Recreate NZ's newest region provides exciting opportunities for young people. Brandon leads as Programme Coordinator from Petone Community House, with a team of dedicated volunteers.

Term 4 / Spring Programmes
Enjoy browsing our collection of programmes for your region below. Click on all the age categories you belong to on the left, with programmes displayed on the right.
Moxie Employment - Expression of Interest
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Recreate NZ facilitates Moxie Employment training with businesses that share our values. The aim is to carefully match Moxie trainees with suitable employers and facilitate a training period that results in permanent, part time employment. Moxie Employment achieves success because trainees already participate in other Recreate NZ programmes, allowing facilitators to deeply understand individuals and can confidently advocate to employers. In some instances, we may suggest you attend other programmes that will support learning in specific skill areas as well as giving us time to get to know you better. We have seen great success in the past few years and are very keen to keep growing this exciting and dynamic employment stream. Employers are then matched with appropriate trainees based on interests, skill, location, and shift times. We will do our best to find work for all who are interested, but suggest you continue your own investigations too. Please note, we cannot guarantee immediate work. Moxie Employment is arranged with employers as opportunities arise. If you are registered with Recreate NZ and would like to express interest in employment opportunities, please get in touch with the Moxie team, moxie@recreate.org.nz.



White Water Rafting
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Tuesday 23rd September 2025
It's a holiday programme adventure special!! On this special adventure urban HP, we will be going out to do some white water rafting and adding a bit of adventure to our day!



Friday's Hauora - On The Move
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Friday's - 9am-3.30pm, 17th October - 5th December 2025.
Life skills course every Friday for 8 weeks. This On The Move is focussed on our overall wellbeing and healthy living. We will learn the four aspects of Hauora and how they interlink with one another, while doing some really fun activities.



Smash Room and Painting!
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Saturday 1st November 2025
Let your emotions out in the SMASH ROOM!! Release your energy with the experts, and then we'll relax with some mindful painting. Whether you have some energy to let loose or want to have some fun in a safe environment, come along!



Napier Shortbreak - Kairakau Beach
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Friday 7th November - Sunday 9th November 2025.
The weather is starting to get warmer so we are heading to Kairakau Beach for this Short Break. Close to Napier, it will be a nice and relaxing getaway with some awesome views.



Tauranga Summer Adventure!
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Thursday 11th December - Sunday 14th December 2025.
On this 4-day adventure we're heading to Tauranga. We'll be celebrating the first month of summer by getting out and exploring lots of fun summer outdoor activities: swimming at the beach, visiting Hobbiton, walking up the mount plus so much more summer active fun!



National Youth Camp
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Tuesday 20th January - Friday 23rd January 2026.
Let's head off to Kauaeranga Valley Camp in Thames where we will join Recreate Bay of Plenty, Waikato AND Auckland for an epic 4 days. Expect fun times with archery, water sliding, team building, and the legendary talent show. Challenge yourself while making new friendships!
*Cost of flights additional cost.



Beads & Bowling
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Ahh Beads and Bowling! Two fan favourites in one Holiday Programme! Let's make some jewellery and then go for Strikes at our local alley! Wednesday 24th September



Swimming and Mini Golf
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Thursday 25th September 2025
Splish Splash, we'll be making waves at the pools. We'll then finish the day up with some exciting mini golf!



Scavenger Hunt & Bubble Soccer
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Friday 26th September 2025
We'll begin the day scavenging the city on a hunt that will take us all around the place with lots of fun to be found, then we'll play a friendly game of bubble soccer in the afternoon.



Sporty Kicks & Circus Tricks
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Monday 29th September 2025
Kicking off our second week of holidays we will be doing some sports games and having all sorts of fun, in the afternoon we'll be learning some circus tricks with Circus hub, come join!



Halloween Party
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Saturday 18th October 2025
Tis the spooky season! It is time for a party! Dress up in your best Halloween costume and come hang out with the Recreate crew for some haunting fun.



Clay Creations and Dinner
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Friday 24th October 2025
Build, Sculpt, Paint. We will be working with Clay and creating some masterpieces. We will also be going out for dinner!



Amelie The Musical
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Sunday 16th November 2025
Amelie the Musical by Witch Music Theatre is coming to Wellington. Even if you aren't familiar with the show, these productions are always AMAZING! With singing and dancing, you don't want to miss it.



Wicked: For good and Dinner
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Saturday 22nd November
Keen to have a wickedly good day? We'll be having some fun and games in the afternoon, followed by a visit to the cinema to see Wicked: For Good and ending with a yummy dinner out!



Laser Tag Party
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Saturday 29th November 2025
Time to hone your skills at laser tag! We'll go out for a yummy dinner and then spend the evening playing lots of rounds of laser tag in on an epic night.



Robin Hood - The Pantomime
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Friday 5th December 2025
It is time for another visit to the Pantomime! This time round we're seeing the story of Robin Hood in what is sure to be an incredibly entertaining show.



Circus Hub, Lunch & Wellington Museum
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Tuesday 9th December 2025
Today we're joining the Circus Hub for another fun session learning some circus skills (this can be your first time doing it). We're going to also visit the Wellington Museum & headed out for lunch on this fun filled day.



Wellington Zoo
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Wednesday 10th December 2025
Let's have a zoo-perb day out at the Zoo! We'll visit our animal friends and have some lunch together. It's going to be a purrrfect day.



Zealandia & Op Shopping
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Tuesday 16th December 2025
Now that its officially summer it is time to get out into nature and explore the natural beauty Zealandia has to offer. We will also spend some time searching op shops for some fun things to collect.



Somes Island & Swimming
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Wednesday 17th December 2025
Who doesn't like a fun day out at sea exploring an island? Today we'll be stopping by somes island for an adventure, and we'll also be stopping by the pool for a relaxing summer swim.



Christmas Baking & The Cinema
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Thursday 18th December 2025
The final holiday programme of the year!! Let's do some Christmas baking and then take our yummy baking to the cinema! What could be a better way to end the year than that?



Christmas Party
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Saturday 20th December 2025
Jingle bells jingle bells. Yes that's right! It is time for our Recreate Christmas Party. We'll have lunch together to celebrate 2025 and lots of fun. Come along to spread the joy and bring your Christmas spirit.



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Meet our vans
We love our vans, they help us make all our fun and engaging programmes happen!
Our only 10-seater in the capital, Jennie, is named after our amazing funder at Simplicity.