He Maara Hou – Youth Service

He Maara Hou is invested in supporting rangatahi to complete secondary school education through positive whanaungatanga that enables confidence with their education aspirations. Rangatahi aged 12 to 18 years of age can access the programme if enrolled with Birkenhead, Northcote, Kaipara, and Glenfield secondary schools. Priority rangatahi are of Ngāti Whātua descent with the allowance of up to 5 rangatahi per kura who do not whakapapa to Ngāti Whātua. Included in the service are:

• Strengths Assessment
• Whānaungatanga and Kōrero
• Aspirational Planning and Goal Setting
• Rangatahi Direct Fund