WACT provides a high level of community development with the purpose of growing the skills, knowledge and potential of those we serve.
We have extensive experience in assisting communities, families and individuals towards strategies that are self sustaining, empowering and profitable.
Our Drive
“To see families and their communities become healthier, more independent, autonomous and sustainable.”
NEW YEAR - 2021
9 January 2021 20:28
We wish you all a new year full of dreams and aspirations being achieved. Reach out to someone you haven’t heard from in awhile and put a smile on their faces as we all like to communicate and connect with others.
We have a great team of staff who provide the following services to our local and Tokoroa community.
1. Help with housing and also assisting those in need to help keep their tenancies. Also if you want to learn about being a tenant and your rights plus the landlord obligations watch this space for up and coming training we will be providing 👍🏽
2. Youth Services for the community of Tokoroa - helping you with your license, your education, budgets, CVs, alternative education and providing you with a great mentor to help you through those tough times 16-18yrs. 👍🏽
3. Supporting those coming out of the prison system with accommodation, employment, tikanga māori and help to get you back on your feet.👍🏽
4. Tikanga Wananga programs developed for our māori men that are keen to re connect to who they are and support them through their own personal journey of being māori. (Referrals are made for this program) 👍🏽
Our teams are back on board Monday so give us a call on
07 3471337. Or visit our website:
Providing individual, whānau and community support and development services to Rotorua and Bay of Plenty.
Our team is expanding! If you have a strong employment...
3 December 2020 12:25
... background and a passion for helping and supporting those in your community, we encourage you apply!
Our Vision: Communities are Solid, Strong, and Self-Supporting.
Are you having difficulty maintaining your tenancy or at...
16 November 2020 13:54
... risk of losing your rental property?
Here at WACT we have a team available to support and guide you to get back on track.
We can assist in the following areas:
- Financial Budgeting
- Property Maintenance Issues
- Understanding your Tenancy Agreement
- Support with Tenancy disputes
- Building positive relationships with Landlords, Property Managers
and neighbours
- Whanau Support
- Support into education, employment, training or volunteer work
Give us a call on 0800 469372 (0800 GO WERA) if you think you, or someone else you know may be eligible.
What an optimistic future when our rangatahi can grasp the...
29 October 2020 12:10
... need to have resilience in unprecedented times and focus to achieve in spite of their circumstances, ‼️👌🏽✅
What an optimistic future when our rangatahi can grasp the need to have resilience in unprecedented times and focus to achieve in spite of their circumstances, ‼️👌🏽✅
I love these words ...
20 October 2020 13:00
Wise words from a rangatahi, Be courageous, show integrity‼️
Wise words from a rangatahi, Be courageous, show...
19 October 2020 11:10
... integrity‼️
Wise words from a rangatahi, Be courageous, show integrity‼️
WACT kaimahi getting our pink on today to tautoko 2 very...
16 October 2020 10:00
... important kaupapa: Anti-Bullying Pink T-Shirt Day and Breast Cancer Awareness month..... Happy Friday Whanau!! xx
Introducing Whitney Meagher - Housing Navigator.
2 October 2020 14:24
Our lovely Whitney descends from Ngati Maniapoto, Tainui.
She has a strong military background including serving in the NZ Military for two years.
She has also completed papers in Youth Work and Rongoa Maori. She has been known on occasion to infuse our whole office with loads of goodness from the whenua!! 🌼🍃🌿🌸
Whitney is extremely passionate about being in tune with nature and all the resources provided to us by our land, forests and oceans.
Whitney is continually striving for success and loves to help anyone and everyone. She is a great fit for the role as Housing Navigator and we welcome her to our team!!
Introducing Whitney Meagher - Housing Navigator.
Our lovely Whitney descends from Ngati Maniapoto, Tainui.
She has a strong military background including serving in the NZ Military for two years.
She has also completed papers in Youth Work and Rongoa Maori. She has been known on occasion to infuse our whole office with loads of goodness from the whenua!! 🌼🍃🌿🌸
Whitney is extremely passionate about being in tune with nature and all the resources provided to us by our land, forests and oceans.
Whitney is continually striving for success and loves to help anyone and everyone. She is a great fit for the role as Housing Navigator and we welcome her to our team!!
Some rangatahi wisdom for the end of the term‼️✅
25 September 2020 09:08
Some rangatahi wisdom for the end of the term‼️✅
A beautiful waiata from our very own, Taylah Riki-Hamana
22 September 2020 08:11
We’re offering one rangatahi the opportunity to be...
19 January 2021 22:41
... mentored by Mayor Jenny Shattock in 2021.
The opportunity is part of the Tuia Rangatahi Programme 2021 – an innovative kaupapa designed to enhance rangatahi by building on their leadership skills through one-on-one mentorship.
If you’re aged 18-25 years, ready for self-development and have a drive to make good things happen within your community, visit https://bit.ly/3mmKZXq for information on how to apply.
Applications close 21 January 2021
Job Alert !!
19 January 2021 22:40
We want you! Right now we have some amazing opportunities available for the right people.
Library Assistant Māori Liaison (Tokoroa Library), closes Sunday 24 January 2021.
NZLPP Programme Lead – Digital Inclusion and Job Seeker Support (fixed term 12 Feb 2021 – 30 June 2022), closes Monday 25 January 2021.
Programme Manager, closes Friday 29 January 2021.
Senior Wastewater Engineer, closes Sunday 7 February 2021.
Student Library Assistant (Putāruru Library) – Sunday closes 31 January 2021.
Recruitment Coordinator (part-time) – closes Friday 5 February 2021.
Accounts Payable/Payroll Officer – closes Friday 5 February2021.
Applications and job descriptions can be found at https://southwaikatodc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/
This us awesome 👏
19 January 2021 22:38
WE WANT YOU, LESSSSGO TOKOROA!
Back to Purpose is an Entrepreneurship Programme for New Impact-Driven Entrepreneurs in New Zealand. It is a 10-week programme running two times in the first half of 2021. The programme is designed to inspire and enable young people looking to create and test a new business idea or join a team of like-minded entrepreneurial thinkers.
By the end of the programme, you can expect to be equipped with the tools and mindset required to start your own business and be connected to a vibrant community of entrepreneurs and startups.
We are looking for motivated candidates who:
1. are interested in creating and testing their own business idea;
2. and/or want to join a team with fellow participants;
3. and be connected to the vibrant Kiwi startup scene.
Back to Purpose is a bespoke entrepreneurship programme by Impact Hub Waikato. Impact Hub Waikato is part of a global community focused on building entrepreneurial communities for impact at scale.
For more info visit https://impacthubwaikato.co.nz/en/page/backtopurpose
Monday Motivation - Be A Pineapple 🍍🤴👑👸
18 January 2021 12:07
Thanks, Kayliana 😻👍
Monday Motivation - Be A Pineapple 🍍🤴👑👸
Thanks, Kayliana 😻👍
LATE POST
9 January 2021 16:53
During the festive season our service was blessed with food parcels and again this week with fresh vegies for our young families, all were delievered and the rest to Taumafai Aoga Amata and families in our community. Thank you so much to Marina and her team.
Our Youth Service re-opens this Monday, 11th January from 9am - 5pm except Wednesday 9.30am - 5pm.
If you know of anyone who is 16-17 years old who may want support with their career pathway, come in and see us at 71 Ashworth Street Tokoroa (behind TWOA) or ring 0800GOWERA.
#freeservice
#getyourlicence
#budgetingeducation
#parentingeducation
WACT Youth Service hours this week:
7 January 2021 10:44
5th - 8th January 2021 (10am - 2.30pm ) - Sione Levao
027 5684186 or ring 07 8869078/0800GOWERA
(Before and After hours phone calls or emergency 027 6554478 - Vanessa Letoa-Palea)
11th January 2021 - OFFICE RE~OPENS
We also have from HALO Charitable Trust fresh vegies - if you would like some please ring us - we can drop it off or come pick it up before 2.30pm.
#0800GOWERA
WACT Youth Service New Years hours:
29 December 2020 07:34
29 - 31st December 2020 (10am - 2.30pm) - Sione Levao
1 - 4 January 2021 - CLOSED
5 - 8 January 2021 (10am - 2.30pm ) - Sione Levao
11 January 2021 - OFFICE RE~OPENS
Sione Levao 027 5684186
0800GOWERA
Before and After hours phone calls or emergency 027 6554478 - Vanessa Letoa-Palea
WACT Youth Service New Years hours:
29 - 31st December 2020 (10am - 2.30pm) - Sione Levao
1 - 4 January 2021 - CLOSED
5 - 8 January 2021 (10am - 2.30pm ) - Sione Levao
11 January 2021 - OFFICE RE~OPENS
Sione Levao 027 5684186
0800GOWERA
Before and After hours phone calls or emergency 027 6554478 - Vanessa Letoa-Palea
Hope you enjoyed your Xmas 🎄
27 December 2020 03:45
As we move towards celebrating the New Year during this festive season, below is who you can contact in our community if you need of help.
Wishing you all a Happy and Safe New Year - bring on 2021.
#0800GOWERA
Hope you enjoyed your Xmas 🎄
As we move towards celebrating the New Year during this festive season, below is who you can contact in our community if you need of help.
Wishing you all a Happy and Safe New Year - bring on 2021.
#0800GOWERA
WACT Youth Service Christmas and New Years hours:
23 December 2020 14:59
24 December 2020 - Sione, Vanessa and Patoa
25 - 28 December 2020 - CLOSED
29 - 31st December 2020 (10am - 2.30pm) - Sione Levao
1 - 4 January 2021 - CLOSED
5 - 8 January 2021 (10am - 2.30pm ) - Sione Levao
11 January 2021 - OFFICE RE~OPENS
Sione Levao 027 5684186
0800GOWERA
Before and After hours phone calls 027 6554478 - Vanessa Letoa-Palea
Our Team at WACT Youth and Tiaki Tangata Services TOKOROA wish you and your whanau a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year
WACT Youth Service Christmas and New Years hours:
24 December 2020 - Sione, Vanessa and Patoa
25 - 28 December 2020 - CLOSED
29 - 31st December 2020 (10am - 2.30pm) - Sione Levao
1 - 4 January 2021 - CLOSED
5 - 8 January 2021 (10am - 2.30pm ) - Sione Levao
11 January 2021 - OFFICE RE~OPENS
Sione Levao 027 5684186
0800GOWERA
Before and After hours phone calls 027 6554478 - Vanessa Letoa-Palea
Our Team at WACT Youth and Tiaki Tangata Services TOKOROA wish you and your whanau a Merry Xmas and a Happy New Year
Big congratulations to Strickland for passing his learner...
22 December 2020 19:42
... licence test today. Great achievement ✅✅✅
#0800GOWERA
Big congratulations to Strickland for passing his learner licence test today. Great achievement ✅✅✅
#0800GOWERA
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ROTORUA OFFICE
First Floor,
1163 Pukuatua Street, Rotorua 3010
PO Box 456, Rotorua 3045
Ph: 07 346 1337
Freephone: 0800 GO WERA
TOKOROA OFFICE
71 Ashworth Street, Tokoroa 3420
PO Box 456, Rotorua 3045
Ph: 07 886 9078
Freephone: 0800 GO WERA