What an incredible afternoon we had today at the Welcome Bay Community Hall for the Sirens and Services: Koha Ice Cream Day! Despite the steady drizzle outside, the hall was absolutely buzzing with keen families, creating a truly heartwarming atmosphere. It was a testament to the incredible spirit of our community that so many turned out, ready to engage and learn, even with the less-than-ideal weather. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYt5tYn6juw

pook Punk Treat Trail 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-v7fu9Uo9Kg

Thinkwater Fairhaven School Fireworks Gala 2025 Highlights https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ca0IGtRhVlI

Te Puke National Dance Battle 2019 - highlights. Wow time flys. A shout to all those who competed in the Te Puke National Dance Battle, those who attended the event, the financial backers and the volunteers. Here is a short highlights video of the amazing day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ezTh1ZnHMg

Vector Group Charitable Trust - PROUDLY COLLABORATING FOR OUR COMMUNITY https://www.vectorgroup.org.nz/charitable-purpose/ #tepuke Our kaupapa: Mō te oranga o ngā taiohi me ngā kaitiaki e mahi ana mō rātou. For the wellbeing of taiohi and the people who support them. Our values: • Kaitautoko kaiārahi/support and lead at the same time • Inclusive/embracing diversity • Responsive/evolving with the sector Vector Group Charitable Trust supports Taiohi and Community led engagement and development. Our work is guided by our kaupapa and principles. Creatives Creativity is at the heart of everything we do, we love doing different, and we love doing it well. Youth Right from our inception we have been and remained Taiohi led and engaged. We love our youth! Community Engagement is our forte and aside from what we do, we love to collaborate with others in our community.

The Vector Group Charitable Trust sets itself apart in Te Puke by building community resilience through a powerful combination of youth empowerment, collaborative programs, and a unique focus on kai (food) resilience. Strategic collaboration https://www.vectorgroup.org.nz/community-engagement/building-stronger-foundations-the-vector-group-charitable-trusts-power-of-collaboration-in-the-bay-of-plenty/ The Vector Group’s journey began with a fundamental question: “Why do the youth of Te Puke feel a sense of disconnectedness?” Co-founders Stephen and Tracey Fawcett’s research revealed a deep-seated craving for a sense of belonging, a feeling that wasn’t confined by age, ethnicity, or background. This profound understanding became the “why” that informs everything the Trust does. Their vision is to be “invested and to engage the need of belonging with our youth and community, by collaboration and as a creative collective.”