Category: Education
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Otaki Children’s Health Camp at Risk of Closing Down
Two health camps in New Zealand may be closed down due to a lack of funding. One of these is in Otaki, the other in Central Otago. In order for the camps to continue their services, they would likely need a $3 million per year increase in funding. There has not been an increase in Government…
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Kapiti Art Therapy
Kapiti Art Therapy was opened by Kapiti resident Corinne Allan in October last year. Art therapy is an alternative and creative way to help people with a variety of needs, including those such as emotional stress, asperger’s, ADD, dyslexia and anxiety, to improved balance and coordination, muscle strength, memory and concentration. We got in touch…
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Opportunities to come with the new Kapiti Youth Development Center
Progress is being made rapidly on the new ZEAL Kapiti Youth Development Center. The million-dollar facility is set to open on the 28th of June, on Rimu Road, and it’s coming along well so far. “The new youth development centre is a space for young people to discover and express their creativity”, says manager David…
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Successful Raumati South School Coaster Event
The Raumati South School Coaster event was held today. There was a great turnout with 250+ children and adults participating in the ride. Over 2000km were cycled. There was a festive atmosphere bunting and an ex-student mc giving the safety briefings. The event organiser, Megan Rowe was really pleased with the perfect weather and the…