Te Ara o Te Whetu Rangatahi Programme
Psalm 119:105
“Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path.”
Supporting Rangatahi to rise with confidence, purpose, and pride in who they are.
Te Whetū Ara is a rangatahi-focused programme designed to provide a safe, structured, and supportive environment for young people aged 8–15 within the community.
The programme combines physical training, mentorship, and guided kōrero to help rangatahi build discipline, confidence, and a stronger sense of identity.
This kaupapa is grounded in lived experience and a genuine commitment to guiding young people toward positive life pathways.
Our Kaupapa & Values
Te Ara o Te Whetu Rangatahi Programme exists to support rangatahi to walk a pathway of strength, identity, belonging, and purpose. To create a safe and uplifting space where young people are guided to grow in confidence, wellbeing, cultural connection, and leadership through movement, kōrero, shared experiences, and positive relationships.
Our approach is whānau-centred, strengths-based, and grounded in aroha.
Our Core Values
Manaakitanga — Care and Respect
We create a space where everyone feels welcomed, valued, and supported.
Each rangatahi is treated with dignity and kindness.
Whanaungatanga — Connection and Belonging
We strengthen relationships between rangatahi, whānau, and community.
No young person should feel like they are walking alone.
Rangatiratanga — Leadership and Responsibility
We encourage rangatahi to take ownership of their choices, actions, and future pathways.
Leadership begins with believing in yourself.
Kotahitanga — Unity and Support
We move forward together as one group, supporting each other’s growth and wellbeing.
Māia — Confidence and Courage
We help rangatahi build inner strength so they can stand strong in who they are.
Wairuatanga — Identity, Purpose, and Inner Strength
We acknowledge the importance of spiritual wellbeing, identity, and connection to something greater than ourselves.
Hauora — Holistic Wellbeing
We support wellbeing across all areas of life
physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, spiritual wellbeing, family and connection.
Who this programme is for and what your Rangatahi will experience?
Programme Details
This programme supports Rangatahi who may need confidence, direction, connection, or simply a positive space to grow.
Age: 8–15
Start: Mid June 2026
Spaces: Limited to 12 for the first intake
Location: 5 School Road Ngongotaha
All rangatahi are welcome!
Nau Mai, Haere Mai!!
WHAT YOUR RANGATAHI WILL EXPERIENCE?
🥊 Strength & Discipline
Learning foundations of movement and Muay Thai to build confidence, self-control, and resilience in a safe and guided environment.
🔥 Confidence & Identity
Encouragement to stand proud in who they are, where they come from, and the pathway they are creating for themselves.
🧠 Life Skills & Guidance
Open kōrero about choices, responsibility, respect, and navigating challenges in a strong and positive way.
🌿 Culture & Connection
Time spent weaving, creating, sharing stories, and reconnecting with values that strengthen belonging and identity.
🍲 Kai & Practical Skills
Learning simple cooking skills that fuel the body and support independence.
🤝 Safe Relationships & Support
A space where rangatahi are seen, heard, and valued — and where they know they do not have to walk alone.
🌟 Leadership Pathways
Opportunities to grow confidence through helping others, supporting the group, and stepping into leadership over time.
Our goal is not just activity, it is transformation.
This kaupapa is built on purpose, guidance, and faith in the potential of our rangatahi.
We believe every young person is created with value, direction, and strength already placed inside them. Sometimes they just need the right space and support to see it for themselves. Te Ara o Te Whetu exists to help them stand tall, walk with confidence, and move forward in light.
If you feel called to be part of this journey, we welcome you and your whānau with open hearts.
Proverbs 22:6
“Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”