Key Projects

An eight-week programme enhancing leadership and life skills for youth aged 12-18. Delivered through Wairoa College, CACTUS focuses on resilience, teamwork, and fitness. Participants build confidence, preparing them for life’s many challenges, with multiple groups graduating annually.

This programme aims to engage and inspire emerging leaders across the Wairoa community. Participants are challenged to develop essential leadership skills, build confidence, foster a sense of responsibility, and strengthen their social impact, connections, and resilience through teamwork.

A community-driven project delivering Wairoa’s Destination Playground. This vibrant recreational space was built with local families in mind, promoting fun, inclusivity, and social cohesion. The project was successfully completed during the summer of 2016/17, thanks to community effort.

A long-term initiative fostering a “Culture of Aspirational, Motivated Students and Leaders” within Wairoa College and the broader community, with a key emphasis on Hauora (well-being), leadership development, and personal growth opportunities for youth.

A long-term initiative fostering a “Culture of Aspirational, Motivated Students and Leaders” within Wairoa College and the broader community, with a key emphasis on Hauora (well-being), leadership development, and personal growth opportunities for youth.

The Wairoa Funding Support Programme, a collaboration between WYAT and the Eastern and Central Community Trust (ECCT), helps local organisations secure funding. It provides guidance on applications, empowering the Wairoa community to deliver successful projects.

WYAT supports various initiatives to strengthen Wairoa’s community. Addressing health, education, and environmental needs, these projects empower individuals and groups to thrive, offering opportunities to make meaningful contributions and improve the local environment.