2e Kids Whakatane

21/11/2025

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We are delighted to announce that Jane Ford, our Regional Coordinator for Coastal Bay of Plenty, is a Local Hero Medallist!

16/11/2025

A number of local schools have closed awaiting test results. If you have any please remove from your children and seal it up immediately!

The nationwide recall of coloured play sands has widened again, after testing found asbestos in multiple Kmart Magic Sand products, prompting warnings.

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03/10/2025

Hey wonderful people,
We are excited to announce that the registrations are out now, for our next By Misfits For Misfits event! Yay! We can’t wait to see you there!
This is a neurodivergent only event, self identified accepted as well. It will be a great time to be around likeminded people, get creative, or just chill! We will have some creative workshops available, and a sensory room.

This is a no pressure event, participate as much or as little as you like- come for a few hours or the whole time!

Thanks to the wonderful support of Tauranga City Council Spectrum Foundation Xabilities Altogether Autism and Merivale Community Centre

Register here: https://forms.gle/z4ezyUf9sM27xZ18A

30/07/2025

Good morning all!! See those that are still coming to coffee shortly. If you want to learn more about Rheumatic fever and maybe enjoy a massage then this is on today

19/07/2025

🌟 Thank you for the beautiful interview and article about SPECTROOM! We’re so grateful for the opportunity to share our journey and mission with a wider audience. 💛

Let’s keep working together to build a more inclusive, understanding, and sensory-friendly world — for every child, every family, every story. 🌈
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16/07/2025

We have received this email from Robyn Hoffman helping neurodivergent school leavers to guide their next step of their journey. If this is of interest to you please contact the details below.

Kia ora

I am connecting with providers in the Tauranga / Mt Maunganui region for this upcoming project and would love if you could share with your families who may fit into these guidelines for anyone with a disability leaving school or who may need support with what next in the future. I can see you are located in Whakatane but maybe supporting some people in Mt Maunganui/Tauranga.

🎈 Not sure what’s next after school? Let’s figure it out together. 🎈
Flying Kites is offering free one-on-one support for young people (ages 15–22) in the Mt Maunganui and wider Tauranga area who are disabled or neurodivergent — and feeling unsure about what to do next.

Maybe you’ve left school (or are about to) and you’re not sure what your options are.

We’re here to help you explore:
✅ Community activities
✅ Study or training ideas
✅ Disability supports and government services
✅ Your goals and what matters most to you

🧠 Delivered online via Zoom

📅 Happening July–August 2025

📍 Limited spaces available — it’s completely free!

This isn’t a course — it’s a chance to talk one-on-one with someone who listens and helps you map out a plan that’s right for you.

👋 Who are we?
Flying Kites is a charitable trust that helps disabled people live great lives — whether that means recruiting the perfect support worker, planning a pathway forward, or finding the right mix of community, independence, and joy.

We help whānau and individuals get the most out of Individualised Funding, and we’re passionate about building a more vibrant, inclusive Aotearoa.

💌 Get your application in ASAP - https://forms.office.com/r/g0BihS5X7D

💌 Any questions, email [email protected]
📍 Please share with anyone in Bay of Plenty who might need a hand with what comes next.

Thank you so much and hope you are able to share.