Monday 30th September

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Come on animal lovers! Let's head to Kiwi Valley farm to hang out with some furry friends.

Tuesday 1st October

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Strike up some fun and chow down on epic homemade burgers! Bowl your way to victory and fuel up with mouth-watering bites—it's game on.

Tuesday 1st October – Friday 4th October

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Attention all campers! We will be heading to Camp Morely for our October Youth Camp, located in beautiful Clarks Beach. This will be an awesome 4-days of kayaking, bottle rockets, sports games, team building and much more. And let’s not forget our favourite Youth Camp Talent Show!

Wednesday 2nd October

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My precious Recreator’s, we’re teaming up with Recreate Waikato for an awesome horror, sci-fi and fantasy guided journey at Weta Workshop. A programme not to be missed!

Thursday 3rd October

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Join us for some fun with friends! We’ll hit the cinemas for a movie then hit some golf balls at mini golf.

Friday 4th October

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Unleash your creativity and travel the world through art! Get creative and explore different cultures through art. Make unique art and crafts inspired by traditions from around the world.

Monday 7th October

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Ready, set, bake! Come along for a baking class where we will make some delicious treats to enjoy, yum!

Tuesday 8th October

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Discover the fascinating world of reptiles at Leigh Reptile Park! Get up close with a variety of species, learning about their habitats, diets, and unique adaptations.

Wednesday 9th October

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Singing and swimming, who could ask for anything more? Join us for a day of swimming and karaoke.

Thursday 10th October

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Gear up for an intense laser tag battle, then kick back with an epic movie marathon! It’s the ultimate day of action, adventure, and chill.

Friday 11th October

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Aprons have multiple purposes; we can wear them in the kitchen and the art studio! Bring yours along for a fun day baking cookies and creating art.

Friday 8th – Sunday 10th November

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Embark on the ultimate Paihia getaway! Discover stunning beaches, hike scenic trails, and immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this coastal paradise. Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, Paihia promises an unforgettable escape from the everyday.

Friday 15th  – Sunday 17th November

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Come and join us for a weekend in Ruakaka which is sure to have you coming back feeling reset. We will wonder, see what we can find and unwind, in and around this calming coastal region.

Tuesday 21st January – Friday 24th January

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It’s time to pack your bags, campers! We are lucky enough to be heading to Blue Mountain Adventure Centre in the beautiful Central North Island for 4 days of Youth Camp fun. Recreate Wellington will also be joining us, making this a week for new friendships! The legendary Camp Talent Show will be making a return so start getting your acts ready!

Recreate NZ facilitates Moxie Employment placements 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—including their strengths and challenges—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. Moxie Employment placements are arranged with employers as opportunities arise. 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 placements. Moxie Employment is arranged with employers as opportunities arise. Placements are then matched with appropriate trainees based on interests, skill, location, and shift times. 

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.

Friday 30th August – Sunday 1st September

This will be a weekend filled with white water rafting, kayaking and paddle boarding! We will be staying just south of Auckland and spending a day at Wero Waterpark. We will also explore some local nature. All thrill seekers welcome!

Monday 30th September

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*Please note the location for this programme is our Massey premise. 

Join us for a fun day in the beautiful Matakana. We’ll look at some spectacular art pieces at the Sculptureum. Then we’ll stop at Charlie’s for a gelato on the way home, yum!

Thursday 3rd October

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*Please note the location for this programme is our Massey premise.

Join us for a thrilling day at Tree Adventures high ropes and a swim at Parakai Springs.

Monday 7th October

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*Please note the location for this programme is our Massey premise.

Unleash your imagination with our Arts and Crafts session. From painting to sculpting, let your creativity flow and make something truly unique.

Tuesday 8th October

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Welcoming anyone new to Moxie as well as previous trainees/experts! Join us for a taster of Recreate NZ’s employment skills programmes over the holiday period! Learn a little about professional relationships, team building, healthy lifestyles, workplace behaviours and lots of practical skills for home and work life.

Tuesday 8th October – Friday 11th October

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Come join us for a trip to the scenic and lively town of Raglan for an active coastal getaway. We will do some yoga and hiking, go on beach walks and kick back and relax in some of the towns hot spots!

Wednesday 9th October

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Welcoming anyone new to Moxie as well as previous trainees/experts! Join us for a taster of Recreate NZ’s employment skills programmes over the holiday period! Learn a little about professional relationships, team building, healthy lifestyles, workplace behaviours and lots of practical skills for home and work life.

Thursday 10th October

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*Please note the location for this programme is our Massey premise.

Get your walking shoes on and join us for a fun day exploring the Piha bush and beaches. We’ll enjoy lunch at a local café to replenish our energy.

Friday 11th October

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Welcoming anyone new to Moxie as well as previous trainees/experts! Join us for a taster of Recreate NZ’s employment skills programmes over the holiday period! Learn a little about professional relationships, team building, healthy lifestyles, workplace behaviours and lots of practical skills for home and work life.

Explore the natural beauty of Shakespeare National Park on a scenic hike. Discover hidden trails, lush landscapes, and the wonders of New Zealand's great outdoors.

Come along to Never Never land as we spend our mornings doing some fun crafts and playing some games before heading to Auckland’s Waterfront Theatre to see a production of Peter Pan. This timeless classic is guaranteed to delight!

We’re going to have a whale of a time exploring the under-water wonders in and around our beautiful island! This will be a day even a fish could not forget!

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Tuesdays 9:00am-4:00pm,

22nd October – 3rd December (7 Weeks)

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This programme focuses on engaging with the community to deepen our understanding of personal contribution and belonging. We'll participate in volunteer activities, connect with various industries, and explore avenues for entering the workforce. Emphasis will be placed on fostering self-awareness and wellbeing, teamwork and recognising personal strengths for professional settings (programme is each Tuesday over over 7 weeks).

Tuesdays 9:00am-4:00pm,

22nd October – 3rd December (7 Weeks)

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This team will be growing goodness in the Moxie garden as well as other maintenance jobs around the property! We will travel south to mow (push mower & ride-on), dig, sow, tend and harvest produce for the Our Harvest kitchen. There is a focus on health and safety awareness, working in a team, building resilience and focus, interpersonal skills, and other personal strengths for the workplace.

Tuesdays 9:00am-4:00pm,

22nd  October – 3rd December (7 Weeks)

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*Please note the location for this programme is our Massey premise.

A self-directed fun day each week! As a group we will plan a term of awesome activities. We’ll be focusing on forming friendships, having fun, and learning how to organise our social lives. Come and discover some new fun with us!

Step into the ultimate gaming arena at Timezone! Battle it out in epic arcade games, race to the finish in high-speed simulators, and rack up tickets for awesome prizes. It's non-stop action and fun for everyone.

Wednesdays 9:00am-4:00pm

23rd October - 4th December (7 weeks)

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A self-directed fun day each week! As a group we will plan a term of awesome activities. We’ll be focusing on forming friendships, having fun, and learning how to organise our social lives. Come and discover some new fun with us!

Wednesdays 9:00am - 4:00pm

23rd October – 4th December (7 Weeks)

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This group maintains the Moxie orchard, learning skills that can be used throughout life. We use specific equipment (push mower, ride-on, weed-eater etc.), pick fruit and maintain trees. There is a focus on health and safety awareness, working in a team, building resilience and focus, interpersonal skills and other personal strengths for the workplace.

Wednesdays 9:00am - 4:00pm

23rd October – 4th December (7 Weeks)

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*Please note the location for this programme is our Massey premise.

On the Move is all about living an active and healthy life! This Life Skills module focuses on learning healthy habits and having fun getting active. This may include martial arts, dancing, or trampolining. Each new activity will give our young people a chance to discover interests that lead them into a sustainable active lifestyle.

Thursdays 9:00am-4:00pm,

24th October – 5th December (7 Weeks)

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This team makes delicious products from the fruit and veg grown in the Moxie garden/orchard using the Gribblehirst Hub kitchen. Products are then sold as Our Harvest preserves, ‘growing goodness together’. We will develop kitchen skills, following instructions in sequence, kitchen safety, production skills and working collaboratively in a team.

Thursdays 9:00am-4:00pm,

24th October – 5th December (7 Weeks)

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On the Move is all about living an active and healthy life! This Life Skills module focuses on learning healthy habits and having fun getting active. This may include martial arts, dancing, or trampolining. Each new activity will give our young people a chance to discover interests that lead them into a sustainable active lifestyle.

Thursdays 9:00am-4:00pm,

24th October – 5th December (7 Weeks)

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*Please note the location for this programme is our Massey premise.

Our Creativity Club will focus on different pathways to creative expression. We will create some beautiful artwork, do some workshops and get out and about to some local galleries. It is aimed at all skill levels; all that is required is a willingness to get creative, be inspired and have some fun!

Get ready to get extraterrestrial as we shoot off to outer space for this First Friday edition. We will play some games and do some crafts that are out of this world. We will then finish our evening watching a Sci-Fi classic together.

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We are calling out for participants, staff, volunteers and whanau within our Recreate community to join us and Run for Recreate!

This fundraising initiative for 2024 stretches across the motu, involving Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty and Christchurch regions, all in the month of November!

Entry costs vary, and entrants can pay for themselves as their 'contribution' to Recreate, or deduct their entry costs from their fundraising. Entrants then reach out to their networks and fundraise on behalf of Recreate NZ, so that we can keep providing ‘life changing experiences for youth with disabilities’.

For more information on how to register, please email info@recreate.org.nz.

Friday 8th November – Sunday 10th November

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Girls Trip! Join us for this wholesome weekend where we’ll head up North to Matakana to explore the markets, stroll nearby beaches, and paint some pottery!

*Please note the location for this programme is our Massey premise.

It’s time to reach new heights and challenge ourselves! We will be heading to Tree Adventures to take on their high ropes course, followed by a visit to Parakai Pools to cool off and continue our fun!

Friday 15th – Sunday 17th November

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We are off on an exciting adventure to reconnect with nature. We will tramp to an authentic NZ hut and spend our night together enjoying the classic camping meals. We will tramp out the next day and have a well-earned night in an Airbnb

*This programme requires a good level of fitness and availability to leave mid-morning on Friday.

Join us for an exciting day trip to visit Middle-Earth in real life! We will be venturing down to Hobbiton where we will be treated to a guided tour of the iconic movie set.

Calling all Super Troupers, Chiquitita’s and Dancing Queens/Kings, we’re going to the ABBA Tribute concert! Join us for pre-concert activities and dinner at Recreate, then be prepared for a night of fun (higher price due to ticket cost).

Friday 22nd November – Sunday 24th November

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Come along for an awesome weekend away at Waihi Beach. We will visit the markets and museum and explore the amazing natural sights Waihi has to offer by spending time at the beach and chasing waterfalls!

We have got a coach coming to teach us a wheelchair basketball session. Come and shoot some hoops and see if you’ve got the skills!

Clip, climb and have a great time. Join us on this Friday night as we literally “hang out” together on the walls of clip and climb!

*This programme will require a good level of fitness and confidence with heights.

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Everyone knows Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, but do you know Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West? Join us for this Wicked Day at the cinemas and lunch at a café.

Dive into a vibrant evening of creativity with our Painting and Mocktails extravaganza! Unleash your inner artist as you paint your masterpiece and sip on thrilling, refreshing mocktails. It’s an electrifying blend of art, fun, and flavour you won’t want to miss.

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Relax, pamper, and unwind at the Recreate spa!

We will be doing yoga, painting our nails, and some DIY self-care to ensure you leave feeling wonderful and rejuvenated.

It’s that time of year again, join us for the annual Recreate Christmas Party! We will enjoy a fun evening of singing, dancing, reflection and of course a lovely meal.

*Please bring a secret Santa gift valued at $10-$15 that could be enjoyed by anyone (please no food).

Feel the thrill of speed as you race your friends at Go Karting. Who will take the checkered flag and claim victory?

*Needs to have reasonable level of ability and confidence driving a Go Kart.

Let’s go on a trip around the world cooking and baking different international delicacies. What’s your favourite international cuisine?

Spend the day in the bays - we will go to Mission Bay cinema to watch the latest film and chill at the beach.

Dive into a day of outdoor fun at Wenderholm National Park! Explore scenic trails, relax by the water, and fire up the grill for a BBQ.

This is going to be a relaxing day exploring the Auckland Museum RELICS exhibition, Botanical Gardens and doing crafts at Recreate.

Let your imagination run wild in arts and crafts at Recreate.

Friday 1st November – Sunday 3rd November

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If you like beaches, bowling and barbeques, this is the trip for you! We will be heading up to Manly, Whangaparaoa for a relaxing weekend with friends. Get ready to make some awesome memories!

Sunday 20th October

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Come along with us to celebrate The Festival of Lights at the Auckland Diwali Festival. The event boasts music, dancing, workshops, and many stalls offering delightful Indian delicacies. It will be an all-around delight for the senses!

We will be visiting the planetarium for a screening of the classic sci-fi film Mars Attacks! Come and watch earth being invaded against the backdrop of the night sky.