Youth Space Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō

20/09/2024

Ka mau te wehi!

31/07/2024

🎶 Koru Beats Expression of Interest 🎤

Calling all Horowhenua youth! 👩👨 Are you an up-and-coming young musician or vocal artist? Have a song in your heart but nobody to hear it? 🎵

Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō is proud to introduce Koru Beats – the day-long musical festival focused entirely around the youth of Horowhenua. 🌟 Whether you’re an experienced musician or have never before taken the stage if you have ever dreamed of getting your sound out there – this is your moment! 🌈

We are now taking inquiries from under-20 youth interested in participating. ✨

The Koru Beats festival will be held from 10 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, 19 October. 🎸

🎤 Friday Concert Takeover: There will also be an opportunity to participate in our ‘Friday Concert Takeover’ – two performances held between 12 PM and 1 PM on Friday, 4 October and Friday, 11 October. 🎶

🗓 Casting call closes: Friday, 30 August

🔗 Register your interest here: https://bit.ly/3YpttYV

For more info, contact 📧 [email protected]

Don't miss out – this is your chance to shine! ✨ Tag your friends and spread the word! 🎵💫

23/07/2024

This is a cool opportunity for anyone between 16-24 looking to figure out a career plan!

Not sure what you want to do when you leave school? No drama llama Horowhenua Mayors Taskforce for Jobs has got your back 👇

We are so excited, it's happening! Get in touch to be part of this super fun course.

18/06/2024

Nap time with Tai

05/06/2024

Hey young photographers! 📸

Get ready to shine and show off your skills in our Matariki Photography Competition! We're celebrating the Māori New Year, and we want YOU to join in the fun.

If you're between 12-24 years old, grab your camera and capture the magic of Matariki. Snap pics that honor local stars, Tuatangata (heroes), and Tuawahine (heroines), or anything that captures the spirit of Matariki.

Entries are open from 5 to 19 June 2024, so mark your calendars! Share this with your photography-loving whānau and friends—let's make this celebration unforgettable. We can't wait to see your incredible photos!

Ready to enter? Click here:
👉 https://bit.ly/4aR8wZs

29/05/2024

more of the inspo for our youth week mural

24/05/2024

🏀 Rangatahi Space Jam 2024 🏀

21/05/2024

familiar faces 🧑‍🎨

01/05/2024

📸 from the holidays

19/04/2024

Aged between 12 and 20?
Free on Thursdays between 3.30pm and 5pm?
Register for a FREE Mau Rākau course!

The ten week traditional Māori martial arts week course starts on 2 May at Levin Memorial Hall and Village Green.

Send us a message or email [email protected] by Monday 29 April to register your interest – hurry, spaces are limited!

Big shout out to Horowhenua Youth Network for bringing this awesome course to our rohe! 🎉

15/04/2024

WHAT’S ON:

🍿 Movie Day watching Rebel Moon
🌮 Taco Tuesday w/ Nacho Libre
⚔️ Inflatable Sumo Suits and Jousting
🎨 Mural Painting
🎮 Games Day

Make sure to come in and say hi! Our programme is made to cater for our rangatahi 13 years and older :)

06/04/2024

P🌀UA

06/04/2024

Click and drag the dots ••• 💛🖤

19/03/2024

Take the whānau down to Solway Park in Levin, tomorrow, Wednesday 20 March between 3pm to 5.30pm for Horowhenua Vibes 🎉

Join us for free kai, sports, spot prizes, music, games and good times 🌭 🎶 😃
Shout out to all the community partners who have created a fun and safe space for our community to play, chill and connect.

07/03/2024

some of our favourite snaps from yesterday afterschool ~ come in to have ur pic added to our photowall! 📸

22/02/2024

22/02/2024

22/02/2024

Rawiri Tristram-Brown with his medal haul from the Manawatu age group long course championships!

22/02/2024

22/02/2024

22/02/2024

Emily

Tēnā kotou katoa

Ko Tainui te waka
Ko Taupiri te maunga
Ko Waikato te awa
Ko Ngati Te Ata te Iwi
Ko Te Puia te Marae

Ko Emily toku ingoa

I love the Horowhenua as being here has helped me discover and learn about my culture and all things Te Ao Māori, under the guidance of both experienced kura and kapa haka kaiako. I have become a strong, resilient and proud rangatahi, who is looking forward to furthering my journey in Te Ao Māori in the Horowhenua.



This post is in conjunction with "We are Horowhenua", the photographic showcase of Horowhenua rangatahi. For more information please see the link below:
https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/CommunityPlaces/Vibrant-Communities/We-are-Horowhenua

06/02/2024

Samuela

The people in Horowhenua are so friendly and kind. The amount of support towards the Pasifika people here is awesome. I feel safer here than anywhere else. Since we moved here from the island of Tonga in 2019, the amount of love people showed us was insane. The support from the Fale Pasifika was awesome to see they really cared for everyone in the community. I love this town because it is small and quiet, making me feel safe to walk around in town.

I am currently the Student Board Of Trustees representative at Waiopehu College and part of the school student leadership team. I’m also one of the Pasifika leaders at Waiopehu College.



This post is in conjunction with "We are Horowhenua", the photographic showcase of Horowhenua rangatahi. For more information please see the link below:
https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/CommunityPlaces/Vibrant-Communities/We-are-Horowhenua

03/02/2024

Services & facilities on Waitangi Day, Tuesday 6 February 2024:

♻️ 🗑️ There are no changes to kerbside collections.

📚 Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō will be closed for the public holiday, but you can still head on down to Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom for your Culture & Community Centre fix - they will be open 10am to 4pm.

🏊 💦 Levin Aquatic Centre and Foxton Pools will be open 11am to 6pm, and Shannon Pool will be open 1pm to 6pm.

🏢 Council's Civic Building will be closed.

01/02/2024

Hekenui

WHAKAPAPA is what makes Horowhenua special to Me…
Where ever I go I know I am HOME!

I also love being a part of a community where every second person is Whanau, even if they are not related by blood.

I enjoy being a Student at Horowhenua College and part of the Rangatahi Ora Rōpū.

I love playing Rugby and had the privilege of being the Captain of our Horowhenua 1st XV team. Also recently I had the privilege to Captain the Horowhenua-Kapiti Under 16 Boys Team.

My favourite pass time is attending one of the Local gyms in Levin.

I was born and raised in Australia up until 2020, however the Horowhenua is where my foundations and connections all begun with my Mum and Grandparents being locals to the Horowhenua.

Ko Tararua ngā pae Maunga
Ko Manawatu te Awa
Ko Tainui te Waka
Ko Ngāti Raukawa te Iwi
Ko Ngāti Matau te Hapū
Ko Matau te Marae
Ko Hekenui Tatana - Tapp tōku ingoa



This post is in conjunction with "We are Horowhenua", the photographic showcase of Horowhenua rangatahi. For more information please see the link below:
https://www.horowhenua.govt.nz/CommunityPlaces/Vibrant-Communities/We-are-Horowhenua

31/01/2024

RAUMATI VIBES ☀️

31/01/2024

31/01/2024

Young cricketer who lives for the game picked for a dream tour of India.