Otago Youth Wellness Trust

22/09/2025

Here’s a special moment - one of our rangatahi making a wheat bag as a gift for Mum. Thoughtful, handmade, and full of heart 💜.

15/09/2025

Kia ora koutou,

This year Aotearoa celebrates 50 years of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori

Te Wiki started as a single ‘Māori Language Day’ and quickly grew to a week-long, nationwide celebration of te reo Māori.

Join Atawhai Tibble in a conversation with Te Reo Māori society members, Joseph Te Rito and John McCaffery about the origins of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori.

Event: From a Day to a Week - Where Te Wiki Began
Date: Tuesday, 16 September 2025
Time: 12:00 PM
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_epL5PsRNR02kqf4Q8rdSig

Ngā mihi nui,
The OYWT Team

07/09/2025

It is with great sadness and aroha that we share the passing of our founder and patron Dame Patricia Harrison. A mighty Totara with outstanding leadership who has had incredible impact in our Ōtepoti community and rakatahi through generations. Dame Pat touched so many with her wisdom, advocacy and belief in young people and in community and will be sorely missed, remembered with aroha. Her mahi and drive will continue to impact through the legacy of the Trust, the individuals, and community she has touched in her incredible life.

Dame Pat - Kua whetūrangitia koe – you have taken your place amongst the stars

05/09/2025

As the week comes to a close, we thought it would be great to let our community know of this awesome opportunity for local rangatahi to join the Dunedin Youth Council!

✨ Think you know someone who be great at amplifying youth voice? ✨

Check out Dunedin Youth Council or scan the QR code for more information!

04/09/2025

Ngā mihi o te Rāpare! (Happy Thursday)

The OYWT team is bringing you some simple tips and tricks to help you glide through the rest of your week.

If you enjoy combining mindful breathing and gentle movement, check out Hikitia te Hā, a beautiful set of breathing exercises created by Rawiri Hindle and supported by Canterbury’s All Right? 💨🌿

Breathe deep, move well, feel grounded.

👉 See attached link to learn how the original Hikitia te Hā programme is extended into yoga!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVAiH1eawno

22/08/2025

🌺 It’s Tonga Language Week! 🌺

As the week comes to an end, we thought it would be great to share with our community some Tongan language phrases that can be readily used in everyday life.

Check out the Ministry for Pacific Peoples for more information.

28/06/2024

Our CEO is moving on to follow her dreams. So we are looking for a new leader

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12/06/2024

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08/06/2024

Counting down to supporting PSO foodbank Octacan appeal

Your donation will give lasting help to people of Otago in need!

29/05/2024

When OYWT went out to visit the Altrusa International of Taieri Club based in Mosgiel, we came back with a generous gift of food for our rangatahi as well as hygiene and period products. Thanks so much for your support Altrusa - the cupboards are now groaning with food, which is being well used on these cold wintery days :)

26/05/2024

Our $1 reserve fundraiser art auctions for Otago Youth Wellness Trust ends tonight! Check out the full list on Trade Me: https://fishmob.co.nz/pages/otago-youth-wellness-trust-fundraiser

23/05/2024

Counting down...only three and half days to go on our art auction, with huge thanks to the Framing Factory and Trade Me for your generosity!
Thank you for your support :)

We're running a series of art auctions helping to raise funds for Otago Youth Wellness Trust (OYWT). Otago Youth Wellness Trust provides support for rangatahi who have multiple needs impacting on their well-being, so they are able to live and participate fully in their community. We’re proud to be...