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Empowering Communities
WestREAP is committed to offering educational opportunities and support to rural communities on the West Coast/Te Tai o Poutini. Our goal is to empower individuals of all ages through our initiatives and programs, fostering their potential and positively influencing the lives of those we serve. We invite you to join us our mission to create a stronger, more dynamic community where everyone has the chance to learn, grow, and achieve success.

WestREAP News


Singalong with Marie-Louise and friends.
We always enjoy the live music when Marie-Louise and friends bring their instruments for an old timey singalong.
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Mar 10, 20231 min read
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Did you watch the wonderful performers at Te Matatini?
Former WestREAP staff member Whakataerangi White featured at Te Matatini (Friday 24th February). Such an inspiration and amazing...
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Mar 2, 20231 min read
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Rangatahi Day Trip to Christchurch Adventure Park
During the school holidays WestREAP and Te Hono o Ngā Waka partnered to send 16 rangatahi to the Christchurch Adventure Park. For many of...
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Feb 21, 20231 min read
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WestREAP Blaketown Open Day
On Wednesday 8th February WestREAP held an Open Day at their Blaketown site at 19 Reid Street. We were joined by Mayor Tania Gibson,...
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Feb 17, 20231 min read
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Connections and Learning
WestREAP and Te Hono o ngaa Waka staff had a brilliant session with Lee Toki this morning learning all about Te Tiriti o Waitangi/The...
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Jan 31, 20231 min read
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Swim Fun a treat in South Westland
In the last week of January our South Westland tamariki came together for a week of swimming lessons with our qualified swim instructor,...
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Jan 30, 20231 min read
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Fun in Whataroa
The Whataroa Playday for Under 5s was a fun day out for tamariki in South Westland. Even the younger school children from next door...
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Dec 3, 20221 min read
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Pirates Pirates Everywhere
The Pirate Playday at Shantytown was an overwhelming hit with the little ones. Under 6s enjoyed the bouncy castle, train rides,...
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Nov 14, 20221 min read
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Gloria -ous Greymouth Playgroup
The Greymouth Melody Makers Playgroup recently visited "Gloria" the pink church in Blaketown for a very pink sensory experience! ...
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Nov 8, 20221 min read
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Strawberries in the sun
Greymouth Playgroup made the most of the beautiful West Coast sun to plant strawberries in the planter box outside the playroom at...
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Sep 7, 20221 min read
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Power of Words - a powerful korero
Parents and teachers came out in force for Shane Stevenson's Power of Words seminars in Hokitika and Greymouth last week. Key messages...
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Aug 2, 20221 min read
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Pio Terei entertains and inspires
NZ famous actor, singer and comedian enjoyed a wet and windy visit to the West Coast this week. His talks on Building Awesome Whānau in...
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Jun 16, 20221 min read
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Mokopuna Ora Wānanga
Our Team Leader Early Childhood Education and Mokopuna Ora Kaimahi enjoyed an amazing three day wānanga at Te Putahitanga in Ōtautahi. ...
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Jun 16, 20221 min read
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Beautiful Koha from South Westland Area School
The Year 9 and 10 students at South Westland Area School worked hard baking, weaving and carving to make this beautiful koha for us as a...
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May 27, 20221 min read
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WestREAP's AGM was a nice chance to reflect on the successes of 2021
On Wednesday, WestREAP held it's 2021 AGM at REAP House Hokitika. The meeting itself was the picture of efficiency, with plenty of time...
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May 27, 20221 min read
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Early Reading Together
The Early Reading Together programme for parents of 0-6 year olds started off with a good group in Greymouth last Friday. Participants...
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May 10, 20221 min read
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