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
Sign Language Week starts 6 May. We are getting in early and kicking off with a Games Morning for all those who know a little, some or alot of NZSL. Meet others and get in some Signing practise whilst having FUN! Children welcome if they are old enough to participate.
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REAP Central Plateau TAUPO are pleased to support International Mums group. They meet every Thursday, 10am- 12pm at St Andrews Church Hall. Contact Elvira Macdonald for more information, flyer attached.
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Please see the flyer below, share with your networks. Friday 7th June, LOOKS LIKE IT IS GOING TO BE A FABULOUS DAY!
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REAP Central Plateau TAUPO are excited to be hosting Ruben the Road Safety Bear, at Safe Turangi working in collaboration with Kids Bike Taupō and Waikato Regional Council. Flyer attached...
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Kia Ora Everyone,
what’s happening for REAP Early Childhood term 2:
Monday 29th May- Friday 5th July.
Kinloch Playgroup: Thursday 9.30am-11.30am - first session 2nd May.
Marotiri Playgroup: at Marotiri School first Tuesday of each month, 9am –11.30am, dates, 7th May, 28th May, 2nd July.
Turangi Playgroup: Wednesday and Thursday 9.30am- 12pm, first session Wednesday 1st May.
Taupō Pregnancy Help hub runs at Turangi Playgroup on a Wednesday once a month during session time, check their FB page for dates or more information Pregnancy Help Inc Taupo
No Excuse moms’ group – Exercise group for mums and tamariki, Tuesday mornings in Turangi 9.30am-11.30am or Turangi REAP playgroup for more information noexcusemom.com/about or Courtney Irwin, courtknee24@gmail.com
Grandparents Raising Grandchild- A support group for parents raising grandchildren meetings are once a month, at Turangi REAP playgroup. For information contact GRG Coordinator John McRae turangi@grg.org.nz
Feel free to contact me ece@reap.org.nz regarding any of the programmes above. We offer funding for child protection, first aid, oral language, and any other programmes you may be require for you early childhood service or professional development.
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Whakamaru. Now is your chance to meet like minded people in your community and learn how to pronounce local place names, greet one another in Māori and immerse yourself in one of our official NZ languages! Please go along on Wednesday evening to meet the tutor. Takawai is very warm and engaging. REAP encourage you to have a go!
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