Te Ariroa Evolutions is a community-focused organization based in Ōpōtiki, dedicated to empowering individuals through creative workshops, youth activities, and access to essential services. We aim to uplift our community by nurturing untapped potential, supporting personal growth, and fostering a sense of collective wellbeing. Our programs are designed to inspire and connect, offering everything from crafting sessions to youth camps, all in a supportive and inclusive environment.
Dream it...
Build it...
Grow it...
Live it...
Dream it... Build it... Grow it... Live it...
“You are your tupuna’s wildest dream. Keep growing. Keep surviving. Start thriving!”
Te Ariroa Evolutions
“Look back and take a moment to appreciate how far you’ve come. Poho kereru ki a koe!”
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Thank you for helping me! I got the job!
CV Builder Customer
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Nga mihi Whaea... You've reminded me I have my own superpowers...
Tutoring Student
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I had the best time with you. Thanks so much for letting me have time with you and all your crafts
Workshop Participant
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You're the best Alex!
Employee
Embrace the creative chaos
For those moments when even I need to remind myself about my goals for Te Ariroa Evolutions…
My goals for Te Ariroa Evolutions are:
1. Elevate the Opotiki community: Support community members in reaching their untapped potential through workshops, youth activities, and facilitating access to community services.
2. Youth Support: Focus on providing activities and programs that engage and empower the youth.
3. Offer diverse activities and workshops: Include CV building, tukutuku workshops, adult crafting workshops, Rangatahi camps, and support for dream and goal setting. Activities like terrarium making, paint and sip, tukutuku weaving, hand knitting, bracelet making, AI 101, vinyl sticker creation, and macrame key chains are part of the offerings.
4. Social Media Outreach: Use platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to promote growing collective consciousness, reflect kaupapa Māori, identify triggers, share services, and advertise Rangatahi camps and afterschool activities.
5. After-School Activities: Provide after-school activities similar to the Opotiki Rangatahi camps, focusing on crafts and sports.
6. Craft Parties: Introduce 'Craft & Sip' sessions for adult crafting workshops.
7. After-School Programme Branding: Use the name 'AfterSchool Vibes' for after-school activities to create a recognizable and engaging brand.
Spontaneous Creations
CV Building
$25
Welcome adventurous souls to a whirlwind of creativity, fueled by the hustle and bustle of your frontier spirit.
Tutoring
Koha
Scribe Me: Storytelling
Tukutuku Workshop
$25
Big Idea Brainstorming
$25
Spontaneous Creations
CV Building
$25
Welcome adventurous souls to a whirlwind of creativity, fueled by the hustle and bustle of your frontier spirit.
Tutoring
Koha
Scribe Me: Storytelling
Tukutuku Workshop
$25
Big Idea Brainstorming
$25
Meet the team
Alex Le Long
Anubhav Sarkar
Tangaroa Abraham
