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.

Monday 14th April - Thursday 17th April

We are meeting up with our Wellington friends for this camp! Come on a road trip up to Kaiteriteri (near Nelson) where we will do fun challenging activities, make new friends, and explore a new place together.

This is the classic Recreate NZ Holiday Programme! Come along to check out some of our favourite animals and have a good day out.

Sing your way into the long weekend with friends, as we take on karaoke after a morning of fierce bowling competition!

Join us for a day of adventure as two teams will race to the final destination where everyone will come together for relaxing time at the movies!

Bounce into creativity! Join us for a day of inflatable fun at Inflatable World, followed by a hands-on craft activity. It's a double dose of fun and creativity!

Tuesday 6th May - Tuesday 24th June (8 weeks)

In this course we will delve into the wellbeing principles of Te Whare Tapa Whā. Through group discussion and practice-based learning, we will identify and strengthen our own pillars of wellbeing. Our goal is to teach healthy habits and practices that will promote wellbeing and help you live a fuller life. A big focus for our activities will be low-impact movement, healthy eating, and mindfulness.

Tuesday 6th May - Tuesday 24th June (8 weeks)

Community and Gardening days are awesome! These days will be spent at the Richmond Community Garden learning all things gardening - from how to grow vegetables to harvesting the produce as well as groundskeeping skills and some community engagement. Come along as we learn to be a part of something bigger than ourselves. The skills we learn are transferable to employment and aim to prepare our young people for their world.

Wednesday 7th May - Wednesday 25th June

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Get ready to whip up some  culinary and craft magic! This is a skills-based module focused on developing practical and employable skills. Half of the course will focus on building  kitchen confidence and mastering a range of cooking skills. The other half will focus on craft skills with textiles, paint, and hard materials. We will also develop our customer service and sales skills when we take our products to markets.

Wednesday 7th May - Wednesday 25th June

Let's get On The Move! Come join us on Wednesday's to learn about why we should stay active, and how we can do it. We will try lots of new ways to stay active like surfing, martial arts, dancing, and heaps more. On The Move is a great opportunity to try new things, find out what activities you like, and build on skills.

Calling all gamers! Enjoy an epic night of gaming, burgers, and friendly competition. All skill levels welcome, from seasoned pros to newbies, join the fun!

Friday 9th May - Sunday 11th June

Pack your bags and come along with us this weekend so we can have some 'Fairlie' good fun together! We are travelling down to the town of Fairlie for a couple of nights, relaxing and taking in the charm together! Get ready for a roady!

Ready to rev up your engines and relax? Start with an epic dirt bike ride (we are being driven by professionals), get muddy, feel the wind, and pretend you're in an action movie! Then, swap the dirt for bubbles at the spa. After a morning of thrills, we will finish the day unwinding at the spa pool. The perfect mix of adrenaline and relaxation.

Calling all cat lovers and crafters! Join us for a purr-fectly fun afternoon of crafts and cuddles. Create your own cat-themed masterpieces and enjoy a visit to the Cat Cafe. It's the ultimate combination of creativity and cuddles!

Friday 16th May - Sunday 18th May

Calling all adventurers! For this Outdoor Adventure trip, we'll be staying at the beautiful Ashburton Lake. We're going to go Rafting down the Rangitata River with the awesome crew at Peel Forest Outdoor Centre, wohooo!

Friday 16th May - Sunday 18th May

Come along for the weekend as we head down to Twizel and explore one of our favourite areas together. We will be getting outdoors and adventuring, but also relaxing and hanging out!

Put your thinking caps on, its time to test our knowledge on a range of topics! Come along this evening for some delicious dinner together, while we break into teams to see who the winners of Quiz Night will be!

Friday 23rd May - Sunday 25th May

Take a break from the hustle and join our yoga retreat weekend in Kaikoura for a perfect mix of relaxation and fun. We will stretch like a cat, balance like a mountain goat, and focus like a hawk. With yoga, nature, great food, and good company you'll leave feeling calm, refreshed, and ready to take on anything!

We are excited for High Tea together ladies! In our comfiest, brightest frocks we will have some lovely lunch and treats together. Come along for some quality time with friends!

Friday 30th May - Sunday 1st June

Experience the beauty of Lake Brunner from our base in Moana. We'll enjoy lakeside relaxation, stunning scenery, and a visit to the iconic local train, a must-see attraction.

Thursday 5th June - Sunday 8th June

This four-day Getaway will take us to the beautiful beaches of Karitane. A short distance from Dunedin, we'll spend our days checking out the great city's many attractions and activities. This is a great chance to spend time your Recreate mates and make new ones!

Shhh it's starting, another classic movie night with Recreate! On this programme we'll be having a night in at LOOP and watch a classic animated movie. We'll also play some games, have dinner and dessert, and lots of popcorn.

Friday 13th June - Sunday 15th June

Hop on board for a whale of a weekend! We're setting sail to find some of the biggest, most majestic creatures in the sea, whales! Get ready for splashes, jokes, and maybe even a whale tail wave. Bring your binoculars and your best whale impressions for a weekend full of fun in the beautiful Kaik?ura!

Friday 13th June - Sunday 15th June

We are heading back to Hanmer for a classic Recreate getaway! Time to soak in the Hot Pools while it's getting colder outside and drink hot chocolates together, prepare for lots of movies together and an awesome weekend away with friends!

Pew pew pew! For this programme we'll be blasting each other at Lazerstrike before heading back to the Loop for a pizza dinner. Lazers and chill, what more do you need?

Come along for a night in with friends! We will be choosing a movie to watch and making yummy kai/dinner together

This will be the ultimate relaxing evening! We are hitting the hotpools and will enjoy soaking and chatting together!

What more is there to say? Get ready for the best night ever, even the neighbours will love it! Make sure you bring your dancing shoes!

Step right up to The Greatest Show! Dress up and join us for an unforgettable time packed with carnival games, dancing, singing, and dazzling fun!