Tēnā koutou!
Nau mai ki tēnei whārangi ipurangi o Central Plateau REAP.
Welcome to Central Plateau REAP website.
Our Mission / Te Arotanga:
To facilitate lifelong learning and community wellbeing
Whāia te Māramatanga me te Oranga
Our Vision / Te Pae Tawhiti:
Confident, skilled and connected communities across the Central Plateau
Tū Maia, Tūhono
ABOUT REAP
Central Plateau REAP is a not-for-profit organisation that delivers a variety of personalised education and whānau focused programmes and services throughout the Central Plateau region.
Our programmes cover a wide range of kaupapa including early childhood, schooling, learning support, rangatahi mentoring, adult literacy and numeracy, and community education. We operate our own ISP (Internet Service Provider) to support connectivity in remote areas.
The aim of REAP is to advance community development through quality lifelong education in rural Aotearoa. As one of 13 REAPs nationwide, our purpose is to redress the disadvantages experienced by rural communities in accessing the range and depth of activities and services enjoyed by those who live in urban areas.
message from general manager / Tumu Whakarae
Roana Bennett
E mihi kau ana ki a koutou katoa!
We are pleased to announce that we have relaunched Central Plateau REAP as a Charitable Trust, after 40 years as an Incorporated Society. The new legal structure will ensure that REAP remains fit-for-purpose for the next 40 years of service to our communities of the Central Plateau.
Our services and programmes remain the same, as does our dedication and commitment to our mission: “To facilitate lifelong learning and community wellbeing.”
Our vision of “Confident, skilled and connected communities across the Central Plateau” is our driver – Tū Maia, Tūhono!
I want to extend my heartfelt admiration to our dedicated team of educators, mentors, coordinators, support staff and managers at REAP whose tireless efforts exemplify the true spirit of community development. Their passion for serving others is both commendable and inspirational, and a testament to the power of collective action. Thank you for your invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to creating positive change in our community.
Central Plateau REAP is an extraordinary place to work. Serving communities and people, in good times and in times of trial, is an honourable legacy that we are privileged to continue.
Nō reira, kia kaha, kia maia, kia manawanui.
Roana Bennett
GENERAL MANAGER / TUMU WHAKARAE
WHAT’S NEW
Keep up-to-date with REAP
Term 2 Te Reo Maori for Intermediate Beginners starts on Tuesday 30 April. Join in the class now if you already know your pepeha, basic kupu, mihi, waiata and karakia but want to go further! Aim of this class is for 50% reo to be spoken and followed. Give it a try and see how you go!
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Reporoa -another chance to begin or continue your reo journey with local teacher Kirsti Treanor! Sign up now before calving starts and you get too busy!
Note also REAP are offering a chance to learn about the Tiriti o Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi. Dr Ingrid Huygens alongside Kimai Tocker will take you through the context of the treaty signing, colonisation of Aotearoa and how this applies today. Email now to secure your place. FREE for NZ citizens.
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Due to popular demand we are extending our evening weaving programme. The first intake in Term 2 will start on Wednesday night 5.30-7.30pm from 1 May for 5 weeks. We are delighted to also offer a day programme starting on the same day. FREE for NZ citizens. Enrol now with ako@reapcentralplateau.nz
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Nau mai Haere mai. Te Reo Māori for Beginners and Continuing Students is NOW on MONDAY evenings 5.30-7.30 pm. Join Mere Maniapoto as she guides you through your language journey. Friendly tutor, warm caring environment. FREE for NZ citizens. Email ako@reapcentralplateau.nz to secure your spot.
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Diary the date: Monday 29 April. Join the climate conversation!Kia ora! Join the climate conversation here in Central Plateau.
When: Monday 29 April, at 5pm
Where: 73 Titiraupenga Street, Taupō
Alana Delich, Christine Cheyne and Roana Bennett will facilitate a conversation about climate change, how it impacts us here in the Central Plateau and what we can do.
Come and meet like minded people and exchange ideas.
Food and refreshments will be provided.
Doors open from 4.45pm.
RSVP to reception@reapcentralplateau.nz
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Life throws us lots of lessons. We just need to be open to catching them 🙂
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