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Te Kakano O Taniwharau Youth Program

Te Kakano has operated as a school for teenagers since 1998 which offers, through Correspondence School and NZQA units, the opportunity for youth to gain some basic qualifications.

We open from Monday to Friday 9am to 3pm providing a mix of education and activity pursuits.

Youth Coordinator John Pelasio 021 451 810
Tutor Aide Crete Phillips 021 1748869
AE Coordinator Stacy Paul 09 435 1688

Other services we provide are
• Advocacy in the courts, police, CYFs
• Support and counseling when whanau are having difficult times
• Programs promoting responsible attitudes to drugs, alcohol and sex
• Access to training and information technologies
• Pick up and drop offs with lunch provided