 20 November. Let's celebrate the wisdom of children.
At REAP, we provide safe, nurturing spaces for pepi and tamariki alongside their whanau. Our REAP playgroups are a core component of our service delivery throughout the Central Plateau.
For information on our playgroups please email Kim Roots, our Early Childhood Education Manager, on kim@REAPCentralPlateau.nz .
For more information on World Children's Day see the link below.
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Find out more about World Children's Day here: www.un.org/en/observances/world-childrens-day
So true
There is a Parent to Parent catch up today in Turangi at 2.30pm, please click on the link for more details...
Tūrangi Family Catch Up - Parent to Parent
parent2parent.org.nz
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World Kindness Day is observed on November 13th each year providing an opportunity for us all to fill our week with acts of kindness and goodwill.
Let's extend loving kindness throughout our community today and everyday!
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Just a wee reminder International mum's group, this Thursday 14th November will be held off sight! you can contact their fb page or Elvie Macdonald elvspm@yahoo.com, for more details.
We have the Te Tiriti o Waitangi workshop here at REAP, 9.00am-4pm... flyer below
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Today is Armistice Day.
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month was the moment when hostilities ceased on the Western Front in 1918.
The First World War ended with the signing of an armistice between Germany and the Allies on 11 November 1918.
Armistice Day is a time to acknowledge the trauma and loss of the First World War, and all the subsequent wars and peacekeeping operations in which New Zealanders have been involved. It is an opportunity to reflect on our shared war experiences with other nations and to reaffirm our hopes for global peace and security.
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Kia ora! REAP is very happy and excited to support the International mum's group .
Kia kotahi tatau.
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Kia Ora
Put this in your diary! All welcome! Please help us spread the word.
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We are pleased to announce our Christmas party at Turangi REAP Playgroup, flyer attached...
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Please grab this rare opportunity to learn about The Treaty of Waitangi in Taupō! Very topical again at the moment. Get the facts for yourself from the experts. FREE for NZ citizens/permanent residents. Enrol now at ako@reapcentralplateau.nz or call 07 378 8109.
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Zenda John's the Oral health educator will be at our REAP Kinloch playgroup tomorrow and Internatioanl mum's group.
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Join Jenny Merwyn for a session on creating a VISION Board. Designed to help you clarify your wants and dreams then take action on making them come true! All materials supplied. FREE! Sign up now at ako@reapcentralplateau.nz or call 07 378 8109
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Final Support Group meeting for the year. Great opportunity to hear from Juan a clinical psychologist from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service. Juan will share his knowledge and expertise on how to navigate the system and get the support you need. Put the date in your diary now! Tuesday 26 November.
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Join us on Monday 11th November either the morning or evening for a session on creating a Vision Board. Put your hopes and dreams into a plan to move forward! Take action for yourself. Now is good! FREE. All materials supplied. Enrol now at ako@reapcentraplateau.nz or call 07 378 8109.
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Children love books, and the Early Childhood team hope the winner of this Free raffle will enjoy learning with their tamariki.
Find us at the Marotiri School today and the Kinloch market this weekend.
The draw is on Wednesday, 30th October 2024, and the winner will be contacted on the day.
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Our winner collected her basket today! it is going to two excited tamariki
BEGINNER Level English. New to NZ and want to improve your English - then join us on Tuesday evening 6pm to 7.30pm at REAP. Spaces left for those with permanent resident visas. Enrol now by calling 07 378 8109 or emailing ako@reapcentralplateau.nz or calling in to REAP 73 Titiraupenga St, Taupō.
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👏 What an awesome initiative from The Kinloch Club, please take this opportunity to nominate worthy recipients. #caringforkinloch #community #support
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The Early Childhood team are having a FREE raffle to promote Early Childhood Education and learning. Please share the flyer attached. We will be at Marotiri School, ag day tomorrow and Kinloch market on Sunday 27th, if you wish to enter on the day, look out for our Central Plateau REAP flag.... or email ecereapcentralplateau.nz
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Please join us on this special day to learn about our NZ history. Specialist tutors - Dr Ingrid Nuygens and Kimai Tocker are travelling from Hamilton and Taumarunui to share their knowledge with us. Enrol now by calling 07 378 8109 or emailing ako@reapcentralplateau.nz
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Let's Learn English. New to NZ? Join us now to improve your English. Starting Tuesday 29 October 6pm. Call us on 07 378 8109 to put your name down.
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Sadly we have to cancel this weekend's weaving wānanga as our tutor has a tangi. We hope to run another before the end of the year so reach out if you are interested.
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AG day at Marotiri school, Thursday 24th October starts at 10am ..... I have attached the flyer.
Kinloch REAP Playgroup will be closed and we will be attending, we hope to see you there, Kim and Bay.
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International Mum's group will be meeting at REAP tomorrow from 10.30am, everyone welcome to join us for some cooking, share some dishes and kai together.
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Hi , good afternoon , thank you for your kind reminder of existing members and new participants exciting ❤️