SPACE Playgroup

Meet other local mums, learn about child development, learning, and play with trained and experienced coordinators, for only a one off $10 sign up fee!

Click on the Brochure button for more information!!

The next course begins on Monday 20th July from 10am – 12noon.  Only limited spots, so sign up asap, by either emailing parenting@yat.org.nz or mandi@homeandfamily.net.nz or texting/calling 02108688918. More info HERE

Toolbox Courses

Two Toolbox Courses are starting in New Brighton in Term 3 AND due to special earthquake related funding, it’s FREE!!! Pick up some hints and tips from this 6 week nationally acclaimed course to be the Worlds Best Parent – for your kids! 1) Early Years (ages 1-6): Tuesdays 7:00pm – 9:00pm (starts 21st July) 2) Middle Years (ages 7 – 12): Thursdays 9:30am – 11:30am (starts 30th July) More details on this poster, the website link or contact lynley.garrett@theparentingplace.com or parenting@yat.org.nz or call 3552680.  More info HERE

Breast Feeding Support

Starting on Wednesday 29th July from 10:00am – 12:00noon, every week. Just drop-in for some friendly support and a hot cuppa!

For more info contact Ruth: 027 5143197,  or email: Janine_pinkham@rcpho.org.nz.

For more info Click HERE

Basketball Coaching Starting Term 3

Registrations are now open for Term 3 Coaching, but there are limited spaces! Only 15 spots for our Year 4 – 6’s and 15 spots for our Year 7 – 9’s.  More info HERE

Table Tennis Social Clubs

Drop-In style social clubs for those wanting to meet other locals & play social table tennis on our 6 tables. All aged. $2 entry.

Thursdays 8:15pm – 9:45pm

Fridays 10:30am – 12:00pm

(Friday afternoons – schools only)

Contact 3881001 or email office@yat.org.nz for anymore info.

Tough Love – Parents of Teens

Join us at 7.30pm on Tuesday 28th July for a free Parenting Adolescent Seminar.  Hear some of the hints and tips from the Tough Love experts in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

A 6 session series will begin on Tuesday nights from 11th August.  If there is enough support and interest, this will become a weekly support group.

Please rsvp if possible to parenting@yat.org.nz or toughloveusi@xtra.co.nz or call 0800 Tough Love

More info HERE

Parenting Scholarship

Our children are our area’s greatest asset and the best support we can offer them is quality parenting – which is the worlds hardest job! The purpose of this fund is to provide opportunities and support for local parents to upskill parenting tools and techniques through a variety of programmes, by taking away the financial barrier.  CLICK HERE for all details and the Form!

July Holiday Programmes

These programmes run for the first week in each of the school holidays. They are Child Youth & Family (CYF) approved, WINZ supplement approved and contracted to the MSD. Junior activities include Games Day,Theatre, Inflatable World and a Carnival Day!  Senior activities include trips to Living Springs, Mini Golf, the movies, baking, team challenges and heaps of games!

For more information, online sign up and Work & Income Subsidy information, CLICK HERE