
02/12/2024
Kia Ora whānau,
I just wanted to say a HUGE MIHI to all the sponsors who supported our Rangatahi to get to rainbows end. Out of 5 of our girls, 4 of them had never been. So, your belief in these young ladies meant a lot to us.
Glen Jenkins
Valerie Houkamau
Matt Shelly
Jason and Clara Moore
Nicolina Newcombe
Louina Houkamau
Vaughn Evans
Sophie Crowder
Raegan Edwards
It was so cool watching them have heaps of fun after working super hard over their 30 day kaupapa whakaoho āe I Ngā mahi hauora.
Our goal was to achieve 80% of our challenge and they did that. This kaupapa wasn’t about Rainbows End. This kaupapa was about creating positive affirmations for our Rangatahi to thrive towards. We battled, I had to drag some of them in to course to make sure they attended at least 3 times, sometimes we hated each other. We even had to make the hard decision and cancel the initial trip after a bit of opsy. But, ko te kaupapa hirahira was to ensure our Rangatahi understood that there is more, and more is good.
Another special mihi is to our team at Te Puawaitanga o Ngati Hinerangi 🤍
Hinerangi, Roger, and Raegan, the gift of manaakitanga wouldn’t be here with you all.
To our Rangatahi, you better read this - we see you. We want the best for you. Let’s keep pushing 🔥