The Hyphen Project

12/10/2026

Exam study, space edition 🚀

Our media suite is multi-functional, even beyond the media realm. Over the school holidays, it got a galaxy makeover. Turns out, it’s a pretty good place to revise too.

At Hyphen, teens choose where and how they work. Some want quiet, some want company, and some want to study under a ceiling full of stars. Whatever helps the thinking happen.

Good luck to everyone getting ready for exams over the next few weeks.

25/09/2026

How to Live on Earth.

Something we see a lot in our teens is the deep interest in big social issues. This is a really eye opening and optimistic film about how we can live on this planet and protect it at the same time.

A great watch for anyone thinking about the future we’re building and the possibilities ahead.

🎥 Watch the film below!

What if the solutions to building a better future already exist?H...

24/09/2026

Teamwork makes the dream work! And how good does our custom podcast table look?! 🎙️🔨

This one was designed, prototyped, tested and fully constructed right here at Hyphen. Along the way, working through design ideas, gathering feedback, and getting hands-on with tools.

A lot of problem-solving, testing and teamwork went into this project - and now we have a pretty awesome table to show for it! 🙌

22/09/2026

We had a great day out at the NZ Tech Expo! 🤖💻

It was awesome to explore what’s happening in the world of technology, hear from CEOs, and get hands-on with ideas and possibilities beyond the walls of Hyphen.

Sometimes it's good to just get out there, see what’s possible, and get inspired. ✨

20/09/2026

📣 Research opportunity for gifted young people

Are you 16 or older, identify as gifted or highly capable, and have experience with project-based learning during secondary school in Aotearoa New Zealand?

Sarah-Jane Holton, a Master of Specialist Teaching student at Massey University, is researching gifted students’ experiences of engagement, challenge and autonomy in project-based learning.

The anonymous online survey takes around 10 minutes to complete and is an opportunity for young people to share what helps and what matters in the way they learn.

You don’t need to have been formally identified as gifted to take part.

If you would like to participate, scan the QR code on the flyer or follow the link here: https://massey.au1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_020stI1bQge5mFE

13/09/2026

Looking forward to this one! Come join Holly for an important kōrero about creating alternative pathways for young people beyond the traditional system 🙌

Kia ora whānau! 👋

We've added a BONUS Community Café session to the calendar: Secondary and Beyond, non-standard pathways for neurodivergent teens.

Neurodivergent young people often need something different from 'standard' educational pathways. We're chatting with Holly Gooch, founder of The Hyphen Project about what this can look like for schools and for whānau.

📅 Tuesday 15 September, 7-8pm
💻 Online via Zoom, free, no registration needed
🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/jamin1h3s1
Meeting ID: 726 329 2495
Passcode: J0zHBAxqWE

Bring a cuppa and come along! ☕

09/09/2026

One of the best parts of making your own BBQ sauce? Getting to test it out!

We headed to the BBQ spot around the corner so our teens could do some outdoor cooking and pair their food with the sauces they’d made themselves.

It's been so good to get outside and make the most of the sunshine. With spring now here, we’ll be sure to make the most of the warmer weather ☀️

07/09/2026

This Father’s Day, our teens got creative in the kitchen! 🌶️🔥

Each of them made their own BBQ sauce to gift to the father figures in their lives - choosing the flavours and testing different combinations was a lot of fun.

And of course, we had to put our 3D printer to work to bring those labels to life! 🖨️

A little bit of making, a little bit of experimenting, and a whole lot of thought went into every bottle.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, father figures, and important people who show up for our young people. 💚

01/09/2026

📣 Our Imagineering school holiday sessions are confirmed!

We’re so excited to be running our Imagineering sessions these school holidays - and places are already starting to fill up! 🚀

Designed for curious, creative young people, each 3-hour session gives kids the chance to explore, create, experiment and try something new in a fun, supportive environment.

We keep our sessions to 3 hours to help young people stay comfortable, engaged and regulated throughout the day.

More information is available via the QR code or link below. Spaces are limited and filling up, so fill in the form ASAP 🥳

https://forms.gle/GvgzvzjHaTyzoPhNA

27/08/2026

Lately at Hyphen, we’ve been talking with our rangatahi about civics, their rights, and what it means to have a voice in our democracy. 🗳️

We’ve been looking at how our political system works, why voting matters, and helping those who are eligible enrol to vote.

It's all part of helping young people understand the world around them. Being an adult isn't just about work, study and everyday life - it's also about knowing your rights and having a say in the decisions that affect you.

We love seeing our rangatahi challenge ideas and work out what matters to them.

It’s about knowing you have a voice and knowing how to use it. 💬