Great progress this week! Several tauira in this group are ready to take their next licence step, and we’ve been able to reissue and reinstate three licences to help make that happen. This means these rangatahi can fully participate in the driver training component of the programme and keep moving forward with confidence toward their next goal. … See MoreSee Less
What an incredible crew of motivated, switched-on young people! With complete disregard to the 3 degree temperature they powered their way to the top in fantastic time, arriving hot, exhausted, and absolutely buzzing by the time they got there. After a quick snap and with smiles all round, they launched themselves back down the hill with unstoppable energy!
It’s awesome to see this level of enthusiasm and drive—they’re lifting the standard and showing everyone what’s possible. What a team! … See MoreSee Less
Hastings Giants Boxing brings the energy every week! Before driving lessons begin, we head straight to the gym for a burst of boxing training, confidence-building, and plenty of laughs.
A huge shout-out to Coach Dave and Coach Craig, who bring the perfect mix of technique tips, encouragement, life lessons, attitude checks, and positive perspective.
The faces say it all – listening, learning, focus, determination, and maybe the occasional practice glare for a future opponent. … See MoreSee Less
Thursdays are all about building safe, confident drivers! This week, three of our drivers headed out on the road with our friendly Drive IQ instructor for individual lessons and evaluations. Several more are now ready for their next step, so we’re excited to see a new group head out for evaluations next week.
We’re also celebrating a fantastic milestone today, Straton achieved his learner licence! Straton is a great example of how preparation pays off, he studied the Road Code, practiced the online tests, and went into the real test ready to succeed. He passed in great time, making the test look easy. Well done, Straton! This is an exciting first step toward driving your whānau around safely and legally, while also building independence. … See MoreSee Less
Yesterday marked the beginning of an exciting new collaboration between Building Futures and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa . Over the next 12 weeks, we will host their Work Readiness Building & Construction Micro-credential programme at our Hastings facility, supporting participants to build practical skills, confidence, and pathways into the construction sector.
To open this kaupapa, we were warmly welcomed into their beautiful space through a Mihi Whakatau. This meaningful occasion gave us the opportunity to share kōrero about our organisations, introduce our participants and teams, and come together through karakia and waiata. We were also very fortunate to share a hāngī lunch, which created a generous and uplifting start to our time together.
This is the first time we have delivered this programme, and from day one our shared learning journey has already begun. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and grateful for the partnership, manaakitanga, and commitment that will guide this mahi over the coming weeks. … See MoreSee Less
Tomorrow marks the start of our new group, and we can’t wait to get underway! It’s hard to believe we’re already over halfway through 2026 — what a great time to begin this next journey together.
To everyone joining this new group, we’re really looking forward to meeting you, getting to know you, and supporting you along the way. We’ll be here to guide and encourage you as much as we can, and your effort, attitude, and commitment will help shape the results you achieve.
So, get a good sleep, be up and ready on time for pick up, and let’s get to work building futures together! … See MoreSee Less
What an awesome way to wrap up week one of employment for Jaydee and Saint! They have both worked incredibly hard this week, and their positive attitudes, effort, and energy have really stood out. Those big smiles say it all, this is exactly what we love to see in our rangatahi!
Rest up boys — one week down and you’re absolutely on fire! … See MoreSee Less
What an awesome opportunity to catch up with Tama and Tipene again! Both are part of the team working on Heretaunga House here in Hastings. It’s fantastic to see how much they’re learning, the effort they’re putting in, and the positive impact they’re making in their workplace.
Tui graduated from our programme in early 2025, and it’s amazing how quickly that time has flown! It has been wonderful to see her confidence grow, and watching her calmly and capably manage a long line of hungry people this morning was genuinely inspiring.
We are so proud of what you have achieved, Tui, and we can’t wait to see where your continued growth and talent take you next. … See MoreSee Less
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Great progress this week! Several tauira in this group are ready to take their next licence step, and we’ve been able to reissue and reinstate three licences to help make that happen. This means these rangatahi can fully participate in the driver training component of the programme and keep moving forward with confidence toward their next goal. … See MoreSee Less
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What an incredible crew of motivated, switched-on young people! With complete disregard to the 3 degree temperature they powered their way to the top in fantastic time, arriving hot, exhausted, and absolutely buzzing by the time they got there. After a quick snap and with smiles all round, they launched themselves back down the hill with unstoppable energy!
It’s awesome to see this level of enthusiasm and drive—they’re lifting the standard and showing everyone what’s possible. What a team! … See MoreSee Less
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Hastings Giants Boxing brings the energy every week! Before driving lessons begin, we head straight to the gym for a burst of boxing training, confidence-building, and plenty of laughs.
A huge shout-out to Coach Dave and Coach Craig, who bring the perfect mix of technique tips, encouragement, life lessons, attitude checks, and positive perspective.
The faces say it all – listening, learning, focus, determination, and maybe the occasional practice glare for a future opponent. … See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Thursdays are all about building safe, confident drivers! This week, three of our drivers headed out on the road with our friendly Drive IQ instructor for individual lessons and evaluations. Several more are now ready for their next step, so we’re excited to see a new group head out for evaluations next week.
We’re also celebrating a fantastic milestone today, Straton achieved his learner licence! Straton is a great example of how preparation pays off, he studied the Road Code, practiced the online tests, and went into the real test ready to succeed. He passed in great time, making the test look easy. Well done, Straton! This is an exciting first step toward driving your whānau around safely and legally, while also building independence. … See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Yesterday marked the beginning of an exciting new collaboration between Building Futures and Te Wānanga o Aotearoa . Over the next 12 weeks, we will host their Work Readiness Building & Construction Micro-credential programme at our Hastings facility, supporting participants to build practical skills, confidence, and pathways into the construction sector.
To open this kaupapa, we were warmly welcomed into their beautiful space through a Mihi Whakatau. This meaningful occasion gave us the opportunity to share kōrero about our organisations, introduce our participants and teams, and come together through karakia and waiata. We were also very fortunate to share a hāngī lunch, which created a generous and uplifting start to our time together.
This is the first time we have delivered this programme, and from day one our shared learning journey has already begun. We are excited about the opportunities ahead and grateful for the partnership, manaakitanga, and commitment that will guide this mahi over the coming weeks. … See MoreSee Less
3 CommentsComment on Facebook
Tomorrow marks the start of our new group, and we can’t wait to get underway! It’s hard to believe we’re already over halfway through 2026 — what a great time to begin this next journey together.
To everyone joining this new group, we’re really looking forward to meeting you, getting to know you, and supporting you along the way. We’ll be here to guide and encourage you as much as we can, and your effort, attitude, and commitment will help shape the results you achieve.
So, get a good sleep, be up and ready on time for pick up, and let’s get to work building futures together! … See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook
What an awesome way to wrap up week one of employment for Jaydee and Saint! They have both worked incredibly hard this week, and their positive attitudes, effort, and energy have really stood out. Those big smiles say it all, this is exactly what we love to see in our rangatahi!
Rest up boys — one week down and you’re absolutely on fire! … See MoreSee Less
6 CommentsComment on Facebook
What an awesome opportunity to catch up with Tama and Tipene again! Both are part of the team working on Heretaunga House here in Hastings. It’s fantastic to see how much they’re learning, the effort they’re putting in, and the positive impact they’re making in their workplace.
Ka pai boys, keep up the amazing work! … See MoreSee Less
1 CommentsComment on Facebook
Tui graduated from our programme in early 2025, and it’s amazing how quickly that time has flown! It has been wonderful to see her confidence grow, and watching her calmly and capably manage a long line of hungry people this morning was genuinely inspiring.
We are so proud of what you have achieved, Tui, and we can’t wait to see where your continued growth and talent take you next. … See MoreSee Less
0 CommentsComment on Facebook