AROHANUI ART AND EDUCATION TRUST: August 2025

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Adriaan's Blog

Hello!!! Welkom!! July is going well. I have had my IPP meeting and things are looking great for the year ahead, but first, let us talk about July. I ...
1 week 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 ...
5 weeks ago
Alysha's Blog

This month started off with the Tauranga Brass Band coming to our centre to perform. It was lovely to listen to the tubas, trumpet, trombones and drum...
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...
1 month ago
Ani P's Blog

Kia Ora, Ani here, It’s great to be back after spending time with my whanau.I have helped at the centre & enjoyed my social time. We had a nice 60s them...
1 week ago
Bede's Blog

This month I have started my new program at Arohanui. It goes from July 2026 to Dec 2026. It’s been a great month starting up my new session...
2 weeks ago
Brooke's Blog

This month started with pure drama literally. Drama session is where I thrive, the perfect space to show my crew and family exactly what I can do when ...
1 week 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 weeks ago
Bryn's Blog

Hey everyone and welcome to July. It may be cold but I have been out a few times, flower hunting for one!No guns obviously, but we did get some nice lookin...
1 week ago
Caleb M's Blog

Man, July has been absolutely packed! I’ve been hitting the gym hard, mostly crushing it on the treadmill and the rowing machine. Honestly, the only w...
1 week ago
Carise K's Blog

July has been such a wonderful month, and I’ve been really loving my new program! In our life skills sessions, I learned some cool facts about sun safet...
1 week ago
Carrie's Blog

Kia ora whanau. I went to see the older folk at Fraser Manor rest home. It keeps me young chatting with them. Lunch was tasty at Connect 20, I always l...
1 day ago
Casey-Rose's Blog

Well, I don’t know where this month has gone but it’s sure been a fun month. We celebrated a friend's birthday with a party and cool music one da...
1 week ago
Christina's Blog

*What a month!! IIhad 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 ...
1 week 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 weeks 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...
3 weeks ago
Dean's Blog

It wasn't a great beginning to the new program because I had been unwell for the first week. But I am much healthier now and excited to be back. I h...
5 days ago
DK's Blog

DJ D.K here, the man, the one and only superstar! I've been going to Abilities Unleashed. Dove right back into the mix, bringing the energy and getting...
1 week 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 a great July, I really enjoyed going to see Paddington Bear in Peru with my friends at Sonic Cinema. There was lots of laughing and I enjo...
5 days ago
Fiona's Blog

I am so excited for my new program this month! A big highlight was getting to set some new goals during my IPP meeting, especially since I got to see my...
1 week ago
Gaylene's Blog

This past month has been a choice month, filled with a variety of community outings and centre-based activities. I enjoy practising for my end of term dr...
2 weeks 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 ...
5 weeks ago
Hanna A's Blog

I've been away in Australia for most of the month, and July 23rd was my very first day back! I had such a fantastic time visiting family and taking in a...
1 week ago
Hannah's Blog

What a month! June was absolutely packed. I kept up with my usual routine, weekly supermarket & admin red bag runs, hitting the Greerton shops, soaking ...
2 weeks ago
Hunter's Blog
Jack P's Blog

I had so much fun on the Fifa world cup day with my friends. We played football together, then coloured in each of our own countries' flags and made...
5 days ago
Jack W's Blog

I have had a wonderful, action-packed month getting completely settled into my new programme, and I’ve been keeping super active with all of my fitness,...
1 week ago
Jacob CW's Blog

This month I have started my new program at Arohanui. It goes from July 2026 to Dec 2026. It’s been a great month starting up my new sessions! In my n...
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

It has been such a wonderful month full of big smiles and sweet moments. Celebrating my birthday this month made everything extra special I got to hel...
15 hours ago
James' Blog

This month I have started my new program at Arohanui. It goes from July 2026 to Dec 2026. It’s been a great month starting up my new sessions! ...
2 weeks ago
Jason's Blog

Kia ora everyone, Another fun and busy month for me.. I played a game called force back with my mates at Anzac park. It is a very active game and enjoya...
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...
1 month ago
Jo H's Blog

It has been another busy month full of fun activities and helpful work. I’ve started my new programme so I'm trialling different activities. I enjoyed...
6 days ago
Joe K's Blog

July has been such an inspiring and fun-filled month at Arohanui! I’ve had a wonderful time getting creative, connecting with our community, and enjoyin...
1 week ago
Jonathan's Blog

Hi. Jonathan here, I continue with regular Reach media, sorting, delivery, Connect 20 for lunch & the Gym, I enjoy listening to music on my phone, cooki...
6 days ago
Joshua's Blog

I started out the month with my Drama show - the Princess Slumber party disaster - debuting to the world my Elsa character. I had so much fun putting ...
5 days ago
Julie's Blog

This month I have started my new program at Arohanui. It goes from July 2026 to Dec 2026. It’s been a great month starting up my new sessions! In the n...
2 weeks ago
Kate-Lyn's Blog

Hello everyone and welcome to July I have had quite a few days away this month but I do get to work when I can. And when I have, I have been able to go sho...
1 week 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 ...
4 weeks ago
Katiana's Blog

Hi, Katiana here! What a month I have had, singing waiata in Kapa Haka & iSing, a relaxing pamper me morning, helped with dishes & prepping Kowhai seeds...
6 days ago
Keita's Blog

People were away and the vibe was a little quiet, but I stepped up to keep the energy going strong. Started the month on a high note with some serious d...
1 week 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 ...
5 weeks ago
Kuda's Blog

I have really been enjoying this month, and one of the biggest highlights was our beautiful ball. I got to dress up in my little silver and white dress,...
2 weeks ago
Kyra's Blog

Kyra here everyone! I made a chocolate necklace to give to a staff member leaving Arohanui. I’m sure she loved chocolate for days! I love taking care of ...
6 days ago
Lenaire's Blog

Well, well, well… the biggest excitement this month has been getting my long-awaited new motorised chair! I have spent the last week learning all the tw...
2 weeks ago
Luke's Blog

Wow, what a month July has been! I have really enjoyed starting my new program and getting used to all the changes. I have had lots of fun outings this ...
1 week ago
Malcolm's Blog

Month of July I’ve had a fantastic time throughout July, diving into some awesome new volunteering opportunities and spending quality time with friends...
1 week ago
Mark P's Blog

Hi everyone! It’s been a special month this month because I turned 50! We had an awesome birthday party for lunch with my favourite songs and food. ...
1 week 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...
4 months ago
Matthew W's Blog

Hi Matthew here, Well! Where do I start, I sang a little waiata, van care, card making, read magazines, enjoyed a relaxed pamper morning, & quiz fun. I...
6 days 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...
1 month 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 weeks ago
Michael's Blog

Hey everyone, Michael here. Just letting you know what I have been up to. I visited Anzac park with the guys where we played force back with the rugby b...
2 weeks ago
Modz's Blog

Kia Ora whanau, Mauri Ora here. Just checking in with you all. Another busy one. Checked out one and half acre wood with my mates. Lots of animals roami...
1 week ago
Moeata's Blog

I enjoyed my downtime with my choice of watching relaxation videos or using my iPad to listen to music, and sometimes singing for my friends. I also lov...
1 week 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...
1 week 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...
1 month ago
Nigel's Blog

I enjoyed going to Greerton library to read some books. It was cool checking out the pictures too!
3 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 weeks ago
Paul L's Blog

July has been an incredibly productive month, just the way I like it. I’ve never been one to sit around twiddling my thumbs, so I've made sure to keep m...
1 week 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 packed with fun activities and great moments with friends! Drama is back after the holiday break, and it was so exciting to get s...
15 hours ago
Porcha's Blog

Kia ora everyone, welcome to my July update. I’ve just received my new day plan for the next six months, and I can't wait for all the fun activities comi...
1 week ago
Roger's Blog

This month started off with the Tauranga Brass Band coming to our centre to perform. It was lovely to listen to the tubas, trumpet, trombones and drums...
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...
5 months ago
Sage's Blog

Being out of my chair five times a week for my health and wellbeing gives me so many wonderful opportunities to explore, relax, and have fun. During my ...
6 days ago
Sam's Blog

Howdy everyone and welcome to July. It has been cold but not cold enough to stop us doing stuff. I have been up to lots of things including; A bit of medit...
1 week ago
Sarah's Blog

Another wonderful month has flown by at Arohanui, and I have been busy doing all the things I love. At I Dance, we have started learning a brand-new ro...
2 weeks 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 ...
5 weeks ago
Sherie's Blog

This month started off with the Tauranga Brass Band coming to our centre to perform. It was lovely to listen to the tubas, trumpet, trombones and drums ...
1 week ago
Simaika's Blog

What an incredibly busy and action-packed month for me! I’ve absolutely loved getting out into the community, exploring new places, and spending qual...
15 hours 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 weeks ago
Susin's Blog

I had an amazing time at the Masquerade ball! I dressed in a lovely orange top and skirt to match my mask, I had my hair and make up done, I looked and ...
1 week ago
Suzanne's Blog

The highlight for me this month was spending the morning at One and a half acre wood animal farm. Feeding the sheep and goat and patting the horse, guine...
1 day ago
Tame's Blog

My group went for a walk to Liston Park and watched a building being knocked down by a digger. I loved watching the walls fall down and make a grea...
5 days ago
Tapae's Blog

Kia ora, it’s Tapae here This month I enjoyed a mix of fun center based activities including Kapahaka & board games with friends. I am doing ½ a day on...
2 weeks ago
Tara C' Blog

Hi whānau, The absolute highlight of the month for me was performing my song, "I Will Always Love You," and leading the Wilrose Kapa Haka group for the ...
3 weeks ago
Tara O's Blog

Hi! Happy double birthday to us! It is still so wild that my best friend and I share the exact same birthday this month but five years apart I love that...
1 week ago
Taylor R's Blog

Hey hey its Tay Tay here, What an awesome month I’ve had! The absolute biggest highlight was rocking the stage at our Wilrose iSing & iDance performanc...
2 weeks 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...
2 months ago
Tegan O's Blog

I’ve had such a fun and exciting time this month! One of my friends had a birthday and turned 50! We had a fun party with music and cake that day. ...
1 week 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...
4 weeks ago

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