AROHANUI ART AND EDUCATION TRUST: July 2025

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Adriaan's Blog

June kicked off with a royal celebration, setting the tone for a high-energy month ahead. I’ve been balancing a mix of hard work and creative passion ...
2 weeks ago
Alissa's Blog

What an amazing month it has been! I’ve been keeping busy with lots of wonderful activities that have kept both my body and heart warm. This month has ...
1 week ago
Alysha's Blog

This has been a very busy and exciting month. I have been out and about travelling to Farmers at Tauriko, visiting the Rose Gardens, the Waikareo W...
1 week ago
Angelina's Blog

It has been an incredibly fun and busy month here at Arohanui, filled with anticipation and creative energy as we geared up for our highly anticipated M...
2 weeks ago
Ani P's Blog

Kia Ora, Ani here I look forward to Drama, and practicing my new role at Detour Theatre playing Moana, I went to the Warehouse for supplies, Greerton Li...
2 weeks ago
Bede's Blog

Another month gone! Get In Computer sessions I have continued practicing my emailing skills. I have been practicing by sending emails to family and st...
2 weeks ago
Brooke's Blog

This is me having fun having fun making a Matariki ornament I loved it so much so cool a house under the stars
4 weeks ago
Bruce's Blog

Hello, Mr. Bruce checking in for the month. I have been to “Just wanna have fun” at Greerton Library, completed puzzles, board games and my weekly dra...
3 days ago
Bryn's Blog

Howdy all, hope you’re all good. Man, I am super proud to show y’all what I have been up to. And I have photos to prove it. Ok, Well, I went to Rotor...
2 weeks ago
Caleb M's Blog

June has been so awesome for me, with lots of exciting activities and achievements. One of my biggest highlights was finishing my photography portfoli...
2 weeks ago
Carise K's Blog

Throughout the month of June, I have enjoyed participating in a variety of activities during my sessions. In my sensory sessions, I explored many virtu...
2 weeks ago
Carrie's Blog

Hi Whanau, I have enjoyed jamming along with waiata and singing an old classic ‘bluest heartache’ that I performed for the Wilrose iSing performance wi...
3 days ago
Casey-Rose's Blog

Hey there! I’ve just popped in to catch you up on how my month has gone. I was unwell for part of it, but the part I was there for was so busy with ...
2 weeks ago
Christina's Blog

*I had an amazing time at the ball! I was excited to show everyone my hair and my beautiful Silver dress. I had my makeup done and looked so pretty. I w...
2 weeks ago
Crimson's Blog

Kia Ora, Crimson here, and I have been busy this month, oh my gosh! I’ve been arty crafty doing some card making and we finished our gorgeous butterfly ...
3 days ago
David's Blog

Hi David here,They call me the nature man and honestly they are quite right,I’m loving Photography, I did a bit of still life Flowers & Native Trees the...
2 days ago
Dean's Blog

Wow, what a busy month I have had. We had a masquerade ball. We all got dressed up and had a blue drink and a muffin that we helped to make in our cooki...
2 weeks ago
DK's Blog

I headed to United Cinemas Bayfair to see Michael, the new movie about one of my absolute idols, Michael Jackson. It was so good. We sang, danced, a...
2 weeks ago
Duncan's Blog

I had so much fun dancing with everyone at our disco this afternoon
1 year ago
Dylan's Blog

I have had lots of fun working in the op-shop and keeping my corner nice and tidy. They have lots of big blankets for the cold weather at the moment and ...
2 weeks ago
Fiona's Blog

This month, I have really enjoyed all of my sessions at Arohanui and spending time with my friends. In Girls Group, I made a mask for the ball and had ...
2 weeks ago
Gaylene's Blog

Hi Gayleen here, This month has been filled with a nice balance of centre-based activities and fun community connections with my friends. It’s been a...
1 month ago
Grace's Blog

What a wonderful month I had! This month was full of exciting adventures, learning new skills, and having lots of fun with my friends. I really enjoyed ...
1 week ago
Hanna A's Blog

I made a yummy fudge slice for our other center. They absolutely loved it, and I was lucky I went to the flash United Cinema at Bayfair to see a cool...
2 weeks ago
Hannah's Blog

Hey hey, Wolf Girl here! I’ve had a cool month, busy as, but so much fun. At the centre, I’ve done mindfulness colouring, reading, and practicing my move...
1 month ago
Hunter's Blog
Jack P's Blog

It has been a busy month in June with lots of things happening out and about. I really enjoyed going to an “Are you prepared” workshop that talked about ...
2 weeks ago
Jack W's Blog

Wow, what a good month June has been! We have done heaps of prep for our Masquerade Ball and spent the day getting all dressed up and dancing and hangin...
2 weeks ago
Jacob CW's Blog

Halfway through the year already! Where does the time go! At Greerton pools this month I have continued to swim lengths, throw a ball around with my fri...
2 weeks ago
Jacob G's Blog

Hi there, my good friends, another busy month full of activities. After the triumph of our 1st Woodwork project we are now making a 2nd template for anot...
2 months ago
Jacob S's Blog

Although I unfortunately spent a majority of this month feeling quite unwell, I still managed to join in on some incredibly exciting events that totally...
2 weeks ago
James' Blog

Wow! Halfway through the year already… Time flies when you are having fun! In the Guys group sessions this month I went to Greerton Library to read som...
2 weeks ago
Jason's Blog

Kia ora everyone. I have been to the Greerton Library“Just wanna have fun sessions and i played board & card games. After toddler/Pepi time I also h...
1 week ago
Jessica's Blog

I started things off with some local exploring, wandering through the shops at Papamoa Plaza and catching the Michael Jackson movie at Bayfair. I even he...
2 weeks ago
Jo H's Blog

I went to Te Puke New World to buy ingredients for a chocolate fudge slice, where my job was to add the cocoa and help crush the biscuits. I also made d...
2 weeks ago
Joe K's Blog

I have made many great memories at Arohanui this month and have really enjoyed taking part in a variety of fun and meaningful activities. I have stayed ...
2 weeks ago
Jonathan's Blog

Hi Jonathan here, I’m still keeping busy preparing and delivering pamphlets for Reach Media. Afterward, I love spending the afternoon at the Citz Club, ...
2 weeks ago
Joshua's Blog

This month has been great work in drama as we started our back stage practices, it is always so much fun hiding in the dark and popping out on my cue. I ...
2 weeks ago
Julie's Blog

I cannot believe that it is the month of June already! Where does the time go! In abilities unleashed this month I explored wind and string instruments, ...
2 weeks ago
Kate-Lyn's Blog

Hello everybody, welcome to my updates: I have had a busy June. If you look down the bottom you will see that I have photos. Photo one has me touching...
2 weeks ago
Kathryn's Blog

Hello hello! This is Kathryn. We finally had our I Sing Kapahaka performance and I got to sing my absolute favorite song, Pokarekare Ana! What a great ...
6 days ago
Katiana's Blog

Hi, Katiana here I had fun at our Wilrose iSing, iDance, Kapa Haka performance! It was so much fun, definitely a vibe! Can’t wait for our next one. I l...
2 weeks ago
Keita's Blog

I’ve been away quite a bit taking care of some health appointments, but when I’ve been around, I’ve been out and about getting things done. I headed to M...
2 weeks ago
Kimberly's Blog

Halfway through the year already — and June has flown by! This month has been really enjoyable, especially because I’ve had lots of opportunities to be ...
1 week ago
Kuda's Blog

I have been having so much fun at Arohanui this month. It always makes me happy to come here and take part in all my favourite activities. In computers...
1 week ago
Kyra's Blog

Lately, I have had so much fun with water sensory play, pouring water through a tube, and making bubbles. For my acts of kindness, I have been making car...
2 weeks ago
Lenaire's Blog

This month has been a great month at Arohanui. We are all getting very excited for the upcoming Ball. We have been busy making masks and learning about ...
1 week ago
Luke's Blog

une has been a good month back at Palmers, and I love going there and tidying up the weeds growing along the pathway. It's always a good time going to G...
2 weeks ago
Malcolm's Blog

What a great month I have had! In art, I have been hard at work making masks and decorations for the ball, and they looked so cool. I have also tried so...
2 weeks ago
Mark P's Blog

Hello again! I thought I’d take some time to tell you about my month and how its gone. We have been following the Fifa World Cup. We’ve all been g...
2 weeks ago
Matt W's Blog

It was good getting back to see my friends at Wilrose this week. I also took some time to listen to a few of my favorite songs on the iPad. I have been bus...
3 months ago
Matthew W's Blog

Hi, Matt here, I like keeping busy reading, puzzles, watching Movies or playing boardgames & reading interesting topics on the iPad.I had my USA quiz wi...
1 week ago
Maxine's Blog

Despite missing some days this month to sickness, I didn’t let it hold me back. The moment I got back to Arohanui, I tried my best to get involved. In t...
2 weeks ago
Megan M's Blog

Hi guys! This month, I harvested my oyster mushrooms from the mushroom block and cooked a delicious stir-fry with them and some bok choy I helped grow i...
3 days ago
Michael's Blog

Hi everyone. It has been another cool month doing purposeful activities that keep me connected within my community. I attended an Operatunity concert wi...
5 weeks ago
Modz's Blog

Kia Ora whanau. I have been busy as always. Always something to learn. And people to meet. I am doing really well and have stepped things up a bit at B...
1 week ago
Moeata's Blog

Kia ora, Moeata here. We finally finished our butterfly mosaic for the sensory room. It looks awesome, I love it. We recently had our iSing Kapahaka perf...
6 days ago
Murray's Blog

I had a brilliant time at the ball! I had a Robin mask and Malcom had a Batman mask. I was having a ball dancing with my friends and the staff, there wa...
2 weeks ago
Nicholas H's Blog
Nicole's Blog

My feet have done most of the talking. They carried me along the beachside at Maketū , through the towering Redwoods in Rotorua, and all the way up the P...
2 weeks ago
Nigel's Blog

I enjoyed going to Greerton library to read some books. It was cool checking out the pictures too!
2 months ago
Nikorima's Blog

Kia ora, Nikorima here. I’ve had a good month, staying inside in the warmth as much as I can! I liked listening to my friends practicing their iSing so...
3 days ago
Paul L's Blog

June has been a busy month for me, filled with learning, friendship, and plenty of fun activities. I have enjoyed keeping active, trying new things and ...
2 weeks ago
Paul's Blog

Today i got all creative and we made our own Kumara and corn fritters from the ones we grew in the Garden..olive oil and mixed herbs, boy they were del...
3 months ago
Peter's Blog

This month has been full of fun things that I’ve really enjoyed. I’m still loving drama, and I’m already looking forward to our next performance. One of...
1 week ago
Porcha's Blog

June was a massive month for me, and I did so much! The highlight was definitely my day trip to Rotorua. I went for a hikoi in the Redwoods, which fel...
2 weeks ago
Roger's Blog

It's been another busy month.Unfortunately sailability was cancelled due to bad weather so hopefully we will go next month. I walked along the waterfa...
1 week ago
Rossalee's Blog

My friend Duncan came to see meat my house.It was so nice to have a visit from my mates. Helping my dad put the groceries away.I really liked the noodles...
4 months ago
Sage's Blog

Welcome to my June update! On my community outings, I visited the Papamoa Library on the day they were celebrating 20 years, to explore the sensory room...
2 weeks ago
Sam's Blog

Hello everyone and welcome to June and this month is the first month we get photos!!!!!!!! So without any further adieu The first photo has me cooking!...
2 weeks ago
Sarah's Blog

What a truly fantastic month we have had! This month was extra special because it was my birthday month, and what a wonderful celebration it was! At da...
1 week ago
Scott's Blog

Hi, Scott here, I enjoy a mix of things in my spare time, from singing waiata and playing Wii bowling or Bubble Pop, to checking my emails and watching ...
1 week ago
Sherie's Blog

Wow! What a busy month it has been. I made star decorations for the ball and painted lavender in water colours. I also made tree prints from leaves...
1 week ago
Simaika's Blog

It has been an incredibly fun and busy month here at Arohanui, filled with anticipation and creative energy as we geared up for our highly anticipated M...
2 weeks ago
Sophie's Blog

Hello Sophie here! It’s been a fun, musical month! My absolute favourite.I’ve done so much awesome music and waiata with friends and new friends from G...
3 days ago
Susin's Blog

I had a wonderful time at the Masquerade ball, I came dressed in a beautiful orange dress top to match the mask that I made, I had my hair and make up ...
2 weeks ago
Suzanne's Blog

This past month has been an absolute whirlwind, with so many amazing projects and activities! On the fitness front, I’ve been keeping consistent by crush...
1 month ago
Tame's Blog

Yipee it's the football world cup and my team I'm supporting is Mexico. It's been a very exciting month. We've had the brass band visit and play for us ...
2 weeks ago
Tapae's Blog

Kia Ora Tapae here, It's choice being back to Wilrose & socialising with friends in the sunshine at Morland Fox park. I enjoyed an outing to Quirks caf...
1 month ago
Tara C' Blog

Kia ora whanau, I've been diving deep into my passions lately, exploring different genres of music on the iPad, which always gets me inspired. This month...
1 month ago
Tara O's Blog

June has been a very fun month for me! Full of activities and cool experiences. I have been busy helping at the historic village where I help sweep the pat...
2 weeks ago
Taylor R's Blog

Hey hey, its Tay Tay here It was a fun month with my friends. I like getting creative with mindful colouring and a new beautiful arts and crafts proje...
1 month ago
Te Atahere's Blog

Kia Ora everyone. I have had another month doing fun and interesting things. I did some mindful colouring with therapy music. It was relaxing. I went t...
5 weeks ago
Tegan O's Blog

Hi everyone! What a fun month it’s been! There’s been so much happening. We’re all following the Fifa World Cup and we’ve all been given a team to ...
2 weeks ago
Wendy's Blog

Hello hello! It’s me! Wendy woo. I am absolutely loving the freedom to just be me and chill out wherever I want! Whether it be the sensory room, art act...
6 days ago

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Wednesday, 2 July 2025

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